When Mattering Really Matters
We talk with adolescent climate activist Jayden Foytlin, Cornell Professor Anthony Burrow, and San Francisco youth making a difference for their peers about the hunger to matter during adolescence, and how adults can support youth to develop a sense of purpose that can carry through for a lifetime. This episode of Adaptivity features the following songs: "The Offensive Line" by Alex Gross "Calling" (Instrumental) by Dexter Britain "Interest" by Ketsa "Buffering" by Tiny Music for Tiny Robots "Lullaby for a Broken Circuit" by Tiny Music for Tiny Robots All available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial license.
1 Maalis 202124min
When Screen Time is the New Normal
Experts weigh in on how tech use during COVID-19 is affecting adolescents, and what caretakers and educators can do to support their well-being.
25 Heinä 202020min
Guts, Drama, and the Swirl of Emotions
We talk with bestselling graphic novelist Raina Telgemeier about feeling things deeply during adolescence—and why that’s so important.
25 Heinä 202020min
Scary but Thrilling: The Science of Taking Risks
We explore why adolescents need new and risky experiences— from skateboarding to asking someone out on a date.
25 Heinä 202026min
