Quick Takes Blogs
Published on: June 15, 2026
Protective Factors For LGBTQ+ Youth
For LGBTQ+ young people, identity-affirming relationships and supportive environments can play an important role in strengthening mental health, building resilience, and improving overall well-being. LGBTQ+ youth are not at higher...
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Published on: May 28, 2026
What Screens Are Teaching the Adolescent Brain
A generation of young people are learning about relationships and the world around them through a screen. Technology has created incredible opportunities for agency and learning. And it shapes how...
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Published on: May 18, 2026
How AANHPI Heritage Month Boosts Visibility and Belonging
May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month. For youth work programs, it can be easy to treat this as a moment for cultural celebration with...
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Published on: May 4, 2026
Staying True to Your Values in a Meme-Driven World
Social media moves fast. One minute there’s a funny meme, and the next there’s a trend that feels mean or hurtful. It’s easy to get pulled in. Sometimes without even...
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Published on: April 20, 2026
Seasons of Learning that Honor Your Internal Capacity
I see seasons of learning as something shaped by your internal capacity, not the calendar. In youth work, your energy, focus, and emotional space can shift often. Learning should support...
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Published on: April 6, 2026
Practice Guiding, Not Controlling
When you work with young people, big behaviors can show up fast. At first, it may feel easier to stop the behavior with a command or punishment. However, that only...
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Published on: March 16, 2026
Lessons for us from the Women’s Suffrage Movement
In 1848, a small group of courageous women gathered in Seneca Falls, New York to talk about something that many people at the time considered radical. They believed women should...
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Published on: March 2, 2026
Creating Safety When Home Feels Unstable
Many young people walk into your programs carrying more than backpacks and homework. Some are carrying the weight of domestic violence, either experienced directly or witnessed between caregivers. You may...
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Published on: February 16, 2026
Everyday Courage at the Heart of Youth Work
Everyday Courage at the Heart of Youth Work When we hear the word courage, we often think of big, dramatic, extraordinary moments. Maybe we picture some kind of superhero figure....
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