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How Do You Present Yourself on Social Media?

By: Tracy Wong On: August 26, 2021 , Comments Disabled
How Do You Present Yourself on Social Media?

How Do You Present Yourself on Social Media?

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How do you present yourself on social media, such as Instagram and Facebook? Do you present yourself truthfully or in a “filtered” way? Considering these questions is important because research suggests that the way how we present ourselves on social media can have implications for our sense of self, online social experiences, and well-being.
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We All Need Somebody to Lean On: Parental Figures in Emerging Adulthood

By: Melody Zhang On: July 29, 2021 , Comments Disabled
We All Need Somebody to Lean On: Parental Figures in Emerging Adulthood

We All Need Somebody to Lean On: Parental Figures in Emerging Adulthood

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For many of us, high school graduation marks a significant chapter in our lives. Though leaving high school symbolizes the first step into adulthood, many are soon faced with new hardships as they navigate through a foreign period of their lives: emerging adulthood.
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Sometimes Revealing Yourself Is the Way to Heal

By: Yining Long On: June 24, 2021 , , Comments Disabled
Sometimes Revealing Yourself Is the Way to Heal

Sometimes Revealing Yourself Is the Way to Heal

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As COVID-19 recedes in some parts of the world, people in many other places still need to maintain social distance. In these challenging times for all, such a state of life might easily cause us to bottle up our emotions. However, research tells us that it is beneficial to remain vulnerable.
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Diversity: An Inherent Thread in the Fabric of Society

By: Yasemin Erdogan On: May 27, 2021 , Comments Disabled
Diversity: An Inherent Thread in the Fabric of Society

Diversity: An Inherent Thread in the Fabric of Society

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Diversity is an inherent part of society and schools. The responsibility of creating and sustaining an accepting school environment lies in the hands of students and adults alike. However, there is still a need for every stakeholder to work together on different levels to nurture diversity.
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The Value of Family Relationships and Friendships in Extraordinary Times

By: Ryan Persram On: March 25, 2021 , Comments Disabled
The Value of Family Relationships and Friendships in Extraordinary Times

The Value of Family Relationships and Friendships in Extraordinary Times

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The pandemic has affected us in so many similar and different ways. However, our family, friends, and partners are still there to provide us with the support to know that we will be okay and get through this together. The message is the same regardless of whether we live with others or not.
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Why Social-Emotional Learning Matters Now More Than Ever? Introducing Our New SED-RG Blog

By: Luis Francisco Vargas-Madriz On: January 28, 2021 , , , , Comments Disabled
Why Social-Emotional Learning Matters Now More Than Ever? Introducing Our New SED-RG Blog

Why Social-Emotional Learning Matters Now More Than Ever? Introducing Our New SED-RG Blog

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When thinking about the events of the last year, saying that they were peculiar would be a big understatement. So, why start an online journal about Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) now?
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