Here are tips on how to help your seventh-grader make responsible decisions. For example, talk to them about their physical health and the consequences of making irresponsible decisions like smoking ...

Building emotional and social skills for lifelong success. (Green Shoot Media photo) Students need more than the three Rs to survive in the world.In addition to teaching traditional skills and topics, ...

The "fork in the road" suggests a choice. It implies a decision that must be made, and one of two options must be taken. Have you ever encountered someone who doesn’t know how to make a decision? They ...

Tecumseh High School launched a new club that’s aimed at promoting safety, awareness and responsible decision-making among students. The Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) Club, which ...

Everyone talks about making business decisions based on numbers, data, and facts, including me. But what do you do when there aren’t hard facts and you have to make the best decision based on unclear ...

People typically make life choices based on their desire to feel good. This approach sometimes leads to making choices that are detrimental in the long run. For example, when visiting a forest on a ...

Data gives you clarity, but it doesn’t give you wisdom. Intuition gives you speed, but it doesn’t always give you accuracy.

Many of the teens with whom I work struggle with indecision. Reasons for their difficulty with making a choice include that they feel inexperienced, worry about making the wrong choice, are concerned ...

Autonomy is a hallmark of an innovative culture. The ability to make decisions for yourself enhances motivation, which in turn contributes to higher levels of performance and well-being. It also gives ...