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The Hill | The teen mental health crisis also afflicts parents

“There is a largely untold story about parent mental health in America,” MCC's Rick Weissbourd tells The Hill's Daniel de Vise. “Parents’ and teens’ mental health are deeply interwoven, and we need to do much more in this country to support parents and to promote their mental health.”

Read more about the link between parent and teen mental health in The Hill.

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The Harvard Gazette | Way forward after Supreme Court ruling

"There will be major losses in diversity on college campuses," MCC's Rick Weissbourd told the Harvard Gazette about one impact of the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision about race-conscious admission practices. "Diversity is so important for the prospects of many kids, and it’s also important in terms of having a healthy community, where people learn about themselves and the world.”

Read more about how admissions processes may change and what it may mean for colleges, universities — and the nation itself.

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Ed Magazine | Taking Care of Siblings? Put it on the Common App

A new tool that Making Caring Common piloted with the Common App will allow college applicants to provide more diverse information about their life circumstances — information like time spent taking care of siblings. Through the Common App, the most-used college application platform in the country, students can apply to multiple colleges and universities at the same time.

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6 Youth Advisory Board Members Share Their Advice for the Class of 2023

We asked six former Youth Advisory Board members what they wished they knew before high school graduation. This is what they shared. These students are wise beyond their years, and offer advice on everything from how to handle disappointment about not attending their dream school, to making the most of the summer before college and what they wished they had known before graduating. 

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5 tips to help children become better listeners

Listening is a fundamental skill that’s essential for success in school, in relationships, and in life. Unfortunately, many children struggle with listening. They may interrupt, tune out, or simply not pay attention. If your child has difficulty with listening, don't worry—there are things you can do to help. Below are five research-based tips for helping kids become better listeners. These tips focus on developing three key listening skills: body language, focus, and expressing empathy

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