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“The Twisties”: Youth Sports, Competition, and Mental Health

How can we keep our young athletes safe, healthy, and balanced? Join us on Wednesday, 9/15 as Steve Smith, PhD, a clinical and sports psychologist, discusses how parents can support healthy sports participation for their children and teens. With humor, wit, and compassion, he gives parents what they need: straightforward, honest information about the realities…

How To Survive College When You Are Paying Your Own Way.

Through social media, a Michigan Google doc made the rounds at other colleges. Students at schools across the country made their own “Not-Rich” guides based on Michigan’s version. Read more here.

Friendships Change. Here’s How To Deal.

Friendships can last a long time, but you need to know that throughout your life relationships change and the changes that happen won’t always be comfortable. NPR’s Life Kit has advice from experts to help you navigate the shifts you might feel in your current and future friendships. Read more here.