Developmental Assets

By: ParentFurther Editor, Jennifer Jolly

Have you met Jonah Mowry? The editors here at ParentFurther recently became acquainted with Jonah through YouTube, where he bravely spilled his deepest fears in front of an audience of millions when he revealed his heartbreaking experience with serious depression as a result of the years of bullying he had endured from his peers. Watch Jonah's bullying story below. Warning: video contains disturbing themes and offensive language. Watch Jonah's video >

By: Jolene Roehlkepartain
Do your kids have a favorite aunt or uncle? Your own relationship with your sibling or siblings can weigh heavily on the type of relationship he or she will have with your child. Learn more >

Help us honor youth development pioneer, Dr. Peter Benson, who passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2011. For 30 years, Benson led the organization behind the 40 Developmental Assets, the core research to ParentFurther’s parenting approach. Learn more >

Jim Conway, Senior Trainer at Search Institute, and parent education expert, shares his tips for helping young people learn to be responsible with money.

When you see your kids being creative, courageous, or kind, which role models do you think of? Which character traits matter to you?

Why do so many teens want to get pregnant?