“Developing both of those languages well is very important for immigrants and for any kids of color," said Cynthia Garcia Coll, Brown University professor and developmental psychologist.
"When I first came, I was scared. There were many people from different countries, talking in their native languages, and like I didn’t really understand what’s going on."
Young journalists typically begin work on a radio project with enthusiasm and a basic idea for a
story.
But where can they go for help to rein in an idea, find the right interviewees, develop questions
or refocus a story idea that didn’t go in the direction planned?
A prison shuttle ministry, has allowed Hoosier youth to stay in contact with family members, who are serving prison sentences. “Use What You’ve Got Prison Ministry: Keeping Families Connected," a nonprofit allows families to visit...
Mother's Day is fraught with expectations. Retailers and advertisers stress the importance of the right greeting card, the perfect present, the most memorable celebration. But what mothers really want is to know that they are doing...
W hat do actor Samuel L. Jackson, rapper 50 Cent (Curtis Jackson) and mathematician Sir Isaac Newton have in common? All were raised by their grandparents. And they aren't alone, according to Megan Dolbin-MacNab, a marriage and family...
Tucked behind some trees on a Northside street is a cozy three-story house. Inside, three toddlers run through the rooms, and the sound of children's laughter rises from the basement. Two women sit in the living room, talking. This is a...
It seems to be a law of nature: No kid has a perfect family, particularly after bratty siblings, parents and eccentric relatives are factored in. But while every family has its problems, teens like Tiffany arguably have more than most....
Last year, seven teens who were "aging out" of the foster- care system wrote a letter outlining concerns about the system and suggesting ways to make placements easier. Among those suggestions: * Keep siblings in touch. "Some of us go...
In the United States, the war in Iraq has generally increased patriotism and support for troops. For one Indiana youth, the patriotism has a more personal tone. Keith Fromme, 14, Ferdinand, last saw his father, Patrick, in February, when...
Have you ever wondered what life would be like if you were the son or daughter of a figure in the local media? Would your life be any different than it is now? Y-Press spoke with five young people who live this situation: * Tory Herrmann,...
In last week's Y-Press story, three couples reflected on their decision to raise their children in interfaith households. Today, their children discuss their family life and religious preferences. Alex Dorfman From the beginning, Alex...
When Mark Mecker got married, he gave little thought to the fact that his wife, Cathy, was a member of another religion. Larry Dorfman and Roger Lenke felt the same way about their wives. But raising children in an interfaith family did...
"Growing up without a father, you do feel left out, playing baseball, football, father-son breakfasts. There's quite a bit of stuff that dads and sons do together that I couldn't do anymore. "I remember trying different uncles, but it just...
Many children see nothing of their dads except in the morning and at night, juggling a schedule of work and school. Weekends can be just as busy. But it's different for some Indianapolis children and their dads, who are members of Foolish...
How would you feel if you were related to retired Gen. Norman Schwartzkopf, commander of Desert Storm? Or if one of your ancestors shot himself in the head? Angie Schwartzkopf, 19, of Portland, Ind., found both individuals on her family...
Teaching as a profession has been around from the earliest days. Such notable teachers as Socrates and Plato immediately spring to mind. Despite the challenges, teaching still attracts a variety of individuals, including many from the same...
While replaying the conversation in his mind, Michael Johnson becomes anxious, and his body begins to ache. His mind is cluttered with feelings of regret and delight. At 20, Johnson's girlfriend told him she was pregnant. He knew he was...
Ellen Galinsky grew up in a family where the adults always asked the kids questions, and the kids were allowed to respond openly. So it's not surprising that when she grew up, she asked the children also. Today, Galinsky is president of...
In researching her book, Ask the Children: What America's Children Really Think About Working Parents, Ellen Galinsky found that parents' work doesn't affect children nearly as much as their parenting skills do. "The most important thing...
In recent years families have been, for better or for worse,
changing drastically. New complexions of families have emerged -
single-mom families, single parents with either mom- or dad-only,
stepparents and step siblings from previous...
KIDS SPEAK In a roundtable, kids express their thoughts and feelings about a
given topic. It is an expression of opinion, based on the experiences
of each participant. Permissive parents are very easygoing about what their kids do or
...
Vincent and Vivian Randolph get along like no other brother and
sister. They do everything together. They both sing in the church
choir. Vivian was vice president of Northview Middle School's
student council, while Vincent was...