"How can I get my children to do their homework and chores without a battle?"

Peer aggression is a problem in almost all settings involving large numbers of children.

There is no doubt that the job market is changing rapidly. Youth, their families and educators are struggling with how to prepare for the future. They wonder what jobs are going to persist and what jobs are not going to be needed in a changing economic environment.

Want to learn more about how to be supportive and inclusive of LGBTQ youth? Eileen Wise, a youth development specialist at Penn State Better Kid Care and primary author of the PYD series, shares four things to keep in mind.

What's the secret to getting children excited about afterschool activities? Some afterschool professionals seem to have a magic touch: They know just what to do to engage and challenge youth. And the proof of their wizardry is that children keep coming back for more!

Attitudes have changed in recent years about how to best engage youth (particularly older youth) in out-of-school programs.

Youth development professionals can tell when youth are engaged in a meaningful and challenging activity.