These three articles discuss guidance and counseling in different contexts. The first talks about guidance and counseling in Ghanaian schools and challenges they face like lack of resources and large student loads for counselors. The second looks at the future of guidance and counseling globally with trends toward self-directed learning and counseling focusing more on development than remediation. The third advocates for gentle guidance with children through leading by example, clear communication and focusing on the child's feelings and needs in a caring manner.