Facebook…the granddaddy of all social media has been accused of many things. It may cause narcissistic behavior, it thwarts healthy relationships, it lowers self-esteem and it even might cause you to be more depressed. As we previously reported, too much … Read More
Most of us have been to a college party and had too much to drink. But drinking too much at one time may actually affect our brain function and memory. Binge drinking is the consumption of large quantities of alcohol … Read More
Part-time jobs during high school may teach teenagers a lot of great lessons, but not if the hours are too long. Though jobs teach teens responsibility and other real-world skills, this study tied a 20+ hours per week work schedule … Read More
Crime doesn’t pay. Quite the opposite, in fact. While the immediate benefit to a criminal may seem to contradict this common phrase, the truth is that crime costs real dollars to society. So it’s no surprise that a recent study … Read More
Everyone hates a bully, right? Well, that may not actually be true. According to a recent study involving 5th and 6th graders, it’s not the bullies who are disliked by their classmates, but the ones being bullied. The researchers found … Read More
“Beauty sleep” may have a legitimate meaning for teen girls concerned with their appearances. In addition to feeling tired and cranky, teen girls who sleep less than recommended are at risk for putting on weight. A recent study found that … Read More
Bad friends, strict parenting, and a lack of emotional support could be a recipe for teen boys getting into drugs and alcohol. Boys that act up in class at a young age are the most likely to experiment with drugs … Read More
Many teens start smoking as a way to deal with the stress in their lives, but a new study reveals that using tobacco may actually create and magnify their mood swings. By quitting smoking, teens can stop the emotional pattern … Read More
If your teen is like most, he or she probably spends several hours a day in cyberspace. Some teens desperately need to be online, though, which could cause problems. Teens who use the Internet in an uncontrollable manner may be more likely … Read More
New research from Japan may help cheer up young adolescent boys dealing with symptoms of depression. In a recent article published in the Journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics, researchers found that increased intakes of fatty fish were associated with … Read More
Q: I have a 14 year old son and we argue a lot about chores and house rules. Do you have any tips on how I can improve our communication? A: Adolescents are moving towards independence, more interested in peer … Read More
