Clearly, the onset of sexual activity cannot be blamed on one factor when so many other factors are involved. However, wouldn’t it be great to just blame media? Parents actively shielding their children from adult-oriented material on TV should relax. … Read More
Teasing, taunting, and name-calling can damage a pre-teen’s sense of self worth. Research conducted at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln indicates that overweight pre-teens are susceptible to low self-esteem and a poor body image. Overweight students are the most impacted by … 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
While some parents are concerned their teens may get hooked on drugs or alcohol, another growing concern for parents is teenage Internet addiction. A new study confirms parents have a right to worry, because there are many health and social … Read More
Considering that 21% of elementary school students have already consumed alcohol, it is never too soon for drug and alcohol education. Not surprisingly, media and marketing really does influence a child’s perception of drugs and alcohol. Shows and advertisements often … 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
Can gender predict how vulnerable a teen might be to stress, anxiety, or depression? A new study investigates the difference between boys and girls when it comes to self-esteem and emotional states. In previous studies, teen girls have been found … Read More
Maybe you should let your groggy teen sleep in. Better yet, maybe parents of teenagers should consider advocating a later start to the school day in general. Recent research demonstrates that just a 30 minute delay to start to the … Read More
