Society has a complicated relationship with adolescents. We want to protect them as children and yet launch them into adulthood. Adolescents face risks from testing out independence, navigating peer relationships, developing ...
Apr 4, 2024
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Nearly three-quarters of U.S. teens say they feel happy or peaceful when they don't have their phones with them, according to a new report from the Pew Research Center.
Mar 11, 2024
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Age-appropriate chores and responsibilities are an important part of a child's development.
Mar 4, 2024
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As young people increasingly have access and exposure to online gambling, only one in four parents say they have talked to their teen about some aspect of virtual betting, a national poll suggests.
Jan 22, 2024
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The number of American teens who smoke or have even tried smoking has dropped dramatically compared to a generation ago, with less than 1% now saying they light up cigarettes daily.
Jan 10, 2024
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Sleep might not be at the top of the list when you think about ways to boost your athletic performance. But it's just as important as your training program, nutrition and hydration.
Jan 10, 2024
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When teens feel a sense of belonging and being cared for, they are more likely to show compassion for others, according to a study led by Blake Colaianne, assistant research professor at Penn State's Edna Bennett Pierce Prevention ...
Nov 29, 2023
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Drowsy driving causes thousands of car crashes a year and teen drivers say they are often sleepy behind the wheel.
Nov 3, 2023
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Cicely Wilson's work doesn't end when she leaves her day job as a lactation consultant, doula and child care expert.
Sep 29, 2023
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"You're so messy! Tidy up your room." "Why are you so lazy today? Go and do your homework." Criticism is never nice to hear. But for some teens it hits extra hard, research by Ph.D. candidate Lisanne van Houtum has shown. ...
Sep 12, 2023
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