#Teens
Psychology | Parenting and Kids
Phrases To Use With Your Teen That Will Transform Your Relationship | HuffPost Life
Plus, which phrases to avoid.
Psychology | Parenting and Kids
More than 20% of teens have seriously considered suicide. Psychologists and communities can help tackle the problem
Reports show increasing rates of suicide, with youth of color and LGBTQ youth most affected—all against a backdrop of teens reporting high levels of hopelessness, sadness, loneliness, and suicidal ideation.
Family & Parenting | Family & Parenting
Teenagers who have positive relationships with their parents tend to have better outcomes as adults
Parenting teenagers can be challenging, but a new study shows that those efforts ultimately pay off.
Psychology | Health & Wellbeing
Student mental health is in crisis. Campuses are rethinking their approach
Amid massive increases in demand for care, psychologists are helping colleges and universities embrace a broader culture of well-being and better equipping faculty to support students in need.
Health & Fitness | Psychology!
Teens who are “addicted” to TikTok experience worse depression and anxiety, and in turn, reduced working memory capacity
A study among teenage TikTok users found that those who showed addictive tendencies toward the platform performed worse when recalling number sequences. The findings, published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, furt
Miscellaneous | Interesting Stuff
33 Anonymous Stories About The Most Disturbing Things The Popular Kids At Their School Did
Maybe being one of the cool kids isn't all it's cracked up to be...
Miscellaneous | Jewish Wisdom
Jewish Wisdom: Mothering Teens Is Harder Than I Thought - Vayishlach
On the one hand,
I saw myself traveling, working long hours, being busy with a busy career; on
the other hand, I always had this desire to be a mommy.
Psychology | Psychology
How We Can Help Teens Talk About Mental Well-being
In honor of Suicide Awareness Month, designer and philanthropist Kendra Scott suggests tips on how we can help our kids prioritize their mental health.
Entertainment | Entertainment
The New Generation of Teen Movies Is Nicer (and on Netflix)
With major studios no longer making teen comedies, the genre has migrated to streaming, where it’s also adapted to the values of its current demographic
Psychology | Parenting and Kids
Social Media Isn’t Actually Creating Anxiety Or Depression In Teens
An eight-year study conducted by Brigham Young University found that the amount of time spent on social media is not directly increasing anxiety or depression in teenagers.
Psychology | Psychology & Psychological Research
How to Help Teens Shelter in Place
Help your teenager to see the bigger picture, and their adult responsibilities, to ease the way to successful self isolation.
Psychology | Parenting and Kids
During Adolescence, The Brain 'Rewires' To Prepare For Adulthood
Researchers say that new brain networks "come online" during adolescence, and these fresh connections being made between different parts of the brain help teens cultivate the social skills they need for navigating the world of adulthood.
News | Animal Links
Parenting Programs Aim to Reduce Girls' Suicide Rate
Mental health is not just an adult issue. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, suicide rates have tripled over the last 15 years among girls 10 to 14 years of age in the United States. More detailed analyses of the data only paint
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
More kids who are severely obese should have weight-loss surgery, pediatricians say
More kids who are obese should be considered candidates for weight-loss surgery, according to new guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Psychology | Parenting and Kids
In the Age of Media Here's How to Teach Girls Self-Worth
Michelle Cove, MEDIAGIRLS founder, shares her tips on how to promote self worth, teach young women confidence, and reframe negativity on social media.
Health & Fitness | Sleep
Another Study Shows Teens Do Better with Later Start Times
Researchers discovered that middle and high school students slept longer and were less likely to be too drowsy to finish their homework if their schools started later in the morning.
Psychology | Parenting and Kids
Teens Bonds with Parents Impact How "Fast" They "Grow Up"
Whereas many parents recall rebelling as teens and plotting ways to distance themselves from their parents — including getting their driver’s license and moving out of the house — that desire for independence seems to have waned.
Psychology | Parenting and Kids
Increase in Glasses for Teens Linked to Screen Time
A new study is warning parents that all that screen time may be behind a stunning rise in children who need prescription glasses.
Psychology | Parenting and Kids
Teens who Can Name Their Negative Emotions Feel Better
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Psychology | Parenting and Kids
High Schoolers Who View Intelligence as Fixed Are More Stressed
An interesting study conducted at The University of Texas has found that high school students' views on learning and intelligence can make all the difference when it comes to fighting academic stress.
News | Abortion
When I Was A Pregnant Teen Sleeping With Older Men, Planned Parenthood Failed Me
Planned Parenthood covers up statutory rape, leaves vulnerable women in abusive situations, and tells them their lives are better without their babies.
Psychology | Parenting and Kids
NIMH » Release of “13 Reasons Why” Associated with Increase in Youth Suicide Rates
A study conducted by researchers at several universities, hospitals, and the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) found that the Netflix show “13 Reasons Why” was associated with a 28.9% increase in suicide rates among U.S. youth ages 10-17 in t
Psychology | Parenting and Kids
High-School Athletes Are Struggling With Mental Illness - The Atlantic
When high-school sports replicate the training methods and intensity seen at the college level, players feel the toll.
Psychology | Parenting and Kids
Children Who Participate In Team Sports May Have Healthier Brains, Study Finds
A recent study by neurologists at Washington University found that participating in team sports in childhood can improve brain structure, and may also lead to fewer instances of depression in boys as young as nine.
Psychology | Parenting and Kids
Teens and Sleep: The Cost of Sleep Deprivation
Lack of adequate sleep is linked to moodiness, risky behavior and injuries
Psychology | Health & Wellbeing
Study: Radiation From Smartphones May Impair Memory In Teens - Study Finds
One recent study gives you good reason to make kids wait as long as possible for their first mobile device: it appears that radiation from phones can hurt a teenager's memory.
Psychology | Parenting and Kids
How to Help Teens Weather Their Emotional Storms - The New York Times
A D.I.Y. snow globe full of glitter is an apt metaphor for the emotional chaos of the adolescent brain.
Psychology | Parenting and Kids
Anxiety in Children and Teens: What all Parents Need to Know -
Anxiety can make everyone feel helpless, but it is manageable. Here is a powerful way to respond to anxiety in children and teens, to help them find calm.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Stuff
45 Things Teens Did In 1999 That Will Seem So, So Antiquated To Today's Teens
It was time when DVDs were a technological marvel.
Psychology | Parenting and Kids
Gen Z More Likely to Report Mental Health Concerns
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Health & Fitness | Sleep
Study: 7 In 10 Teens Don't Get Enough Sleep, Raising Risk For Drug Use, Suicidal Thoughts - Study Finds
According to sleep experts, teenagers need between eight and ten hours of sleep every night, but a new study finds that when they're not meeting that standard, they're more prone to risky behaviors.
Psychology | Parenting and Kids
Study: Having 'The Talk' Just Once Won't Keep Teens From Having Unsafe Sex - Study Finds
"The talk," of course, is a rite of passage for teens meant to lay out both the risks and rewards of having sex, but does it really help? A new study finds that it can -- but having one conversation simply isn't enough.
Psychology | Parenting and Kids
Five Ways to Help Teens Build a Sense of Self-Worth - Mindful
Teens are experiencing increased levels of anxiety and perfectionism. Encouraging them to develop their strengths and see beyond themselves can help boost their self-esteem.
Psychology | Personality
Teens Face Lifelong Health Effects After Sexual Assault | Thrive Global
All survivors grapple with lifelong consequences, but teens are particularly vulnerable to certain brain changes.
Psychology | Parenting and Kids
Don’t Believe the Hype: Tech-Induced Anxiety is Real | Thrive Global
The New York Times published an op-ed by a psychiatrist who says tech-induced anxiety among teens is a myth, but the science shows otherwise.
Psychology | Parenting and Kids
The Evidence on Kids, Sleep, and School Start Times | Psychology Today
Science demonstrates that when young people begin puberty, their biological clocks shift. But school start times don't follow suit.
Psychology | Personality
Treating Teens' Depression May Make Parents Happier, Too - The Atlantic
Early evidence suggests that treatment has a ripple effect in families.
Health & Fitness | Health
Mobile phone: Hang up! Radiation from mobile phones can affect your memory - The Economic Times
Potential risks to the brain can be minimised by using headphones or the loudspeaker while on a call.
Science & Technology | Social Media
What Is Local Twitter? - The Atlantic
“Local Twitter” is a booming network of basic, young suburbanites across the country.
Health & Fitness | Sleep
Study: Student Athletes Often Suffer Sleep Paralysis, Hallucinations In Bed - Study Finds
Despite the many health benefits associated with playing sports, a new study finds that student athletes are prone to sleep paralysis and dream-like hallucinations while waking up or falling asleep.
Health & Fitness | Health
Loneliness Is On The Rise And Making Teenagers Sick « WCCO | CBS Minnesota
Health experts weigh in on how loneliness has become a major problem today.
News | The News
Facebook sinking fast among US teens: survey
Facebook is rapidly losing ground against rival internet platforms in attracting and keeping US teenagers, a survey showed Thursday.
Psychology | Parenting and Kids
Screen All Teens For Depression, Pediatricians Urge
The nation's leading group of pediatricians has updated its guidelines for tackling teen mental health issues. One recommendation: Annual depression screening for all adolescents 12 and older.
Health & Fitness | Health
New pressures for perfection contribute to rise in teen suicide – Orange County Register
Impossible expectations of perfection caused by Internet, pressure for digital ‘likes,’ causes new, alarming trend in teen suicide.
Books | Books
Fantastic books for the teens, toddlers and kids in between on your list - LA Times
Fantastic books to give to the young people — from teens to toddlers — on your list, including titles by John Green, Cassandra Clare and Angie Thomas and the new board book, 'Newtonian Physics for Babies'
Psychology | Parenting and Kids
Compassionate Parenting
We teach children self-regulation by modeling our more humane values.
Advice & Self-Help | Relationships
Strong Friendships In Adolescence Pay Dividends In Adulthood : Shots - Health News : NPR
Researchers have found that people with deep friendships in adolescence had less anxiety and a greater sense of self-worth in early adulthood. Close friends matter, their study found.
Science & Technology | Social Media
Say goodbye to finstas and hello to Instagram 'favorites'
Instagram is testing a new feature called "favorites" to let users share private photos with a select group of people.
Miscellaneous | Social Media
The secret Instagram accounts teens use to share their realest, most intimate moments
"I know old people had LiveJournals, so maybe it's like that."
Science & Technology | TECH
Are Teenagers Replacing Drugs With Smartphones? - NYTimes.com
Amid an opioid epidemic, the rise of deadly synthetic drugs and the widening legalization of marijuana, a curious bright spot has emerged in the youth drug culture: American teenagers are growing less likely to try or regularly use drugs, including alcohol.
Psychology | Health & Wellbeing
How depression and anxiety affect the body
A new study shows different ways depression and anxiety affect the body, including digestive issues, skin problems, and arthritis.
Psychology | Parenting and Kids
Is a Teen Depressed, or Just Moody?
With reports of an increase in teenage depression, experts say parents should watch for major changes in their own children.
Psychology | Parenting and Kids
Teens Have a Totally Different Way of Making Decisions
And they’re more okay with not having all the information first.
Psychology | Psychology & Psychological Research
Half of young people have so many 'emotional problems' they cannot focus at school, study finds
Half of young people have so many emotional problems they cannot focus at school, a study has found.
Advice & Self-Help | Addiction & Recovery
Body Image Problems Tied to Alcohol Issues
New research finds that body image misconceptions among teen-aged girls are associated with alcohol consumption. Notably, teen girls who report and act on
Advice & Self-Help | Addiction & Recovery
Early Interventions May Prevent Teen Substance Abuse
New research suggests it is never too early to begin interventions to reduce the risk of teen substance abuse. Investigators from the University at Buffalo
Family & Parenting | Family & Parenting
The Smart Way to Argue With Your Young Teen - WSJ
Disagreements are a sign of growing maturity, but parents need to walk a fine line to maintain their authority without getting tuned out.
Psychology | Psychology & Psychological Research
Anxiety in Teens - How to Help a Teenager Deal With Anxiety
Anxiety in teens is so common. Here are some telltale signs of anxiety, where they come from, and proven ways to manage anxiety back to small enough.
Family & Parenting | Family and Parenting
What Teens Need Most From Their Parents
Recent studies of adolescents reveal what teenagers need most from their parents during four phases of teens’ intellectual, emotional and social development.
Advice & Self-Help | Spiritual Awareness
The dark side of livestreaming: Periscoping a rape
Livestreaming presents new challenges to tech companies and adds a level of urgency to the potential for abuse.
Psychology | Parenting and Kids
Why Teens Are So Obsessed With Social Media
They are hard-wired to respond to all those 'likes.'
Pets & Animals | Cat & Dog Resources
Guy Takes His Cat To Prom, And It Was The Most Purrfect Date Ever
Finding a date for Prom can be a stressful experience for many. Just ask Sam Steingard. Instead of going alone or refusing to go at all, he did what any
Psychology | Parenting and Kids
Phobias and Fears in Children - Powerful Strategies To Try
Phobias and fears in children are very manageable. Here's how to empower them to move straight through the middle of the fears that get in their way.
Family & Parenting | Family and Parenting
My Kid Needs to Know What? An Age By Age Guide to Sex Education – And What to Do!
When it comes to sex education, parents often have many questions. How do I start? What do I say? And when? Here is an age guide for what kids need to know.
Family & Parenting | Family & Parenting
Managing Screen Time Increases Family Joy
by Rachel Macy Stafford. Too much screen time in your home? Learn how to manage screen time and increase the joy of being together.
Family & Parenting | Family & Parenting
19 Practical, Powerful Ways to Build Social-Emotional Intelligence in Kids & Teens: - Hey Sigmund - Karen Young
When it comes to children, we're the ones who can fuel their flight and building their social-emotional intelligence is a sure way to do this. Here's how
Family & Parenting | Family and Parenting
Screen Addiction Is Taking a Toll on Children - The New York Times
American youths are plugged in and tuned out of the real world for many more hours of the day than experts consider healthy for normal development.
Advice & Self-Help | Life and Family Coaching
12 Things to Know When Someone You Love Has Anxiety | The Mighty
#6 can make all the difference.
Psychology | Health & Wellbeing
Got Water? Most Kids, Teens Don't Drink Enough
More than half the young people in a recent study were at least mildly dehydrated — maybe enough to affect energy and concentration. Roughly 25 percent said they never drink water.
Health & Fitness | Tweens & Teens
7 Fun Ways To Teach Your Kids Mindfulness
I taught a mindfulness class at my daughters’ elementary school this week. Unsurprisingly, the kids taught me way more than I taught them. While I was doing research to develop the class, I came
Health & Fitness | Tweens & Teens
Mindful Studying {a.k.a., how to learn without losing your mind!} - Left Brain Buddha
Whether you are learning mitosis, marketing, or metal-jewelry making, read on for tips to make your learning stick! (*if you're the parent of a teen, you may want to share this with them :) )
Psychology | Parenting and Kids
28 Ways To Ask Your Teens 'How Was School Today?' Without Asking Them 'How Was School Today?'
When you get engaged dialogue with a teen, it's never disappointing. It's guaranteed to be interesting; sometimes it can be very enlightening; and it's ALWAYS worth the work. ALWAYS....
