#teens
#teens

How Can You Address Effects of Social Media on Well-Being?

Social media can harm well-being; reframing training can mitigate these effects.

Abstinence and reframing strategies were found to improve well-being during the study.

Artificial intelligence

In a World of AI Companions, What Do Teens Need From Us?

fromFast Company

Social media marketing

Is social media hurting teens' mental health? It's complicated

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Social media marketing

Opinion: Why California needs to penalize social media for teen eating disorders

9 months ago

Mindfulness

Beyond the Eye Rolls: Getting Teens to Practice Mindfulness

How Can You Address Effects of Social Media on Well-Being?

Social media can harm well-being; reframing training can mitigate these effects.

Abstinence and reframing strategies were found to improve well-being during the study.

Artificial intelligence

In a World of AI Companions, What Do Teens Need From Us?

Teens increasingly rely on AI chatbots for connection and support, but these platforms are commercial products not tailored for adolescent health and safety.

fromFast Company

Is social media hurting teens' mental health? It's complicated

Social media can have both positive and negative influences on teens' mental health.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Opinion: Why California needs to penalize social media for teen eating disorders

Social media algorithms can lead vulnerable teens to harmful content, exacerbating issues related to body image and mental health.

9 months ago

Mindfulness

Beyond the Eye Rolls: Getting Teens to Practice Mindfulness

Why ADHD Teens Struggle With Discipline-and What Works

Traditional punishment methods are ineffective for ADHD teens due to their unique cognitive processing.

Immediate consequences and positive reinforcement are more beneficial approaches.

Your Child's Superpower Is an Understanding of Commitment

Understanding and following through on commitments fosters confidence and self-esteem in teens.

Making commitments also enables teens to envision a brighter future and strengthens parental trust.

My teenage daughter's new interest might be a responsible one but I'm concerned about where it's coming from

Encouraging independence and gradual communication is key when teens express sudden worries.

Teen Hangouts... Under My Roof?

Being the "cool parent" involves responsibilities and challenges in managing the social life of teens.

When my teen nephew moved in with us, I naively thought it'd be easier to parent him than my toddlers. I was wrong.

Parenting a teenager can be as challenging as raising young children, often bringing unforeseen difficulties and complexities into family dynamics.

Parenting

My teen asked for a $28 phone case that she didn't need. I used that as an opportunity to teach her about wants versus needs.

Why ADHD Teens Struggle With Discipline-and What Works

Traditional punishment methods are ineffective for ADHD teens due to their unique cognitive processing.

Immediate consequences and positive reinforcement are more beneficial approaches.

Your Child's Superpower Is an Understanding of Commitment

Understanding and following through on commitments fosters confidence and self-esteem in teens.

Making commitments also enables teens to envision a brighter future and strengthens parental trust.

My teenage daughter's new interest might be a responsible one but I'm concerned about where it's coming from

Encouraging independence and gradual communication is key when teens express sudden worries.

Teen Hangouts... Under My Roof?

Being the "cool parent" involves responsibilities and challenges in managing the social life of teens.

When my teen nephew moved in with us, I naively thought it'd be easier to parent him than my toddlers. I was wrong.

Parenting a teenager can be as challenging as raising young children, often bringing unforeseen difficulties and complexities into family dynamics.

Parenting

My teen asked for a $28 phone case that she didn't need. I used that as an opportunity to teach her about wants versus needs.

How Curie, Tolkien, and Mandela Can Inspire Parentless Teens

Coping with the grief of losing a parent can lead to positive outcomes for teens.

Exploring stories of notable figures who lost parents can provide comfort and connection for grieving teens.

Understanding that they are not alone can empower teens to find strength in their experiences.

NJ teens accused of setting raging wildfire told cops Mexicans started it

The two New Jersey teenagers, Joseph Kling and his 17-year-old accomplice, are accused of intentionally starting the Jones Road Wildfire, which burned over 15,000 acres.

NYC parents

fromScary Mommy

Uber Is Offering Teens Free Rides To Prom (And Back)

Prom is such a meaningful milestone for teens, and we want to help make it even more joyful and stress-free - for them and their parents.

NYC parents

SF parents

fromPortlandTribune.com

Planning for a Positive Economic Future: Financial literacy tips for teens

Financial literacy is essential for teens' future stability, yet many still feel unprepared.

NYC parents

fromAol

Destructive 'Kool-Aid Man' TikTok challenge trend revived by NYC teens

Teens in Staten Island are resurrecting the destructive Kool-Aid Man Challenge, which causes property damage and financial strain on affected homeowners.

Some trends come and go, but teens' love for Chick-fil-A endures

Chick-fil-A has been the favorite restaurant brand for teens in the U.S. since 2018, showcasing its remarkable consistency amidst changing trends.

Silicon Valley food

Travel

My teens would rather stay home than travel. I've learned how to make the experience more bearable for them.

Traveling with teens requires compromise and understanding their interests.

Involving teens in travel planning can enhance their enjoyment and minimize complaints.

Creating space for teens during trips can help maintain harmony within the family.

5 months ago

Here's how many teens use ChatGPT for homework help and 'research' now

The number of teens who admitted to using ChatGPT as a homework helper more than doubled last year, increasing from 13% in 2023 to 26% in 2024.

Miscellaneous

#crime

fromwww.presstelegram.com

5 months ago

Miscellaneous

Exclusive | Meet the teen heroes who turned suspected firebug Sebastian Zapeta-Calil over to cops: 'Really surreal'

7 months ago

New York City

17-year-old California boy arrested on suspicion of killing ex-girlfriend

fromwww.presstelegram.com

5 months ago

Miscellaneous

Exclusive | Meet the teen heroes who turned suspected firebug Sebastian Zapeta-Calil over to cops: 'Really surreal'

7 months ago

New York City

17-year-old California boy arrested on suspicion of killing ex-girlfriend

Experts Startled as Teens Stop Doing Drugs

Teens are abstaining from drugs at historically high rates, contradicting expectations of a rebound post-pandemic.

Mental health