More kids are dying of drug overdoses. Could pediatricians do more to help?
Pediatricians are increasingly treating opioid use disorder in teenagers through medications like buprenorphine.
Only 6% of pediatricians currently offer buprenorphine to teens addicted to opioids, despite recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics. [ more ]
West London foster carer who looked after 14 children has 'no regrets' and would do it again
Sharon Telfer, a 56-year-old foster parent, has dedicated 18 years to caring for a diverse range of teenagers while also raising her own family. [ more ]
I loved having teenage kids but I was often terrible at it. Here are eight things I learned | Emma Beddington
Parents' approach evolves with teenagers; no more conflicts like confiscating phones, teens' independence shines through. Sympathy, support, and love carry more weight than being the solution. Co-parenting through disagreements requires effort and outside discussions for understanding. [ more ]
Heartbroken families pay tribute to best friends stabbed to death in Bristol
Heartfelt tributes paid by families of boys stabbed to death in Bristol. Local community devastated by tragic loss of Mason Rist, 15, and Max Dixon, 16. Families share emotional statements and memories of the boys. [ more ]
Girl and boy guilty of frenzied' murder of Brianna Ghey to be named - live updates
Two teenage killers will have their identities revealed by a judge as they face life behind bars for the murder of Brianna Ghey.
The killers had a fascination with violence, torture, and serial killers, and had created a kill list of other youths before targeting Brianna. [ more ]
Amelia Loulli: My son refuses to go to school and I can't make him - but don't blame me
Parents often resort to bribery and consequences to get their primary school-aged children to go to school, but what happens when the child is in secondary school?
When a teenager refuses to go to school, it can be a sign of underlying mental health issues. [ more ]
Popular children at school get the least sleep - especially girls
Popular teenagers, especially girls, sleep less due to time dedicated to friendships, leading to sleeping difficulties and impacting mental health and school performance. [ more ]
Social media algorithms amplifying misogynistic content'
Algorithms on social media platforms are amplifying extreme misogynistic content, leading to its normalization among teenagers.
The algorithms serve more extreme videos focused on anger and blame directed at women, leading to a four-fold increase in misogynistic content on TikTok. [ more ]
Ask Amy: How do I tell the parents what these good kids' are doing?
Establishing open communication with teenagers can lead to discovering concerning behaviors like vaping, experimenting with substances, and being exposed to sexual content.
Parents should handle situations where teenagers are involved in risky behaviors like exchanging sexually explicit material delicately to maintain trust while ensuring safety. [ more ]
Teenagers Kieran Cooney and Diego Edwards from Notts County have been called up to represent St Kitts and Nevis national team.
Cooney's selection was influenced by Edwards' advice and he plans to sing a Whitney Houston song as an initiation ritual before his potential debut. [ more ]
MediaWise's peer-to-peer global network launches in Canada - Poynter
The partnership between MediaWise and MediaSmarts to launch the Canadian Teen Fact-Checking Network aims to combat misinformation and promote media literacy among teens in North America.
The fact-checking initiative will focus on empowering teens through social media engagement, providing tools for separating fact from fiction and educating peers about misinformation. [ more ]
The Book of Love by Kelly Link review a magical debut of life after life
Link's debut novel 'The Book of Love' features magical, modern fairytale elements with fast-talking characters and ordinary magic.
The story revolves around three resurrected teenagers who must learn magic to avoid a sinister fate, with quirky yet whimsical storytelling throughout. [ more ]
Not letting me on Snapchat was the best thing my mum ever did for me': how to talk to your kids about social media
Parents should actively listen to their children's reasons for wanting social media.
Engaging in open and honest conversations with children about the risks and consequences of using certain social media platforms is essential. [ more ]
Facebook and Instagram Allegedly Hook Youngsters with Dopamine Triggering Tactics
Social media use can negatively affect teens, leading to mental health problems such as depression and anxiety.
Meta Platforms, Inc., the owner of Facebook and Instagram, is being sued by 33 American states' attorneys general for deliberately addicting children to social media and failing to disclose the risks. [ more ]
Facebook and Instagram Allegedly Hook Youngsters with Dopamine Triggering Tactics
Social media use can negatively affect teens, leading to mental health problems such as depression and anxiety.
Meta Platforms, Inc., the owner of Facebook and Instagram, is being sued by 33 American states' attorneys general for deliberately addicting children to social media and failing to disclose the risks. [ more ]
'This so-called war': In Florida's deepening teen gun violence crisis, the kids who are forgotten are those who need help most
Gun violence among teens continues to rise during the pandemic.
Addressing the gun violence crisis requires more than just gun control, but also addressing the trauma and providing support within communities. [ more ]
Our Teen Son's Food Cart Hustle Has Not Worked Out as Planned
The 14-year-old son of a reader has taken over one of his successful businessman uncle's food carts as a part-time job, earning about $800 in profit a week.
The son's success has surpassed that of his uncle's other employees, leading to consideration of exporting his methods to other carts. [ more ]
What's a simp?: The slang teenagers use to insult boys
Parents may be unfamiliar with the term 'simp', but it is commonly used by tweens and teens on social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook.
'Simp' originates from the word 'simpleton' but its current usage is linked to West Coast American rappers.
Urban Dictionary defines a 'simp' as someone who does too much for a person they like. [ more ]
The 21 - our campaign to remember every London teenage murder victim in 2023
There were 21 teenagers murdered in London in 2023, following a trend of increasing violence.
A campaign called The 21 has been launched by 20 local newspapers in London to tell the stories of each victim and raise awareness of the issue. [ more ]