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eParenting and Parenting in the 21st Century
eParenting used to mean keeping your kids safe on the Internet, however now it has a wider scope including parenting with the use of technology, and distance parenting. Curated by Peter Mellow |
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The biology of adolescent sleep leads to a later sleep onset time, which doesn’t pair well with early school start times.
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Although this young teen is in the system, she is still not getting the help she needs.
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The preponderance of the evidence suggests that social media is causing real damage to adolescents.
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When it comes to generational divides, it's hard to find one bigger than teen technology use, especially social media. A psychiatrist shares a four-step plan so families can together shift to a social media strategy that supports teens' social and emotional health.
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Many in this driven generation believe they can’t move forward without beating themselves up.
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Pot brownies and colorful gummies may look harmless and can be easy to hide, but it’s important for caregivers to help adolescents understand the risks.
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Facebook's internal research suggesting that social media is harming teenage girls will not surprise anyone who is or has been a teenage girl.
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Computer games may be filling a void left by friendships that fell away over lockdown
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With its meaningful male relationships and themes of forgiveness and curiosity, Apple TV Plus's "Ted Lasso" is a source of life lessons for parents to discuss with their kids.
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New information Instagram makes teens feel worse about their bodies is an opportunity for parents to start a conversation with their children about their online lives, and encourage positive habits.
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For kids, developing a healthier relationship with Instagram and other platforms can be tricky.
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It had evidence Instagram was a harmful place for young people - but failed to share its findings.
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The latest advice suggests that teens not only have a lot to teach their parents, but their “emotional turbulence” comes with unexpected gains.
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In a new book, two experts advise parents on how to talk to their teenagers in ways that foster closeness and help them cope with adversity on their own.
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Making good decisions is not something we should leave teenagers to navigate alone.
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Expert advice on how to make sure all those new back-to-school jackets, water bottles and backpacks make it back from school.
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Yes, sometimes teens and tweens have surly attitudes. However, they still need your help as allies, guides and consultants. Here are some of their thoughts therapist John Duffy has gleaned from his adolescent clients, along with guidance for parents.
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A new study shows that teenagers who have strong, secure relationships with their parents and families show higher levels of empathy to their friends.
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As hard as it is to be a teen today, it’s draining being the parent of one.
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The pandemic has made things so much worse for teens. They struggle with social anxiety, fear of missing out, a sense of desperation, and depression and anxiety some have never experienced before. Here's how to help.
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The Oxford study used data from more than 430,000 young people, gathered over 28 years.
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Why do teenagers seem so much more impulsive, so much less self-aware
than grown-ups? Cognitive neuroscientist Sarah-Jayne Blakemore compares
the prefrontal cortex in adolescents to that of adults, to show us how
typically “teenage” behavior is caused by the growing and developing
brain.
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What you can do to combat the epidemic of anxiety, depression and suicide in teens.
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Think of it as a personal warning system that will help you notice when things are on the wrong track.
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Middle and high school students suddenly face more complex schedules, tougher academic work, and an expanding network of friends. How can we help them manage it all?