Tag Archives: Teenagers

Teens, Screen time, & sleep

May 21, 2019  |   Posted by :   |   Uncategorized   |   Comments Off on Teens, Screen time, & sleep

A collaborative study between the Netherlands Institute of Neuroscience, the Amsterdam UMC and the Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment found that adolescents can improve their sleep quality and reduce symptoms of fatigue, lack of concentration and bad mood, after just one week by simply limiting their exposure to blue-light emitting devices in […]

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The impact of social media on teenagers:

May 14, 2019  |   Posted by :   |   Uncategorized   |   Comments Off on The impact of social media on teenagers:

A study out of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America takes a closer look at the cognitive and emotional impacts of social media use on teens, and find a lot of the fear is not justified: https://www.pnas.org/content/early/2019/04/30/1902058116

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Helping your teen

September 14, 2018  |   Posted by :   |   For parents of teenagers,For teens   |   Comments Off on Helping your teen

The author of the book Getting Things Done for Teens offers a way of learning to become focused and engaged with the present in order have more organization and mindfulness in accomplishing goals or solving problems: https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/lifestyle/this-one-simple-strategy-will-help-teenagers-get-organised-and-feel-less-stressed-869025.html https://www.gettingthingsdone.com/2018/07/getting-things-done-for-teens/

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Later start time for teens

December 06, 2017  |   Posted by :   |   For parents of teenagers,For teens   |   Comments Off on Later start time for teens

A new study confirms that teenagers do function better if the school day start time is moved later: https://www.webmd.com/children/news/20171205/later-school-start-times-do-help-kids-feel-rested-study    

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The teenage brain

November 28, 2017  |   Posted by :   |   For parents of teenagers   |   Comments Off on The teenage brain

How teens’ brains make it difficult to make decisions based on eventual goals (as opposed to instant gratification): http://theconversation.com/brain-scans-reveal-why-rewards-and-punishments-dont-seem-to-work-on-teenagers-88177 http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-42152392  

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Teens today….

October 30, 2017  |   Posted by :   |   For parents of teenagers,For teens   |   Comments Off on Teens today….

…are not as bad as you think: http://www.nation.co.ke/news/The-kids-are-alright–Today-s-teens-not-as-bad-as-you-imagine-/1056-4160282-11i8hywz/index.html    

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Teens and social media

October 03, 2017  |   Posted by :   |   For parents of teenagers   |   Comments Off on Teens and social media

Researchers explored how much online friendships can be ‘real’ friendships for teens: http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/DigitalEducation/2017/10/teenagers_friendships_online_provide_emotional_support.html  

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Adolescent stress

September 21, 2017  |   Posted by :   |   For parents of teenagers   |   Comments Off on Adolescent stress

Adolescents can find relief from stress in the idea that people can change: https://offspring.lifehacker.com/help-your-kids-manage-stress-by-telling-them-people-cha-1818549718  

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Talking to your teen

June 27, 2017  |   Posted by :   |   For parents of teenagers   |   Comments Off on Talking to your teen

Some tips on how to talk to your teen in way that actually makes them feel heard and gets them more engaged in the conversation: Active Listening: Talking To Teenagers So You Really Help  

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To snoop or not to snoop….

April 07, 2017  |   Posted by :   |   For parents of teenagers   |   Comments Off on To snoop or not to snoop….

A recent article from the New York Times explores the current research on the pros and cons of snooping on your teen’s online activity:  

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Teens and sleep

March 23, 2017  |   Posted by :   |   For parents of teenagers,For teens   |   Comments Off on Teens and sleep

An interview with Ariana Huffington about her recent book, Sleep Revolution : Sleep Rituals Aren’t Just For Babies. Why Teenagers Need Them Too

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Teens and therapy

March 07, 2017  |   Posted by :   |   For parents of teenagers,For teens   |   Comments Off on Teens and therapy

A meta-analysis of current research on the benefits of therapy for teens facing mental health issues:   http://psycnet.apa.org/index.cfm?fa=buy.optionToBuy&id=2017-07146-003  

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Swearing in front of the teens

January 17, 2017  |   Posted by :   |   For parents of teenagers   |   Comments Off on Swearing in front of the teens

An opinion on the ramifications of the occasional slip: Using Swear Words Around Your Teenager  

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Teens online

January 09, 2017  |   Posted by :   |   For parents of teenagers   |   Comments Off on Teens online

An updated glossary of internet code for parents of teens: Would you recognise the secret sexting codes your kids are using?  

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The importance of just being there

December 14, 2016  |   Posted by :   |   For parents of teenagers   |   Comments Off on The importance of just being there

A Study has found that there is an association with  the total time at least one parent was home before and after school, at dinner and at bedtime to improved psychological health in adolescents.

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Teens online

November 03, 2016  |   Posted by :   |   For parents of teenagers   |   Comments Off on Teens online

Some tips for parents of teens regarding apps and social media: http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/local-news/tips-parents-need-to-know-about-some-of-the-internets-dangerous-apps  

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Teens benefit from hearing that people can change

November 01, 2016  |   Posted by :   |   For parents of teenagers,For teens   |   Comments Off on Teens benefit from hearing that people can change

A new study has found that teens are more able to cope with stress if they are reminded that people can change Telling Teenagers That People Change Can Reduce Stress

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Teens and sleep

October 20, 2016  |   Posted by :   |   For parents of teenagers,For teens   |   Comments Off on Teens and sleep

Some tips on how to encourage / reinforce better sleep habits in your teens: https://www.mhealth.org/blog/2016/october-2016/six-tips-to-help-parents-establish-healthy-sleeping-habits-for-teens  

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Teens and driving

October 20, 2016  |   Posted by :   |   For parents of teenagers,For teens   |   Comments Off on Teens and driving

Some data on why teens are more prone to crashes: Why Teenagers Crash Cars http://valleycentral.com/news/local/study-56-of-teenagers-admit-driving-when-theyre-dangerously-tired  

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Teens and relationships

October 18, 2016  |   Posted by :   |   For parents of teenagers   |   Comments Off on Teens and relationships

This article offers tips on how to talk to your teen about dating and relationships: How to Talk About Teenage Relationships  

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