Kids and stress during the pandemic

https://www.nbcnews.com/know-your-value/feature/covid-kids-are-not-alright-ncna1268471

A study out of University of Texas suggests that when older teens in committed relationships engage in consensual sexting – it may be indicative of healthy exploration and not a cause for parental concern. The lead research stated that :exploration of their sexual identity is not only normal, but a developmental and biological imperative,” and […]

A helpful graphic page from common sense media: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/parents-teens-screens-sleep-infographic

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/

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  

…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    

A new study looks at how much time parents spend on their screens (compared to their teens): http://www.cnn.com/2016/12/06/health/parents-screen-use-attitudes-tweens-teens/index.html  

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  

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  

More schools around the country are following the trend of a later start time: http://www.sciencealert.com/schools-around-the-us-are-finally-pushing-back-their-start-times?utm_source=ScienceAlert+-+Daily+Email+Updates&utm_campaign=86e3e266c8-MAILCHIMP_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_fe5632fb09-86e3e266c8-365490661  

Teens who grow up in affluent neighborhoods were found to be more likely to develop addiction problems in their 20’s:   http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-4558796/Privileged-teenagers-GREATER-risk-addiction.html  

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: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/06/well/family/is-snooping-on-teenagers-ever-ok.html?_r=0  

An interview with Ariana Huffington about her recent book, Sleep Revolution : http://yourteenmag.com/stuff-we-love/celebrity-interviews/sleep-rituals-arent-just-for-babies?utm_source=Weekly+Emails&utm_campaign=6010536d36-Expert_Advice_from_Your_Teen_Media&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_418d895dd9-6010536d36-408240285&mc_cid=6010536d36&mc_eid=f18f5a8f38

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  

A look at some benefits of a later start to the school day: http://www.sciencealert.com/schools-around-the-us-are-beginning-to-push-back-their-start-times/?utm_source=ScienceAlert+-+Daily+Email+Updates&utm_campaign=200989e2c8-MAILCHIMP_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_fe5632fb09-200989e2c8-365490661  

An interesting study out of The University of Texas at Austin on how giving teens an opportunity to use their struggles to help others actually builds up their own confidence: http://yourteenmag.com/family-life/building-teen-confidence?utm_source=Weekly+Emails&utm_campaign=808959626d-Expert_Advice_from_Your_Teen_Media&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_418d895dd9-808959626d-408240285&mc_cid=808959626d&mc_eid=f18f5a8f38    

A discussion about trying to get teens to do chores: http://yourteenmag.com/family-life/getting-teenager-to-do-chores?utm_source=Weekly+Emails&utm_campaign=d61025cd08-Weekly_Digest_Email&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_418d895dd9-d61025cd08-408240285&mc_cid=d61025cd08&mc_eid=f18f5a8f38  

An article with tips on how to teach your teen good behavior online: http://yourteenmag.com/social-life/teen-bullying-tips/good-behavior-online?utm_source=Weekly+Emails&utm_campaign=a575faf471-Expert_Advice_from_Your_Teen_Media&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_418d895dd9-a575faf471-408240285&mc_cid=a575faf471&mc_eid=f18f5a8f38  

An opinion on the ramifications of the occasional slip: Swearing in Front of Kids: Should You Swear in AroundTeenagers?  

A new study published in Psychological Medicine journal, published by the Cambridge University Press, showed that it may be fine for parents to let their children have a few sips of liquor if they want to ensure their offspring, when they grow into teenagers, do not drink as heavily as those who are introduced to alcohol by […]