Teens, sleep, and summer hours

July 29, 2010  |   For parents of teenagers,For teens   |   Click on title to comment!

This article looks at the impact of a lazy summer schedule on teens’ mood: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1298369/Why-teenagers-grumpy-Blame-long-summer-evenings.html

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internet privacy for teens

July 29, 2010  |   For parents of children,For parents of teenagers   |   Click on title to comment!

This article discusses what boundaries parents should set, versus how much should they monitor their kids online activity: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/leslie-harris/leave-them-kids-alone_b_662034.html

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The effects of same sex relationships on homosexual teens

July 29, 2010  |   For parents of teenagers,For teens   |   Click on title to comment!

Recent research suggests gay teens who have same sex relationships gain increased self esteem and less self loathing: http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2010/07/28/same-sex-relationships-help-self-esteem-in-gay-and-lesbian-teenagers/

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Teens and plastic surgery

July 29, 2010  |   For parents of teenagers,For teens   |   Click on title to comment!

This Blog looks at how what motivates teens to want plastic surgery, and  the risks involved: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/womenontheverge/blog/2010/07/28/the-most-beautiful-girl-in-the-world-teenagers-and-plastic-surgery

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Parents’ influence on teens

July 27, 2010  |   For parents of teenagers   |   Click on title to comment!

A recent study out of England looked at how much parents pressure and influence their teens: http://www.prlog.org/10816916-17-of-teenagers-feel-pressured-by-their-parents.html

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