A discussion of the complex social pressures and dynamics of teens who are asked to send revealing pictures https://www.nytimes.com/…/teenagers-stop-asking-for-nude-ph…
Read More »The teenage brain
December 20, 2017 | For parents of teenagers,For teens | Click on title to comment!
Some new thoughts on the evolutionary advantages of the developing teen brain: https://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/evolutionary-advantage-teenage-brain
Read More »Later start time for teens
December 06, 2017 | For parents of teenagers,For teens | Click on title to comment!
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
Read More »The teenage brain
November 28, 2017 | For parents of teenagers | Click on title to comment!
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
Read More »The benefits to TV time with your kids
November 28, 2017 | For parents of children,For parents of teenagers | Click on title to comment!
How watching TV shows with your kids can lead to more connection and conversations: https://health.usnews.com/wellness/for-parents/articles/2017-11-27/the-benefits-of-watching-tv-with-your-kids
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