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A new app alerts parents if their teens are sexting: http://www.newstalk.com/Smartphone-app-alerts-parents-if-their-child-is-sexting- Thirty-six percent of children between 11 and 18 have asked their parents to stop checking their mobile devices according to a survey carried out by nonprofit Digital Awareness UK and the Headmasters’ and Headmistresses’ Conference, a professional association for teachers. Of those children, 46 percent […]

This is a guest article by Helen Porter, a freelance writer with experience working in the healthcare sector:   Caregiver Burnout – Why Carers Need To Take Time Out Let’s take a moment to talk about the parents of troubled teens. Parents in these situations have a huge burden on them. Not only must they […]

According to a new study, infants that live with dogs are less likely to develop allergies and obesity later in life: http://www.sciencealert.com/having-a-pet-in-the-family-could-help-prevent-obesity-and-allergies-in-children?utm_source=ScienceAlert+-+Daily+Email+Updates&utm_campaign=4a1eff2764-MAILCHIMP_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_fe5632fb09-4a1eff2764-365490661  

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  

A study looked at which facts and myths are supported by college students of psychology and parents: http://www.csicop.org/si/show/science_vs._silliness_for_parents_debunking_the_myths_of_child_psychology