When teens were asked, recently, if they believe their parents know "a little" or "nothing" about what they do or say online, or even what social-media apps and sites they

I’ve interviewed middle school and high school students about secrets they wish parents knew about their online use, but don’t necessarily want to tell them. These are three of the secrets students shared.

When teens were asked, recently, if they believe their parents know "a little" or "nothing" about what they do or say online, or even what social-media apps and sites they

We recently had the pleasure of interviewing danah boyd, author of the book It's Complicated: The Social Lives of Networked Teens. boyd is a Principal Researcher at Microsoft, a Professor at New York University, and a Fellow at Harvard University's Berkman Center for Internet and Society. Fortune magazine nicely summed up boyd's substantial resume by calling her' the reigning expert on how young people use the Internet.

A new study called “Craving Facebook” shows that social media addiction and alcohol addiction are related.

Teens are dating exclusively via social media which seems strange, but according to my teenagers, it's most definitely a thing these days.

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If your child is begging for a YouTube channel, read this. The travel life has given my children some cool video making opportunities. From the streets of Cape Town or Paris to the trails or mountain huts of the Alps, capturing memorable or ordinary moments of their worldschooling life is something my children enjoy. My … Should Your Child Have A YouTube Channel? Read More »

Girls with autism often go undiagnosed because they don’t fit autism stereotypes and may mask symptoms better than boys do. Many more boys than girls are diagnosed on the autism spectrum: more than four boys for every autistic girl.

According to a recent study, one in five teens experiences depressive symptoms. But what is depression, really—and what does an adolescent diagnosis mean for your future?

It also could upstage members of Congress from both parties and President Joe Biden, who have called for regulation since former Facebook Product Manager Frances Haugen released documents revealing that Meta — Facebook and Instagram’s parent company — knew users of Instagram were suffering ill health effects, but have failed to act in the 15

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The advisory follows a "loneliness epidemic" declaration and comes amid a youth mental health crisis. It also outlines some benefits teens find from online communities.

My social existence has improved dramatically since I joined social media and here's what I think parents should know about social media.

“You’re never going to be perfectly happy in a relationship, but you shouldn’t expect to be, especially at that age. There’s too much change that creates natural tension at …

Teens are now growing up during a time in which much of their socialization is done digitally. Socializing digitally is something that is ever-changing.

Before I Was Born emphasizes the creational goodness of our bodies, our existence as men and women, and our sexual organs. This book introduces new topics as well, including the growth and change that occur as boys and girls become men and women. It includes a tactful but direct explanation of sexual intercourse between a husband and wife. This book explains in age-appropriate language the basic nature of sexual intercourse between a husband and wife and discusses conception, fetal development, childbirth, and breastfeeding. Recommended for ages 5 to 8 years.

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Raising teens is not for the faint of heart, but you'll get through. Here are some top tips for raising teens — from a mom who's been there.

Who doesn’t look forward to summer camp? Two weeks of sun and fun were just what Presley’s parents thought she needed. Too bad she didn’t feel the same way. . . Growing up in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, was all fourteen-year-old Presley Walton knew. In fact, the teen had never ventured far beyond the city limits. Her world revolved around chilling in her bedroom, using her cell phone, and being on social media. Presley was getting ready to enjoy a typical summer, but her parents had other plans. Before she knew it, Presley was on a smelly, old bus heading to the middle of nowhere. Nowhere, otherwise known as Camp Golden Arrow, would be her home sweet home for two weeks. It was the same camp her mom had attended when she was a teen. Her mom’s stories of camp friendships, cabin contests, and outdoor fun already made Presley dread this forced adventure. Mia and Ann, identical twins, team up with Presley to make the fourteen days unforgettable. Epic prank wars, standing up to the camp bully, and fishing for Big Lou, a 100-pound blue catfish, make the camp experience one for the record books. Will the girls of D Cabin go down in the history books of Camp Golden Arrow. . . or will they become the next victims of the B Cabin boys?