Teen sexting: Do parents have any control over it?

It is crucial for parents to know about the consequences before handing their teen a cell phone. Parents should learn how to use their power when it comes to teen sexting. Read full article
March 10th, 2014 03:48 am

‘Quit-smoking’ text a day, keeps the doctor away

Teens smoke for different reasons and continue to do so unless reprimanded. NCI has launched a smartphone app to help teens quit smoking by sending motivational texts to recipients. Read full article
March 04th, 2014 02:56 am

Cyberchondria among teens: Playing doctor without medical consultation

Teens self-diagnose their symptoms through medical information readily available on the internet, without consulting a professional doctor. This is encouraging cyberchondria among teens. Read full article
March 03rd, 2014 01:41 am

Find out, is technology the new teacher in your child's life?

In many ways we have let technology overpower our kids' development. Technology is affecting our kids’ personalities in many ways. Some of them benefit from it, while others don’t. Read full article
February 28th, 2014 05:17 am

Advertising plays havoc with children’s sense of self-esteem

Businesses are kept afloat by aggressive advertising and marketing campaigns. Parents should learn the tricks of the media to shield teens from influences of advertising Read full article
February 26th, 2014 05:25 am

Sex and Tech: How can abuse of technology lead to teen pregnancy

Technology has given an easy access to improper and even illegal ways to teens. Abuse of the internet and cell phone can result in teen pregnancy and other drastic events in your teen’s life Read full article
February 20th, 2014 01:09 am

Depression in Teens linked to excessive use of online social media

Parents need to cut down their teens’ time spent on socializing on websites online because mental health experts have linked social networking with depression. Read full article
February 17th, 2014 06:03 am

Infographics: Online dating trends among teenagers

Teenagers have shifted to online world to meet new people for dating. However, this may cause real harm to them. Parents should talk to their teens about possible dangers of online dating world Read full article
February 14th, 2014 04:54 am

Handling the situation when you catch your kid watching porn

It is both disturbing and disappointing to catch your teen viewing sexually explicit content but it is crucial for parents to be remain neutral about it and and deal with it properly Read full article
February 10th, 2014 07:38 am

The television screen looms larger in the child obesity epidemic

One of the major causes of obesity in children is viewing TV too much and using other gadgets which limit their physical activity. Parents need to take steps in order to curb this problem. Read full article
January 30th, 2014 01:52 am