Are Shy Kids Misunderstood?

Shyness is frowned upon in developed societies because it is taken as a sign of weakness. But shy teens are not dull in any way. In fact they develop strong qualities that can help them in life. Read full article
July 02nd, 2014 08:13 am

US Public Gives Thumbs Up to Ban on Smoking around Kids

A recent poll on children’s health found that a large majority of US adults support a ban on smoking around kids in different environments to protect them from hazards of second hand smoke. Read full article
June 26th, 2014 13:11 pm

Cigarettes Dethroned by E-Cigarettes

Teens are using e-cigarettes as a means to satiate their nicotine craving. The use of this device can lead to regular cigarette use among kids and the trend is a cause of concern for parents. Read full article
June 20th, 2014 08:31 am

Programs for Troubled Teens are Doing more Damage than Good

Studies show programs for troubled teens do more damage than good. But psychologists have a solution to this. By diverting teens involved in petty crimes the damage can be decreased. Read full article
June 20th, 2014 08:26 am

Bullying or Drama? Understand Your Teens Better

Explore the challenges teens face with bullying and drama. Get insights on how to support them through understanding and parental controls. Read full article
March 18th, 2024 03:25 am

Why Name and Shame When You Can Reform?

In order to curb youth crime, the government of Queensland, Australia, plans on naming and shaming child offenders in open courts. However, there is a strong chance that the move will backfire. Read full article
May 30th, 2014 15:03 pm

Meet the famous bullies in popular culture

Depiction of bullies in pop culture is very common. Images of famous bullies shown in pop culture have been etched in the minds of audiences forever and no one seems to forget these villains. Read full article
May 30th, 2014 14:58 pm

Teens Turning to Hand Sanitizers to Get Drunk

Drinking hand sanitizer is the latest form of drug intoxication among teens. Its dangers are similar to that of alcohol abuse. Parents need to become more vigilant to keep kids from taking the risk. Read full article
May 20th, 2014 12:00 pm

The movie, "We need to talk about Kevin" and USA's school shootings

Teenage school shootings have gained momentum off late. Usually, the killer is diagnosed with mental health and family issues, like shown in the movie “We need to talk about Kevin” Read full article
April 24th, 2014 08:32 am

Bullying in sororities mentally scars young girls for life

Bullying does not stop at school but also continues into college life for many teenagers. Bullying in sororities is being studied by experts to analyze pushover behavior in young girls. Read full article
April 24th, 2014 08:12 am