Are Tiger parents doing more harm than good to their kids?

In order to better understand the parenting techniques of tiger parents, researchers take a look into the lives of 250 Chinese-American parents and study the effects of tiger parenting on kids Read full article
March 11th, 2014 03:13 am

Sibling Bullying: Your kid may be suffering right under your nose

Sibling bullying is often ignored by parents, who confuse it for sibling rivalry. This negligence is unacceptable, as it can have dire consequences that are both severe and long-term. Read full article
March 10th, 2014 04:12 am

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

Transforming kids from bystanders into witnesses of bullying

Bullies rely on a fan base to continue bullying. Absence of audience can end the reign of bullies forever and teens should report bullying incidents rather than becoming part of it. Read full article
March 07th, 2014 01:45 am

Watch your steps: Teen pedestrians’ texting is a cause for concern

The Safe Kids research on teen pedestrian injuries has brought alarming stats to light, making parents aware of just how unsafe their teens may be out there on the sidewalks and streets. Read full article
March 07th, 2014 01:36 am

Choosing between life, death: Dilemma of autistic teens

Different studies show that the probability of contemplating suicide or attempting it is higher among autistic teens than non-autistic kids. Bullying can also push such kids over the edge Read full article
March 07th, 2014 00:39 am

An emotionally stable child becomes a happy adult

Parents tend to give up when they see unstable behavior in kids. It is important for parents to learn new strategies that will help them and their teen to move past this challenge Read full article
March 04th, 2014 04:10 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 05:19 am