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Is Poor Body Image Caused by Peer Pressure?

Could peer pressure push a teen towards body image issues? Peer pressure & body image problems can often go hand in hand. Parents need to stay vigilant... Read full article

April 24th, 2014 10:37 am

Teens and smoking: Making the wrong choice to stay cool in school

Teen smokers is an issue that is plaguing many schools. Recent study has found it to be linked to popularity, with the latter both perpetuating it and, to some extent, relying on it. Read full article

April 24th, 2014 07:44 am

Teaching teens how to fend off negative peer pressure

Kids adopt the behavior of the group they usually hang out with. Peer pressure can make kids do dangerous things. Teens should be taught to say no to negative peer pressure. Read full article

April 21st, 2014 07:19 am

Positive Peer Pressure encourages obese kids to have healthy lifestyle

Researchers in Canada have developed a program that involves teenagers who teach young children about benefits of a healthy lifestyle. So far the results of the program are satisfactory. Read full article

April 17th, 2014 14:11 pm

Teens and Peer Pressure: Pride in Race, Ethnicity Add To Protection

Positive feelings about ethnic and racial identity are found to be strongly tied to stronger development in minority teens. They are more likely to resist the negative influence of peers. Read full article

April 14th, 2014 08:27 am

Gifted children under pressure to adjust among peers

Gifted teens should not be regarded as a curse of society. These kids are capable of adjusting into peer groups with some support. Empowering gifted children should be a parental priority. Read full article

April 11th, 2014 13:20 pm

Learning to look at the bright side of peer pressure

Adults tend to think of peer pressure as a negative trend. What they fail to acknowledge is the fact that peer pressure can be very positive for kids if they find the right friends. Read full article

April 08th, 2014 08:50 am

Peer pressure: Kids are known by the company they keep

Teenagers can get easily influenced by their peer group by engaging in negative activities. Parents should handle teen kids with care and skillfully guide them away from trouble. Read full article

April 01st, 2014 07:43 am

Teen stress: Help your teenage cope with the mental ordeal

Teens are just as prone to feeling stressed out as adults, but often lack the knowledge and skill to cope with it. As parents, it’s your job them out by teaching them stress management skills. Read full article

March 27th, 2014 07:11 am

Teens and peer pressure: You think you know everything? Think again!

Peer pressure is generally regarded as a threat with dire implications for kids. However, recent studies suggest that it may not be such a bad thing for the teens to experience after all Read full article

March 21st, 2014 08:14 am