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Moms, Even When Kids Reject Your Advice, It’s Still Helping Them

Posted by [reposted by] Jim Liebelt · May 28, 2024

Published in Families, Culture, Parenting, Teen Behaviors

New research shows that even when your preteen or teen gives your advice a flat “no way,” your counsel is probably having an impact.

Teens Who View Their Homes as More Chaotic Than Their Siblings Have Poorer Mental Health in Adulthood

Posted by [reposted by] Jim Liebelt · May 27, 2024

Published in Families, Culture, Family Life, Mental Health, Teen Behaviors

Adolescents who view their households as more chaotic than their siblings develop more mental health and behavioral problems in early adulthood, according to a new study.

Some Teen Girls Clocking Up Close to Six Smartphone Hours Per Day

Posted by [reposted by] Jim Liebelt · May 23, 2024

Published in Families, Culture, Technology, Teen Behaviors

Some teenage girls are clocking up close to 6 hours a day on their smartphones, with a significant proportion of them likely addicted to social media, finds research published online in the journal Archives of Disease in Childhood.