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  • Thursday, February 16 2012 7:31 PM EST2012-02-17 00:31:06 GMT
    Figuring out friendships is all part of growing up. By the time kids are in middle school some of those friendships have turned into cliques. It's no coincidence that cliques start to emerge during adolescence.

  • Friday, February 10 2012 2:23 PM EST2012-02-10 19:23:36 GMT
    A recent study claims more preschoolers know how to use a smartphone or a tablet than know how to tie their own shoes. That leads to the question: how much time on these devices is too much for children so young?

  • Friday, February 10 2012 2:21 PM EST2012-02-10 19:21:32 GMT
    Recent research says more than a third of all 10 to 13 year olds in the United States have their own smart phones.    But having a smartphone means having a lot of freedom at your fingertips?

  • Friday, February 10 2012 2:16 PM EST2012-02-10 19:16:41 GMT
    Talking about the facts of life with your children can be daunting.  Research, however, shows that kids whose parents have talked to them are more likely to delay sexual activity.  So, how do you present

  • Friday, February 10 2012 2:12 PM EST2012-02-10 19:12:45 GMT
    From Katy Perry songs to the provocative magazine covers of teenage stars and the topics discussed regularly in teen articles, sex is definitely a big part of the teenage environment.    Most schools

  • Tuesday, December 27 2011 12:13 PM EST2011-12-27 17:13:15 GMT
    When one Little Rock family found themselves facing a miscarriage, they decided it was time to do something to comfort other families that will follow in their footsteps.

  • Monday, August 29 2011 3:25 PM EDT2011-08-29 19:25:18 GMT
    A recent survey completed by The Partnership for a Drug-Free America reports that 73 percent of teenagers turn to drugs and alcohol to relieve stress at school. The report proves that keeping up with

  • Thursday, August 11 2011 12:47 PM EDT2011-08-11 16:47:32 GMT
    The homework battles may already be taking place in your home. Experts say a new school year gives families a great opportunity to start some good homework habits. Most experts say starting homework

  • Thursday, August 11 2011 12:38 PM EDT2011-08-11 16:38:37 GMT
    The kindergarten of today isn't what it was 10, even 20 years ago. If your child is heading off to kindergarten, you'll need to know they'll need to be prepared to keep up with an advancing curriculum.

  • Monday, August 29 2011 3:43 PM EDT2011-08-29 19:43:24 GMT
    More and more young women are diagnosed with eating disorders each year. According to new research, the number of people being hospitalized for eating disorders has been steadily climbing since 1999.

  • Thursday, July 28 2011 1:12 PM EDT2011-07-28 17:12:27 GMT
    With so many sweet drinks available, more and more kids are drinking less and less water. A study in the journal Pediatrics the best way for someone to drop a few pounds is to drink more water. The health

  • Thursday, July 28 2011 1:04 PM EDT2011-07-28 17:04:59 GMT
    In the life of every small child, typically there's an injury or two that looks serious and bloody and scares the daylights out of parents. When kids fall on their faces, which often happens during toddler-hood,

  • Thursday, July 21 2011 1:40 PM EDT2011-07-21 17:40:21 GMT
    More children fly alone in the summertime than any other time of the year. In the peak of the summer travel season, it's estimated that twenty thousand children, some as young as five, fly "unaccompanied"

  • Thursday, July 21 2011 1:32 PM EDT2011-07-21 17:32:39 GMT
    Summertime can definitely pose scheduling problems with parents who work. Many parents opt for leaving their children home alone when they can't find childcare. If both parents work, some parents decide,

  • Thursday, July 21 2011 1:25 PM EDT2011-07-21 17:25:12 GMT
    We all know that ticks can carry diseases, but most parents don't know that some ticks carry a poison that can actually cause paralysis. Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and Lyme Disease are the most common

  • Thursday, July 7 2011 1:12 PM EDT2011-07-07 17:12:43 GMT
    The dangers of second hand smoke are becoming more and more apparent. Now, researchers say there's a new report that shows second-hand smoke can have addictive effects on teenagers. Researchers say exposure

  • Thursday, June 30 2011 1:22 PM EDT2011-06-30 17:22:34 GMT
    The Supreme Court recently ruled against a California law that would have banned selling violent video games to children. That ruling just reinforces the fact that parents have to monitor what their kids

  • Thursday, July 7 2011 1:03 PM EDT2011-07-07 17:03:40 GMT
    It was thirty years ago, in June of 1981, when we started to become aware of the disease we now know as AIDS. At that point, Aids became a storey we heard about on the nightly news. But, today, it isn't

  • Thursday, June 30 2011 1:09 PM EDT2011-06-30 17:09:30 GMT
    Summertime means a lot more time in front of the TV for a lot of kids. But, according to a new study from Northwestern University, minority kids ages 8-18 spend about 13 hours a day in front of a screen.

  • Thursday, June 30 2011 1:01 PM EDT2011-06-30 17:01:53 GMT
    Summer Brain Drain is what experts say happens in the summer when kids get out of school. Educators say kids forget a lot of what they've learned in class. Educators say the best way to counteract that

  • Thursday, June 23 2011 1:02 PM EDT2011-06-23 17:02:12 GMT
    With gang type robberies in the news lately, many are wondering if gang violence is currently on the rise. Nearly 7 out of 10 U.S. adults say that gang violence is on the rise because of the current economic

  • Monday, May 30 2011 1:12 PM EDT2011-05-30 17:12:45 GMT
    As kids leave elementary school and head for middle school, a lot of parents start to think their kids don't want to be around them anymore. But, a new study from the Journal Child Development reveals

  • Monday, May 30 2011 1:03 PM EDT2011-05-30 17:03:51 GMT
    When it comes time to grant your children permission to do a new thing, kids are often the first to say... "Well, everybody's doing it..." but, is that really the case? A new study from Ohio State University

  • Monday, August 29 2011 3:48 PM EDT2011-08-29 19:48:36 GMT
    How young is too young for plastic surgery? Every year the number of teens having plastic surgery goes up. A lost of teenagers would like to change their appearance, but to what lengths should parents

  • Thursday, May 12 2011 1:07 PM EDT2011-05-12 17:07:21 GMT
    With childhood obesity rates on the rise, there's been a push to get kids moving. More physical activity is good for kids on several different levels. But, a recent poll conducted by C. S. Motet Children's

  • Thursday, May 12 2011 12:49 PM EDT2011-05-12 16:49:28 GMT
    Social networks play a huge part of many teenagers lives. There is some bad behavior online but there are some good things that can happen as well. Many teenagers are sharing helpful information about

  • Thursday, May 5 2011 1:31 PM EDT2011-05-05 17:31:35 GMT
    It is that time of year again, when kids are busy taking tests and final exams. As the school year ends, the stress in many homes goes up because kids are trying to wrap up their academic year in a good

  • Thursday, May 5 2011 1:12 PM EDT2011-05-05 17:12:18 GMT
    We talk a lot about body image issues for girls, but experts say some boys have problems dealing with unrealistic expectations when it comes to their own bodies. A lot of boys begin working out in middle

  • Thursday, May 5 2011 1:21 PM EDT2011-05-05 17:21:50 GMT
    It is a question that worries nearly all parents of teenagers... what would really push a teen to take their own life? Researchers say it may have something to do with their environment. A study of more

  • Wednesday, April 20 2011 2:34 PM EDT2011-04-20 18:34:25 GMT
    There's new research that takes the dangers of binge drinking to a different level. Teens may not realize it, but when they binge drink, they change their brain forever. Research from the University

  • Wednesday, April 20 2011 2:03 PM EDT2011-04-20 18:03:54 GMT
    The more children are exposed to violence, the more they think it is normal. New research says it doesn't matter whether that violence is on a TV screen or in a child's neighborhood. According to a study

  • Wednesday, April 20 2011 2:21 PM EDT2011-04-20 18:21:17 GMT
    More and more research is going into how kids interpret the facial expressions of others. Now, researchers are finding out that those kids who have a hard time reading other people's expressions seem

  • Wednesday, April 20 2011 2:12 PM EDT2011-04-20 18:12:25 GMT
    There's been a push in recent years to begin teaching a second language to elementary age students across the country. Most parents agree this is a good idea, but now, there's even new research that proves

  • Monday, August 29 2011 3:49 PM EDT2011-08-29 19:49:39 GMT
    March is National Ethics Awareness month, A time for schools and businesses to promote ethical behavior. Unfortunately, studies show that kids are cheating, lying and stealing in record numbers. Talk

  • Wednesday, April 20 2011 2:03 PM EDT2011-04-20 18:03:08 GMT
    The old fashioned game of truth or dare is being modernized in a new website that's attracting a lot of attention from teenagers. The website is called Formspring.Me. It generates nearly 10 million posts

  • Wednesday, April 20 2011 1:27 PM EDT2011-04-20 17:27:36 GMT
    With inflation and the current recession, more and more families are cutting back. Experts say parents should use this time as a teaching moment for their kids. Most teenagers and kids know how to spend

  • Thursday, April 7 2011 2:35 PM EDT2011-04-07 18:35:54 GMT
    A new study reported in the Journal of Health and Social Behavior reports that our kids' work environment, their classroom and their teachers' attitudes have a strong impact on their mental health and

  • Thursday, April 7 2011 2:30 PM EDT2011-04-07 18:30:04 GMT
    For years, girls have been steadily catching up to boys in their scores on standardized math tests. But, according to a new study by the University of Washington, children as young as the second grade

  • Monday, August 29 2011 3:52 PM EDT2011-08-29 19:52:52 GMT
    The American Academy of Pediatrics says the impact of Facebook is so strong for teenagers, it can trigger something called "Facebook Depression". The Academy just issued a clinical report on the impact

  • Monday, August 29 2011 3:55 PM EDT2011-08-29 19:55:21 GMT
    As the weather gets warmer more and more kids are hitting the practice fields for soccer, track and baseball. As they do, coaches and parents need to make sure they're applying sunscreen. There are more

  • Thursday, April 7 2011 2:03 PM EDT2011-04-07 18:03:07 GMT
    If you're a parent, you've probably realized that it has become more and more common for kids to lie, cheat and steal. Studies show that kids are behaving in inappropriate ways in record numbers. The

  • Thursday, April 7 2011 1:17 PM EDT2011-04-07 17:17:45 GMT
    In our world of instant satisfaction, some people don't have the patience for a real debate or discussion. But, educators now say that "argumentative reasoning" is a basic skill that students need to

  • Tuesday, April 5 2011 10:33 AM EDT2011-04-05 15:33:17 GMT
    As spring gets closer, more and more kids are hitting the practice fields for soccer, track and baseball. No doubt their trainers and coaches will be working to keep them safe on the field but more often

  • Friday, April 1 2011 1:40 PM EDT2011-04-01 17:40:43 GMT
    If you're a parent of a child with ADHD, then you've probably noticed their creative side. Many parents of ADHD kids say their kids are very creative and now there is scientific proof to back up that

  • Friday, April 1 2011 1:48 PM EDT2011-04-01 17:48:16 GMT
    The issue of bullying is moving beyond the school house and up to the White House. It is such a prominent issue facing school children today that President Obama recently hosted a conference to discuss

  • Friday, April 1 2011 2:53 PM EDT2011-04-01 18:53:38 GMT
    Springtime is primetimes for underage drinking. With spring break, proms, graduation and lots of parties, experts say parents have got to send their kids a strong sobering message. In our story, we focus

  • Thursday, March 17 2011 1:16 PM EDT2011-03-17 17:16:04 GMT
    Volunteering in the community is no longer something to just plump up a college application. In many public and private high schools, community service is now a requirement for graduation. Educators

  • Thursday, March 17 2011 1:09 PM EDT2011-03-17 17:09:34 GMT
    Some people believe that if teenagers are going to drink, it is better that they drink at home with their parents. Some say that is a very dangerous proposition. A recent report reveals that 16 percent

  • Thursday, March 17 2011 12:57 PM EDT2011-03-17 16:57:17 GMT
    GPS Systems can track nearly everything on the planet, so why not have them track kids who are in the habit of skipping classes? The Anaheim Union High School District in California is testing a GPS system

  • Thursday, March 10 2011 1:47 PM EST2011-03-10 18:47:00 GMT
    New Research now shows that teenagers who are trying to become popular may be the most aggressive and the most likely to bully other kids. The study also claims that those trying to climb the social ladder

  • Thursday, March 10 2011 1:23 PM EST2011-03-10 18:23:40 GMT
    Sleep is something most teenagers seem to crave, especially on the weekends. Doctors say teenagers often try to catch up on lost sleep on Saturday or Sunday morning, because they've been burning the candle

  • Thursday, March 10 2011 12:44 PM EST2011-03-10 17:44:15 GMT
    Do happy children grow into happy adults? There's new research that says kids with a positive experience in childhood will go on to have happier years as grown-ups. A study out of Cambridge University

  • Tuesday, March 8 2011 12:15 PM EST2011-03-08 17:15:39 GMT
    Is there a relationship between teaching kids how to navigate their relationships and better grades? It turns out that there is. New research shows that educating children about how to get along with

  • Sunday, November 21 2010 10:52 PM EST2010-11-22 03:52:11 GMT
    "Just this gloom was like hanging over my head and I knew something wasn't right but I wasn't exactly sure what it was." – Amy, 16 years old According to a new study from Duke University researchers,

  • Thursday, February 24 2011 12:39 PM EST2011-02-24 17:39:45 GMT
    Sending your child off to college is an emotional step. To make matters worse, new research shows that college freshmen are more stressed than ever before. Some of that stress seems to be coming from

  • Thursday, February 24 2011 12:26 PM EST2011-02-24 17:26:45 GMT
    This may come as no surprise to parents who have teenagers. But, there is now concrete scientific evidence that teenagers are more likely to take risks when their friends are watching. Temple University

  • Thursday, February 17 2011 1:34 PM EST2011-02-17 18:34:18 GMT
    There's an anti-cursing movement afoot in school hallways across the country. Many educators believe that cursing leads to bad behavior and even bullying. It has become a big enough problem for many

  • Thursday, February 17 2011 1:20 PM EST2011-02-17 18:20:14 GMT
    There's new research that may give parents of ADHD kids reason to be concerned. There is new research from a study conducted by UCLA psychologists that children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder

  • Thursday, February 17 2011 1:06 PM EST2011-02-17 18:06:04 GMT
    Is it appropriate for teachers to text or friend a student on Facebook? These new forms of communication are blurring social boundaries between students and teachers. Some schools are adopting bans prohibiting

  • Friday, February 11 2011 12:45 PM EST2011-02-11 17:45:58 GMT
    If you've ever worried about the time your teenage daughter spends on Facebook, your instincts were probably right. New research from the University of Haifa reports that the more time adolescent girls

  • Monday, August 29 2011 3:56 PM EDT2011-08-29 19:56:13 GMT
    The old image of a teenage boy going to the door to pick up his date isn't one that is happening very much these days. Instead, teenagers are "hanging out" in groups. More than a quarter of high school

  • Thursday, February 3 2011 1:02 PM EST2011-02-03 18:02:34 GMT
    Obesity rates are climbing for children and adults all across the country. Some parents are really trying to create a more healthy attitude at home with their home mealtime routines. It is an education

  • Monday, August 29 2011 3:56 PM EDT2011-08-29 19:56:49 GMT
    According to new research in January issue of the Journal of Early Adolescence, the friends a child chooses in middle school may have a direct impact on their achievement in life. Boys and girls who

  • Monday, August 29 2011 3:57 PM EDT2011-08-29 19:57:32 GMT
    In a new survey from Temple University, 45% of school counselors surveyed say they aren't ready to handle cyber-bullying and only 20% of those counselors say their schools have effective cyber-bullying

  • Friday, January 28 2011 1:43 PM EST2011-01-28 18:43:52 GMT
    There's new medical evidence that drug use at an early age changes brain development. New research presented at the annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience confirms there is long-lasting effects

  • Friday, January 28 2011 1:32 PM EST2011-01-28 18:32:23 GMT
    Unfortunately, depression rates for high school and college-aged students is on the rise. Each year, nearly 15,00 high school teenagers attempt suicide. Now, many people are wondering if there is a way

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  • Friday, January 28 2011 1:21 PM EST2011-01-28 18:21:32 GMT
    Bullying is a terrible thing for a child to face, but it can also lead to other problems for the victims. A new study in the journal, Prevention Science links stubstance abuse as a result of bullying

  • Thursday, December 23 2010 12:28 PM EST2010-12-23 17:28:04 GMT
    An Associated Press/MTV poll of college students finds that being connected by technology 24/7 comes at a cost. While 57 percent of students surveyed said life would be more stressful without computers

  • Thursday, December 23 2010 12:24 PM EST2010-12-23 17:24:08 GMT
    There are a number of factors that weigh into whether their child will have sex at a young age but few may realize just how powerful those factors are. Experts say one reason young teens have sex is low

  • Thursday, December 23 2010 12:20 PM EST2010-12-23 17:20:00 GMT
    According to a recent Time magazine article, the afternoon coffee break for an energy boost -- may just become a generational thing. Those under age 24 are now more likely to reach for a caffeine-loaded

  • Thursday, December 23 2010 12:16 PM EST2010-12-23 17:16:34 GMT
    A new survey of U.S. teens reported in Education Week reveals that students highly value the subjects of math and science and understand the important role those subjects play in their futures. Yet plenty

  • Thursday, December 23 2010 12:13 PM EST2010-12-23 17:13:36 GMT
    New research published in the Archives of General Psychiatry shows that children with ADHD are at an increased risk for depression and suicidal thoughts -- and very well may need treatment for both. This

  • Thursday, December 23 2010 12:09 PM EST2010-12-23 17:09:45 GMT
    According to a new study from Duke University researchers, most depressed adolescents and teenagers who get treatment with drugs, therapy or both will get some relief, but nearly half will relapse within

  • Thursday, December 23 2010 12:00 PM EST2010-12-23 17:00:43 GMT
    A new study reveals that the Internet is changing the way that teenagers are dealing with grief. Experts say that the online interaction is giving teens a new way to find comfort when something tragic

  • Thursday, December 23 2010 11:56 AM EST2010-12-23 16:56:03 GMT
    This fall, the Irving Independent School District in Texas implemented a new policy that homework would no longer count toward a student's grades. What happened in the first six-week marking period? The

  • Friday, December 10 2010 12:41 PM EST2010-12-10 17:41:52 GMT
    "As many places as you wanna hide it...they can find it...So, I mean, hiding a gun I don't think it's gonna do any good." – Lance Miller, father Nearly 30 children are injured or killed every day by

  • Thursday, January 27 2011 11:30 AM EST2011-01-27 16:30:50 GMT
    "Because they're fighting with that anxiety and that distraction, sometimes even at an unconscious level- having to compete with that and do the task decreases their performance." – Ken Carter, PhD, psychologist,

  • Friday, December 10 2010 12:37 PM EST2010-12-10 17:37:20 GMT
    "They're going to get that boost, but in the long run they're not going to be doing their best. And they may not even notice they're not doing their best." – Elizabeth Redmond, Ph.D. and Nutritionist According

  • Friday, December 10 2010 12:35 PM EST2010-12-10 17:35:04 GMT
    "I try to do something, but I can't because of the ADD, and it frustrates me. Then that makes me very nervous and anxious and that goes to the anxiety. And then when I get like that, I'll go 'Oh my god!

  • Monday, August 29 2011 3:38 PM EDT2011-08-29 19:38:42 GMT
    "I think other parents should quit being scared and just to talk to their kids about sex, stop trying to sugarcoat everything, trying to make everything look pretty, just talk to your kid, because if you

  • Thursday, December 9 2010 12:47 PM EST2010-12-09 17:47:54 GMT
    "It's OK if we want to sit at home, and play video games, and eat all day, and do nothing. I mean, our society has kind of put us that way." – Jonathan, 16 years old It may sound ironic, but 40 companies

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