If you’ve decided to get your child a smartphone or other internet-connected device that they’ll use independently, be sure they’re…
Parents with teens and tweens may worry that their child will someday be coerced or make a risky choice to…
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. In December, my son who has autism…
When kids lie, it can be frustrating and worrying for parents. Whether it’s a 4-year-old lying about whether they brushed…
It may seem inevitable to some parents that their teen will try alcohol at some point, and some families might…
So many kids of this generation have experienced lockdown drills as a routine part of going to school, much like…
This article was originally published on Truthout.org. In a landmark ruling on August 14, a judge ruled in favor of…
Many kids, tweens, and teens go through a shower resistance stage. Maybe they used to spend hours splashing in the…
As early as preschool, kids’ schools routinely hold intruder, active shooter, or lockdown drills. If you’re a parent, hearing about…
This story was originally published by The 19th. Wearing a bridal gown and chains around her wrists, Fraidy Reiss hopped…
As more and more states have begun to legalize medical and/or recreational cannabis, teens have more access to the drug…
For our first two decades of life, the prefrontal cortex of our brain is still developing and learning how to…
On a late afternoon in December, a 22-year-old youth advocate named Rachel is addressing a jury of her peers on Zoom…
From instances of racial violence across the country to incidents of racial bias at the neighborhood playground, families are surrounded…
When kids, teens, and young adults identify as gay, queer, bisexual, trans or nonbinary, family support is the single most…
Parents with kids in late elementary school, middle school, and beyond all grapple with a big question: When is my…
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Gun violence in schools is a tragic reality facing today’s families. The seemingly never-ending cycle of school shootings, followed by…
Diego never imagined he’d carry a gun. Not as a child, when shots were fired outside his Chicago-area home. Not…
Do you think of your teen’s first visit to an obstetrician-gynecologist (ob-gyn) as one of the milestones of adolescence? If…
Given the rising childhood anxiety and teen depression rates in recent years, it’s unfortunately pretty likely that your child will…
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters Nearly 60% of teenage girls reported feeling…
Are you doing your best to be a supportive parent when it comes to LGBTQ+ identities or sex ed, but…
The synthetic opioid fentanyl is unfortunately an essential topic that tweens and teens need to know about to protect themselves…
With the surge in teen opioid overdoses in recent years, pediatricians and substance abuse experts are increasingly recommending that parents…
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Roblox is considered the most popular video game for 5- to 12-year-olds. That’s not surprising: There are no-cost options for…
Part of the big job of parenting is preparing children to become independent, decision-making adults. There are so many life…
Direct admissions is a new strategy that some colleges and universities are hoping will broaden their pool of prospective students…
It’s tempting to think that once kids have “made it” to college, they’ll be just fine. However, while starting college…
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the state of youth mental health across the country has been rapidly deteriorating.…
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. New York City will cover the college…
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. Kelly King was able to do something…
Digital self-harm is a concerning phenomenon that has been growing among teens in recent years. This practice of anonymously sharing…
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters October marks the start of the financial…
Racial bias can start as early as babyhood or toddlerhood, due to the social and societal patterns that little ones…
Helicopter parenting can seriously hold kids back at any age — even when they’re in college. New Florida State University…
A study released earlier this year revealed that, for the first time in a decade, teen drug overdose deaths rose…
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About half of the population menstruates or will menstruate, but too many people lack the ability to manage their periods…
Starting July 1, California became the first state in the country to push back school start times statewide, mandating that…
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Kids today have more access than ever before to the internet — and all of the problematic and complicated things…
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New research hints that social media could be a significant factor in whether teens choose to start using tobacco products.…
In an effort to make puberty education more inclusive and less stigmatizing, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has just…
As kids grow up to become more capable and independent, every parent faces the dilemma of when it’s okay to…
As a new crop of high school graduates prepare to go out into the world, their parents are undoubtedly nervous…
When your teenager comes home and begs you to let them get a tattoo, it can be a challenging conversation…
When you talk to kids about tricky topics like sex and relationships, drugs and alcohol, money, bullying, etc.—it’s hard to…
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How much do you really know about the warning signs of and reasons behind self-harm? It might seem like it…
If you have a high schooler who struggles to wake up in time for school, imagine if their classes didn’t…
A study at Rutgers University shows Black teens actually experience racial discrimination at a staggering rate of five times per…
It’s a fear so many parents have—finding out your child has shared sexual photos or videos online or with another…
A new survey by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has revealed a sharp decline in the mental…
Puberty is challenging for any kid. Their bodies and brains are changing fast, and many kids don’t know exactly what…
When you’re dating as a parent, it can be tricky to know the right time for a new partner to…
Vaping has become widespread among teens and tweens over the past decade, with about 20 percent of high schoolers and…
What is “mindfulness” exactly? While the word may carry a lot of associations with certain spiritual or religious traditions that…
While most young kids are more than happy to talk for hours and clamor for their parents’ attention, as they…
It’s easy to be complacent about basic rights such as voting, equal pay for men and women, education, even public…
Ever wonder what “sex-positivity” really is—and what it means to you, as a parent? Sex-positivity is a way of thinking…
The last two years have been difficult for just about everyone, but teenagers have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic…
Peer pressure is among every parent’s worst nightmares. But while it might feel like it’s out of your control, there…
It’s a fact: Most teens/preteens are going to experiment with relationships and sexuality at some point soon. So rather than…
Reproductive freedom might not have been on your radar as a priority to discuss with your tween or teen. But…
Is your kid old enough now that they’d just roll their eyes if you tried to suggest something like, “Let’s…
Talking to your child about sex is not exactly the stuff every parent looks forward to, but it’s one of…
Emerging evidence shows the pandemic may have hit boys harder — not just in Chicago but nationally was originally published…
Now more than ever, with parents still dealing with the effects of a pandemic, it’s important to remember that no…
The pandemic has wreaked havoc on Americans’ mental health, but there are increasing signs that it’s pushing some teens to…
Pranking your kids can be fun, especially on April Fool’s Day, so long as the jokes aren’t mean-spirited, of course!…
As we hit the one-year mark of the pandemic, many parents have noticed that their kids (particularly teens and tweens)…
While the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol was just one very visible example of what kinds of extreme…
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One of parents’ main concerns throughout this pandemic has been the mental and physical health of their children. Will there…
A lot of kids—and parents—really struggled with remote learning during the beginning of the pandemic last spring. But, whether kids…
As parents with teenagers look ahead, many are wondering how they’re going to fill their kids’ time with so many camps,…
During the pandemic, parents are dealing with job loss and financial insecurity, health anxiety, uncertainty about what school will look…
Catcalling, lewd stares, sexual comments, and other unwanted physical attention and harassment are unfortunately not only realities that adult women…
Experts on digital media and child development have been holding weekly webinars focused on kids and screen time during the…
As the end of the school year approaches, many children, parents, and educators are feeling a deep sense of sadness…
This spring, kids and families are getting through the disappointment and loneliness of the end of the school year by…
At the University of California, Berkeley, a new class on “adulting” is so popular that it’s turning students away. The…
A group of 40 Florida middle schoolers has created a magazine that’s all about gun control — and it’s aimed…
It’s important that children learn about the contributions of African American leaders such as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, Rosa…
What happens when the things we do to protect our kids become the very things that scare them? In response…
The legalization of same-sex marriage doesn’t just benefit gay couples and their families. LGBTQ youth also appear to get a…
An alarming new study has found that firearm deaths in U.S. schoolchildren is increasing at disturbing rates, especially among black…
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration announced that it’s proposing roll-backs of former First Lady Michelle Obama’s signature school nutrition…
Childhood obesity has more than tripled since the 1970s, and is associated with a range of serious complications including diabetes,…
It’s easy to assume that teens today can’t possibly ever feel bored, what with all the world’s data at their…
If you’re concerned that your teenager isn’t dating yet and may be missing out on a key part of development,…
The state of California is celebrating progress after new data was released revealing a record-low teen birth rate. In fact,…
Many teens may appear to spend an inordinate amount of time on their phones and using social media, but that…
Parents don’t need a study to tell them how much their kids love devices. Everywhere you look, kids are exchanging…
In a world where the number of things distracting us from sleep is growing, the amount of sleep our children…
At a conference last week, Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri announced that like counts on the platform would be hidden for…
Have you ever left your child alone to run a quick errand, and the whole time you were gone you…
New slang terms are notoriously hard to keep up with, but there’s one phrase that millennials and Generation Z kids…
There might be good news for parents out there trying to get slightly rebellious children through elementary and middle school.…
Although e-cigarettes have been billed as a “safer” alternative to traditional cigarettes, they’re still not safe—especially for kids and teens.…
Students of all ages are subjected to different teaching methods, not all of which have been backed by rigorous scientific…
Suicide attempts have declined among teens overall, with the major exception of black teens, found a study based on nationwide…
As parents, we all know how sensitive our kids are to a change in their routine. Daylight Saving Time (DST),…
If mornings are brutal at your house, what with early school start times and grumpy, tired kids, some relief may…
Gifted and Talented Programs have become an institution of our educational system. Where there’s a school system with a select…
If you’ve ever wished you could take a mental health day from work (or life in general), soon your kids…
A new survey published by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants earlier this week reveals some surprising findings about…
There are a few (million) kids who will be happy to read the findings of a recent study on screen…
Contrary to what teenagers might think, there could be something parents can do right. A new study published in Developmental…
If you’ve been worried about your child’s weight and you’ve had a hunch their sleep habits may be partly to…
From cutting out cursive to Common Core math, parents have seen their fair share of somewhat controversial changes to education…
Older parents have one less thing to worry about, according to a new study. While parents who wait until later…
Parents often turn to the Internet to help diagnose unfamiliar symptoms that arise in their children. However, that tactic doesn’t…
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On the heels of last Friday’s Global Climate Strike, and 16-year-old activist Greta Thunberg’s moving speech to the United Nations…
The Sarasota County, Florida police recently arrested 25 men in a special four-day operation. What did all of the cases…
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