Pediatrics
Final exams don't have to be high stress for your teen
Final exams are stressful for students, but it is possible to ratchet down the pressure with some planning and self-compassion.
Dec 19, 2022
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News tagged with teen behavior
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Teen drivers often unsafe on the road with speeding and handheld cellphone use
Motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death in adolescents, and risky driving behaviors like speeding, rapid accelerations, and cellphone use can contribute to crashes. New research finds many teens struggle to abide ...
Nov 18, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Teens who perceive their friends posting drinking-related content online inaccurately report higher recent alcohol use
Teens who perceived their friends posted alcohol-related content on social media reported drinking more than those who weren't exposed to such posts, a new study has found. In addition, adolescents overestimated the frequency ...
Nov 15, 2022
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Ask the Pediatrician: How can parents help teens get enough rest?
Q: My teenager is having a lot of trouble sleeping lately. What can I do to help?
Dec 27, 2021
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Health
Be your teen's best partner as they learn to drive
(HealthDay)—Parents of teen drivers can play a crucial role in making their children safe drivers, the Governors Highway Safety Association says.
Oct 18, 2021
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Pediatrics
Should kids get a COVID-19 vaccination?
Adolescents linger as the next frontier in vaccinating the U.S. population. Unlike with the adults, however, hesitancy about the vaccination takes on a different form: It's not just up to the person whose arm experiences ...
May 24, 2021
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Researchers recommend bans on cellphone use for young drivers
In the United States, teen drivers are disproportionately at risk for motor vehicle crashes, even though they account for the lowest percentage of licensed drivers on the road. One common risky driving behavior both teens ...
Dec 3, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Teen social networks linked to adult depression
Teens who have a larger number of friends may be less likely to suffer from depression later in life, especially women, a new MSU research study has found.
Sep 30, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
What parents and caregivers need to know about teen suicide
Is your teen at risk of suicide? While no teen is immune, there are factors that can make some adolescents more vulnerable than others. Understand how to tell if your teen might be suicidal and where to turn for help and ...
Sep 17, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Teens who think their parents are loving are less likely to be cyberbullies
Adolescents who perceive their parents to be loving and supportive are less likely to engage in cyberbullying, according to a new study by researchers at NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing.
Sep 2, 2020
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