Turn Off the TV, Save Your Brain?
New research reports watching a lot of television in early adulthood is associated with poorer cognitive performance at midlife.
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Adolescence
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Don’t Dismiss the Teens
The adults so fond of dismissing difficult teens might miss the irony that this is a distrusting and non-collaborative approach to their development.
The Metalhead Kids Are All Right
A new study finds 1980s heavy metal fans have matured into responsible adults.
Lessons From Judy Blume: Pubescent Problems Matter
Despite Blume’s best efforts, young people in the U.S. still lack adequate information about their bodies and sexuality—and they’re not alone.
Shackling Juveniles in the Courtroom
Pediatricians and psychologists say unnecessary restraints can traumatize kids and encourage worse behavior.
Accentuate the Positive—and See Your Kids Learn More
You know what will happen if you keep nagging your kids about all the bad things their poor decisions will cause? Much less than what would happen if you emphasized what good could come from avoiding those actions.
The Shocking Level of Dating Violence Among Teens and Adolescents
Kids who bully other kids are much more likely to abuse their partners as teens.
Anxiety, Depression High Among Young Heavy Metal Fans
New research suggests fans of Rage Against the Machine aren’t so much full of rage as full of anxiety.
Delaying School Start Times Causes Alarm
Efforts to adjust school start times face logistical and political obstacles concerning after-school activities, transportation schedules and sporting events.
A Day in the Life of a Sleepy Student
They'll have better attendance, wreck fewer cars and be more agreeable. All we have to do is let high school students sleep in.