Articles for Tag: "teens"

Teens’ sexual identity raises harassment rates 
Teens’ sexual identity raises harassment rates
New study finds that young lesbian and bisexual girls report more sexual harassment than their male gay and bisexual peers.
Teen arrests puts spotlight on cyber-bullying problem 
Teen arrests puts spotlight on cyber-bullying problem
The arrest of two Florida juveniles who allegedly bullied another teen girl online until she committed suicide has authorities focused on the role social media plays in bullying.
Parents: Skip talking about weight at the dinner table 
Parents: Skip talking about weight at the dinner table
A new study suggests that parents can help their teens avoid eating disorders by simply changing up dinner time conversations.
Eating disorders overlooked in obese teens 
Eating disorders overlooked in obese teens
Find out why teens who are overweight may go undiagnosed for eating disorders and develop more severe medical complications.
Yelling at teens reinforces bad behavior 
Yelling at teens reinforces bad behavior
Using your “inside voice” when upset shouldn’t just be something you ask your kids to do. Experts say it’s good advice for parents, too.
Dating violence shockingly common among teens 
Dating violence shockingly common among teens
One in three teens will experience an abusive relationship in their lifetime, according to new research. Here’s what you need to know.
High blood pressure risk in kids soaring 
High blood pressure risk in kids soaring
Diets packed with salt and fat are increasing kids’ risk for hypertension and other health problems, study reveals.