Teens on Tumblr can’t stop bragging about Silk Road drug deals
Millions of young people may not enroll in ObamaCare
3 Million will be better off if they pay the penalty instesd of buying insurance
Eastern Shore professors to get bulletproof whiteboards
“I think every institution certainly should be looking at what they have available on their campus to protect both students and faculty,”
New Lady Gaga Single Beaten to Number 1 by Katy Perry
Katy Perry’s “Roar,” gave applause for Lady Gaga‘s comeback single
Must Every Kids' Movie Reinforce the Cult of Self-Esteem?
Parents should turn to Charlie Brown for a reality check..that failure, no matter how painful, is not permanent
Rescued Teen Hannah Anderson Moving Forward Too Soon?
Dr. Ablow: Kidnap victim’s actions ‘not normal grieving’
Why a Teen Kidnapping Victim Turned to Ask.fm for Solace
“This is just a way of storytelling, through social media, which is fairly normal and healthy response to trauma.”
Why Did a Tennessee Grade School Ban Pork?
“No meats containing pork,” read the memorandum. “Starting Monday, August 12, 2013…”
Ashton Kutcher Delivered An Incredible Speech About Life To The Youth
Ashton gives great speech at 2013 Teen Choice Awards
Flashback: What Parents Really Think About Their Kids Being Involved in Social Media
34% of Parents check their child’s social network sites
Yeah, but They Don’t Pay Me Much
So much of our time is spent ministering to youth that you couldn’t hold a second job even if one were offered
First Lady enlists Hip-Hop stars for "Let's Move"-inspired album
She is expected to make cameos in accompanying videos for the songs
What Is Your Favorite Band/Musician Your Friends Have Never Heard Of?
The ULTIMATE list of awesome bands and musicians you might not have heard of — but should check out ASAP
Teenagers, "Daddy Issies" And The Power Of The Gospel
..don’t you dare feel sorry for me because on June 23, 1974 I met a Father who will never leave me or forsake me
Cyber Bullying, Virtual Cheating Rampant Among Teens: Infographic
The disconnect between bullying, cheating teens, and their parents’ awareness — or lack thereof
Great sexpectations: young teens are not sexting as you think
80% of 21-year-olds have received raunchy ‘sext’ messages and couples are the worst offenders
Hookup culture is apparently a myth
Millennials aren’t having any more sex with more partners than past generations
Impacting Your Community's Schools Through Your Youth Ministry
Public schools are the largest mission field in the USA. 12% of students attend Church. 95% attend School. Do the math
Coldplay Releases Lyrics For 'Hunger Games: Catching Fire' Song
The song “Atlas” embraces the film’s fiery theme, referencing the sun, smoke and figurative internal combustion
I'm 13 and None of My Friends Use Facebook
We want what’s trending, and if Facebook isn’t “trending,” teens won’t care
Want to Reach the World? Put a Face on It
“You don’t care about the many,” David Platt said, “Unless you care about the one.”
The 10 TED Talks Every Youth Leader Should Watch (1)
Youth leaders get fresh perspective and new ideas, TED talks are a brilliant resource
Flashback: 'Religion Important To Teens' Identity During High School'
Although lives of adolescents can be turbulent, religion is one aspect of their lives that remains consistent
Children’s Poor Motor, Social Skills Linked To Too Much TV Watching
More than two hours of TV per day can diminish a preschooler’s vocabulary and math skills as well as classroom attention
Kids' Chronic Stomach Pain Tied To Anxiety Disorders
It’s very prevalent, and it’s one of the most common reasons that children and adolescents end up in their pediatrician’s office
Date Rape Drug-Detecting Cups To Hit The Market Soon
Within the past three years, three of my very close friends…have been the unwitting victims of being drugged
TEEN TWERKATHON: At The Teen Choice Awards
At the end of the telecast…hundreds of bodies grinding up on each other on a show for teenagers
Why Troublemaker Kids Make Great Entrepreneurs
What they found was that those entrepreneurs were more likely to show anti-social tendencies in adolescence
Kate Upton: Yes, I'm Religious And Proud Of It
The whole thing made me realize that I do want with me, at all times
NEW ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE SURVIVAL GUIDE FOR TEENAGERS
“THE MOST ORIGINAL STUDENT DEVOTIONAL I’VE EVER READ.”
-Josh Griffin
You.ll Never Guess Who's opening An Indoor Rifle Range For Teens
It’s where this rifle range is located that has some adults asking questions
ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE MEME contest
Create your best zombie apocalypse survival MEME, then post it HERE by August 20th..Then you and everyone else can vote for your favorite entries
11-Year-Old Brings Back the Bow Ties
Young entrepreneur Moziah Bridges started his own bow tie company – and is selling thousands of them
"Why College Degrees Don't Work"
A college degree is a stepping stone not a guarantee of a successful life after high school, young adults need to build a brand
Anorexic Girls Also Have Autistic Traits
Traditionally, anorexia has been viewed purely as an eating disorder
Two Teens Came To The Defense Of A Wendy's Cashier Being Bullied
She gave us free frosties and chicken nuggets,”
Study Shows Why Children Sleep Habits Are Important
3-Year-olds who had regular bedtimes performed better on cognitive tests four years later
youth ministry as a place of rest
Marko: “i don’t think jesus thinks over-commitment and busy-ness are good things”
Tawana Brawley Rape Hoax Leads To Defamation Damage Payout 26 Years Later
The grand jury concluded that Tawana was not abducted, raped..They surmised that the teenager faked the attack to avoid punishment from her mother
Sugary drinks study highlights the wants vs. needs conflict for parents
2-5 year olds, those who downed sugary beverages on a regular basis were 43 percent more like to be obese than their peers
'My Little Pony' Goes High School with 'Equestria Girls'
Princess Twilight Sparkle finding her way as a teenage girl
"Doping in Germany from 1950 to today,"
West Germany cultivated culture of doping among athletes for international success
Catholic school to start alcohol testing
Students who test positive must attend a meeting with their parents, counselor and the president of the school
The Demise of Guys
The current generation of young men is “putting off adulthood” — living with their parents indefinitely
7 Shocking Internet Stats and Trends [Infographic]
Take a look and tell me what shocked you the most!
40 % of children ages 2 to 4 use mobile devices
The study also confirmed that very young children can effectively interact with and learn from touchscreen apps
‘Teen Beach Movie’ Gets Big Ratings for Disney
13.5 million people had watched the beach party musical
High School Team Beats The Heat With Midnight Practices
What we’re accomplishing there is we’re getting two practices in before it gets 105 degrees outside and slowly acclimate these kids to the heat
Gov. Signed A New Law That Says Illinois Schools Must Offer Catastrophic Insurance Coverage For Student Athletes
$3 million..coverage. The estimated cost..$5 per student
High School Football "Two-A-Days" Becoming A Thing Of The Past
There are 10 states that have limited two-a-day practices
Hello Kitty Contact Lenses Debut in Japan
The first of its kind Hello Kitty Contact Lenses are available in Japan. They can be purchased at a cost of $58
Indonesia Youth Flock To Japanese Youth Culture
“I hope we can also learn from Japan about their work ethic, time management and technology,”
The Spectacular Now
One of the best films of the summer is about real teenagers and learning what maturity means
'COMMON CORE' IN JEOPARDY AS MORE STATES WITHDRAW
Georgia has now joined the states of Alabama, Utah, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania in withdrawing from the national Common Core tests
Rethinking the $3,000 Missions Trip
“Would some of this money be better invested in my own community?”
Students Go Nuts Over Drake-Inspired Commencement Speech
Pollock schooled the seniors on his favorite rapper Drake’s three popular catchphrases…
Missing girl from Boston found dancing at Providence strip club
15-year-old girl missing accompanied by a convicted sex offender
"Engaged" Teens More Likely to Stay in School
The students participate academically, feel connected and are motivated to learn
Injuries from Teen Fighting Reduces IQ
New study explores connection between physical fights, cognitive decline
More Than One in Three Teens Are Victims of Dating Abuse
More than one third of teens say they have been physically, emotionally or sexually abused in dating relationships
1 in 10 AZ Teens Used Spice or Bath Salts
7% of 8th graders admit to trying it and 14% of high school seniors
'Bath Salt' Drugs May Be More Addictive Than Meth
In experiments with rats, the test subjects worked much harder to get doses of methylenedioxypyrovalerone —or bath salts
Autism, ADHD And Video Game Use
boys with Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder or Autism Spectrum Disorder are at higher risk for addiction
Diets Lacking Omega-3s Lead To Anxiety, Hyperactivity In Teens
This is of particular concern because adolescence is a very vulnerable time for developing psychiatric disorders including schizophrenia and addiction.”
Identifying Teens At Risk For PTSD Following Traumatic Events
Girls had a lifetime prevalence of PTSD of 7.3 percent, and boys 2.2 percent
Update: Public School Textbook Filled With Muslim Bias?
An entire chapter devoted to “Muslim Civilizations.”..it has zero chapters on Christianity or Judaism
