Tag Archive for adolescence

Millennial Gaming Addiction

on May 28, 2013 by

The average millennial spends around 11.8 hours a week gaming on various devices

8 Easy Steps to Improve Your Body Image

on May 28, 2013 by

Real teens responding to real issues

Kaitlyn Hunt “Sexual Offender&...

on May 27, 2013 by

Florida’s Romeo and Juliet Law could be used in Kaitlyn Hunt case, removes sex offender status

Rachel Shoaf’s Plot To Kill...

on May 27, 2013 by

Skylar Neese Murder

Teen Attack, Death Troubles California...

on May 27, 2013 by

Audrie Pott Suicide

The Last Sweet Year of High School Slips...

on May 27, 2013 by

It’s our last chance, too, to teach her all she should know before she goes off to college

Teens’ mistakes will never go away

on May 26, 2013 by

The things teens do now will stay with them forever

How Do I Stop My Kids From Multitasking?

on May 25, 2013 by

My kids insist that they need their devices while they’re doing their homework

Kids Exposed To Suicide Of Schoolmate...

on May 24, 2013 by

The “suicide contagion” lasts more than two years, the study found

Kids Who Live Near Traffic More Likely...

on May 24, 2013 by

Children exposed to more traffic were more likely to test positive for ADHD

Xbox One Raises the Burden of Privacy...

on May 24, 2013 by

5 Questions for Microsoft

Cleared of Charges of Setting Off a...

on May 24, 2013 by

Florida Honor Student Heads to Space Camp

‘Attractive & Fat’ ad...

on May 24, 2013 by

Fat women are not social failures

Consuming Youth

on May 24, 2013 by

Leading teens through consumer culture

There’s No Place Like The Mall

on May 24, 2013 by

Nielsen: U.S. Shopper unplug

Flashback: Consuming Kids

on May 24, 2013 by

How Sellers Create New Generations of Buyers

“How do we handle these moments?”

on May 23, 2013 by

Shepherding Teenagers (And Parents) Through “Let Down” Moments

Zach Sobiech’s ‘Clouds’...

on May 23, 2013 by

Christian Teen Who Inspired with “Clouds” Dies of Cancer

HOMIE HOPPER?

on May 23, 2013 by

How out of touch are you with teen slang and social video apps

14-Year-Old Girl Destroys Van Halen...

on May 23, 2013 by

Shredding it:“Eruption”

Secondhand smoke is more dangerous to...

on May 23, 2013 by

Study

Teen Depression And Suicide: Infographic

on May 22, 2013 by

The Scary Numbers On Youth Depression And Suicide

Flashback: Teens and Social Media ...

on May 22, 2013 by

How Teens View Their Digital Lives

Teens, Social Media, and Privacy

on May 22, 2013 by

Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life Project

Teens Escape Facebook

on May 22, 2013 by

Teens are tired of Facebook ‘drama,’ escaping to Twitter and elsewhere, says Pew

Teen Invents ‘Concussion Detector&...

on May 22, 2013 by

Justin Krell is only 16 years old but says he really wants to do things that help people

Sleep-Deprived Teens Cause Crashes

on May 22, 2013 by

A large, new study helps explain why so many teens and young adults are involved in motor accidents: They’re sleepy

Teen Cell Power

on May 22, 2013 by

This teen’s invention means you could charge your cellphone in less than 30 seconds

Acne Before Adolescence

on May 22, 2013 by

Children as young as age 7 are developing, and being treated for, acne. But are prescription medications used to treat the condition…

Most Parents Not Aware Teen Is Using &...

on May 22, 2013 by

Many parents are not aware that their teenage children abuse “study drugs,” a new poll suggests

Ambercrombie CEO Mike Jeffries To Meet...

on May 21, 2013 by

But it’s the teen that just might end up playing an unlikely role in altering A&F’s corporate culture

Why #FitchtheHomeless Backfires

on May 21, 2013 by

what homeless men and women really think of #FitchtheHomeless

Abercrombie and Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries...

on May 21, 2013 by

Abercrombie And Fitch’s Semi-Apology Didn’t Go Over Too Well

Sex and Relationships

on May 21, 2013 by

Notes to Students Who Have Gone “Too Far”

Senior Recognition

on May 21, 2013 by

Recognizing Seniors in Student Ministry and the Church

Justin Bieber Booed at Billboard Music...

on May 21, 2013 by

Three possible explanations as to why Bieber was booed at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards

Insights Into Missional Student Ministry

on May 21, 2013 by

Send Network Student Ministry Google Hangout

MY YEAR WITHOUT SHOES

on May 20, 2013 by

I spoke at the Jr High Ministry at my church 🙂 you cant let fear rule your life especially if Jesus is…

Girl Not Wearing Shoes For A Year For...

on May 20, 2013 by

So Far raised 700 Shoes for Children in Haiti

Pedophile Protection?

on May 20, 2013 by

Rapist takes young girl to Planned Parenthood for an abortion to hide his crime

Sex Trafficking In The U.S. Called ...

on May 20, 2013 by

Average age of entry into the sex trafficking industry is between 12 and 14 years old

Teen Dies Trying To Hold Onto iPad...

on May 20, 2013 by

The teen wouldn’t let go of his iPad and was run over

Social Media Robs Teens Of Innocence

on May 20, 2013 by

Emma Watson

Depression in Teen Girls Linked to...

on May 18, 2013 by

Girls whose fathers left when they were between the ages of 0 and 5 were more likely to develop depressive symptoms in…

Adolescent Bullies More Likely to be...

on May 18, 2013 by

“This is the largest long-term study of bullying behavior,”

Teens Who Text and Drive Take Other...

on May 18, 2013 by

4 in 10 teens admit to texting while driving, and those that do are more likely to engage in other risks while…

Farrah Abraham: I’ll Show My Daughter...

on May 17, 2013 by

When she’s around 13 or 14…. and is like, ‘Ooh, I kinda want a boyfriend’

Moms Across the Nation Want Education...

on May 17, 2013 by

62% of these moms who have kids in grades K-12 favor charter schools

Social Media Parent Resources

on May 17, 2013 by

Austin McCann

Parent’s Guide to Understanding Social...

on May 17, 2013 by

Book Review

Juvenile Inmates Found to Be at No...

on May 17, 2013 by

But advocacy groups arguing that many juveniles housed with adults are afraid to report sexual abuse

Sexy Bikini Campaign: Plus Size Is Not...

on May 16, 2013 by

Being a teenage girl is incredibly difficult. They need all the help and support they can get

“You’ll Regret That When You’re...

on May 16, 2013 by

The end of scandal as we know it?

Helping Youth Thrive

on May 16, 2013 by

25% are on a pathway to human thriving and the rest has fallen behind. They are lost, confused, medicated and alone.

Is Warning Teens About Dangerous Stunts...

on May 16, 2013 by

THE YOUTH CULTURE REPORT BLOG

Disney makes Brave bad move with Merida

on May 16, 2013 by

By making her skinnier, sexier, and more mature in appearance, you are sending a message to girls

MTV Turning a new leaf?

on May 16, 2013 by

How MTV decided to abandon rebellion

Is Warning Teens About Dangerous Stunts...

on May 15, 2013 by

By     Rachel Blom

Just today I read an article about the so-called ‘cinnamon challenge’, where teens have to swallow a spoonful…

Flashback: Stronger Father-Son...

on May 15, 2013 by

“To protect children from harm, we believe that nothing takes the place of good parenting,”

Abercrombie & Fitch Gets a Brand...

on May 15, 2013 by

Guy Gives Abercrombie & Fitch Clothes To The Homeless (VIDEO)

How To Disciple Families For A Multi...

on May 15, 2013 by

Tim Schmoyer

Don’t Let Your Kids Study These...

on May 15, 2013 by

There are certain majors that are lacking in the market value

Is College Worth It?

on May 15, 2013 by

A former US Secretary of Education and a Liberal Arts Graduate expose the broken promise of higher education

Inspiration: Teen Takes Road Less...

on May 15, 2013 by

Ariz. Cop Gives Bike To Teen Who Walks 9 Miles To Work

Parent’s Guide to Social Media

on May 15, 2013 by

Parent’s of Teenagers are the first generation of Parents to have to guide teenagers on how to manage their digital footprint

Join in the Sticky Faith Movement and...

on May 14, 2013 by

If 1000 people who read this gave $50, we could raise $100,000 so that even more young people can develop a lifelong…

Free Webcast on Building Family Assets:...

on May 14, 2013 by

Join us live for a free live webcast with the Search Institute’s Family Assets expert Gene Roehlkepartain

5 Ways to Help Parents Pass On Faith to...

on May 14, 2013 by

Parents are the most influential person in your children’s faith journey, lets equip them to be spiritual leaders for their kids

5 More Ways to Help Parents Pass on...

on May 14, 2013 by

Parents are the most influential person in your children’s faith journey, lets equip them to be spiritual leaders for their kids

Flashback: 10 Ways to Teach Your...

on May 14, 2013 by

If a child is going to accept your faith as his own, he must see it lived out..In YOU!

“I Met Him on Instagram”

on May 14, 2013 by

It started with my daughter’s Instagram account. I Didn’t Even Know She Had It

Should I Just Smash My Kids Phone

on May 14, 2013 by

Doug fields & Jonathan Mckee Team Up To Help Parents Teach Their Kids Responsibility

Flashback: 9 Children’s Ministry...

on May 14, 2013 by

Group: Children’s Ministry

Texting While Driving Now Leading Cause...

on May 13, 2013 by

3,000 Annual teen deaths nationwide from texting and 300,000 injuries

Flashback: The Impact of Sex Scenes In...

on May 13, 2013 by

Sex scenes in movies impact sexual behavior in teens, study says

Mexico Drug Lord Recruited 100,000...

on May 13, 2013 by

Mexican drug lord who is Chicago’s most wanted

The Hyperconnected Teenager [infographic...

on May 13, 2013 by

We are living in a hyperconnected culture. Every teenager I work with has a smart phone with multiple social media apps

‘Fat Talk’

on May 13, 2013 by

‘Fat Talk’ Makes Women Less Likeable

$100,000 On Plastic Surgery To Look Like...

on May 13, 2013 by

She was ‘very ugly’ while growing up ‘and everybody in school and home called her ugly’ She wanted be France Doll because…

Students Fight To Keep Ten Commandments ...

on May 12, 2013 by

Hundreds of Christian students have decided to fight back against a national association of atheists and agnostics

Jessica Alba Wild Child

on May 12, 2013 by

Drank Wild Turkey in Sixth Grade, Stole Her Mom’s Car

Snapchat Doesn’t Delete Your...

on May 11, 2013 by

Here is a way you can resurface them

Cigarettes Are a Gateway Drug

on May 10, 2013 by

Teens who smoke cigarettes are 23 times more likely to smoke marijuana

The Reality Of Human Trafficking In The...

on May 10, 2013 by

“She was dancing in a church. She is a beautiful, beautiful creature — a beautiful human being,”

Flashback: Parents A Word About...

on May 10, 2013 by

It’s not just about assumed popularity anymore. It’s explicit. It’s quantifiable.

4 Things Student Pastors Must Learn To...

on May 10, 2013 by

I know there are many things student pastors must learn to do well, but these are the ones I have been thinking…

The Least Of These

on May 10, 2013 by

At “War” W. VA. Schools are facing record-high teen pregnancies, drug overdoses, imprisoned parents, illiteracy.

Teacher Gets Schooled By Student: Online...

on May 10, 2013 by

“You’ve gotta take this job serious,” “This is the future of this nation. handing them a freaking packet, yo,”.. They need to…

NC Passed A Bill That Would Ban...

on May 9, 2013 by

It “would repeal a four-decade old law that has allowed minors to seek treatment for STD and birth control without a parent’s…

Judge Rules That Cheerleaders Can...

on May 9, 2013 by

No law “prohibits cheerleaders from using religious-themed banners at school sporting events.”

Freedom of Tweet?

on May 9, 2013 by

Teen suspended for tweet critical of high school sports

Cleveland Hero Charles Ramsey Kills...

on May 9, 2013 by

Give them the reward..

Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Explains...

on May 9, 2013 by

“He doesn’t want larger people shopping in his store, he wants thin and beautiful people,”

David Crowder: The Process of Creativity

on May 9, 2013 by

Presenter at The Summit

The Man Behind Abercrombie & Fitch

on May 9, 2013 by

In every school there are the cool and popular kids, and then there are the not-so-cool kids,” he told the site. “Candidly,…

High Schoolers Build Sensor-Activated...

on May 8, 2013 by

The High School junior who has muscular dystrophy, can now open and close his own locker

Hey, FCC, we don’t need more...

on May 8, 2013 by

By age 18, an American teenager will have seen 16,000 simulated murders and 200,000 acts of violence

New Brain Research About Young Teens And...

on May 8, 2013 by

By Marko

SmartPhone Safety Nets

on May 8, 2013 by

“Have you set some guardrails to help your kids steer away from these kinds of temptations?”

Middle School Justice

on May 8, 2013 by

Boy’s encounter with Las Vegas cop becomes viral video smash