#teens
#teens

How Can You Address Effects of Social Media on Well-Being?

Social media can harm well-being; reframing training can mitigate these effects.

Abstinence and reframing strategies were found to improve well-being during the study.

fromFast Company

2 days ago

Is social media hurting teens' mental health? It's complicated

Social media can have both positive and negative influences on teens' mental health.

fromsfist.com

Privacy professionals

Instagram Tightens Up Protections on Teen Accounts, Adds Major Restrictions for Users 16 and Under

Instagram is tightening controls for teens by introducing automatic restrictions and features to protect them from online harms.

How Can You Address Effects of Social Media on Well-Being?

Social media can harm well-being; reframing training can mitigate these effects.

Abstinence and reframing strategies were found to improve well-being during the study.

fromFast Company

2 days ago

Is social media hurting teens' mental health? It's complicated

Social media can have both positive and negative influences on teens' mental health.

fromsfist.com

Privacy professionals

Instagram Tightens Up Protections on Teen Accounts, Adds Major Restrictions for Users 16 and Under

Instagram is tightening controls for teens by introducing automatic restrictions and features to protect them from online harms.

more#social-media

#financial-literacy

fromPortlandTribune.com

1 week ago

SF parents

Planning for a Positive Economic Future: Financial literacy tips for teens

Financial literacy is essential for teens' future stability, yet many still feel unprepared.

fromBusiness Insider

Parenting

My teen asked for a $28 phone case that she didn't need. I used that as an opportunity to teach her about wants versus needs.

Teaching teens about prioritizing needs over wants can foster financial literacy and critical thinking.

fromPortlandTribune.com

1 week ago

SF parents

Planning for a Positive Economic Future: Financial literacy tips for teens

Financial literacy is essential for teens' future stability, yet many still feel unprepared.

fromBusiness Insider

Parenting

My teen asked for a $28 phone case that she didn't need. I used that as an opportunity to teach her about wants versus needs.

Teaching teens about prioritizing needs over wants can foster financial literacy and critical thinking.

more#financial-literacy

NYC parents

fromAol

1 week ago

Destructive 'Kool-Aid Man' TikTok challenge trend revived by NYC teens

Teens in Staten Island are resurrecting the destructive Kool-Aid Man Challenge, which causes property damage and financial strain on affected homeowners.

fromBusiness Insider

2 weeks ago

Silicon Valley food

Some trends come and go, but teens' love for Chick-fil-A endures

Chick-fil-A remains the favorite restaurant for teens in the U.S. as of 2023, maintaining dominance since 2018.

#parenting

Parenting

Your Child's Superpower Is an Understanding of Commitment

Understanding and following through on commitments fosters confidence and self-esteem in teens.

Making commitments also enables teens to envision a brighter future and strengthens parental trust.

fromSlate Magazine

Parenting

My teenage daughter's new interest might be a responsible one but I'm concerned about where it's coming from

Encouraging independence and gradual communication is key when teens express sudden worries.

fromSocial Media Today

5 months ago

Miscellaneous

Snapchat Adds New Safety Features, Including Live Location Requests

Snapchat introduces features for parents to access their teen's live location and share location for enhanced family communication.

Parenting

Your Child's Superpower Is an Understanding of Commitment

Understanding and following through on commitments fosters confidence and self-esteem in teens.

Making commitments also enables teens to envision a brighter future and strengthens parental trust.

Parenting

fromSlate Magazine

My teenage daughter's new interest might be a responsible one but I'm concerned about where it's coming from

Encouraging independence and gradual communication is key when teens express sudden worries.

fromSocial Media Today

5 months ago

Miscellaneous

Snapchat Adds New Safety Features, Including Live Location Requests

Snapchat introduces features for parents to access their teen's live location and share location for enhanced family communication.

My teens would rather stay home than travel. I've learned how to make the experience more bearable for them.

Traveling with teens requires compromise and understanding their interests.

Involving teens in travel planning can enhance their enjoyment and minimize complaints.

Creating space for teens during trips can help maintain harmony within the family.

#chatgpt

Artificial intelligence

fromwww.npr.org

More teens say they're using ChatGPT for schoolwork, a new study finds

Increasing numbers of teens are using ChatGPT for homework assistance, reflecting changing attitudes towards AI in education.

fromNew York Post

Miscellaneous

Here's how many teens use ChatGPT for homework help and 'research' now

Teens' use of ChatGPT for homework increased significantly from 2023 to 2024, reflecting changing attitudes towards technology in education.

Artificial intelligence

fromwww.npr.org

More teens say they're using ChatGPT for schoolwork, a new study finds

Increasing numbers of teens are using ChatGPT for homework assistance, reflecting changing attitudes towards AI in education.

fromNew York Post

fromwww.presstelegram.com

Miscellaneous

Here's how many teens use ChatGPT for homework help and 'research' now

Teens' use of ChatGPT for homework increased significantly from 2023 to 2024, reflecting changing attitudes towards technology in education.

Miscellaneous

Exclusive | Meet the teen heroes who turned suspected firebug Sebastian Zapeta-Calil over to cops: 'Really surreal'

Three Brooklyn teens helped catch a suspect in a horrific crime after recognizing him on the subway shortly before heading to a basketball game.

New York City

17-year-old California boy arrested on suspicion of killing ex-girlfriend

Teenage boy arrested for allegedly killing his ex-girlfriend in Long Beach.

fromNews 12 - Default

Miscellaneous

NYPD: 2 teens injured in East Flatbush stabbing; suspect at large

Two teens were injured in a stabbing incident in East Flatbush, and the suspect is still at large.

fromNew York Post

fromwww.presstelegram.com

Miscellaneous

Exclusive | Meet the teen heroes who turned suspected firebug Sebastian Zapeta-Calil over to cops: 'Really surreal'

Three Brooklyn teens helped catch a suspect in a horrific crime after recognizing him on the subway shortly before heading to a basketball game.

New York City

17-year-old California boy arrested on suspicion of killing ex-girlfriend

Teenage boy arrested for allegedly killing his ex-girlfriend in Long Beach.

fromNews 12 - Default

fromCalm Sage - Your Guide to Mental and Emotional Well-being

Miscellaneous

NYPD: 2 teens injured in East Flatbush stabbing; suspect at large

Two teens were injured in a stabbing incident in East Flatbush, and the suspect is still at large.

Experts Startled as Teens Stop Doing Drugs

Teens are abstaining from drugs at historically high rates, contradicting expectations of a rebound post-pandemic.

#mental-health

Digital life

Is Tech Addiction In Teens Real? Tips to stay Mindful

Tech addiction is increasingly prevalent among teens, impacting mental health and daily routines.

The dependence on technology and the Internet continues to grow, exacerbated during recent years.

fromABC7 San Francisco

Health

Death of 17-year-old 'America's Got Talent' contestant puts spotlight on teens and suicide

Emily Gold's suicide highlights the critical importance of mental health support for teens.

fromCalm Sage - Your Guide to Mental and Emotional Well-being

6 months ago

Mindfulness

Beyond the Eye Rolls: Getting Teens to Practice Mindfulness

Mindfulness must be relatable to teens' lives to engage their interest effectively.

Digital life

Is Tech Addiction In Teens Real? Tips to stay Mindful

Tech addiction is increasingly prevalent among teens, impacting mental health and daily routines.

The dependence on technology and the Internet continues to grow, exacerbated during recent years.

fromABC7 San Francisco

Health

Death of 17-year-old 'America's Got Talent' contestant puts spotlight on teens and suicide

Emily Gold's suicide highlights the critical importance of mental health support for teens.

fromElectronic Frontier Foundation

6 months ago

Mindfulness

Beyond the Eye Rolls: Getting Teens to Practice Mindfulness

Mindfulness must be relatable to teens' lives to engage their interest effectively.

Understanding ADHD Paralysis in Teens

ADHD paralysis is a complex neurological issue affecting task initiation in teens with ADHD.

Privacy professionals

6 months ago

How to Stop Advertisers From Tracking Your Teen Across the Internet

Teens aged 13-17 lose privacy protections under COPPA, making them vulnerable to pervasive online tracking and targeted advertising.

fromBoston.com