The bottom line is that teenagers can be difficult. Any parent with a teen can tell you that. Teenagers question our authority, often feel they have a better way of doing things, and can be quite ...

‘Children bearing children’; ‘this teenage catastrophe’; ‘our greatest demographic disaster’; ‘the premier social evil of the Third World’ … These are all ways in which teenage pregnancy has been ...

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This article was reviewed by Daniel Z. Lieberman, MD. We all experience stress, worry, and nervousness from time to time — but when these feelings become overwhelming and constant, it might be a sign ...

Smartphones, laptops and gaming consoles have become an inseparable part of teen life—but they come with a hidden cost, health experts are warning. From slouched shoulders to strained spines, "tech ...

Today Piper Sandler published its 49th semi-annual survey of teens in the US on a variety of topics. Over 6,000 teens were polled on their preferences and usage habits with technology, entertainment, ...

Unfortunately, the scientific community has been unable to provide a definitive answer. Many studies report on the negative effects social media use has for teenagers. Many others provide evidence of ...

Parents may have more influence than they realize when it comes to shaping their children's behavior, especially for those at higher genetic risk for conduct problems, according to Rutgers Health-led ...

Teenagers who smoke may be more likely than their peers to become problem drinkers. For some people, a drink and a smoke seem to naturally go together. But it's been unclear whether one substance can ...

As your child approaches their teenage years, they’ll want more independence, their emotions will run higher and you might see more disagreements in your household. This is normal. Adolescence – which ...