Why teens should treasure their friendships
Adolescents with strong friendships experience fewer anxiety and depression symptoms, Ph.D. student Iris Koele discovered in her research on high school students' social relationships. "As a psychologist, I include friends in the treatment plan: who.....»»
Tips for talking to kids about race and encouraging interracial friendships
In middle childhood, kids begin to self-segregate by race. A common assumption is that this behavior coincides with them becoming more prejudiced. But what if, instead of developing racist beliefs, children actually fear saying or doing the wrong thi.....»»
iPhone is still the top smartphone choice for teenagers
Apple products continue to be highly desirable for teenagers, with a survey finding 87% of teens own an iPhone and 88% expecting it to be their next smartphone choice.iPhone 14 ProThe results of the semi-annual Taking Stock With Teens survey has been.....»»
All Resident Evil 4 remake Wayshrines and how to open them
There's a lot of treasure to be gained inside these evil shrines. Here's how you can open all the Wayshrines in Resident Evil 4 and what each one holds inside......»»
Utah governor signs bill requiring teens to get parental approval to join social media sites
The governor of Utah signed a controversial bill on Thursday that will require minors to obtain the consent of a guardian before joining social media platforms, marking the most aggressive step yet by state or federal lawmakers to protect kids online.....»»
Oldest reference to Norse god Odin found in Danish treasure
Scandinavian scientists said Wednesday that they have identified the oldest-known inscription referencing the Norse god Odin on part of a gold disc unearthed in western Denmark in 2020......»»
What parents and educators need to know about teens" pornography and sexting experiences at school
Three out of four teenagers have seen online pornography—often before they even became a teenager. That's according to a new report from Common Sense Media that examines the role pornography plays in the lives of today's youth......»»
Are you a shark or a teddy? How understanding conflict styles can help you overcome fights with friends and family
For all the joy they bring, families and close friendships often involve conflict, betrayal, regret and resentment. Prince Harry's recent memoir, "Spare," is a reminder of the fact that the people closest to us often have the greatest power to hurt u.....»»
Hidden gems of the Webby Award nominees
The annual Webby Awards are always a treasure trove of fascinating sites and apps......»»
UN states agree "historic" deal to protect high seas
UN member states finally agreed Saturday to a text on the first international treaty after years of negotiations to protect the high seas, a fragile and vital treasure that covers nearly half the planet......»»
The Pandemic"s Mental Toll, and Does Telehealth Work? Your Health Quickly, Episode 1
Hosts Josh Fischman and Tanya Lewis explore the pandemic’s mental health toll on teens and young adults. They also delve into the effectiveness of telehealth, which has been booming since the start of the pandemic......»»
Treaty ahoy? Talks to protect high seas near finish line
UN countries appeared Friday to be nearing an agreement on a long-awaited treaty to protect the high seas, a fragile and vital treasure that covers nearly half the planet......»»
Democratic senators urge Meta not to market its metaverse app to teens
Two Democratic senators urged Meta this week to suspend a reported plan to offer Horizon Worlds, the company's flagship virtual reality app, to teens between the ages of 13 and 17, arguing the technology could harm young users' physical and mental he.....»»
Wreck’s creator on making a campy horror series with a killer duck (yes, really)
Digital Trends talks with creator Ryan J. Brown about his new Hulu series Wreck, which involves a cruise ship, some horny teens, and a killer duck (yes, really)......»»
TikTok to set one-hour daily screen time limit by default for users under 18
TikTok announced Wednesday that every user under 18 will soon have their accounts default to a one-hour daily screen time limit, in one of the most aggressive moves yet by a social media company to prevent teens from endlessly scrolling......»»
Teens can proactively block their nude images from Instagram, OnlyFans
Hundreds already using tool, as teen financial sextortion cases are increasing. Enlarge (credit: Peter Dazeley | The Image Bank) Over the past few years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) saw.....»»
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet’s DLC lets players venture outside of Paldea
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet: The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero comes in two parts, both of which take place outside of Paldea......»»
Meta backs new platform to prevent sextortion of teens on Facebook and Instagram
Meta is taking steps to crack down on the spread of intimate images of teenagers on Facebook and Instagram......»»
New Meta platform aims to prevent sextortion of teens on Facebook and Instagram
Meta is taking steps to crack down on the spread of intimate images of teenagers on Facebook and Instagram......»»
Trove of spices from around the world found on sunken fifteenth-century Norse ship
A pair of archaeologists with Lund University in Sweden has found "a treasure trove" of plants aboard a sunken 15th-century Norse ship. Mikael Larsson and Brendan Foley describe their findings in PLOS ONE......»»
Air pollution linked with blood pressure in London teens
In a new analysis involving adolescents living in London, exposure to higher levels of the pollutant nitrogen dioxide was associated with lower systolic blood pressure, while exposure to higher levels of particulate matter (PM2.5) was associated with.....»»