The Promise of Self-Compassion for Stressed-Out Teens
Source: The New York Times
This article emphasizes the positive effects self-compassion can have on young people as they navigate the stresses of adolescence.
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Researchers Study Effects Of Social Media On Young Minds
Source: NPR
Ever wonder what using social media does to your brain? Read to learn what one team of researchers found when exploring this topic.
The Impulsive “Teen Brain” Isn’t Based in Science
Source: Smithsonian
The author of this article takes issue with the stereotype that teenagers engage in risky behaviors because their brains are out of control, as some researchers have suggested.
How puberty prepares adolescents for adulthood through changing face perceptions
Source: Penn State
Researchers at Penn State University are studying how young people who are going through puberty perceive the faces of others they encounter, and how these perceptions are related to social behaviors and relationships.
Our privacy is for sale, we have to accept that. But what’s the price tag?
Source: The Guardian
Computer programs gather information about people based on every web site, news article, or item that they view or buy online. Using algorithms, computers can form a picture of each person’s personality better than a friend or family member. Read what you should know about protecting yourself and your privacy.
Most Millennials Are Finding It Hard to Transition Into Adulthood: Report
Source: NBC News
This article points out that members of the millennial generation face a number of challenges as they adjust to life as adults in “the real world.”
10 Things Teens Should Know About Money
Source: U.S. News & World Report
Click this link to get some helpful tips on managing your personal finances.
Today’s young adults are different, but not for the reasons you might think
Source: CNBC
A 2017 report by the United States Census Bureau explores how society’s definition of adulthood has changed over the last four decades. This article examines the findings of the report, including young Americans’ shifting attitudes about marriage.
Most Students Don’t Know When News Is Fake, Stanford Study Finds
Source: The Wall Street Journal
A 2016 study conducted by researchers at Stanford University found that the majority of middle and high school students surveyed were unable to evaluate the credibility of online news sources. Read to learn more about the study’s findings.
6 takeaways about teen friendships in the digital age
Source: Pew Research Center
Check out this article to see the findings of a 2015 report that examined how digital technology affects friendships between teenagers.
How to Improve Communication with Your Parents
Source: Our Everyday Life
Do you have a hard time talking with your parents? Check out these four steps to better communication.
Teen Night Owls Struggle To Learn And Control Emotions At School
Source: NPR
Do you tend to stay up late at night? A group of researchers recently conducted a survey to explore the effects of teenagers being “night owls.” Read to learn more.
Teaching Teenagers to Cope With Social Stress
Source: The New York Times
Psychology Professor David S. Yeager has a simple message that can help teens manage their stress and anxiety: People can change. Read to find out how keeping this idea in mind can be useful when navigating the transition into high school.
Children should be allowed to get bored, expert says
Source: BBC News
Are there benefits to spending time being bored? Read this article to find out why one expert thinks it’s important to embrace boredom for children and adults alike.
Teens, Your Brain Needs Real Food
Source: U.S. News & World Report
We all know nutrition is important for our well-being, but this article explains why it’s especially important for teenagers to maintain a balanced, healthy diet.
Psychology says you need to achieve these 3 goals to become an adult
Source: Business Insider
Clark University Professor of Psychology Jeffrey Jensen Arnett has conducted polls to gather information regarding people’s ideas about adulthood. According to his findings, what are the three most important signs that you’ve reached adulthood? Read to find out.
Are Kids Happier than Adults?
Source: How Stuff Works
Do you think you will you be happier as an adult than you were as a child? This article provides some interesting food for thought.
When Does Adulthood Really Begin?
Source: The Atlantic
What is the biggest step toward becoming an adult? A poll taken in 2015 suggests that many people believe it has to do with financial independence.
How Adulthood Happens
Source: The New York Times
Is there a rite of passage into adulthood? Why does it take so long to grow up? In this column, David Brooks examines the process of becoming an adult in modern American society.
Middle schoolers navigate transitional tween years
Source: The Mercury News
In this article, middle school kids share their thoughts on what it’s like to be a “tween” and give advice for navigating this sometimes awkward phase.
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