In today’s world of electronic conveniences, it’s hard for parents to know how much is too much time spent on the phone or computer. We asked Derek, a 14-year-old JCPS high school student, to log his time spent on the phone in an average day so we could get an idea of what it’s like…
I decided to give up the internet. No more surfing websites, chatting on social media, playing video games or watching Netflix. When I turned my smartphone and two tablets over to my parents, it felt like a nightmare and I thought I would have serious withdrawal issues. So, why did I do it? I realized…
“The best use of imagination is creativity. The worst use of imagination is anxiety. – Deepak Chopra Think back to when you were a child and you used your imagination to build, explore and create. Creative play is crucial to growth and development, and allows us to discover our natural creative talents. Unfortunately, as we…
Bullying. Grades. Sexualized society. Instagram likes. Divorce. Financial issues. Facebook friends. Substance abuse. The pressures teens face today are enormous and much different than what most adults faced at their age. During these formative years, teens simply aren’t equipped to handle a lot of stress. As a result, more than ever teens are turning to…
Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for 15- to 20-year-olds nationwide. Per mile driven, teens are involved in three times as many fatal crashes as all other drivers. Kentucky teens aren’t helping this alarming trend. In 2014, drivers under age 21 were involved in nearly 24,000 crashes statewide. These accidents resulted in…
As a teen girl you’ve got a lot of things on your mind. But your period doesn’t have to be one of them. Here are some answers to common worries among girls who are getting the hang of menstruation. What if my period starts while I’m at school? For the first few years after you…
Young love can be exciting, terrifying, gleeful and miserable — and that’s just for the parents! Coping with your teen’s love connection means helping them navigate through a vulnerable, confusing and emotionally charged time. Louise is a mother of two teenagers, Pearl, a high school freshman, and Derrick, an eighth-grader. She says her teens aren’t…
It’s no secret that children today are often exposed to adult language, images and behaviors before they are developmentally prepared to handle them. As children see and hear these at a younger age, parents need to start thinking about having the “sex talk” earlier than our parents did when we were kids. Here’s four myths…
Do you know the facts about unintended pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)? Really? Don’t believe everything you read or hear. The Internet is full of truths, half-truths, confusion and straight-up lies. How do you know what to believe? Go to the source. Below are some of the most common myths about birth control and…
Your teen’s doctor just suggested the birth control pill. Before you mutter “I don’t think so,” hold on a minute. There might be a good reason — a medical reason — and it doesn’t mean your teen is going to go out and start having sex. Teen girls often go on the pill (or another…
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