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…
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…
“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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…