Featured Articles
Benefits of Video Games
For most people, video games mean either violent or nonsensical games that are negative influence on kids.However, according to a research (discussed at last year's Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association) certain types of video games can have positive effects on game players such as improving dexterity and problem solving abilities. These attributes, according to the research,... [Read More]
Net Generation Comes of Age
NetGen kids and concerned parentsParents are puzzled and more than a little worried about their kids' preoccupation with the virtual world.Larry Rosen, PhD, a technology researcher and professor of psychology at California State University, Dominguez Hills says "You might peek into your kid's room, and your kid is on MySpace and they're talking on the phone and they're texting and IMing and t... [Read More]
Improving Communication with Your Teenagers
Communication is very important in a parent-child relationship. It strengthens the bond between them, while letting each other know any issue and problem they might have. Communicating with your children is especially crucial if they are in their teenage years. As we know, this is a very challenging phase in life. So what should you do, as a parent, to improve communication between you and your te... [Read More]
Warning Signs of Teen Violence
Teen violence has become a grave concern for many parents. It has become a common issue that most young adults usually face. There are various factors behind why violent behavior develops as well as certain signs that show such behavior. Here are certain ways to better understand and get to know more about teen violence and the people that it affects. Common ReasonsTeen violence can affect anyone.... [Read More]
Self Esteem for Teens
Lizzie has trouble concentrating on her studies. She is thinking she may not do well on her test, just as she may not be able to pass the tryouts for the women's basketball team. With her skinny frame, she believes she cannot make it. What is troubling Lizzie has something to do with self-image or the way she perceives herself. This self-image or our perception of ourselves is one of the contribut... [Read More]
Understanding Teen Violence
Teen violence is defined as an expression of physical force to cause pain of one teenager against another. It is usually a willful act done against another person to assert power or authority that usually results in injury, physical and psychological harm and sometimes death. Teen violence is a learned behavior and can be developed as a teenager grows in a particular environment. Teen violence is ... [Read More]
Teenage Girls and Sexual Predators
It's tough enough on any parent to see your little girl grow up into a teenager and become old enough to date. It's a billion times worse if you find out that your daughter is dating an older man. Not old enough to be you, her dad. Just way to old for your daughter who's a minor. And he's in his late 20s. Why it's so wrongNow, as a parent it's your job to protect your child from any from of danger... [Read More]
How to Deploy The Power of The Teen Brain
Most teenagers today think that what they are being taught in high school is useless. Mostly because they discern from their parents that the stuff they learn in high school is not being utilized or applied in "real life" (meaning work and life in general). Better career opportunities True, when you finally land a job at some big time corporation, nobody is going to ask you "when di... [Read More]
What to Know About Teen Independance
It's a given that once a person hits puberty all his/her childhood goodness and obedience went out the window - from a parent's point of view at least. Teenagers often seen as mindless rebels who want to test the limits simply because they want to. As for decision making, it seems that they arrive at their decision simply going against their parents wishes. Taking controlTeenagers test the limits ... [Read More]
Seeking Help for Family Problems
Usually things pan out this way: you have a problem and you ask for help and support from your family. But sometimes, things go down differently: you have family problems. Your family is your problem. For a teenager, the latter scenario is much, much worse. This is the kind of problem that people carry with them for the rest of their lives. When a teenager can't count on his/her family for help, w... [Read More]