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11:02am Sep 26, 2014

National National Health & Safety

Hearing That Things Can Change Helps Teens Dodge Depression

by Maanvi Singh

High schoolers are vulnerable to depression. Telling teenagers that people and circumstances can change and things will get better helps reduce the risk of depressive symptoms, a study finds.
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5:32pm Sep 19, 2014

National National Health & Safety

Kids' Perception Of Parents' Favoritism Counts More Than Reality

by Nancy Shute

Mom always liked you best. But is that enough of an excuse to start smoking dope? It depends on how teenagers perceive parental preference, a study finds. And also how warm the family is overall.
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6:31am Dec 06, 2013

Science Science Health & Safety

Teens Who Feel Supported At Home And School Sleep Better

by Patti Neighmond

The notoriously short night's sleep that many tired adolescents get isn't all about surging hormones and too much homework, according to a sociologist who looked at shifting sleep patterns from ages 12 to 15. Teens who report good relationships with family and schoolmates tend to sleep better.

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5:32pm Dec 03, 2013

National National Health & Safety

Parents Of Sleep-Deprived Teens Push For Later School Start Times

by Allison Aubrey

Scientists agree that teenagers naturally go to bed late and sleep late, too. But high school start times are traditionally very early. Proponents of later start times say they're finally getting traction. The result, they say, will be happier kids who do better in school.

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Kathryn Mobley

9:19pm Sep 29, 2013

Human Interest Human Interest

Breaking The Barriers of Depression

Most people would agree, growing up as a teenager can be difficult. But for 17-year-old Channell Jordan-Grier, the journey is more difficult because of a painful diagnosis.

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Kathryn Mobley

8:10pm Sep 22, 2013

Human Interest Human Interest

Two Foundations Accomplish One Goal

Nigel Vincent is a typical 18 year old. He loves music, plays the bass and wants to be a graphic artist. Now the freshman is majoring in art at North Carolina A&T State University.

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5:25pm Aug 20, 2013

Teens Use Twitter To Thumb Rides

by Bianca Brooks

Need a ride to the party or the concert? Instead of making endless phone calls, these days teens turn to social media to arrange transportation. It's called ridesharing, a form of cyber-hitchhiking used by a generation that isn't rushing to get a driver's license or dream car.

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11:41am Feb 11, 2013

Health & Safety Health & Safety

How Parents Can Learn To Tame A Testy Teenager

by Patti Neighmond

Whether fighting about texting or curfew, the key to resolving parent-child disputes is by helping them understand why they're angry in the first place. It usually turns out to be another stress like trouble at school or fear of embarrassment.

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