Underage Kids Engage In Sexting, But Not As Much As Previously Thought [Study]

If you've been following the "sexting" trend through various news network over the last 12 months it likely seems that just about every teen on the face of the planet is engaging in acts of personal phone ... continue

HIV Tests Advised For Teens

A new study from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) advises that HIV tests for teens are introduced in most U.S. metropolises. Back in 2006, more than a million Americans were living with HIV, and 5% of that ... continue

Teens Predisposed to Casual Sex, Binge Drinking, Study Says

If your teen is a rule-breaking, booze-sneaking, sexually-experimenting pain in your derriere, say researchers, the behavior isn't entirely driven by a desire to drive you batty. Research into the sometimes frustrating and often dangerous behavior of teens has ... continue

Weight is Harder to Discuss Between Parents and Teens Than Drugs and Sex

As a parent, what topics are difficult to discuss with your teens? Perhaps the traditionally touchy subjects like drugs, alcohol, smoking and sex? A research conducted by a partnership between WebMD and Sanford Health revealed that being overweight ... continue

Experts: Facebook good, also bad, can foster “Facebook depression”

A new study published in the medical journal Pediatrics examines the psychological effects of Facebook on teens prone to depression, and the mixed findings report slight dangers for certain kids. Researchers admit that the kids who seem to ... continue

Breaking: Teens texting all night, are tired in school

In news that may be shocking to two or three parents nationwide, teenagers are not actually falling asleep straight after "going to bed." Studies indicate these teenagers may actually be retiring to their rooms to engage in some ... continue