Adolescence

Government of Canada Supporting Healthy Living for Girls in Ontario and Quebec

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Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Academic disciplines, Ergonomics, Exercise physiology, Human physiology, Kinesiology, Motor control, Adolescence, Branches of biology, Articles

Physical activity is a pillar of healthy living, yet only 26% of girls in Canada get enough physical activity.

Key Points: 
  • Physical activity is a pillar of healthy living, yet only 26% of girls in Canada get enough physical activity.
  • Today, the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Health, announced $2.7 million to support FitSpirit's Physical Activity and Healthy Lifestyles for Teen Girls.
  • This project will create physical and social environments that promote healthy living for girls aged 12 to 17 who are living in Quebec and Ontario.
  • As part of this project, girls will receive guidance from healthy living experts such as nutritionists and kinesiologists.

Florida Teen Wins "Drive2Life" Contest With Script About Dangers of Drowsy Driving

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Tuesday, May 7, 2019
Adolescence, Educational psychology, Puberty, Sleep-deprived driving

The winning idea, titled "Drowsy Driving?

Key Points: 
  • The winning idea, titled "Drowsy Driving?
  • I think not," depicts an obviously tired teen drinking her morning coffee as she gets into her car.
  • Scholastic, the global children's publishing, education and media company, participated in the Drive2Life contest by distributing it nationwide to grades 6 through 12.
  • It also sponsors contests to engage teens in promoting safe driving to their peers and in their communities.

Intergenerational tech tensions: half of British teens believe tech makes them feel less lonely, but only a quarter of their parents agree

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Thursday, May 2, 2019
Technology, Internet, Software, Health, Mental health, Mobile, Wireless, Parenting, Teens, Consumer, Family, Adolescence, Educational psychology, Puberty

It is also clear that open and regular communication between parents and their teenagers on this topic cannot be underestimated.

Key Points: 
  • It is also clear that open and regular communication between parents and their teenagers on this topic cannot be underestimated.
  • The report reveals that most parents (70%) worry about their teenagers use of technology.
  • Yet over a third (37%) felt ill-equipped or are simply unsure how to help manage or navigate their teenagers tech and online use safely.
  • This lack of confidence is leading to inaction among parents towards their teenagers safe use of the internet.

Rank & Style Launches Kids and Tween Product Verticals

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Thursday, April 25, 2019
Department Stores, Discount, Variety, Technology, Luxury, Online Retail, Internet, Software, Home Goods, Baby, Maternity, Children, Parenting, Teens, Retail, Cosmetics, Fashion, Other Retail, Consumer, Family, Human development, Ageing, Adolescence, Childhood, Preadolescence, Puberty, Youth, Decker

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190425005238/en/

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190425005238/en/
    Rank & Style Kids and Tweens (Photo: Business Wire)
    As an actress, wife and mother, and the busy co-founder of shopping app Finery, Rank & Style has been a lifesaver, said Brooklyn Decker , actress and tech entrepreneur.
  • Parents want to spend more quality time with their kids, said Jamie Chandlee, CEO of Rank & Style.
  • By expanding into the kids and tween vertical, Rank & Style is enabling those individuals with children to balance their priorities more easily.
  • The kids and tween vertical on Rank & Style is available as of April 2019.

More than A Third of Teens Don't Believe they will be Financially Independent from Parents by Age 30

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Wednesday, April 3, 2019
Adolescence, Educational psychology, Puberty, Aqua Teen Hunger Force

The survey of 1,000 US teens ages 13-18, who are not currently enrolled in college was conducted by Wakefield Research.

Key Points: 
  • The survey of 1,000 US teens ages 13-18, who are not currently enrolled in college was conducted by Wakefield Research.
  • "These survey findings show a disconcerting lack of confidence among teens when it comes to achieving financial goals," said Jack Kosakowski, President and CEO of Junior Achievement USA.
  • "With a strong economy, you would think teens would be more optimistic.
  • The survey also found that most teens' top financial goal for the future is getting a full-time job (62%).

More Than a Third of Teens Don’t Believe They Will Be Financially Independent from Parents by Age 30

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Wednesday, April 3, 2019
Professional services, Banking, Finance, Teens, Consumer, Adolescence, Educational psychology, Puberty

A new national survey by Junior Achievement USA (JA) and Citizens Bank shows that more than 30 percent of teens do not believe they will be financially independent of their parents by the age of 30.

Key Points: 
  • A new national survey by Junior Achievement USA (JA) and Citizens Bank shows that more than 30 percent of teens do not believe they will be financially independent of their parents by the age of 30.
  • The survey of 1,000 US teens ages 13-18, who are not currently enrolled in college was conducted by Wakefield Research.
  • These survey findings show a disconcerting lack of confidence among teens when it comes to achieving financial goals, said Jack Kosakowski, President and CEO of Junior Achievement USA.
  • The survey also found that most teens top financial goal for the future is getting a full-time job (62%).

Richards Carrington Adds Trial Lawyer Lindsay Richardson for New Education Law, Student Rights Practice Area

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Wednesday, March 27, 2019
Adolescence, Educational psychology, Puberty, Carrington, Juvenile court

Ms. Richardson is known as a tireless and effective advocate for adolescents and young adults.

Key Points: 
  • Ms. Richardson is known as a tireless and effective advocate for adolescents and young adults.
  • They really trample on student rights and bend to outside pressures in a way that can have profound, long-lasting repercussions on young people," she said.
  • "To be effective in these matters, you've got to have a comprehensive understanding of education law, district policies, and juvenile justice law," said Richards Carrington co-founder Doug Richards .
  • "Lindsay has all of that, plus she's an outstanding trial lawyer who has a unique understanding of the intersection of the law and students' rights."

Key to preventing teen substance use: parental communication--the "right" kind

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Wednesday, March 27, 2019
Childhood, Adolescence, Educational psychology, Puberty, Parenting, Substance abuse, Humans, Youth, Human behavior, Behavioural sciences

"We knowas this report highlightsthat parental permissiveness is associated with higher rates of early and high-risk alcohol use by teens.

Key Points: 
  • "We knowas this report highlightsthat parental permissiveness is associated with higher rates of early and high-risk alcohol use by teens.
  • Numerous research studies confirm that certain parenting practices reduce the risk for adolescent and young adult substance useand some exacerbate it.
  • First, strict limits set by parents regarding substance use can reduce the likelihood that their children engage in risky substance use and experience related consequences.
  • The report looks in greater detail at the following:
    Are there differences in adolescent substance use by parental education and/or family income?

Family as Medicine: New Research Study Indicates That Family Therapy Might Be the Best Intervention for Children and Teens Suffering from Mental Health Problems

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Wednesday, March 27, 2019
Psychiatry, Articles, Health, Abnormal psychology, Disability, Mental health, Positive psychology, Social constructionism, Adolescence, Mental disorder

The study, " Hidden Figures: Is Improving Family Functioning a Key to Better Treatment Outcomes for Seriously Mentally Ill Children? "

Key Points: 
  • The study, " Hidden Figures: Is Improving Family Functioning a Key to Better Treatment Outcomes for Seriously Mentally Ill Children? "
  • is the largest research study examining treatment outcomes for 18,000 children and adolescents with serious mental health conditions placed into inpatient programs.
  • The study was conducted by Dr. Paul Sunseri, researcher and Executive Director of New Horizons Child and Family Services.
  • Adolescent mental health problems can be caused by, worsened, or alleviated depending on the quality of relationships within the family.

4-H Identifies Best Practices to Engage Diverse Youth Populations with Health Programming

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Tuesday, March 26, 2019
Educational psychology, Homeschooling, Adolescence

This program enables youth to create a deeper understanding of healthy habits among a diverse population of peers, as well as in their families and communities."

Key Points: 
  • This program enables youth to create a deeper understanding of healthy habits among a diverse population of peers, as well as in their families and communities."
  • The special report synthesizes multiple data points and thoughtful feedback from educators, volunteers and youth to help 4-H and peers in positive youth development most effectively impact hard to reach populations, including youth of color and rural youth.
  • Best practices found to increase diverse audiences align with the areas of Teen Leadership, Learning Activities and Community Partnerships.
  • Involve diverse teen teachers to lead the program and engage homeschoolers to lead programming during the day when school is in session.