Tweens and Teens
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Tweens and Teens
Don't Wait for the Sex TalkA recent Harvard University study found that parents wait too long to talk to their children about sex. The study found that 40 percent of girls and 46 percent of boys had already been sexually active before their parents had the "sex talk" with them. |
Is Your Teen Healthy?Teens are more susceptible to eating disorders than adults due to age, genetic predisposition and relationship troubles as well as peer pressure. It is important as a parent to monitor your teen's health including their BMI, eating habits and exercise regimes. Eating Disorders and When to Worry
Is Your Teen Depressed?Depression is very common. It affects as many as 1 in 8 people in their teen years and affects people of every color, race, economic status, or age; however, it does seem to affect more girls than guys. Facebook Photo Stalker
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Eating disorders are thought to occur due to physical and emotional factors in teenagers. Anorexia, bulimia and binge eating affect 95% females and 5% males of those diagnosed. Teenagers are most vulnerable due to relationships, emotional disturbances, stress and biological predispositions.
If you're child is using Facebook, you'll want to be aware of this: Photo Stalker is a new program that allows the world to peek at your private photos.