Teens, Screen time, & sleep

A collaborative study between the Netherlands Institute of Neuroscience, the Amsterdam UMC and the Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment found that adolescents can improve their sleep quality and reduce symptoms of fatigue, lack of concentration and bad mood, after just one week by simply limiting their exposure to blue-light emitting devices in […]

A study out of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America takes a closer look at the cognitive and emotional impacts of social media use on teens, and find a lot of the fear is not justified: https://www.pnas.org/content/early/2019/04/30/1902058116

The author of the book Getting Things Done for Teens offers a way of learning to become focused and engaged with the present in order have more organization and mindfulness in accomplishing goals or solving problems: https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/lifestyle/this-one-simple-strategy-will-help-teenagers-get-organised-and-feel-less-stressed-869025.html https://www.gettingthingsdone.com/2018/07/getting-things-done-for-teens/

A new study confirms that teenagers do function better if the school day start time is moved later: https://www.webmd.com/children/news/20171205/later-school-start-times-do-help-kids-feel-rested-study    

How teens’ brains make it difficult to make decisions based on eventual goals (as opposed to instant gratification): http://theconversation.com/brain-scans-reveal-why-rewards-and-punishments-dont-seem-to-work-on-teenagers-88177 http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-42152392  

…are not as bad as you think: http://www.nation.co.ke/news/The-kids-are-alright–Today-s-teens-not-as-bad-as-you-imagine-/1056-4160282-11i8hywz/index.html    

Researchers explored how much online friendships can be ‘real’ friendships for teens: http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/DigitalEducation/2017/10/teenagers_friendships_online_provide_emotional_support.html  

Adolescents can find relief from stress in the idea that people can change: https://offspring.lifehacker.com/help-your-kids-manage-stress-by-telling-them-people-cha-1818549718  

Some tips on how to talk to your teen in way that actually makes them feel heard and gets them more engaged in the conversation: The Difference Between Active Listening and Hearing  

A recent article from the New York Times explores the current research on the pros and cons of snooping on your teen’s online activity: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/06/well/family/is-snooping-on-teenagers-ever-ok.html?_r=0  

An interview with Ariana Huffington about her recent book, Sleep Revolution : http://yourteenmag.com/stuff-we-love/celebrity-interviews/sleep-rituals-arent-just-for-babies?utm_source=Weekly+Emails&utm_campaign=6010536d36-Expert_Advice_from_Your_Teen_Media&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_418d895dd9-6010536d36-408240285&mc_cid=6010536d36&mc_eid=f18f5a8f38

A meta-analysis of current research on the benefits of therapy for teens facing mental health issues:   http://psycnet.apa.org/index.cfm?fa=buy.optionToBuy&id=2017-07146-003  

An opinion on the ramifications of the occasional slip: Swearing in Front of Kids: Should You Swear in AroundTeenagers?  

An updated glossary of internet code for parents of teens: https://www.thesun.co.uk/living/2564278/would-you-recognise-the-secret-sexting-codes-your-kids-are-using/  

A Study has found that there is an association with  the total time at least one parent was home before and after school, at dinner and at bedtime to improved psychological health in adolescents. http://www.nytimes.com/2016/12/14/well/family/what-do-teenagers-want-potted-plant-parents.html?_r=0

Some tips for parents of teens regarding apps and social media: http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/local-news/tips-parents-need-to-know-about-some-of-the-internets-dangerous-apps  

A new study has found that teens are more able to cope with stress if they are reminded that people can change Stress in Teens: One Simple Intervention Can Reduce Stress

Some tips on how to encourage / reinforce better sleep habits in your teens: https://www.mhealth.org/blog/2016/october-2016/six-tips-to-help-parents-establish-healthy-sleeping-habits-for-teens  

Some data on why teens are more prone to crashes: http://247wallst.com/autos/2016/10/18/why-teenagers-crash-cars/ http://valleycentral.com/news/local/study-56-of-teenagers-admit-driving-when-theyre-dangerously-tired  

This article offers tips on how to talk to your teen about dating and relationships: Talking About Love: How to Teach Teenagers to Be in a Relationship