Moms Need Social Support, And Not Just In The Baby Years
Social support networks can help mothers of teenagers navigate through difficulties and maintain closeness with their children, researchers have found.
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What This Teen Mom Wishes She'd Known Before She Got Pregnant
She was ashamed to be seen buying condoms. She didn't dare ask her mother for advice. So how can Uganda bring down its high rate of teen pregnancy?
Budget Deal Ends Adult Prosecution Of North Carolina Teens
North Carolina would no longer be the only state that automatically prosecutes 16- and 17-year-olds as adults under an agreement put in the state budget.
HPV Vaccine Could Protect More People With Fewer Doses, Doctors Insist
In the U.S., there are about 39,000 cancers associated with the human papillomavirus each year. Doctors say the new HPV vaccine may help reduce the number of cases.
Bill Would Stop Prosecuting 16 And 17-Year-Olds In Adult Court
The North Carolina House announced bipartisan legislation Wednesday that aims to stop prosecuting some teens in adult court.
To Keep Teens Safe Online, They Need To Learn To Manage Risk
Teens should be included in efforts to mitigate their online risks, researchers say, but apps focus more on parents controlling access by monitoring and blocking sites.
Brain Area That Recognizes Faces Gets Busier And Better In Young Adults
From birth through age 30 or so, our ability to recognize faces keeps improving, research shows. At first, kids discern adult faces better than other kids' mugs. Not so after adolescence.
Trans And Adopted: Exploring Teen Identity
A Boston health clinic that treats transgender kids and teens finds that the percentage of its young patients who are adopted is higher than expected. These kids might need extra support, doctors say.
Teen Girls Flip The Negative Script On Social Media
Teen girls experience a lot of hate online. While parents and teachers try to address these problems from outside girl culture, teens have been coming up with their own social media solutions.
Got Water? Most Kids, Teens Don't Drink Enough
More than half the young people in a recent study were at least mildly dehydrated — maybe enough to affect energy and concentration. Roughly 25 percent said they never drink water.