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Your Password or Your Privacy: Why Partners Share—And Why They Shouldn’t
The majority of committed people do it, but horror stories have psychologists wondering whether sharing passwords is ever a good idea
The Internet Is a Safer Place for Your Teen Than You Think
A new book seeks to debunk our widespread alarm about children, social media, and technology
The FDA’s Frightening Anti-Smoking Campaign for Teens Hits Them Where It Hurts
The agency’s ads will feature rotting teeth and premature wrinkles
Why It’s Still a Big Deal If Your Teen Smokes Pot
With the president coming out in favor of legalization, parents are wondering whether telling their kids not to use marijuana is futile. But some sobering data about the effects of pot on developing brains can help make the case.
Missed Opportunity for Teen Sex Ed: the Doctor’s Office
Only 4% have prolonged conversations about sexuality with their physicians
60% of High School Seniors Do Not Think Marijuana Is Harmful
A new survey from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) shows that marijuana use among young people is on the rise.
Don’t Worry, There’s An Explanation For Your Teen’s Moodiness
There’s a moody, ornery, self-absorbed bear living in my house.
Teens Who Can’t Sleep Have Friends That Can’t Sleep
Social ties may be the true culprit behind adolescents’ disrupted sleep habits.
Is Your Teen a Night Owl? That Could Explain His Poor Grades
Staying up late is almost a rite of passage for teens, but night owl students could be paying the price with lower grades years after high school.
For More Parents, It’s Uber to the Rescue
The other night, like a growing number of parents, I succumbed to the allure of Uber. Since then, I’ve felt — well, uber conflicted.
(No) Condom Culture: Why Teens Aren’t Practicing Safe Sex
The percentage of young people using condoms has stalled, while STD rates are on the rise
Give Parents a Break: Making the Case for Supervised Teen Drinking
You couldn’t blame Maryland Attorney General Douglas Gansler if he poured himself a stiff drink this week.