“Today’s teens are having more sex than ever!” “They’re not practicing safe sex.” “Their irresponsibility is leading to more pregnancies…and abortions.”It all sounds familiar. But is it true?The Rate of Pants Dropping Is…DroppingAccording to research conducted by The Guttmacher Institute, it appears as though teen pregnancy, teen birth rates, and teen abortion rates are dropping…all at the same time. Between...
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Ranking Social Media Sites
Some teens like to keep up with their friends on Facebook. Some like...
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Reaching Kids Experiencing Same Sex Attraction
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2015’s Summer Blockbusters (PART 1)
Based on this summer’s movie lineup, it appears as though every major studio...
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Making Math Add Up
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Teens and Mobile Tech
We’ve all seen kids staring at their cell phone screens banging out text...
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The Importance of Mom and Dad
Today’s teens have a long list of influencers standing in line to leave...
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New Trends for Selfies
You may know what a selfie is, but what about a “wealthie”? And...
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“Mom, Why Do People Like ‘50 Shades of Grey’?”
You’re watching your favorite TV show as a family, and when you walk...
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Teens Driving Under the Influence
Many teens drive under enormous amounts of distraction – loud music, friends, and texting....
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Teens Losing Zzzs
It’s 2015, and that means it’s time for New Year’s resolutions. Teens who...
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The #1 Hits of 2014
This year’s top music was a fairly balanced mix of rap, hip hop,...
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Image Maintenance
It’s no secret that today’s girls are bombarded with images and messages about...