Original research study, results, and discussion to come! When: MAY 2017 *TBA Throughout my academic ‘career’ I’ve remained passionate about so many social causes- all about teens and providing non-judgemental support for parents of teens! Teens & Peer Pressure Teenage Depression Understand the Modern Teen From lending an open ear, providing advice to […]
An introduction to an original research study– Teens & Social Media
Hey, teens and parents of teens! I’m requesting your help! I’m in desperate need of 50 or more survey participants by this weekend! If you are between the ages of 14 and 21, and have an opinion…. I need your voice! This study is in collaboration with Fisher College, in Boston- where I’m a […]
Peer Pressure? Peer pressure is a social influence to conform to a particular type of behavior or attitude, in hopes of being accepted as part of a peer group. We all have a desire to be liked or admired. Peer pressure is used exclusively to describe adolescent behavior, however, the concept exists beyond the teen […]
How do I help my teen? NO FEDERAL bullying/cyberbullying LAW exists… yet. A law was proposed in 2009, but didn’t pass. This means NO universal law and NO equal protection for bullying behaviors. Legal protection rests solely in the hands of your individual state; and state laws vary. States are making progress, however, this slow […]
Sticks & Stones… Why does the sting from a cyberbully hurt so much? There’s no easy answer. Adults and teens experience situations much differently. Let’s face it, there isn’t a single person alive who enjoys repetitive harm. As we mature and develop, we learn how to cope with life’s stressors- especially when constantly tested by a […]
What is Cyberbullying? The Cyberbullying Research Center defines cyberbullying as, the “willful and repeated harm inflicted through the use of computers, cell phones, and other electronic devices.” Willful: The behavior has to be deliberate, not accidental. Repeated: Bullying reflects a pattern of behavior, not just one isolated incident. Harm: The target must perceive that harm […]
Teens: Turmoil, Change, and Challenge Adolescence is an unsettling, challenging, and confusing stage; for both parents and teenagers. Your teen is confronting new and frightening changes; physical, emotional, psychological and social. During this transition teens will experience varying degrees of emotional turmoil; as development is typically described as a time of extreme rebellion and hostility as […]
To effectively parent a modern teen, we need to understand the modern teen. As adults, it’s easy to pinpoint our priorities, our responsibilities, and what we value as important. When I stop to reflect, a few priorities come to mind; such as keeping the lights on, stocking the fridge, planning for the future, and raising […]
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