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Many dating teens are targets of digital abuse and harassment
Published on September 27, 2013
A new study indicates that technology is often used to control and intimidate dating partners and increases risks for other forms of dating violence. -
Credit reports: have you checked out yours?
Published on September 27, 2013
Review your credit report annually to check for identity theft and accuracy of the report. -
Teen sleep cycles affect school success: Habits that help
Published on September 25, 2013
Late bedtimes and difficulty waking are linked to changes in brain chemistry during adolescence. Understanding teen sleep requirements can help improve school performance. -
One aspect of the developing adolescent brain
Published on September 25, 2013
Not all functions of the brain are fully developed in the early stages of adulthood. -
Students and bed bugs
Published on September 24, 2013
Students with bed bugs at home may carry them to school. -
Teen dating violence impacts the financial health of women
Published on September 24, 2013
MSU study links teen dating violence to lower earnings for women. -
Kids with disabilities are at a greater risk of bullying than their nondisabled peers
Published on September 24, 2013
Schools and other youth settings have an important responsibility for creating safe settings for youth with disabilities. -
Healthy relationships don’t just happen. They take time and effort.
Published on September 24, 2013
Why should we teach relationship education; does it matter? -
Building confidence in children and youth: A bouncing and stretching article
Published on September 23, 2013
Learn how you can help your child learn to bounce back and stretch their limits when setbacks happen. Seven easy ways to build resilience in kids. -
Is your family strong?
Published on September 23, 2013
How do you know if your family is strong? Learn about an inventory families can use to identify, discuss and record the qualities that make them strong. Also, discover what research says about the six qualities of a thriving family.