Teen Health
Bring Back P.E. Class
Physical inactivity is at least partially to blame for the increasing rate of childhood obesity in the United States. Unfortunately, most school systems no longer provide the opportunities for exercise that kids need.
Self-esteem and Student Success
Students of all ages who have high self-esteem are more likely to be successful in school than those whose confidence may be lagging. Here's what you can do to bolster the self-esteem of the students in your life.
Kids Corner: Depression and Teens
Data over the past two decades suggest that the issue of depression in children and adolescents is genuine and is grossly underestimated in this younger age group.
Kick Butts Day 2008
On April 2, thousands participated in Kick Butts Day, raising awareness about the need for Congress to crack down on Big Tobacco’s marketing efforts that target kids. What can you do?
Easing Your Teen's Transition to College
The transition to college is one of the most significant lifestyle changes our children face. It is often a time of excitement and anticipation; yet for many students, the experience also can incite anxiety and fear.
Kids Corner: Troubled Teens - What Can You Do?
Mental health and emotional wellness frame how we think, feel and act as we face life's situations. It affects how we handle stress, relate to each other and make decisions. And it influences how we look at ourselves, our lives and others close to us.
Kids Corner: Staying in Touch with Teens
We all remember how hard it was being a teen. Everything—and I mean everything—was so important, so catastrophic, so dramatic, so ''biggest thing to ever happen'' and ''end of the world'' all rolled into one.
Kids Corner: What Your Kids Don't Know About Anabolic Steroids
In light of recent events within the sporting world, professional athletes and their use of anabolic steroids have taken center stage in the news. The time to educate is long overdue, but it is almost unethical not to seize this opportunity to discuss what anabolic steroids are, how they work and the side effects associated with usage.
