Advice in Teen TikTok Beauty Videos Can Lead to Skin Damage

Posted by [reposted by] Jim Liebelt · June 11, 2025

Published in Families, At-Risk, Culture, Guest Posts, Health Issues, Teen Behaviors

Popular TikTok videos featuring teens’ personal skin care routine frequently feature products that carry a high risk of skin irritation and allergy, researchers reported in the journal Pediatrics.

Teenage ‘Night Owls’ More Likely To Act Impulsively

Posted by [reposted by] Jim Liebelt · June 10, 2025

Published in Families, Culture, Guest Posts, Teen Behaviors

Teenagers who are night owls appear to be more self-destructively impulsive, a new study says.

Are US Girls Sacrificing Health to Slim Down?

Posted by [reposted by] Jim Liebelt · June 9, 2025

Published in Families, Culture, Guest Posts, Health Issues, Teen Behaviors

New research shows that adolescent girls’ intent to slim down doesn’t always align with health, underscoring the urgent need for supportive interventions.

Culture Post: Mother’s Warmth in Childhood Can Influence Teen Health By Shaping Perceptions of Social Safety

By [reposted by] Jim Liebelt · June 6, 2025

Published in Families, Culture, Guest Posts, Health Issues, Mental Health, Parenting, Teen Behaviors, Well-Being

A woman and a little girl are standing close to each other, both smiling happily. They appear to be enjoying a shared moment of joy and connection.

A recent study found that children who experience more maternal warmth at age 3 have more positive perceptions of social safety at age 14, which in turn predicts better physical and mental health outcomes at age 17.

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