Over 3 Million U.S. School Kids Now Vaping or Smoking

Posted by [reposted by] Jim Liebelt · November 16, 2022

Published in Families, Alcohol-Drugs, At-Risk, Teen Behaviors

A new study released by two federal agencies estimated a total of 3.08 million U.S. middle and high school students using some form of tobacco product within the previous 30 days in 2022.

Violence on TV: Effects From Age 3 Can Stretch into the Teen Years

Posted by [reposted by] Jim Liebelt · November 15, 2022

Published in Families, Culture, Media, Mental Health, Teen Behaviors

Watching violent TV during the preschool years can lead to later risks of psychological and academic impairment by the summer before middle school starts, according to a new study.

Kids’ Screen Time Rose by 50% During the Pandemic: Three Tips for the Whole Family to Bring It Back Down

Posted by [reposted by] Jim Liebelt · November 14, 2022

Published in Families, At-Risk, Culture, Family Life, Parenting, Technology, Teen Behaviors

A recent review comparing children’s screen time before and during COVID, shows children’s screen time spiked by a whopping 50% between 2020 and 2022, sparking concerns over the problematic impacts of excessive screen time on the mental and cognitive health of both children and adults.

Culture Post – Holiday Hardship: 1 in 4 Americans Can Only Afford to Spend $100 on Thanksgiving

By [reposted by] Jim Liebelt · November 11, 2022

Published in Families, Culture, Family Life, Finances, Holidays

Thanksgiving is typically a time for big family celebrations and lots of food, but a new survey finds the struggling U.S. economy is forcing many Americans to cut back this year — or not celebrate at all!

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