Researchers Refute Common Sleep Myths About Adolescents Held By Parents and Caregivers

Posted by [reposted by] Jim Liebelt · October 3, 2022

Published in Families, Culture, Health Issues, Teen Behaviors

As a new school year starts for teenagers, sleep health researchers are shining a light on some of the most common myths held by parents and caregivers about their teens’ sleep.

Culture Post: Voice Assistants Like Alexa and Siri Can Negatively Impact a Child’s Social Development

By [reposted by] Jim Liebelt · September 30, 2022

Published in Families, Culture, Family Life, Parenting, Technology

Voice assistants like Alexa and Siri can stunt a child’s social and emotional development, new research reveals.

Omega-3 Fatty Acids, and in Particular DHA, Are Associated With Increased Attention Scores in Adolescents

Posted by [reposted by] Jim Liebelt · September 29, 2022

Published in Families, Culture, Health Issues, Teen Behaviors

According to new research, higher levels of Omega-3 fatty acids, and specifically DHA, are associated with greater selective and sustained attention and inhibitory attention in adolescents.

Early Puberty in Girls Surged in the Pandemic, But Why?

Posted by [reposted by] Jim Liebelt · September 28, 2022

Published in Families, Adolescence, Culture, Health Issues, Technology, Teen Behaviors

One of the more perplexing COVID-related health problems could be an increase in the number of girls experiencing idiopathic precocious puberty – abnormally early onset of puberty.

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