They say that laughter is the best medicine, but it could be a good parenting tool too, according to a new study led by researchers from Penn State.
Read MoreParents Who Use Humor Have Better Relationships With Their Children
Author: [reposted by] Jim Liebelt
Teens Ramp Up Spending on Beauty, Pull Back on Shoes, Apparel
Self-reported spending is down 6% among US teens (which includes Gen Alpha and Gen Z consumers), but they are still shelling out on beauty, according to Piper Sandler’s latest Taking Stock with Teens survey.
Read MoreStudies Find Teens with Problematic Smartphone Use Are Twice as Likely to Have Anxiety
A recent study revealed nearly half of 13–16 year-olds with Problematic Smartphone Use (PSU) reported symptoms of anxiety (44.4%) compared to 26.4% without PSU. Over half of 13–16 year-olds with PSU reported symptoms of depression (55.6%) compared to 35.8% without PSU.
Read MoreCulture Post: Average Child Under 6 Spends 2 Hours Daily In Front of Screens
The average child spends about 10 hours playing with their parents, other children, or on their own on any given day, according to new research. But much of their free time is also spent in front of a screen, be it a tablet, phone, or television.
Read More