Culture Post: Sports, Exercise Protects Mental Health Of Growing Kids

By [reposted by] Jim Liebelt · May 30, 2025

Published in Families, Family Life, Mental Health, Well-Being

Exercise and sports appear to help kids avoid mental health problems as they grow into young adults, a new study says.

Teens of Any Age Who Drink Alcohol with Their Parents’ Permission Drink More as Young Adults

Posted by [reposted by] Jim Liebelt · May 29, 2025

Published in Families, Alcohol-Drugs, At-Risk, Culture, Family Life, Guest Posts, Parenting, Teen Behaviors, Violence

Children and teenagers of any age who sip or taste alcohol with their parents’ permission are more likely to engage in risky drinking in young adulthood.

Almost Half of UK Teenagers Live With Just One Parent as Family Breakdowns Reach Highest Level Since Records Began

Posted by [reposted by] Jim Liebelt · May 28, 2025

Published in Families, Culture, Family Life, Guest Posts, Parenting, Teen Behaviors

Family breakdowns are at the highest level since records began – with almost half of UK teenagers not living with both birth parents by 14, a study has revealed.

‘Perfect Bodies and Perfect Lives’: How Selfie-Editing Tools Distort Young People’s Perception of Themselves

Posted by [reposted by] Jim Liebelt · May 27, 2025

Published in Families, Culture, Guest Posts, Mental Health, Social Media, Technology, Teen Behaviors, Well-Being

New research, recently published in New Media & Society, are cause for alarm. They show selfie-editing technologies have significant impacts for young people’s body image and wellbeing.

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