Screen Time and Social Media Use Linked to Eating Disorder Symptoms in Young Adolescents

Posted by [reposted by] Jim Liebelt · September 17, 2024

Published in Families, Culture, Eating Disorders, Technology, Teen Behaviors

A new study finds that among 9–14-year-olds, excessive time online is associated with a higher risk of having eating disorder symptoms.

Rising Injury-Related Mortality Rates Among U.S. Children and Adolescents

Posted by [reposted by] Jim Liebelt · September 16, 2024

Published in Families, Culture, Teen Behaviors

Injury-related mortality rates, including firearm-related deaths, among children and adolescents increased in almost every state between 2018-2022, according to findings from the University of Michigan.

Grit, Love for Learning: It’s Not Just Smarts That Boost Child Academics

Posted by [reposted by] Jim Liebelt · September 12, 2024

Published in Families, Culture, Education, Teen Behaviors

In a recent study, researchers found that intelligence plus “non-cognitive” factors, such as a determination to excel despite obstacles and an innate love of learning, can push a child to the top of the class.

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