Dogs Significantly Improve Teens’ Social Development, New Research Finds

Posted by [reposted by] Jim Liebelt · October 14, 2020

Published in Families, Culture, Family Life, Teen Behaviors

A new study published in the Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal shows that the family dog might be even more a best friend than the old saying goes—especially for teens.

Sex, Drugs, and Media part 5

By Jim Burns · October 12, 2020

Published in Families, Adolescence, Alcohol-Drugs, At-Risk, Communication, Culture, Discipline, Education, Emerging Adults, Family Conflict, Family Life, Health Issues, Parenting, Personal Growth, Sexuality, Technology, Teen Behaviors, Values

(This is part 5 of a seven-part series) A Guide to Safe Surfing 1. Consider a quality Web filter for young children and young teens….

Culture Post: New Research Suggests Parents Should Limit Screen Media for Preschoolers

By [reposted by] Jim Liebelt · April 10, 2020

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

New research suggests that parents should delay introducing their children to any screen media, as well as limit preschool-age children’s use of mobile devices, including smartphones and tablets.

College Students Feeling the Strain of Social Distancing

Posted by [reposted by] Jim Liebelt · April 7, 2020

Published in Families, College, COVID-19, Culture, Health Issues, Teen Behaviors

The lives of college students have been turned upside down due to the coronavirus pandemic, so an expert offers some advice to help them cope with the situation.

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