Other
Be Web Aware : Social Networking
An informative article looking at teens and social networking. What is it? What should parents know and the need to encourage privacy issues in these open forums of social interaction.
BBC
Bbc News: Selfie Body Image Warning Issued
Could too much involvement in social media cause body image issues. Read about what current research says on the subject.
Curated OER
Kids Health: Dealing With Feelings When You're Overweight
It's hard to struggle with extra weight especially if you are a teen. In this article for teens, learn how to cope with your feelings and deal with such social issues such as bullying, self-esteem, and depression.
Curated OER
Kids Health: What's the Right Weight for My Height?
Finding out your correct weight is difficult because everyone's body type is different. This site addresses that concern and answers questions that surround this issue. Links to related sites are also offered.
Other
Teenage Growth and Development: 15 17
As a teen approaches adulthood, a sense of autonomy has replaced some of the feelings of insecurity associated with physical development. This article looks at some of these new developments and provides parents with tips on how to...
Other
Kids Helpline: Empowering Young People to Ask for Help
Being able to ask for help when you need it is an essential skill. This article discusses how to overcome the challenges kids and teens face when asking for help.
ReachOut USA
Reach Out Usa: Trust Issues
ReachOut fact sheets are written by young people for young people and edited by a mental health professional. This page discusses the importance of trust, how it can be difficult to trust others, rebuilding trust, and how to learn to...
Other
Psychology Today: Adolescence
Explore the journey from childhood towards adulthood from how to talk to teens to a look at mental health in high school. Learn about the many issues that accompany this coming of age.
PBS
Pbs: In the Mix: Dating Violence: Twisted Love
In the Mix, the forum on social issues for teens that airs on PBS, considers the issue of violence and abuse in teen relationships.
Other
Teenage Growth and Development: 11 14
During the ages of 11 to 14, children begin a sequence of changes that produces significant emotional and physical changes. This article outlines some of those changes and how parents can support these developments.
Childnet
Childnet: Online Safety: Get Answers
Got questions about how to stay safe online and what to do when things go wrong? Get answers here! It includes questions concerning cyberbullying, meeting people from online, online gaming, time spent online, what does the report button...
Childnet
Childnet: Online Safety: Working With Children and Young People Online
We have created a practical guide for organizations working with children and young people online. This guide focuses on the issues that organizations told us they needed the most support on. These include: the key risks children and...
Childnet
Childnet: Online Safety: Step Up, Speak Up!
This site offers a practical campaign toolkit to address the issue of online sexual harassment amongst young people aged 13-17 years. Step Up, Speak Up! includes a range of resources for young people and the professionals who work with...
American Psychological Association
Apa: Family Dynamics Related to Aggression in Boys
This site from the American Psychological Association provides research that concluded family dynamics can affect aggression in boys.