On a crisp Tuesday morning in Manhattan, 16‑year‑old Ava walked into her high school cafeteria clutching her phone like past generations carried good report cards. Not textbooks. Not lunch money. Her ...

“You’re a genius!” “You’re perfect, never change!” These are phrases you may have already said or heard. They come from a good intention: to encourage, to comfort, to show love. However, behind these ...

WASHINGTON (7News) — “I had a teen last week say to me, 'I just don't feel like I belong.' And I think that sentence really describes a lot of teens' experiences.” Dr. Lauren Hartman said she’s ...

Adolescence is a stage of life in which young people are constantly searching for their identity. However, the environment in which they experience this journey has changed dramatically in recent ...

Exams can overwhelm teenagers and it may put them under a lot of stress, as the pressure to perform is real and they constantly think that they may disappoint their parents and teachers. Constant ...

At the start of the new year, parents may encourage their teens to detox from social media, increase exercise, or begin a volunteer project. While kids may bristle at the thought of posting fewer ...