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## Article

- [Blogs](https://homeword.com/blogs/)
- [What's Hot? 10/16/26](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-10-16-26/): See what is trending this week, 10/16/26.
- [Online Sports Betting Linked to Rising Depression and Anxiety Treatment, Study Finds](https://homeword.com/online-sports-betting-linked-to-rising-depression-and-anxiety-treatment-study-finds/): After legalization of online sports betting, prescriptions for antidepressants and anti-anxiety medications rose.
- [First Trailer for The Magician’s Nephew’ Reveals a New Take on C.S. Lewis](https://homeword.com/first-trailer-for-the-magicians-nephew-reveals-a-new-take-on-c-s-lewis/): While some fans have worried it might not stay true to Lewis’ book, this trailer captures the awe and wonder of the novel.
- [The ‘Leave By’ Curfew: A Safer Approach to Teen Driving and Independence](https://homeword.com/the-leave-by-curfew-a-safer-approach-to-teen-driving-and-independence/): The idea is simple, telling teens that they need to leave by a certain time is safer than asking them to be home at an exact time.
- [Americans Trust Small Churches More Than Megachurches](https://homeword.com/americans-trust-small-churches-more-than-megachurches/): When it comes to Christian institutions, Americans place the most confidence in what they can experience personally.
- [What's Hot? 10/9/26](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-10-9-26/): See what is trending this week, 10/9/26.
- [Viral ‘Cat in the Hat’ School Threats Spark Concern Among Parents and Police](https://homeword.com/viral-cat-in-the-hat-school-threats-spark-concern-among-parents-and-police/): The “Cat in the Hat” posts share names of a town, a school, specific administrators or kids, and warns that he is coming to get them.
- [1 in 3 Young Adults Are Attending Church More Often](https://homeword.com/1-in-3-young-adults-are-attending-church-more-often/): About one in three young adults say they’re going to church more often than they were a year ago.
- [Rising Costs of Kids’ Extracurricular Activities Are Straining Family Budgets](https://homeword.com/rising-costs-of-kids-extracurricular-activities-are-straining-family-budgets/): In 2024, the average U.S. family spent $1016 on their child’s primary sports. This is a 46% increase since 2019.
- [Study Connects Sugary Drinks to Increased Anxiety in Teenagers](https://homeword.com/study-connects-sugary-drinks-to-increased-anxiety-in-teenagers/): A study has identified a troubling link between high-sugar drinks and increased anxiety symptoms in young people.
- [What's Hot? 10/2/26](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-10-2-26/): See what is trending this week, 10/2/26.
- [Gen Z and Millennials Are Drinking Less, While Gen X Alcohol Use Rises](https://homeword.com/gen-z-and-millennials-are-drinking-less-while-gen-x-alcohol-use-rises/): Alcohol use among U.S. adults has fallen for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Gen Z and millennials led the drop.
- [Why Some Teens Are Pushing Back Against AI](https://homeword.com/why-some-teens-are-pushing-back-against-ai/): Parents hear so much about AI these days and one of the most prominent debates going on right now is whether AI is here to save humanity, or doom it.
- [Parents’ Screen Habits May Shape How Much Teens Play Video Games, Study Finds](https://homeword.com/parents-screen-habits-may-shape-how-much-teens-play-video-games-study-finds/): Parents’ own screen habits were tied to their teenagers playing more video games, including titles rated for mature audiences.
- [‘The Chosen’ Wraps Filming After Seven Seasons and Eight Years](https://homeword.com/the-chosen-wraps-filming-after-seven-seasons-and-eight-years/): For eight years there was always another day of shooting The Chosen on the calendar. Now there isn’t.
- [What Is the Gen Z Stare? Understanding the Viral Communication Trend](https://homeword.com/what-is-the-gen-z-stare-understanding-the-viral-communication-trend/): We’ve all seen it: that blank, unblinking stare from a younger colleague, student, or even your own child.
- [What Does ‘Gyat’ Mean? The Slang Term Parents Are Hearing From Kids](https://homeword.com/what-does-gyat-mean_-the-slang-term-parents-are-hearing-from-kids/): Gyatt or gyat is a term that has been around for centuries, eventually showing up in online spaces in the early aughts.
- [What's Hot? 9/25/26](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-9-25-26/): See what is trending this week, 9/25/26.
- [Nearly 70% of Diet Advice on TikTok and Instagram Is Misleading, Study Finds](https://homeword.com/nearly-70-of-diet-advice-on-tiktok-and-instagram-is-misleading-study-finds/): New research suggests that TikTok and Instagram pitches are not only oversimplified but often flat-out wrong.
- [Elevation Worship and Chandler Moore Make Their Billboard Hot 100 Debut](https://homeword.com/elevation-worship-and-chandler-moore-make-their-billboard-hot-100-debut/): “God I’m Just Grateful,” Elevation Worship’s collaboration with Moore, debuts at No. 91 on the chart dated Sept. 19.
- [What's Hot? 9/18/26](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-9-18-26/): See what is trending this week, 9/11/26.
- [What Is ‘Ghost Posting’? Why Gen Z Is Posting on Instagram Without the Likes](https://homeword.com/what-is-ghost-posting-why-gen-z-is-posting-on-instagram-without-the-likes/): Some young people are intentionally uploading photos to Instagram, immediately archiving them and resharing them days later.
- [Social Media Skincare Trends Are Starting Younger, and Experts Are Concerned](https://homeword.com/social-media-skincare-trends-are-starting-younger-and-experts-are-concerned/): Tweens and teens are getting into beauty at younger ages, with these groups now driving beauty growth by 12.4%.
- [More Singles Want to Get Married Than 15 Years Ago, Study Finds](https://homeword.com/more-singles-want-to-get-married-than-15-years-ago-study-finds/): If marriage is supposedly dying, somebody forgot to tell single Americans.
- [Viral ‘BORG’ Drinking Trend May Increase Risks for College Students](https://homeword.com/viral-borg-drinking-trend-may-increase-risks-for-college-students/): A “BORG,” short for blackout rage gallon, is a personal jug of vodka, flavored mix, electrolytes, and water that students say helps them control their alcohol intake.
- [What's Hot? 9/11/26](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-9-11-6/): See what is trending this week, 9/11/26.
- [Christian Influencers Are Reshaping Who Believers Turn to for Spiritual Guidance](https://homeword.com/christian-influencers-are-reshaping-who-believers-turn-to-for-spiritual-guidance/): In place of celebrity pastors, today we have the Christian influencer.
- [Meta Settlement Could Bring Major New Safety Rules for Teens](https://homeword.com/meta-settlement-could-bring-major-new-safety-rules-for-teens/): In a landmark legal settlement, Meta not only agreed to pay $18 billion in damages, but also to add even stronger child-safety protections.
- [What Is Fidget Trading? Why the Playground Trend Is Taking Off](https://homeword.com/what-is-fidget-trading-why-the-playground-trend-is-taking-off/): Fidget trading is a game where kids exchange fidget toys based on their perceived value.
- [The Biggest Questions Today’s Teens Are Asking About Life, Truth, and God](https://homeword.com/the-biggest-questions-todays-teens-are-asking-about-life-truth-and-god/): The data reveals is a generation defined by existential urgency—teens who are asking the deepest questions of human experience.
- [What's Hot? 9/4/26](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-9-4-6/): See what is trending this week, 9/4/26.
- [Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Will Continue Providing Free Books to Kids](https://homeword.com/dolly-partons-imagination-library-will-continue-providing-free-books-to-kids/): Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library mails children a free book each month from birth until they are 5 years old.
- [What ‘Aura Points’ Mean and Why Teens Keep Talking About Them](https://homeword.com/what-aura-points-mean-and-why-teens-keep-talking-about-them/): Aura describes someone’s cool or “it” factor; it’s like a Gen Alpha version of swagger.
- [Americans Are Talking 30% Less Than They Did 20 Years Ago](https://homeword.com/americans-are-talking-30-less-than-they-did-20-years-ago/): A new study suggests those choices add up to something larger: a measurable decline in how much people talk at all to anyone.
- [Why Gen Z Slang Is Suddenly Filled With Biblical Language](https://homeword.com/why-gen-z-slang-is-suddenly-filled-with-biblical-language/): Online, biblical references have popped up all over the internet as hyperbolic memes, largely used to decry people and things.
- [What's Hot? 8/28/26](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-8-28-26/): See what is trending this week, 8/28/26.
- [Nate Bargatze Breaks All-Time Comedy Ticket Sales Record Without Cursing](https://homeword.com/nate-bargatze-breaks-all-time-comedy-ticket-sales-record-without-cursing/): Nate Bargatze has sold more tickets than any stand-up comedian in history.
- [TikTok Is Shaping What Teens Eat, and Parents Can Make a Difference](https://homeword.com/tiktok-is-shaping-what-teens-eat-and-parents-can-make-a-difference/): Researchers explore how TikTok shapes what teenagers eat and whether parents play any role in softening that influence.
- [What Parents Should Know About Teens Reading Fanfiction Online](https://homeword.com/what-parents-should-know-about-teens-reading-fanfiction-online/): If you’re a parent of a teenager who loves to read, there’s a good chance they have probably come across fanfiction.
- [ChatGPT for Teens Is Designed to Help Students Learn, Not Do Their Homework](https://homeword.com/chatgpt-for-teens-is-designed-to-help-students-learn-not-do-their-homework/): The most important aspect of the new ChatGPT for Teens feature will probably also annoy teenagers the most.
- [What's Hot? 8/21/26](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-8-21-26/): See what is trending this week, 8/21/26.
- [Teens Are Spending Less Time Socializing Face-to-Face, New Data Shows](https://homeword.com/teens-are-spending-less-time-socializing-face-to-face-new-data-shows/): Teens and young adults between the ages of 15 to 24 saw a steep decline in the rates of socialization.
- [Why Your Smartphone Can Feel Like an Extension of Your Body](https://homeword.com/why-your-smartphone-can-feel-like-an-extension-of-your-body/): Smartphones have become in daily life: a physical object the human hand has learned to expect.
- [What ‘Polyester’ Means in Gen Z Slang and Why It’s Trending](https://homeword.com/what-polyester-means-in-gen-z-slang-and-why-its-trending/): The phrase stems from a negative perception of polyester fabrics that's been growing for some years, compared to high-blend cotton fabrics.
- [Most Teens Aren’t Learning AI Safety at School. Here’s What Parents Should Know](https://homeword.com/most-teens-arent-learning-ai-safety-at-school-heres-what-parents-should-know/): Your child is unlikely to learn an essential lesson at school this year: how to stay safe when using AI.
- [Prediction Market Apps Are Fueling Gambling Addiction Among Young Men](https://homeword.com/prediction-market-apps-are-fueling-gambling-addiction-among-young-men/): Prediction markets are drawing a new generation of young adults into gambling-like behavior.
- [Why Gen Alpha Is Using ‘That’s AI’ to Mean Something Is Fake](https://homeword.com/why-gen-alpha-is-using-thats-ai-to-mean-something-is-fake/): Parents are hearing their kids use "that's AI" as shorthand for "that's BS."
- [Why Genevieve’s Playhouse Has Become a YouTube Favorite for Families](https://homeword.com/why-genevieves-playhouse-has-become-a-youtube-favorite-for-families/): There are still some programs that maintain a wholesome schedule of programming, free of AI.
- [What's Hot? 8/14/26](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-8-14-26/): See what is trending this week, 8/14/26.
- [More Than Half of U.S. Teens Regularly Use AI Companions, Survey Finds](https://homeword.com/a-staggering-proportion-of-teens-say-talking-to-ai-is-better-than-real-life-friends/): A new survey found that 31 percent of teens said their interactions with AI companions were either as satisfying or more satisfying than conversations with real-life friends.
- [What's Hot? 8/7/26](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-7-30-26-2/): See what is trending this week, 8/7/26.
- [Gen Z’s ‘Analog Bag’ Trend Is Helping Young People Cut Back on Screen Time](https://homeword.com/gen-zs-analog-bag-trend-is-helping-young-people-cut-back-on-screen-time/): "Analog bags," tote bags filled with portable offline are taking over TikTok and Instagram.
- [Kellogg’s Will Remove Artificial Food Dyes From Its Products by the End of 2026](https://homeword.com/kelloggs-will-remove-artificial-food-dyes-from-its-products-by-the-end-of-2026/): Kellogg's recently announced that they're one year ahead of schedule in their promise to remove all artificial food dyes and colors from their products.
- [Why Watching One Show Together Could Help Families Feel More Connected](https://homeword.com/why-watching-one-show-together-could-help-families-feel-more-connected/): The loss of appointment viewing hasn’t just changed how we watch TV. It’s changed how families connect.
- [Playing Video Games Has an Unexpected Effect on Kids' IQ](https://homeword.com/playing-video-games-has-an-unexpected-effect-on-kids-iq-2/): Researchers have linked spending more time playing video games with a boost in intelligence in children, which goes some way to contradicting the narrative that gaming is bad for young minds.
- [What's Hot? 7/31/26](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-7-30-26/): See what is trending this week, 7/30/26.
- [Social Media Trends Are Driving Up Back-to-School Costs for Families](https://homeword.com/social-media-trends-are-driving-up-back-to-school-costs-for-families/): Parents face significant financial and emotional pressure to give their kids a strong start to the new academic year.
- [Why the Urge to Go Online May Matter More Than Your Mood](https://homeword.com/why-the-urge-to-go-online-may-matter-more-than-your-mood/): A large new study found that the felt urge to go online mattered more than how someone was actually feeling.
- [Why the New Spider-Man Movie Is Resonating With Lonely Young Adults](https://homeword.com/why-the-new-spider-man-movie-is-resonating-with-lonely-young-adults/): A Spider-Man story about grief and learning how to reconnect doesn’t arrive in a vacuum and audiences will probably feel that.
- [Phone Calls Are Disappearing From Teen Communication](https://homeword.com/teens-no-longer-answer-the-phone/): Teenagers can seem to have their phones glued to their hands – yet they won’t answer them when they ring, speaking volumes about the way 13-to-18-year-olds now connect (or fail to connect) with others.
- [Teens With Mental Health Conditions Spend More Time on Social Media](https://homeword.com/teens-with-mental-health-conditions-spend-more-time-on-social-media/): According to a new study, young people with a diagnosable mental health condition report differences in their experiences of social media compared to those without a condition.
- [Teens Overestimate Driving Skills Despite Awareness of Distraction Risks](https://homeword.com/37035-2/): More than a third of young drivers reported recently using a smartphone while driving, with about half of them reporting they regularly texted while driving, despite awareness of the inherent risk.
- [What's Hot? 7/24/26](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-7-24-26/): See what is trending this week, 7/24/26.
- [Sports Betting Boom May Be Costing Americans Their Financial Future](https://homeword.com/sports-betting-boom-may-be-costing-americans-their-financial-future/): For a growing number of frequent bettors, though, that app is doing something more troubling, and households with little savings are feeling it the most.
- [The ‘Bop House’ Trend Is Shaping How Boys View Girls, Teens Say](https://homeword.com/the-bop-house-trend-is-shaping-how-boys-view-girls-teens-say/): Middle school girls are speaking out and sharing what Bop House videos do to their mental health.
- [A Quiet Wave of Faith Is Spreading Across the NFL](https://homeword.com/a-quiet-wave-of-faith-is-spreading-across-the-nfl/): A generation of players talking about Christianity with a directness that feels increasingly common across football.
- [What's Hot? 7/17/26](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-7-17-26/): See what is trending this week, 7/17/26.
- [What Is ‘Popcorn Brain’? The Digital Habit Affecting Teens’ Focus](https://homeword.com/what-is-popcorn-brain-the-digital-habit-affecting-teens-focus/): By toggling from one app to another, and double-screening digital media users are diminishing their attention spans.
- [Tim Tebow Launches Faith-Based Streaming Platform for Short-Form Dramas](https://homeword.com/tim-tebow-launches-faith-based-streaming-platform-for-short-form-dramas/): Tim Tebow announced a new venture called Lighthouse Verticals, a streaming platform dedicated to faith-based and family-friendly microdramas.
- [The Most Googled Definitions of 2026 Reveal America’s Biggest Questions](https://homeword.com/the-most-googled-definitions-of-2026-reveal-americas-biggest-questions/): In 2026, the word Americans are Googling most just to understand what it means is “gaslighting.”
- [What's Hot? 7/10/26](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-7-10-26/): See what is trending this week, 7/10/26.
- [What ‘SYBAU’ Really Means and Why Parents Should Pay Attention](https://homeword.com/what-sybau-really-means-and-why-parents-should-pay-attention/): Teens and tweens use the acronym, and when adults ask what it means, they typically lie about what each letter stands for.
- [Sleep-in Science: How 2 Extra Weekend Hours Can Calm Teen Anxiety](https://homeword.com/sleep-in-science-how-2-extra-weekend-hours-can-calm-teen-anxiety/): A new study reveals that teenagers who get up to two extra hours of sleep on weekends show fewer anxiety symptoms than those who don't.
- [Teens Who Move More Cut Their Depression Risk](https://homeword.com/teens-who-move-more-cut-their-depression-risk/): New research found that young adolescents who increase their physical activity from the age of 14 have a lower risk of developing depression later in life.
- [Blind Box Toys May Teach Kids Risky Gambling-Like Habits, Experts Warn](https://homeword.com/blind-box-toys-may-teach-kids-risky-gambling-like-habits-experts-warn/): If you are a parent of kids who love blind boxes, you might be worried about how the game of luck echoes gambling.
- [What's Hot? 7/3/26](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-7-2-26/): See what is trending this week, 7/3/26.
- [Young Adults Are Growing More Anxious About Adulthood, Study Finds](https://homeword.com/young-adults-are-growing-more-anxious-about-adulthood-study-finds/): Millennial college students feared adulthood more than earlier generations, wishing they could return to the security and happiness of childhood
- [Gen Z Is Highly Engaged in Church, but One Spiritual Gap Remains](https://homeword.com/gen-z-is-highly-engaged-in-church-but-one-spiritual-gap-remains/): Gen Z churchgoers are actually the most engaged generation when it comes to attendance. The disconnect comes after Sunday.
- [Cyberbullying Is Nearly Universal Among U.S. Teens, Study Finds](https://homeword.com/9-in-10-u-s-teens-have-been-cyberbullied/): Cyberbullying is widespread among U.S. teens and is linked to post-traumatic stress symptoms in middle- and high-school students, a new study says.
- [Research Connects Violent TV in Early Childhood to Teen Misbehavior](https://homeword.com/preschool-boys-who-watch-violent-tv-more-likely-to-become-aggressive-mischievous-teens/): A new international study following children for over a decade found that boys who watched violent TV as preschoolers showed measurably higher rates of aggression and delinquency as teenagers.
- [How ‘Toy Story 5’ Tackles Screen Time, Friendship, and Imagination](https://homeword.com/how-toy-story-5-tackles-screen-time-friendship-and-imagination/): The film emphasizes how children are embracing screen time and may be engaging in less imaginative play.
- [What's Hot? 6/26/26](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-6-26-26/): See what is trending this week, 6/26/26.
- [Teachers Say They Can Spot the Kids Who Were Read to at Home](https://homeword.com/teachers-say-they-can-spot-the-kids-who-were-read-to-at-home/): Beyond increased vocabulary, there are numerous other important skills and developmental benefits that result from regularly reading to a child at home.
- [Study Finds Pop Music Lyrics Have Shifted Away From Traditional Moral Themes](https://homeword.com/study-finds-pop-music-lyrics-have-shifted-away-from-traditional-moral-themes/): The words woven into popular music have drifted away from themes of care and increasingly toward themes of harm.
- [Gen Z’s ‘Anxiety Bags’ Are Becoming a Popular Mental Health Coping Tool](https://homeword.com/gen-zs-anxiety-bags-are-becoming-a-popular-mental-health-coping-tool/): The anxiety bag contains any comfort items that might make it easier to get through a period of intense anxiety.
- [What's Hot? 6/19/26](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-6-19-26/): See what is trending this week, 6/19/26.
- [TikTok Is Filled With Mental Health Misinformation, New Research Finds](https://homeword.com/tiktok-is-filled-with-mental-health-misinformation-new-research-finds/): Many people now turn to social media for mental health answers. Research suggests that what they find is often inaccurate.
- [Roblox Introduces Age-Based Accounts to Strengthen Safety for Kids and Teens](https://homeword.com/roblox-introduces-age-based-accounts-to-strengthen-safety-for-kids-and-teens/): On June 16, 2026, Roblox announced the launch of Roblox Kids and Roblox Select age-based accounts.
- [Financial Pressures Are Causing Young Adults to Delay Major Life Milestones](https://homeword.com/financial-pressures-are-causing-young-adults-to-delay-major-life-milestones/): More than half of Gen Zers and millennials have delayed a major life decision because of their financial situation.
- [Some Parents Are Bringing Back Landlines](https://homeword.com/some-parents-are-bringing-back-landlines/): Some parents are opting for a third choice that maintains connection while still limiting kids' access to digital spaces: the landline.
- [New Film Explores What Alien Life Could Mean for Faith](https://homeword.com/new-film-explores-what-alien-life-could-mean-for-faith/): Disclosure Day explores a question that has fascinated humanity for generations: What would the discovery of extraterrestrial life mean for faith?
- [Easy Access and Peer Influence Drive Teen Cannabis Use, Study Finds](https://homeword.com/easy-access-and-peer-influence-drive-teen-cannabis-use-study-finds/): Believing that cannabis is easy to obtain, even without friends who use it, already increases the risk in a notable way.
- [What's Hot? 6/12/26](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-6-12-26/): See what is trending this week, 6/12/26.
- [The ‘Two-Weekend Rule’_ Why Some Parents Are Limiting Teens’ Social Plans](https://homeword.com/the-two-weekend-rule_-why-some-parents-are-limiting-teens-social-plans/): Parents are asking their teens not to go out with friends two weekends in a row, or two nights in a row.
- [Survey Finds Nearly Half of Americans Say Fun Is Missing From Their Lives](https://homeword.com/survey-finds-nearly-half-of-americans-say-fun-is-missing-from-their-lives/): A new national survey found that nearly half of American adults feel their lives are seriously lacking in fun right now.
- [What's Hot? 6/5/26](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-6-5-26/): See what is trending this week, 6/5/26.
- [Three-Minute Video Game May Help Detect Depression, Researchers Say](https://homeword.com/three-minute-video-game-may-help-detect-depression-researchers-say/): Playing a quick apple-picking video game can help doctors quickly identify patients with depression.
- [Moving Back Home Is Becoming a Smart Financial Strategy for Young Adults](https://homeword.com/moving-back-home-is-becoming-a-smart-financial-strategy-for-young-adults/): Almost 60% of young adults have moved back home at some point, but they don't see it as a failure to launch.
- [Many Young Girls Now View AI as a Friend, New Survey Finds](https://homeword.com/many-young-girls-now-view-ai-as-a-friend-new-survey-finds/): Of the girls who use voice-activated AI-powered devices, 65% of girls consider them friends
- [Study Suggests Risky Play May Help Kids Develop Better Decision-Making Skills](https://homeword.com/study-suggests-risky-play-may-help-kids-develop-better-decision-making-skills/): Letting children take manageable physical risks in play may help them practice the kind of judgment they need in risky situations.
- [What's Hot? 5/29/26](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-5-29-26/): See what is trending this week, 5/29/26.
- [What Parents Need to Know About the New Dietary Guidelines for Kids](https://homeword.com/what-parents-need-to-know-about-the-new-dietary-guidelines-for-kids/): Here is what parents should know about what the new guidelines mean for babies, children, and teens.
- [Young Men Are Lonelier Than Ever and the Church Has an Opportunity](https://homeword.com/young-men-are-lonelier-than-ever-and-the-church-has-an-opportunity/): A 2021 American Perspectives Survey found 15% of men reported having no close friends, up from 3% in 1990.
- [Study Finds Five Minutes of Prayer May Reduce Pain and Anxiety](https://homeword.com/study-finds-five-minutes-of-prayer-may-reduce-pain-and-anxiety/): A new clinical trial suggests that a few minutes of in-person prayer was linked to meaningful reductions in both pain and anxiety in patients.
- [How Parents Can Help Kids Push Through End-of-Year School Burnout](https://homeword.com/how-parents-can-help-kids-push-through-end-of-year-school-burnout/): Children—preschool through high school age—are beginning to feel that end-of-school-year malaise for real.
- [What's Hot? 5/22/26](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-5-22-26/): See what is trending this week, 5/22/26.
- [Students’ Experience With Study Music Depends More on Preference Than Performance](https://homeword.com/students-experience-with-study-music-depends-more-on-preference-than-performance/): A new study published in Psychology of Music tried to cut through that debate by asking what university students actually do when they sit down to read.
- [Mel Gibson’s ‘Resurrection of the Christ’ Films Delayed but Expanding in Scope](https://homeword.com/mel-gibsons-resurrection-of-the-christ-films-delayed-but-expanding-in-scope/): Mel Gibson released a first-look image of The Resurrection of the Christ.
- [Experts Warn Viral Caffeine Pouches Could Pose Risks for Teens](https://homeword.com/experts-warn-viral-caffeine-pouches-could-pose-risks-for-teens/): “Energy pouches” are part of a fast-growing category of caffeine pouches marketed as a trendier, cheaper and more discrete alternative to coffee.
- [Anxiety and Mental Load Are Keeping Many Moms From Getting Quality Sleep](https://homeword.com/anxiety-and-mental-load-are-keeping-many-moms-from-getting-quality-sleep/): 29% of moms haven’t had a good night’s sleep in the past week, while only 23% “get at least seven hours of sleep on a normal weeknight.
- [Americans Would Sacrifice Nearly 72% of Their Income for Peace of Mind](https://homeword.com/americans-would-sacrifice-nearly-72-of-their-income-for-peace-of-mind/): A research survey found that the average adult would willingly hand over nearly $57,000 annually just to feel secure.
- [What's Hot? 5/15/26](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-5-15-26/): See what is trending this week, 5/15/26.
- [After-School Sports Linked to Better Mental, Physical Health in Kids](https://homeword.com/after-school-sports-linked-to-better-mental-physical-health-in-kids/): Kids in after-school sports show measurable advantages in brainpower, mental health and physical fitness.
- [‘Narnia’ Film Will Get a Theatrical Release Before Netflix Debut](https://homeword.com/narnia-film-will-get-a-theatrical-release-before-netflix-debut/): Gerwig’s adaptation of Narnia’s origin story is the first time the book has been brought to the big screen.
- [New Report Highlights Rising Mental Health Crisis Among Boys and Young Men](https://homeword.com/new-report-highlights-rising-mental-health-crisis-among-boys-and-young-men/): In the U.S., around 100 men die by suicide every day at a rate nearly four times that of women.
- [What's Hot? 5/8/26](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-5-8-26/): See what is trending this week, 5/8/26.
- [What ‘You the Birthday’ Means and Why Kids Keep Saying It](https://homeword.com/what-you-the-birthday-means-and-why-kids-keep-saying-it/): There’s another new term you may be hearing your kids and teens saying these days: "You the birthday."
- [Teens View Cannabis as Less Harmful Than Alcohol and Vapes](https://homeword.com/teens-view-cannabis-as-less-harmful-than-alcohol-and-vapes/): Adolescents consistently perceive cannabis as less harmful than other commonly used substances.
- [Disney+ Releases Sign Language Versions of Popular Songs](https://homeword.com/disney-releases-sign-language-versions-of-popular-songs/): In honor of National Deaf History Month, Disney+ has released three animated musical specials, reimagined in sign language.
- [Fitness TikToks May Be Hurting Young Men’s Body Image, Study Finds](https://homeword.com/fitness-tiktoks-may-be-hurting-young-mens-body-image-study-finds/): After just three minutes spent watching fitness-focused TikTok videos, young men felt less satisfied with their own physical fitness.
- [What's Hot? 5/1/26](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-5-1-26/): See what is trending this week, 5/1/26.
- [More Americans Are Going ‘No Contact’ And Gen Z Is Leading the Shift](https://homeword.com/more-americans-are-going-no-contact-and-gen-z-is-leading-the-shift/): 38 percent of Americans have gone “no contact” with a friend or family member in the past year, cutting off communication entirely.
- [Theo Von Talks Healing, Childhood Wounds, and Faith in Emotional Podcast](https://homeword.com/theo-von-talks-healing-childhood-wounds-and-faith-in-emotional-podcast/): Theo Von got unexpectedly vulnerable at the end of his latest episode of This Past Weekend.
- [Meta Now Lets Parents See What Teens Discuss With AI](https://homeword.com/meta-now-lets-parents-see-what-teens-discuss-with-ai/): Meta announced on April 23, 2026, that parents who use supervision tools will now be able to see what topics their teen discussed with Meta AI.
- [Nearly Half of Young Adults Say They’d Prefer to Live in the Past](https://homeword.com/nearly-half-of-young-adults-say-theyd-prefer-to-live-in-the-past/): Nearly half (47%) of adults ages 18-29 said if they had the option, they’d choose to live in the past.
- [Mental Health Challenges Differ for Kids in Rural and Urban Communities](https://homeword.com/mental-health-challenges-differ-for-kids-in-rural-and-urban-communities/): Rural and urban children and adolescents tend to experience different mental health issues.
- [What's Hot? 4/24/26](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-4-24-26/): See what is trending this week, 4/24/26.
- [Growing Faith Among Young Men Is Shifting the Gender Gap](https://homeword.com/growing-faith-among-young-men-is-shifting-the-gender-gap/): Driven by a recent increase, young men in the U.S. have now surpassed young women in saying religion is "very important" in their lives.
- [Key Findings on What Makes Families More Resilient](https://homeword.com/key-findings-on-what-makes-families-more-resilient/): Here are three crucial insights to glean from resilient families.
- [TikTok Use May Be Driven by a Deeper Fear of Rejection](https://homeword.com/tiktok-use-may-be-driven-by-a-deeper-fear-of-rejection/): A new study found that people who harbor fear of being rejected are more likely to develop a problematic relationship with short-form video apps.
- [What's Hot? 4/17/26](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-4-17-26/): See what is trending this week, 4/17/26.
- [Energy Drinks Under Scrutiny After Tragic Teen Death](https://homeword.com/energy-drinks-under-scrutiny-after-tragic-teen-death/): While exposures do not always result in an overdose or poisoning, many kids aren't aware of the harm energy drinks can cause them.
- [Identifying ADHD Early May Boost Children’s School Success](https://homeword.com/identifying-adhd-early-may-boost-childrens-school-success/): Children with ADHD are more apt to have a bright future if they’re diagnosed in their early elementary years rather than as high schoolers.
- [A Growing Number of Girls Feel Anxious About Adolescence](https://homeword.com/a-growing-number-of-girls-feel-anxious-about-adolescence/): Young girls are experiencing increasing rates of anxiety about their future.
- [The Risks of Completely Blocking Kids From Social Media](https://homeword.com/the-risks-of-completely-blocking-kids-from-social-media/): Blanket bans, parental control requirements, and one-size-fits-all access rules often erode the very trust between kids and adults that keeps children safe.
- [What's Hot? 4/10/26](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-4-10-26/): See what is trending this week, 4/10/26.
- [Gen Z’s ‘Soft Socializing’ Trend Is Redefining Low-Pressure Hangouts](https://homeword.com/gen-zs-soft-socializing-trend-is-redefining-low-pressure-hangouts/): Rather than centering plans around going out, soft socializing leans into low-pressure hangouts where connection can develop more naturally.
- [The ‘Jessica’ Trick Is Helping Parents Calm Toddler Tantrums](https://homeword.com/the-jessica-trick-is-helping-parents-calm-toddler-tantrums/): Parents are sharing footage of their toddlers crying, then, their mom or dad says something like, “Hey, Jessica’s here,”.
- [Global Study Links Declining Religion to Rising Child Anxiety](https://homeword.com/global-study-links-declining-religion-to-rising-child-anxiety/): Countries where religious faith became less of a child-rearing priority over time tended to see anxiety rates in kids go up.
- [Engaging With Art Linked to Greater Well-Being](https://homeword.com/engaging-with-art-linked-to-greater-well-being/): The simple act of looking at a piece of visual art can boost your wellbeing.
- [What's Hot? 4/3/26](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-4-3-26/): See what is trending this week, 4/3/26.
- [Study Finds New Fathers Face Significant Mental Health Challenges](https://homeword.com/study-finds-new-fathers-face-significant-mental-health-challenges/): Men have a 30% increased risk of depression and stress disorders by the end of their first year of fatherhood.
- [What Kids Really Want From Playtime Might Surprise Adults](https://homeword.com/what-kids-really-want-from-playtime-might-surprise-adults/): When researchers surveyed more than 500 primary school children about their own memories of good and bad play, the results did not line up with the frameworks adults had been using
- [Parental Influence Plays a Key Role in Teen Depression, Research Suggests](https://homeword.com/parental-influence-plays-a-key-role-in-teen-depression-research-suggests/): Anyone wanting to understand depression in young people cannot ignore the role of the parents and the family.
- [AI May Be Disrupting Your Relationship With God](https://homeword.com/ai-may-be-disrupting-your-relationship-with-god/): A lot of what AI offers is seductive because it feels immediate and frictionless. Faith rarely works that way.
- [What's Hot? 3/27/26](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-3-27-26/): See what is trending this week, 3/27/26.
- [New Research Identifies Two Distinct ADHD Subtypes With Different Patterns](https://homeword.com/new-research-identifies-two-distinct-adhd-subtypes-with-different-patterns/): Children with ADHD appear to cluster into two neurologically distinct subgroups, and the brain patterns separating them run in opposite directions.
- [Adult Baptisms Are Rising to Levels Not Seen in Decades](https://homeword.com/adult-baptisms-are-rising-to-levels-not-seen-in-decades/): Across the country, churches are reporting the strongest baptism growth they’ve seen in decades.
- [Study Finds No Evidence Cannabis Helps Anxiety, Depression, or PTSD](https://homeword.com/study-finds-no-evidence-cannabis-helps-anxiety-depression-or-ptsd/): The largest review of medicinal cannabis to date found it doesn’t effectively treat anxiety, depression, or PTSD.
- [Heavy Phone Use Linked to Disordered Eating Risk in Teens](https://homeword.com/heavy-phone-use-linked-to-disordered-eating-risk-in-teens/): Compulsive phone habits in young people may be closely tied to disordered eating, body dissatisfaction, and emotional overeating.
- [What's Hot? 3/20/26](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-3-20-26/): See what is trending this week, 3/20/26.
- [Just 24 Minutes of Music May Help Reduce Anxiety, Study Finds](https://homeword.com/just-24-minutes-of-music-may-help-reduce-anxiety-study-finds/): A short music session may help ease anxiety, and researchers say there’s a "sweet spot" for how long to listen.
- [Americans’ Ideal Age for Marriage and Kids Might Surprise You](https://homeword.com/americans-ideal-age-for-marriage-and-kids-might-surprise-you/): Those who think there’s a right time to get married say the sweet spot is around the age of 26 or 27.
- [New Data Reveals Which Brands Teens Think Are Cool Right Now](https://homeword.com/new-data-reveals-which-brands-teens-think-are-cool-right-now/): This report gives us an interesting snapshot of which brands are coolest for teens at this moment in time.
- [Study Shows Free Summer Camps Help Kids Build Healthier Habits](https://homeword.com/study-shows-free-summer-camps-help-kids-build-healthier-habits/): The use of free summer care to promote health equity among children from different socio-economic groups
- [What's Hot? 3/13/26](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-3-13-26/): See what is trending this week, 3/13/26.
- [Parents Should Know About ‘Boy Kibble,’ the Viral TikTok Diet Raising Concern](https://homeword.com/parents-should-know-about-boy-kibble-the-viral-tiktok-diet-raising-concern/): Boy kibble is similarly low on effort, but instead centers around a bowl of rice and ground beef and not much else.
- [Academic Pressure at 15 Can Shape Mental Health Into the Twenties](https://homeword.com/academic-pressure-at-15-can-shape-mental-health-into-the-twenties/): The academic pressure felt at age 15 shows associations with mental health that extend surprisingly far.
- [Study Finds Teenagers Are Sleeping Far Less Than They Did in the Late 2000s](https://homeword.com/study-finds-teenagers-are-sleeping-far-less-than-they-did-in-the-late-2000s/): In recent years there has been an alarming decline in sleep duration among teenagers
- [Fox to Premiere Series Spotlighting the Women of Genesis This Month](https://homeword.com/fox-to-premiere-series-spotlighting-the-women-of-genesis-this-month/): On March 22, the Fox Network is rolling out a new Bible-based limited series, The Faithful: Women of the Bible.
- [What's Hot? 3/6/26](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-3-6-26/): See what is trending this week, 3/6/26.
- [Faith-Inspired Video Game Casts Players as a Sword-Wielding Leper](https://homeword.com/faith-inspired-video-game-casts-players-as-a-sword-wielding-leper/): Indie developer CALYXIR has announced The Abased, a Bible-inspired fantasy action RPG set in an pre-Flood world.
- [Instagram Adds Alerts for Parents When Teens Search Self-Harm Content](https://homeword.com/instagram-adds-alerts-for-parents-when-teens-search-self-harm-content/): In an upgrade to Teen Accounts, the platform will alert parents if their teen searches for terms related to suicide or self-harm repeatedly within a short window of time.
- [New Research Shows How Different Types of Peer Pressure Influence Teens](https://homeword.com/new-research-shows-how-different-types-of-peer-pressure-influence-teens/): While popular peers dominate the visible, public-facing parts of adolescent life, best friends operate in a far more private space, and their influence lands differently.
- [Young Gamers May Face Mental Health Risks](https://homeword.com/young-gamers-may-face-mental-health-risks/): Pre-teens who struggle to control their video gaming habits are more likely to have psychotic-like experiences a year later.
- [How the Church Is Evolving in 2026: Key Trends to Watch](https://homeword.com/how-the-church-is-evolving-in-2026-key-trends-to-watch/): As part of its ongoing State of the Church initiative, Barna Group, is continuing to track several key aspects of Christianity, church life and culture today.
- [What's Hot? 2/27/26](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-2-27-26/): See what is trending this week, 2/27/26.
- [Parents Say Kids’ Screen Time Is Damaging the Family Bond](https://homeword.com/parents-say-kids-screen-time-is-damaging-the-family-bond/): A national survey of 2,000 millennial and Gen Z parents found that 42% feel disconnected from their kids because of technology.
- [Snapchat’s Latest Feature Helps Parents Worry Less About Teens](https://homeword.com/snapchats-latest-feature-helps-parents-worry-less-about-teens/): The updated “Arrival Notifications” feature allows flexible notifications across multiple locations to fit a unique routine.
- [‘Forevergreen’ Turns Faith-Fueled Vision Into an Oscar Nomination](https://homeword.com/forevergreen-turns-faith-fueled-vision-into-an-oscar-nomination/): Forevergreen is twelve and a half minutes of animation and score, telling a version of the prodigal son parable.
- [What's Hot? 2/20/26](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-2-20-26/): See what is trending this week, 2/20/26.
- [The ‘Aura Farming’ Trend Explained for Parents](https://homeword.com/the-aura-farming-trend-explained-for-parents/): "Aura farming," has been making its mark on the internet.
- [The Rise of Christian Chatbots Sparks Debate Among Faith Leaders](https://homeword.com/the-rise-of-christian-chatbots-sparks-debate-among-faith-leaders/): Around the world, tens of millions of people are now turning to AI chatbots for prayer, confession and spiritual advice.
- [The Surprising Power of Watching the Olympics as a Family](https://homeword.com/the-surprising-power-of-watching-the-olympics-as-a-family/): Viewing the Olympics as a family offers even more value by strengthening family bonds, creating positive memories, and even lowering stress levels.
- [What's Hot? 2/13/26](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-2-13-26/): See what is trending this week, 2/13/26.
- [Why Gen Z Is Rethinking Getting Behind the Wheel](https://homeword.com/why-gen-z-is-rethinking-getting-behind-the-wheel/): Delayed Driving goes hand in hand with a broader trend: Gen Z is falling behind older generations across a range of social markers.
- [Should Parents Pay Kids to Read and Work Out?](https://homeword.com/should-parents-pay-kids-to-read-and-work-out/): Recent data shows that a small share of parents are using chores to reinforce self-care habits.
- [Strong Family Connections in Teens Linked to Greater Adult Success](https://homeword.com/strong-family-connections-in-teens-linked-to-greater-adult-success/): Adults who felt connected to their families as teenagers were more than twice as likely to have strong social bonds with others two decades later
- [Why Some Teen's Quest to Get Big Is Turning Into Bigorexia](https://homeword.com/why-some-teens-quest-to-get-big-is-turning-into-bigorexia/): Body dissatisfaction among young people is on the rise, and it's a trend that's starting to affect more boys.
- [What's Hot? 2/6/26](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-2-6-26/): See what is trending this week, 2/6/26.
- [What's Hot? 1/30/26](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-1-30-26/): See what is trending this week, 1/30/26.
- [Dangerous Psychotropic Drug Combinations Found Among Young Users](https://homeword.com/dangerous-psychotropic-drug-combinations-found-among-young-users/): Use of medications for mental health and behavioral conditions among children and young adults increased steadily for two decades.
- [Rates of Psychosis and Schizophrenia Are Rising Among Millennials and Gen Z](https://homeword.com/rates-of-psychosis-and-schizophrenia-are-rising-among-millennials-and-gen-z/): Millennials and Gen Z might be at greater risk of psychotic disorders like schizophrenia than older generations.
- [Faith on Screen Resonates With Audiences Across Belief Systems](https://homeword.com/faith-on-screen-resonates-with-audiences-across-belief-systems/): Religion in entertainment isn’t the audience turnoff that Hollywood might think.
- [Children’s Mental Health Improved Quickly After COVID School Closures Ended](https://homeword.com/childrens-mental-health-improved-quickly-after-covid-school-closures-ended/): Researchers discovered that children who went back to school during COVID experienced far fewer mental health diagnoses than those who stayed remote.
- [The ‘Good Boy’ Phrase Kids Are Using Explained](https://homeword.com/the-good-boy-phrase-kids-are-using-explained/): The "good boy" trend boils down to this: a child instructs another to complete a task and when the child complies, the kid responds by calling him a "good boy."
- [Parents Draw the Line on Swearing](https://homeword.com/parents-draw-the-line-on-swearing/): With only half of parents drawing a hard line against swearing, the strict “wash your mouth out with soap” approach has clearly faded.
- [Kratom and Teens: The Risks Parents Shouldn’t Ignore](https://homeword.com/kratom-and-teens-the-risks-parents-shouldnt-ignore/): Marketed as "natural" and often sold in forms such as powders, capsules and gummies, kratom is gaining popularity in the U.S. among teens.
- [The State of Marriage and Divorce in 2025](https://homeword.com/the-state-of-marriage-and-divorce-in-2025/): New data from Barna’s The State of Today’s Family report reveals a nuanced portrait of marriage, parenting and relationships in the U.S.
- [What's Hot? 1/23/26](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-1-16-23/): See what is trending this week, 1/23/26.
- [How Stranger Things Can Help Adults Talk to Teens About Mental Health](https://homeword.com/how-stranger-things-can-help-adults-talk-to-teens-about-mental-health/): Beyond its monsters and 1980s nostalgia, Stranger Things resonates because it tells stories of struggles familiar to young people.
- [Mattel Expands Inclusive Barbie Line With Autistic Doll](https://homeword.com/mattel-expands-inclusive-barbie-line-with-autistic-doll/): Mattel Inc. is introducing an autistic Barbie on Monday as the newest member of its line intended to celebrate diversity.
- [More Americans Are Making Mental Health a New Year’s Resolution](https://homeword.com/more-americans-are-making-mental-health-a-new-years-resolution/): More than a third of Americans plan to focus on their mental health as part of their New Year’s resolutions.
- [Teen Health Goals, Hidden Risks: What Parents Should Watch for in 2026](https://homeword.com/teen-health-goals-hidden-risks-what-parents-should-watch-for-in-2026/): The most important thing parents can do to support their teens’ healthy New Year’s resolutions is to understand their “why".
- [What's Hot? 1/16/26](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-1-16-26/): See what is trending this week, 1/16/26.
- [How to Talk With Teens About Drugs and Alcohol](https://homeword.com/how-to-talk-with-teens-about-drugs-and-alcohol/): It's best to have talks early and often, long before you're worried that your teen has come home after using drugs or alcohol.
- [An Expert Shares Easy Ways Families Can Reset Digital Habits in 2026](https://homeword.com/an-expert-shares-easy-ways-families-can-reset-digital-habits-in-2026/): Use the New Year as an opportunity to rethink your family's digital habits.
- [Why Online ‘Brainrot’ Isn’t Ruining Kids’ Minds but Changing How They Navigate the Internet](https://homeword.com/why-online-brainrot-isnt-ruining-kids-minds-but-changing-how-they-navigate-the-internet/): Brainrot isn’t evidence that young people are disengaged or unimaginative. It’s a reflection of how they make sense of a digital world.
- [Gen Z Leads the Shift Away From Excessive Screen Time](https://homeword.com/gen-z-leads-the-shift-away-from-excessive-screen-time/): The generation that was handed smartphones before driver’s licenses is also the most eager to put them down.
- [What's Hot? 1/9/26](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-1-9-26/): See what is trending this week, 1/9/26.
- [How Play Supports Children’s Social Development and Brain Function](https://homeword.com/how-play-supports-childrens-social-development-and-brain-function/): A new study has uncovered the ways different types of play are linked to children's social abilities and brain activity.
- [Most U.S. Schools Restrict Phones, Yet Teens Are Still Scrolling](https://homeword.com/most-u-s-schools-restrict-phones-yet-teens-are-still-scrolling/): New research shows that even with near-universal policies in place, teens still spend more than an hour each school day on their devices.
- [Study Finds Video Games Can Help Relieve Stress in Young Adults](https://homeword.com/study-finds-video-games-can-help-relieve-stress-in-young-adults/): Young adults feeling stressed or burned out might want to hop on and play a few rounds on video games, a new study says.
- [What's Hot? 1/2/26](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-1-2-26/): See what is trending this week, 1/2/26.
- [Why Bullying Affects Every Child, According to a Pediatrician](https://homeword.com/why-bullying-affects-every-child-according-to-a-pediatrician/): A pediatrician explains what every parent needs to know about bullying and the actions that can help stop it.
- [Gen Z Is Thinking Carefully About AI and Human Identity](https://homeword.com/why-gen-z-is-thinking-carefully-about-ai-and-human-identity/): As generative AI seeps into virtually every aspect of our daily lives, you gotta wonder: is anyone not on board with the AI takeover?
- [What Parents Searched for Most in 2025](https://homeword.com/what-parents-searched-for-most-in-2025/): Google often serves as an invaluable resource for fielding all the parenting curveballs thrown at us throughout the days and nights.
- [Study Identifies Key Nutrient Gaps in Plant-Based Diets for Kids](https://homeword.com/study-identifies-key-nutrient-gaps-in-plant-based-diets-for-kids/): More families are exploring plant-based diets for their children, but a massive analysis of nearly 50,000 kids reveals a complicated picture.
- [New Research Challenges How ADHD Drugs Are Thought to Work](https://homeword.com/new-research-challenges-how-adhd-drugs-are-thought-to-work/): ADHD stimulants appear to work less by sharpening focus and more by waking up the brain.
- [What's Hot? 12/26/25](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-12-26-25/): See what is trending this week, 12/26/25.
- [The Hidden Costs of True Crime Reporting](https://homeword.com/the-hidden-costs-of-true-crime-reporting/): True crime productions often add to the trauma experienced by victims’ loved ones.
- ['David' Debuts at No. 2, Marking Another Win for Angel Studios](https://homeword.com/david-debuts-at-no-2-marking-another-win-for-angel-studios/): David, the animated musical from Angel Studios, debuted at No. 2 at the box office this weekend.
- [1 in 10 Teens Prefer Chatbots Over Human Conversation](https://homeword.com/1-in-10-teens-prefer-chatbots-over-human-conversation/): A significant number of teens say conversations with AI chatbots feel more satisfying than talking with actual humans.
- [Teen Cannabis Use Linked to Emotional and Academic Struggles](https://homeword.com/teen-cannabis-use-linked-to-emotional-and-academic-struggles/): Using marijuana just once or twice a month was associated with worse school performance and emotional distress for teens.
- [What's Hot? 12/19/25](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-12-19-25/): See what is trending this week, 12/19/25.
- [Google’s Year in Search Highlights Forrest Frank’s Viral Popularity](https://homeword.com/googles-year-in-search-highlights-forrest-franks-viral-popularity/): Google’s Year in Search 2025 results are out, and it looks like Forrest Frank was on a lot of people’s minds — or at least in their ears.
- [Why People Are Turning to AI for Romance](https://homeword.com/why-people-are-turning-to-ai-for-romance/): Very little is known about how the emergence of AI relationship platforms that replicate romantic interactions may impact dating and marriage relationships.
- [Why This New Show Is Striking a Chord With Moms Everywhere](https://homeword.com/why-this-new-show-is-striking-a-chord-with-moms-everywhere/): All Her Fault, based on Andrea Mara’s 2021 psychological thriller novel of the same name, makes explicit the concept of the default parent.
- [Screen Time Overtakes Chores as America’s Top Family Conflict](https://homeword.com/screen-time-overtakes-chores-as-americas-top-family-conflict/): A survey reveals technology has dethroned these traditional flashpoints to become the leading cause of family arguments in American homes.
- [TikTok Now a Primary News Source for Millions of Americans](https://homeword.com/tiktok-now-a-primary-news-source-for-millions-of-americans/): A fifth of U.S. adults now regularly get news on TikTok, up from just 3% in 2020.
- [Roblox Adds Stricter Age Checks and Age-Based Chats for Younger Users](https://homeword.com/roblox-adds-stricter-age-checks-and-age-based-chats-for-younger-users/): Roblox is stepping up its age verification system for users who want to chat with other players and implementing age-based chats.
- [Soaring Parenthood Costs May Reach $82K Annually by 2035](https://homeword.com/soaring-parenthood-costs-may-reach-82k-annually-by-2035/): The annual cost of raising a family in the United States could top $82,000 by 2035.
- [Why the ‘Flip the Camera’ Trend Has Parents Paying Attention](https://homeword.com/why-the-flip-the-camera-trend-has-parents-paying-attention/): Another day, another new social media trend that is going viral. But it’s important parents don’t simply write off what’s being called the “flip the phone challenge".
- [What's Hot? 12/12/25](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-12-12-25/): See what is trending this week, 12/12/25.
- [What's Hot? 12/5/25](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-12-5-25/): See what is trending this week, 12/5/25.
- [The Group Chat Effect: What Parents Don’t See in Teen Friend Drama](https://homeword.com/the-group-chat-effect-what-parents-dont-see-in-teen-friend-drama/): If you’ve ever watched your teen go from laughing on the couch to storming into their room because of something that happened “in the group chat,” you already know how fast teen friendships can flip.
- [The Neurological Impact of Extensive Screen Time on Children](https://homeword.com/the-neurological-impact-of-extensive-screen-time-on-children/): Children with more screen time showed cortical thinning in brain regions involved in memory, planning, and impulse control.
- [More Young Americans Are Reporting Serious Cognitive Struggles](https://homeword.com/more-young-americans-are-reporting-serious-cognitive-struggles/): People from the ages of 18 to 39 have experienced a significant increase in cognitive issues in the span of about a decade
- [The Painful Story Behind the ‘The Rabbit Got Me’ Trend](https://homeword.com/the-painful-story-behind-the-the-rabbit-got-me-trend/): We’ve all been there, whether we wanted to be or not: A single unexpected event or moment can turn out lives upside down.
- [What's Hot? 11/28/25](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-11-28-25/): See what is trending this week, 11/28/25.
- [Peanut Allergies Are Showing a Surprising Decline](https://homeword.com/peanut-allergies-are-showing-a-surprising-decline/): Peanut allergy is one of the most common food allergies, affecting between 1% and 2% of people living in the West.
- [Selfie Filters Are Warping How Young People See Themselves](https://homeword.com/selfie-filters-are-warping-how-young-people-see-themselves/): New findings suggest image-editing technologies have significant impacts for young people’s body image and wellbeing.
- [The Real Meaning Behind Kids Yelling ‘Six Seven’](https://homeword.com/the-real-meaning-behind-kids-yelling-six-seven/): Attempting to explain what "six seven" actually means has proven complicated for even the most seasoned teen slang experts.
- [Phone Bans in Schools Are Transforming Student Behavior](https://homeword.com/phone-bans-in-schools-are-transforming-student-behavior/): Over the past few years, a huge number of schools in the United States and around the world have banned cell phone use among their students.
- [What's Hot? 11/21/25](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-11-21-25/): See what is trending this week, 11/21/25.
- [How Your Eating Habits Impact Both Mental Health and Spiritual Well-Being](https://homeword.com/how-your-eating-habits-impact-both-mental-health-and-spiritual-well-being/): There’s nothing inherently wrong with finding comfort in food. But the last half-decade of constant stress has exposed something deeper than just late-night snacking.
- [More Parents Are Using ChatGPT as a Parenting Tool](https://homeword.com/more-parents-are-using-chatgpt-as-a-parenting-tool/): Parents are turning to OpenAI’s ChatGPT in increasing numbers for child rearing advice — and the results of that uncontrolled experiment are anyone’s guess.
- [Parent Advocates Urge Caution on AI Toys This Holiday](https://homeword.com/parent-advocates-urge-caution-on-ai-toys-this-holiday/): They're cute, even cuddly, and promise learning and companionship—but artificial intelligence toys are not safe for kids, according to children's and consumer advocacy groups.
- [Youth Sports Pressure Leads to Frequent Burnout](https://homeword.com/youth-sports-pressure-leads-to-frequent-burnout/): About 17% of parents with kids in youth sports are convinced their child is destined for professional stardom.
- [What's Hot? 11/14/25](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-11-14-25/): See what is trending this week, 11/14/25.
- [Working Multiple Jobs Is Taking a Toll on Gen Z’s Mental Health](https://homeword.com/working-multiple-jobs-is-taking-a-toll-on-gen-zs-mental-health/): Gen Z is feeling the economic slump. Their days are clouded by a feeling of hopelessness in their financial stability.
- [New Research Reveals Worsening Trend in U.S. Teen Behavior](https://homeword.com/new-research-reveals-worsening-trend-in-u-s-teen-behavior/): New research has revealed a worrying rise in flavored marijuana vape usage among American adolescents.
- [The Return of Hope: Why Optimism Is Trending Again](https://homeword.com/the-return-of-hope-why-optimism-is-trending-again/): Something remarkable is happening beneath the headlines of despair: people are getting more hopeful.
- [Is the ‘God Gap’ Between Men and Women Shrinking?](https://homeword.com/is-the-god-gap-between-men-and-women-shrinking/): For decades, one of the most consistent findings in religion research has been that women tend to be more religious than men.
- [What's Hot? 11/7/25](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-10-31-25-2/): See what is trending this week, 11/7/25.
- [Online Connections Have Mixed Effects on Teen Mental Health](https://homeword.com/online-connections-have-mixed-effects-on-teen-mental-health/): While adolescents and teens around the world are more socially connected than ever through online social networking sites, they also report more feelings of depression, anxiety, and related mental health issues.
- [Christian Singles Are Turning to Dating Apps, Not Church, to Find Love](https://homeword.com/christian-singles-are-turning-to-dating-apps-not-church-to-find-love/): For singles looking for love, opaque code that materializes potential partners without explanation increasingly seems like the only choice.
- [What's Hot? 10/31/25](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-10-31-25/): See what is trending this week, 10/31/25.
- [Faith-Based Shows Are Dominating Prime Video’s Top 10](https://homeword.com/faith-based-shows-are-dominating-prime-videos-top-10/): Faith-inspired stories have been growing on mainstream platforms for years, but this moment feels different.
- [The Hidden Struggle: 1 in 3 New Moms Missing Support from Their Own Moms](https://homeword.com/the-hidden-struggle-1-in-3-new-moms-missing-support-from-their-own-moms/): Traditionally, a new mom’s own mother serves as a sturdy pillar and soft place to land, all wrapped into one. But new data suggests that’s not the case for many.
- [Top Baby Name Trends Inspired by TV Shows and Cottagecore Style](https://homeword.com/top-baby-name-trends-inspired-by-tv-shows-and-cottagecore-style/): In line with vintage, cottage-core names and period-based TV shows like Bridgerton and Yellowstone are also passing the vibe check for baby name inspiration.
- [Sugar Isn’t the Villain: 5 Myths a Nutritionist Wants You to Forget](https://homeword.com/sugar-isnt-the-villain-5-myths-a-nutritionist-wants-you-to-forget/): Parents often hear well-meaning advice about sugar, but research shows that the bigger concern isn't what happens after a one-off binge.
- [Majority of Parents Borrow Money to Support Their Children](https://homeword.com/majority-of-parents-borrow-money-to-support-their-children/): Six in 10 American parents have taken on debt to provide for their children, as soaring living costs push family budgets to the limit.
- [Ozempic and Similar Drugs May Help Curb Alcohol and Drug Use](https://homeword.com/ozempic-and-similar-drugs-may-help-curb-alcohol-and-drug-use/): A promising group of medications already used to treat diabetes and obesity may also hold potential for tackling alcohol and drug addiction.
- [What's Hot? 10/24/25](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-10-24-25/): See what is trending this week, 10/24/25.
- [SNAP Participation Linked to Lower Heart Disease Risk in Kids](https://homeword.com/snap-participation-linked-to-lower-heart-disease-risk-in-kids/): Experiencing food insecurity in early childhood is associated with worse heart health two decades later.
- [The State of Childhood in America Hasn’t Changed Much, Study Finds](https://homeword.com/the-state-of-childhood-in-america-hasnt-changed-much-study-finds/): New research shows that overall, the prevalence of adverse and positive childhood experiences reported by parents of teenagers hasn't changed.
- [Study Finds Preschool Screen Habits May Impact Future Grades](https://homeword.com/study-finds-preschool-screen-habits-may-impact-future-grades/): The screen time habits formed in a child’s early years may determine how well they perform in elementary school.
- [The Parenting Trend Gen Z Plans to Break](https://homeword.com/the-parenting-trend-gen-z-plans-to-break/): With each generation, parenting styles seem to undergo some sort of transformation.
- [What's Hot? 10/17/25](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-10-17-25/): See what is trending this week, 10/17/25.
- [What's Hot? 10/3/25](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-10-3-25/): What's Hot the week of 10/3/25?
- [Study Finds 1 in 5 Young Adults Use Cannabis or Alcohol as a Sleep Aid](https://homeword.com/study-finds-1-in-5-young-adults-use-cannabis-or-alcohol-as-a-sleep-aid/): Researchers at the Institute for Social Research, report that more than one in five young adults in the US use cannabis or alcohol to help them fall asleep.
- [Instagram Tightens Safety Rules for Teen Users](https://homeword.com/instagram-tightens-safety-rules-for-teen-users/): In the year since launching Teen Accounts, Instagram received backlash from parents and experts who believe the built-in protections were not doing enough to protect young users from inappropriate content.
- [ADHD Diagnoses Are Rising, Why Experts Say It’s a Step Forward, Not a Crisis](https://homeword.com/adhd-diagnoses-are-rising-why-experts-say-its-a-step-forward-not-a-crisis/): Many news outlets have reported an increase – or surge – in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, diagnoses in both children and adults.
- [Teens Use Tobacco to Cope with Stress, But Quitting Support Falls Short](https://homeword.com/teens-use-tobacco-to-cope-with-stress-but-quitting-support-falls-short/): A new study based on the 2022 National Youth Tobacco Survey has uncovered a concerning gap in how health professionals support young people dealing with mental health challenges and tobacco use.
- [Helicopter Parenting Linked to Rising Anxiety Among College Students](https://homeword.com/helicopter-parenting-linked-to-rising-anxiety-among-college-students/): Parents who constantly monitor and control their children’s lives may be setting them up for a mental health crisis in college.
- [Boosting Teen Self-Esteem and Health Through Leisure Time](https://homeword.com/boosting-teen-self-esteem-and-health-through-leisure-time/): New research from the University of Liverpool suggests that the way young people spend their free time may play a crucial role in supporting their well-being and social development.
- [Why the Teen Years Are Critical for Depression Intervention](https://homeword.com/why-the-teen-years-are-critical-for-depression-intervention/): Depression in young teens could be easier to treat than in adulthood due to the symptoms being more flexible and not yet ingrained, a study shows.
- [How Social Threats Shape the Developing Teenage Brain](https://homeword.com/how-social-threats-shape-the-developing-teenage-brain/): Perceived threats in a child's social environment, within the family, at school, and in the neighborhood, are known risk factors for adolescent psychopathology.
- [TikTok Skin-Care Trends May Be Harming Teens](https://homeword.com/tiktok-skin-care-trends-may-be-harming-teens/): When teens on TikTok say, “Get ready with me,” it can be more harmful than they might realize.
- [Plastics and Kids: The Hidden Connection to Obesity, Infertility, and Asthma](https://homeword.com/plastics-and-kids-the-hidden-connection-to-obesity-infertility-and-asthma/): Plastic chemicals tied to hormone disruption, inflammation, and brain development issues may fuel chronic diseases that begin in childhood.
- [Want Better Test Scores? Try Jumping Jacks Beforehand](https://homeword.com/want-better-test-scores-try-jumping-jacks-beforehand/): Kids’ academic test scores might improve if they boost their brain power with some high-intensity exercise before picking up a pen, a new pilot study says.
- [Average Kids' Weekly Allowance Now at $37](https://homeword.com/average-kids-weekly-allowance-now-at-37/): A recent survey of 1,587 parents found that, on average, parents give their kids (aged 5-17) an allowance of $37 per week.
- [What's Hot? 08/22/25](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-08-22-25/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [Teen Sleep Habits May Shape Brain Connectivity Linked to Behavior Problems](https://homeword.com/teen-sleep-habits-may-shape-brain-connectivity-linked-to-behavior-problems/): New research suggests that how well adolescents sleep could influence how their brains function—and might even help predict whether they develop behavioral problems down the line.
- [Teen Suicide, Binge Drinking Decline, New National Data Show](https://homeword.com/teen-suicide-binge-drinking-decline-new-national-data-show/): The use of cocaine, alcohol, and prescription opioids in the US has declined over the last 4 years, data from the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health showed.
- [Reading for Pleasure Plummets By 40% in the US](https://homeword.com/reading-for-pleasure-plummets-by-40-in-the-us/): A new study found that among U.S. adults, leisure reading, or reading for fun, has declined by 40% in the last 20 years.
- [Less Than Half of Adolescents with Major Depression Receive Mental Health Care](https://homeword.com/less-than-half-of-adolescents-with-major-depression-receive-mental-health-care/): Fewer than half of all adolescents with major depressive episode received mental health care in the US in 2022, according to a new study.
- [What's Hot? 08/29/25](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-08-29-25/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [Teen Gaming Addicts Prone to Stress, Sleep Loss, Depression](https://homeword.com/teen-gaming-addicts-prone-to-stress-sleep-loss-depression/): Teenagers who spend too long fixated on a screen while yanking at a joystick risk not only sleeplessness and falling grades but even depression.
- [How American Households Have Changed Over Time](https://homeword.com/how-american-households-have-changed-over-time/): A graphic displaying how American households have changed from 1960 to 2023.
- [Sleep Problems in Early Teens Associated with Future Self-Harm](https://homeword.com/sleep-problems-in-early-teens-associated-with-future-self-harm/): New research has found that sleep problems at age 14 were directly associated with self-harm behavior at age 14 and again at age 17, showing that teenage sleep can have long lasting impacts on self-harm.
- [Bullied Teens Less Likely to be Depressed if They Feel Connected at School](https://homeword.com/bullied-teens-less-likely-to-be-depressed-if-they-feel-connected-at-school/): Feeling connected at school can stave off depression symptoms associated with being a victim of bullying in adolescence, according to a recently published study.
- [What's Hot? 09/05/25](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-09-05-25/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [Genetic Evidence Confirms Early Puberty Accelerates Aging and Disease](https://homeword.com/genetic-evidence-confirms-early-puberty-accelerates-aging-and-disease/): In a recent study, researchers discovered that early puberty or childbirth doubles women’s risk for major diseases and accelerates aging, while later timing offers protective benefits.
- [What's Hot? 09/12/25](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-09-12-25/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [Poor Sleep Tied to Self-Harm Among Teens](https://homeword.com/poor-sleep-tied-to-self-harm-among-teens/): Teenagers who get poor sleep are more likely to harm themselves on purpose, a new study says.
- [Teenage Period Pain Linked to Higher Risk of Chronic Pain in Adulthood](https://homeword.com/teenage-period-pain-linked-to-higher-risk-of-chronic-pain-in-adulthood/): Teenagers who experience moderate or severe period pain are significantly more likely to develop chronic pain in adulthood, according to a major new study from the University of Oxford.
- [Early Smartphones May Scar Young Minds](https://homeword.com/early-smartphones-may-scar-young-minds/): Owning a smartphone before age 13 is associated with poorer mind health and wellbeing in early adulthood, according to a global study of more than 100,000 young people.
- [The Hidden Mental Health Danger in Today’s High-THC Cannabis](https://homeword.com/the-hidden-mental-health-danger-in-todays-high-thc-cannabis/): THC levels in cannabis have soared in recent years, raising the risk of psychosis—especially in young, frequent users.
- [Teen Loneliness Triggers 'Reward Seeking' Behavior](https://homeword.com/teen-loneliness-triggers-reward-seeking-behavior/): A study has found that adolescents become highly motivated to seek rewards after just a few hours of social isolation.
- [Extra Sleep Boosts Teen Brain Power](https://homeword.com/extra-sleep-boosts-teen-brain-power/): New findings from scientists in the UK and China reveal that teens who go to bed earlier and sleep longer tend to have stronger brain function and perform better on cognitive tests.
- [Teens Less Defiant When Parents Model Values and Show Understanding](https://homeword.com/teens-less-defiant-when-parents-model-values-and-show-understanding/): A new study concludes that the way teenagers receive their parents' warnings depends less on the message itself and more on whether they see their parents as genuinely living up to their own purported values.
- [What's Hot? 09/19/25](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-09-19-25/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [Teen Gaming Addicts Prone to Stress, Sleep Loss, Depression](https://homeword.com/teen-gaming-addicts-prone-to-stress-sleep-loss-depression-2/): Teenagers who spend too long fixated on a screen while yanking at a joystick risk not only sleeplessness and falling grades but even depression.
- [Teenage Sleeping Problems Fueled by Dysfunctional Parents](https://homeword.com/teenage-sleeping-problems-fueled-by-dysfunctional-parents/): A study following over 3,400 children for four years revealed that family conflict and parents’ mental health struggles show connections to teen sleep problems.
- [Soccer Heading Does Most Damage to Brain Area Critical for Cognition, Brain Imaging Study Finds](https://homeword.com/soccer-heading-does-most-damage-to-brain-area-critical-for-cognition-brain-imaging-study-finds/): A brain imaging technique developed by Columbia researchers has identified areas in the brain's cerebral cortex—just behind the forehead—that are most damaged by the repetitive impacts from heading a soccer ball.
- [Study Reveals Which Parenting Style Can Reduce a Child’s Social Anxiety](https://homeword.com/study-reveals-which-parenting-style-can-reduce-a-childs-social-anxiety/): Research from the University of Georgia finds that warmth and affection can make a difference.
- [What's Hot? 09/26/25](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-09-26-25/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [Social Media Eligibility Rewires Teen Sleep Patterns](https://homeword.com/social-media-eligibility-rewires-teen-sleep-patterns/): The following is excerpted from an online article posted by StudyFinds. Turning 13 is a milestone most kids look forward to, but it carries a challenging twist that parents might not see coming. New research following more than 10,000 adolescents reveals that this birthday often brings a sharp change in bedtime screen habits that winds
- [Parents and Teens Agree: Growing Up Now Isn’t Easy](https://homeword.com/parents-and-teens-agree-growing-up-now-isnt-easy/): The following is excerpted from an online article posted by Pew Research There are big debates about how teenagers are faring these days. And technology’s impact is often at the center of these conversations. Prominent figures, including the U.S. Surgeon General, have been vocal about the harmful effects technology may be having on young people. These concerns
- [TikTok’s Birth Control Problem: 90% Of Top Videos Aren’t From Medical Experts](https://homeword.com/tiktoks-birth-control-problem-90-of-top-videos-arent-from-medical-experts/): A new study reveals that of 100 top contraception-related videos on TikTok (totally 4.85 billion views), only 10% were created by medical professionals.
- [Verbal Abuse as Damaging as Physical Abuse to Children's Mental Health](https://homeword.com/verbal-abuse-as-damaging-as-physical-abuse-to-childrens-mental-health/): A recent study found that verbal abuse inflicted in childhood can harm a person’s future mental health as much as physical abuse. The report was published in the journal BMJ Open.
- [How Much Is Social Media to Blame for Teens’ Declining Mental Health?](https://homeword.com/how-much-is-social-media-to-blame-for-teens-declining-mental-health/): While the pandemic led to more mental health issues among teens, this was not a sudden sharp uptick or a reversal of previous positive trends—teens started to report more sadness starting 10 years ago.
- [What's Hot? 04/22/22](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-04-22-22/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [Parental Criticism Hurts: A Glimpse Inside the Adolescent Brain](https://homeword.com/parental-criticism-hurts-a-glimpse-inside-the-adolescent-brain/): It may seem as though adolescents do as they please, but a new study suggests they are more sensitive to their parents' opinions than they may seem, with the adolescent brain reacting strongly to parental criticism or praise.
- [Family Structure Influences Teen Delinquency](https://homeword.com/family-structure-influences-teen-delinquency/): The structure of teens' families influences their risk of delinquent behaviors such as shoplifting, graffiti or robbery, new research suggests.
- [Teens Who Misuse Drugs Rarely Shake the Issue as Adults](https://homeword.com/teens-who-misuse-drugs-rarely-shake-the-issue-as-adults/): Does youthful experimentation with drugs and alcohol always fade with age? Not necessarily, as a new study finds that more than 60% of teens who report heavy use of alcohol, marijuana, and/or other drugs continue to have a drug problem as adults.
- [The Teen Brain Tunes in Less to Mom’s Voice, More to Unfamiliar Voices](https://homeword.com/the-teen-brain-tunes-in-less-to-moms-voice-more-to-unfamiliar-voices/): Around age 13, kids’ brains shift from focusing on their mothers’ voices to favor new voices, part of the biological signal driving teens to separate from their parents, a Stanford Medicine study has found.
- [What's Hot? 04/29/22](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-04-29-22/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [Driver's Ed Does Help Young Drivers Stay Safe](https://homeword.com/drivers-ed-does-help-young-drivers-stay-safe/): If your teen is itching to get behind the wheel, new research underscores the importance of signing them up for driver's education.
- [Teen Suicides Increased During the Pandemic](https://homeword.com/teen-suicides-increased-during-the-pandemic/): The number of suicides among adolescents between the ages of 10 and 19 increased in five states during the pandemic, according to research looking at 14 states published in the journal JAMA Pediatrics.
- [What's Hot? 05/06/22](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-05-06-22/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [10-Country Survey Reveals Nearly One in Four Adolescents Living with Obesity Do Not Know They Have Obesity](https://homeword.com/10-country-survey-reveals-nearly-one-in-four-adolescents-living-with-obesity-do-not-know-they-have-obesity/): New research from 10 countries presented at this year's European Congress of Obesity (ECO) shows that nearly one-quarter of adolescents living with obesity (24%) do not know they have obesity.
- [UK Study Suggests Adolescents' Diet Quality is Neither Healthy nor Sustainable](https://homeword.com/uk-study-suggests-adolescents-diet-quality-is-neither-healthy-nor-sustainable/): New research on United Kingdom adolescents suggests secondary school students are not eating a healthy or sustainable diet.
- [Teens on TikTok: Fun, But Addictive and Maybe Harmful](https://homeword.com/teens-on-tiktok-fun-but-addictive-and-maybe-harmful/): Is TikTok a boon to teens' self-esteem and creativity, or an addictive time-waster that creates unhealthy competition and expectations? A small, new study suggests the answer is likely both.
- [Injury More Likely When Teens Focus on One Sport](https://homeword.com/injury-more-likely-when-teens-focus-on-one-sport/): According to a new study, researchers report that focusing solely on one sport puts high school athletes at increased risk for injuries and burnout.
- [Teen Use of School Mental Health Services Up in 2019](https://homeword.com/teen-use-of-school-mental-health-services-up-in-2019/): School mental health (MH) service use increased among adolescents in 2019 compared with previous years, according to a research letter published in JAMA Pediatrics.
- [Popular Kids in School More Likely to be Disruptive and Aggressive](https://homeword.com/popular-kids-in-school-more-likely-to-be-disruptive-and-aggressive/): Research from Florida Atlantic University shows that aggressive, disruptive adolescents often end up becoming quite popular among their peers.
- [Exposure to Smoking and Vaping in Films Increases Uptake in Young People](https://homeword.com/exposure-to-smoking-and-vaping-in-films-increases-uptake-in-young-people/): Exposure to smoking and vaping content in films is contributing to the uptake of smoking and vaping by young people by around 40% (smoking) and around 30% (vaping), according to new research.
- [Loneliness Can Begin in Childhood — and Last a Lifetime](https://homeword.com/loneliness-can-begin-in-childhood-and-last-a-lifetime/): Loneliness that begins during childhood could have a lasting impact for the rest of a person’s life, a new study warns.
- [COVID-19 Took Devestating Toll on Adolescent Mental Health and Suicidality](https://homeword.com/covid-19-took-devestating-toll-on-adolescent-mental-health-and-suicidality/): The COVID-19 pandemic worsened the already worrisome mental health crises among adolescents, a new study finds.
- [Binge Drinking Has a Powerful Impact on the Adolescent Brain](https://homeword.com/binge-drinking-has-a-powerful-impact-on-the-adolescent-brain/): A University at Buffalo research team has published a preclinical study demonstrating the powerful effect that binge drinking has on the brains of adolescent rats.
- [What's Hot? 05/13/22](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-05-13-22/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [Children Exercising Less, Spending More Time on Couch Than Before COVID-19 Pandemic](https://homeword.com/children-exercising-less-spending-more-time-on-couch-than-before-covid-19-pandemic/): Children are exercising less than they did before the pandemic and spending too much time on the sofa, warns a new study.
- [Motivation for Sports and School Go Hand in Hand for Adolescent Athletes](https://homeword.com/motivation-for-sports-and-school-go-hand-in-hand-for-adolescent-athletes/): A new study from Finland shows adolescent athletes with high motivation for school also have high motivation for sports. Male students tend to be less interested in school than their female peers.
- [Most Marijuana Use Videos on TikTok Portrayed as Positive](https://homeword.com/most-marijuana-use-videos-on-tiktok-portrayed-as-positive/): In a study published in the journal Drug and Alcohol Review, researchers reviewed TikTok videos portraying marijuana use and have concluded that most videos depict the usage positively.
- [What's Hot? 05/20/22](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-05-20-22/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [If You've Had a 'Mild' Concussion, You Could Still Have Symptoms Years Later](https://homeword.com/if-youve-had-a-mild-concussion-you-could-still-have-symptoms-years-later/): A new study has found that up to eight years later, people who had experienced a mild concussion reported more ongoing symptoms, depression, and problems with work than those who never had one.
- [When States Legalize Pot, More Teens Light Up](https://homeword.com/when-states-legalize-pot-more-teens-light-up/): Pot use among U.S. minors increases when states legalize recreational cannabis for adults, according to a new study.
- [What's Hot? 05/27/22](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-05-27-22/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [Adventurous Play Outdoors Leads to Stronger Mental Health for Kids](https://homeword.com/adventurous-play-outdoors-leads-to-stronger-mental-health-for-kids/): A new study finds children who spend more time playing adventurously show fewer signs of anxiety and depression.
- [Classroom Insecurity: 1 in 3 Teens Worldwide Don’t Feel Safe in Their Own School](https://homeword.com/classroom-insecurity-1-in-3-teens-worldwide-dont-feel-safe-in-their-own-school/): A new study from Finland’s University of Turku finds adolescents around the globe fear for their safety with one in three saying they feel unsafe in their own school.
- [Excessively High BMI in Adolescence is Also Associated with Type 1 Diabetes—Not Just the Type 2](https://homeword.com/excessively-high-bmi-in-adolescence-is-also-associated-with-type-1-diabetes-not-just-the-type-2/): New research shows that excessively high body mass index (BMI) in adolescents is linked to the development of type 1 diabetes (the form of the condition more associated with autoimmune complications), not just the type 2 form usually associated with excess weight.
- [What's Hot? 06/03/22](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-06-03-22/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [Team Sports Linked to Fewer Mental Health Difficulties for Kids](https://homeword.com/team-sports-linked-to-fewer-mental-health-difficulties-for-kids/): A large-scale study of U.S. children and adolescents has found that participation in a team sport is associated with fewer mental health difficulties.
- [Teens May Have Eaten Healthier During Pandemic](https://homeword.com/teens-may-have-eaten-healthier-during-pandemic/): New research has uncovered one positive effect of the pandemic: for the first time in 30 years, teens' consumption of junk food fell following school closures, social restrictions, and more parents working from home.
- [What's Hot? 06/10/22](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-06-10-22/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [How Mother-Youth Emotional Climate Helps Adolescents Cope with Stress](https://homeword.com/how-mother-youth-emotional-climate-helps-adolescents-cope-with-stress/): A recent University of Illinois study looks at how emotional aspects of parenting can help youth better cope with peer stressors during this transitional period.
- [More Than Half of Teens Think Investing Is Too Confusing](https://homeword.com/more-than-half-of-teens-think-investing-is-too-confusing/): A new study from Fidelity Investments finds that more than half of teens think investing is too confusing and almost three and four have no knowledge of trading stocks or electronic fund transfers.
- [Youth Drinking, Pot Use Went Down During Pandemic](https://homeword.com/youth-drinking-pot-use-went-down-during-pandemic/): Pot use, drinking, smoking, and vaping all fell among U.S. youth during the pandemic, likely because they had to spend more time at home and less time with their friends, researchers say.
- [Children's Chores Improve Brain Function](https://homeword.com/childrens-chores-improve-brain-function/): Requiring kids to do chores on a regular basis may be associated with them having better academic performance and problem-solving skills, according to new research from La Trobe University.
- [20 Minutes of Vigorous Physical Activity Daily Advised for Teens](https://homeword.com/20-minutes-of-vigorous-physical-activity-daily-advised-for-teens/): Twenty minutes of daily vigorous physical activity (VPA) seems to be best for maximizing cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) in adolescents, according to a new study.
- [What's Hot? 06/24/22](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-06-24-22/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [1 in 5 Parents Say They’ll Never Have ‘The Talk’ with Their Kids](https://homeword.com/1-in-5-parents-say-theyll-never-have-the-talk-with-their-kids/): For many parents, talking about the birds and the bees is a part of life for adolescents. For others, they’ll just leave it to their child’s school to teach them about human reproduction.
- [75% of Teens Aren't Getting Recommended Daily Exercise](https://homeword.com/75-of-teens-arent-getting-recommended-daily-exercise/): New research from the University of Georgia suggests three out of every four teens aren't getting enough exercise, and this lack is even more pronounced among female students.
- [Sports, Not Screens: The Key to Happier, Healthier Children](https://homeword.com/sports-not-screens-the-key-to-happier-healthier-children/): New research finds that when children are involved in after-school activities, they're more likely to feel happier and healthier than their counterparts who are glued to a screen.
- [What's Hot? 06/17/22](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-06-17-22/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [What's Hot? 07/01/22](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-07-01-22/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [Cyberbullying Increases the Risk of Suicide Among Children More Than ‘Traditional’ Bullying](https://homeword.com/cyberbullying-increases-the-risk-of-suicide-among-children-more-than-traditional-bullying/): Cyberbullying has a stronger impact on adolescent victims than “traditional,” in-person bullying, a new study reveals.
- [Losing a Grandmother Can Trigger Long-Lasting Depression, Especially for Teen Boys](https://homeword.com/losing-a-grandmother-can-trigger-long-lasting-depression-especially-for-teen-boys/): In a new Penn State study, the authors report a significant correlation between a grandmother passing away and depression, especially among adolescent boys.
- [Kids Eating More Processed Foods Are Less Physically Fit, Have Poorer Heart Health](https://homeword.com/kids-eating-more-processed-foods-are-less-physically-fit-have-poorer-heart-health/): New research suggests children eating lots of ultra-processed foods see drops in their physical fitness levels, and are at greater risk for cardiovascular disease in later life.
- [Teens Have Triple the Odds of Misusing Marijuana Compared to Adults](https://homeword.com/teens-have-triple-the-odds-of-misusing-marijuana-compared-to-adults/): In yet another report that illustrates the dangers pot poses to the young, developing brain, a new British study finds teenagers are much more likely than adults to develop an addiction to marijuana.
- [Gen Z Social Usage Rising as Their Parents Start to Log Off](https://homeword.com/gen-z-social-usage-rising-as-their-parents-start-to-log-off/): This year, 4.0 million Gen Zers (born between 1997 and 2012) will become social network users, up 8.4% over 2021 and the momentum will continue so that by 2025 there will be 13.8 million more Gen Z social network users than there were in 2021.
- [Children Battling Obesity More Likely to Suffer Cognitive Decline by Middle Age](https://homeword.com/children-battling-obesity-more-likely-to-suffer-cognitive-decline-by-middle-age/): According to new research, scientists say unhealthy weight and poor physical fitness during one’s youth increase the risk of cognitive decline in middle age.
- [Many Adolescents Reported Worsened or New-Onset Headaches During the Pandemic](https://homeword.com/many-adolescents-reported-worsened-or-new-onset-headaches-during-the-pandemic/): Over one-third of schoolchildren who received online lessons during the COVID-19 pandemic reported a worsening of headache symptoms or new-onset headaches, according to a new study.
- [What's Hot? 07/15/22](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-07-15-22/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [Video Game Players Show Enhanced Brain Activity, Decision-Making Skills](https://homeword.com/video-game-players-show-enhanced-brain-activity-decision-making-skills/): Frequent players of video games show superior sensorimotor decision-making skills and enhanced activity in key regions of the brain as compared to non-players, according to a recent study by Georgia State University researchers.
- [Depression in Fathers and Children Linked, Regardless of Genetic Relatedness](https://homeword.com/depression-in-fathers-and-children-linked-regardless-of-genetic-relatedness/): Adolescent depression and behavior problems are on the rise and paternal depression may be contributing to this increase, regardless of whether the fathers and children are genetically related, according to new research.
- [What's Hot? 07/08/22](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-07-08-22/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [Half of Parents Don’t Know Screen Time Damages Their Kids’ Vision](https://homeword.com/half-of-parents-dont-know-screen-time-damages-their-kids-vision/): Half of parents are blind to how much screen time can damage their children’s vision, according to a new poll.
- [Trendy Mindfulness Training Doesn’t Boost Teens’ Mental Health](https://homeword.com/trendy-mindfulness-training-doesnt-boost-teens-mental-health/): Mindfulness training doesn’t appear to provide the benefits to teens many schools were hoping for when it comes to mental health, a new study reveals.
- [Anxiety Is More Likely to Be Passed From Mother to Daughter](https://homeword.com/anxiety-is-more-likely-to-be-passed-from-mother-to-daughter/): Research now suggests that anxiety disorders are passed down from mother to daughter and that having a father without anxiety protects sons from developing the condition.
- [Drinking Alone in Youth a Big Sign for Future Problems](https://homeword.com/drinking-alone-in-youth-a-big-sign-for-future-problems/): In a new study, researchers found that drinking alone during adolescence and young adulthood greatly increases risk for alcohol use disorder later on and the risk for women is especially worrisome.
- [Kids and Teens Spend More Time Watching TikTok Than YouTube](https://homeword.com/kids-and-teens-spend-more-time-watching-tiktok-than-youtube/): In June 2020, TikTok overtook YouTube as the most used video platform by people ages 4 through 18, and it has continued to dominate with younger viewers.
- [What's Hot? 07/22/22](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-07-22-22/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [What's Hot? 07/29/22](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-07-29-22/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [Modern Family - 6 in 10 Parents Text Their Kids When Dinner is Ready, Instead of Talking](https://homeword.com/modern-family-6-in-10-parents-text-their-kids-when-dinner-is-ready-instead-of-talking/): Perhaps it’s a sign of the times, but nearly six in 10 (59%) parents say they often text their kids to come downstairs for dinner instead of actually talking to them.
- [Elevated Tween Screen Time Linked to Disruptive Behavior Disorders](https://homeword.com/elevated-tween-screen-time-linked-to-disruptive-behavior-disorders/): Tweens who spend more time on screens have a higher likelihood of developing disruptive behavior disorders, with social media having an especially strong influence, according to a new study.
- [Obesity Rates Continue to Climb Among U.S. Kids, Teens](https://homeword.com/obesity-rates-continue-to-climb-among-u-s-kids-teens/): For the first time ever, more than 1 in 5 American kids is obese, as rates of obesity for kids between 2 and 5 years of age as well as 12- to 19-year-olds have continued to rise, a new analysis of nationwide health survey data shows.
- [Getting Young Athletes Ready for a New School Year](https://homeword.com/getting-young-athletes-ready-for-a-new-school-year/): As a new school year begins, many students return to their favorite sports or try something new. Some tips for getting children ready to start fall sports or any physical activities at any age.
- [What's Hot? 08/05/22](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-08-05-22/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [Couch Potato Kids Can Develop High Blood Pressure By the Age of Six](https://homeword.com/couch-potato-kids-can-develop-high-blood-pressure-by-the-age-of-six/): Unhealthy lifestyles — or being a “couch potato” — can lead to health problems at any age. However, a new study finds children as young as six could develop high blood pressure because of this inactivity.
- [Gaming Time Has Little Effect on Short-Term Mental Health](https://homeword.com/gaming-time-has-little-effect-on-short-term-mental-health/): The short-term mental-health impact of playing video games "is probably too small" to be noticeable, according to a major study by the University of Oxford published recently.
- [What's Hot? 08/12/22](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-08-12-22/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [More Empathy Among Adolescents Helps Stop Cyberbullying](https://homeword.com/more-empathy-among-adolescents-helps-stop-cyberbullying/): Researchers from Florida Atlantic University have found that cultivating more empathy among kids is an effective way of preventing cyberbullying.
- [Parents Plan to Spend an Average of $1,104 on Back-to-School](https://homeword.com/parents-plan-to-spend-an-average-of-1104-on-back-to-school/): According to a survey by RetailMeNot, parents plan to spend, on average, a total of $1,104 on back-to-school supplies for the new school year.
- [New Flavored Nicotine Gums, Lozenges, and Gummies Rank Second Among Nicotine Products Used by US Teens](https://homeword.com/new-flavored-nicotine-gums-lozenges-and-gummies-rank-second-among-nicotine-products-used-by-us-teens/): In a new study, researchers from USC surveyed more than 3,500 Southern California teens about the nicotine products they use. The new flavored oral nicotine products ranked second: 3.4% of teens had used them at least once, while 1.7% had used them in the past six months.
- [Parents’ Inability to Handle Kids’ Screen Time Habits Leading to More Arguments, Family Tension](https://homeword.com/parents-inability-to-handle-kids-screen-time-habits-leading-to-more-arguments-family-tension/): With no set “rule book” on how to navigate this newly emerging parental problem, parents in a recent survey admit their kids’ mobile use is leading to a whole lot of family arguments and tension.
- [Number of Healthy-Weight Children Going on Diets Has Nearly Tripled in 2 Decades](https://homeword.com/number-of-healthy-weight-children-going-on-diets-has-nearly-tripled-in-2-decades/): Researchers from the University of Oxford say healthy kids are shedding pounds because they are already unhappy with their bodies during grade school.
- [‘Dreaming Big’ as Children Could Lead to Disappointment Later in Life](https://homeword.com/dreaming-big-as-children-could-lead-to-disappointment-later-in-life/): Telling children to “dream big” when they grow up could be doing more harm than good. A new study by international researchers finds that having unrealistic aspirations as a teen could have a negative effect during adulthood.
- [Being More Physically Active Does Not Help Girls Lose Body Fat](https://homeword.com/being-more-physically-active-does-not-help-girls-lose-body-fat/): Girls do not shed pounds from being more physically active, according to new research. A team in Norway says their figures are not controlled by how much time they spend running, walking, or in the gym.
- [College Mental Health Crisis: Depression Cases Skyrocket by 135 Percent](https://homeword.com/college-mental-health-crisis-depression-cases-skyrocket-by-135-percent/): Researchers from Boston University reveal that the mental health of college students is getting worse. Their study found that rates of anxiety and depression have skyrocketed over the last eight years.
- [Playing Football, Hockey in High School Ups Odds for Stimulant Abuse](https://homeword.com/playing-football-hockey-in-high-school-ups-odds-for-stimulant-abuse/): Taking part in certain sports in high school may lead to misuse of prescription stimulants in the years after graduation, a new study finds.
- [What's Hot? 08/19/22](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-08-19-22/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [Use of Pot, Hallucinogens Soaring Among Young Americans](https://homeword.com/use-of-pot-hallucinogens-soaring-among-young-americans/): Marijuana and hallucinogen use are at an all-time high among young adults, according to new a new report from U.S. health officials.
- [Skipping Breakfast May Increase Chance of Kids and Teens Developing Psychosocial Health Problems](https://homeword.com/skipping-breakfast-may-increase-chance-of-kids-and-teens-developing-psychosocial-health-problems/): Young people who eat healthy breakfasts at home have better psychosocial health, shows a recent study in Frontiers in Nutrition.
- [What's Hot? 08/26/22](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-08-26-22/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [Too Little Sleep Could Have Teens Piling on Pounds](https://homeword.com/too-little-sleep-could-have-teens-piling-on-pounds/): New research suggests that not getting enough sleep may doom adolescents and teens to obesity and poorer health as they enter adulthood.
- [41% of Teenagers Can't Tell the Difference Between True and Fake Online Health Messages](https://homeword.com/41-of-teenagers-cant-tell-the-difference-between-true-and-fake-online-health-messages/): A new study has found that teenagers have a hard time discerning between fake and true health messages.
- [What's Hot? 09/02/22](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-09-02-22/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [‘Social Exclusion’ is the Most Common Form of School Bullying — Not Violence](https://homeword.com/social-exclusion-is-the-most-common-form-of-school-bullying-not-violence/): Researchers from the University of Missouri-Columbia have found that the most common variety of bullying isn't physical violence, but “relational aggression.”
- [Students Who Take Notes by Hand Have Higher GPA, Remember More Than Those Who Type on Digital Devices](https://homeword.com/students-who-take-notes-by-hand-have-higher-gpa-remember-more-than-those-who-type-on-digital-devices/): Maybe having iPads and computers become a regular part of the classroom isn’t the best idea after all. Kids who write their notes by hand may get higher grades than their peers, according to new research.
- [Youth Engaged in Digital Self-Harm 9 to 15 Times More Likely to Attempt Suicide](https://homeword.com/youth-engaged-in-digital-self-harm-9-to-15-times-more-likely-to-attempt-suicide/): In a new study, researchers found that adolescents who engaged in digital self-harm were between five and seven times more likely to have considered suicide and between nine and 15 times more likely to have attempted to end their life.
- [Teens More Likely to Vape If Parent Smokes](https://homeword.com/teens-more-likely-to-vape-if-parent-smokes/): According to a new study, teens whose parents smoke cigarettes were 55% more likely to try e-cigarettes than those of nonsmoking parents and 51% more likely to have tried traditional cigarettes.
- [What's Hot? 09/09/22](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-09-09-22/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [Parents’ Who Reward Kids With Food, Restrict Their Diet May Turn Them Into ’Emotional Eaters’](https://homeword.com/parents-who-reward-kids-with-food-restrict-their-diet-may-turn-them-into-emotional-eaters/): Parents who reward children with food or restrict their diet risk their kids becoming “emotional eaters” who use food to regulate their feelings.
- ['Gateway' Foods Like Candy, Pastries and Frozen Treats May Lead to Unhealthy Teen Eating](https://homeword.com/gateway-foods-like-candy-pastries-and-frozen-treats-may-lead-to-unhealthy-teen-eating/): A study of adolescent eating habits found that certain ultra-processed foods, such as candy, prepackaged pastries and frozen desserts, may act as a 'gateway' and lead to increased intake of other unhealthy foods.
- [What's Hot? 09/16/22](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-09-16-22/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [One App Is Especially Bad for Teens' Sleep](https://homeword.com/one-app-is-especially-bad-for-teens-sleep/): In a new study, researchers found YouTube fans experienced consistent and negative effects on sleep. Surprisingly, traditional TV was associated with earlier bedtimes.
- [Getting Kids Walking, Biking to School Can Lead to Long-Term Fitness](https://homeword.com/getting-kids-walking-biking-to-school-can-lead-to-long-term-fitness/): Kids who walk, skateboard or ride their bikes to school when they are young are more likely to keep it up as they get older, reaping the health benefits, recent research suggests.
- [What's Hot? 09/23/22](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-09-23-22/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [Nearly 1 in 10 American Adults, 1 in 5 Teens Report Having Depression](https://homeword.com/nearly-1-in-10-american-adults-1-in-5-teens-report-having-depression/): Depression is on the rise in the United States, according to sobering new research from Columbia University and City University of New York.
- [Concussion Aftermath Could Drag Down Teens' Grades](https://homeword.com/concussion-aftermath-could-drag-down-teens-grades/): In a new study, researchers at the University of Washington found that those who had a recent concussion could be 25% more likely than classmates to be in poor academic standing.
- [Problems Persist for Kids Exposed to Cannabis in the Womb](https://homeword.com/problems-persist-for-kids-exposed-to-cannabis-in-the-womb/): Children who were exposed to cannabis in the womb continue to show elevated rates of symptoms of psychopathology (depression, anxiety, and other psychiatric conditions), even as—at ages 11 and 12—they head toward adolescence, according to new research.
- [Omega-3 Fatty Acids, and in Particular DHA, Are Associated With Increased Attention Scores in Adolescents](https://homeword.com/omega-3-fatty-acids-and-in-particular-dha-are-associated-with-increased-attention-scores-in-adolescents/): According to new research, higher levels of Omega-3 fatty acids, and specifically DHA, are associated with greater selective and sustained attention and inhibitory attention in adolescents.
- [Early Puberty in Girls Surged in the Pandemic, But Why?](https://homeword.com/early-puberty-in-girls-surged-in-the-pandemic-but-why/): One of the more perplexing COVID-related health problems could be an increase in the number of girls experiencing idiopathic precocious puberty – abnormally early onset of puberty.
- [Are Kids Too Self-Conscious? 2 in 3 Are Insecure About Their Looks](https://homeword.com/are-kids-too-self-conscious-2-in-3-are-insecure-about-their-looks/): According to a new national poll by a team at the University of Michigan, two in three parents say their child feels insecure about their appearance.
- [U.S. Teens' Drinking, Smoking Declines While Vaping & Pot Use Keep Rising](https://homeword.com/u-s-teens-drinking-smoking-declines-while-vaping-pot-use-keep-rising/): Fewer U.S. teenagers are drinking and smoking these days, but marijuana and vaping have gained in popularity — particularly among kids with lots of unsupervised free time.
- [Parenting Practices in Teen Years Set the Stage for Closeness, Warmth Later On](https://homeword.com/parenting-practices-in-teen-years-set-the-stage-for-closeness-warmth-later-on/): High-quality parenting practices in adolescence lay the foundation for close parent-child relationships when the children become young adults, according to new research.
- [Teen Alcohol Misuse is a Driver of Poorer Health and Dissatisfaction in Midlife](https://homeword.com/teen-alcohol-misuse-is-a-driver-of-poorer-health-and-dissatisfaction-in-midlife/): Alcohol misuse in adolescence affects physical health and life satisfaction over multiple decades, outcomes that are driven by ongoing alcohol problems, a new study has found.
- [Researchers Refute Common Sleep Myths About Adolescents Held By Parents and Caregivers](https://homeword.com/researchers-refute-common-sleep-myths-about-adolescents-held-by-parents-and-caregivers/): As a new school year starts for teenagers, sleep health researchers are shining a light on some of the most common myths held by parents and caregivers about their teens' sleep.
- [What's Hot? 09/30/22](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-09-30-22/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [Teen Drivers Often Unsafe on the Road With Speeding and Handheld Cellphone Use](https://homeword.com/teen-drivers-often-unsafe-on-the-road-with-speeding-and-handheld-cellphone-use/): New research found that all teens, no matter their sex, behind the wheel of a car were prone to risky behaviors, particularly handheld cellphone use and speeding.
- [Bedtime Breakthrough: Study Finds 2 Ways to Help Teens Get More Sleep](https://homeword.com/bedtime-breakthrough-study-finds-2-ways-to-help-teens-get-more-sleep/): If you know a teen in need of more regular shut-eye, researchers from Rush University Medical Center have two suggestions: teach them strong time management skills and consider trying bright light therapy.
- [What's Hot? 10/7/22](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-10-7-22/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [Excessive Social Media Use Linked to Depression Onset 6 Months Later](https://homeword.com/excessive-social-media-use-linked-to-depression-onset-6-months-later/): New research finds that people who constantly use social media are more likely to develop depression within six months, regardless of their personality type.
- [Broken Bones, Fractured Skulls Remain Common Bicycle Injuries, Especially Among Teen Boys](https://homeword.com/broken-bones-fractured-skulls-remain-common-bicycle-injuries-especially-among-teen-boys/): More than one million U.S. children fractured a bone while riding a bicycle over the past 20 years, and most of them were boys between the ages of 10 to 15 years old, according to new research.
- [What's Hot? 10/14/22](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-10-14-22/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [Sports Like Soccer, Basketball Better for Young Athletes' Bone Health Than Running Alone](https://homeword.com/sports-like-soccer-basketball-better-for-young-athletes-bone-health-than-running-alone/): New research found that young athletes who participate in multidirectional sports instead of specializing in something like running or cycling can build stronger bones that are less prone to injury as adults.
- [Fear of Missing Out in College Students Linked to Cheating, Drug Use, Stealing](https://homeword.com/fear-of-missing-out-in-college-students-linked-to-cheating-drug-use-stealing/): Fear of missing out (FOMO) can influence college students to break both the law and the honor system, new research explains.
- [What's Hot? 10/21/22](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-10-21-22/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [Abuse, Violence, Other Events Linked to Poor Mental Health in Teens During COVID Pandemic](https://homeword.com/abuse-violence-other-events-linked-to-poor-mental-health-in-teens-during-covid-pandemic/): A new report found a majority of high school students reported a potentially traumatic event during the COVID-19 pandemic that may have contributed to poor mental health and suicidal behaviors.
- [Some Screen Time Better Than None During Children's Concussion Recovery](https://homeword.com/some-screen-time-better-than-none-during-childrens-concussion-recovery/): Too much screen time can slow children's recovery from concussions, but new research from the University of British Columbia and the University of Calgary suggests that banning screen time is not the answer.
- [Strict Parenting May Hard-Wire Depression Risk into a Child's DNA](https://homeword.com/strict-parenting-may-hard-wire-depression-risk-into-a-childs-dna/): New research suggests that strict parenting can effectively "hard-wire" a child's DNA to increase their biological risk for depression in adolescence and later life.
- [Eliminating Sexual Violence Could Reduce Poor Mental Health Among Teens](https://homeword.com/eliminating-sexual-violence-could-reduce-poor-mental-health-among-teens/): The prevalence of serious mental health problems among 17-year-olds could drop by as much as 16.8% for girls and 8.4% for boys if they were not subjected to sexual violence, such as sexual assault and harassment, according to estimates from UCL researchers.
- [Strict or Neglectful Parents Tend to Have Heavier Kids](https://homeword.com/strict-or-neglectful-parents-tend-to-have-heavier-kids/): The effects of different parenting styles on children's weight have been determined—and indicate parental warmth is key to a healthy weight.
- [Playing Video Games Every Day May Boost Brain Development, Behavior in Children](https://homeword.com/playing-video-games-every-day-may-boost-brain-development-behavior-in-children/): Playing video games may actually boost a child’s brainpower, according to new research. Researchers in Vermont say gaming leads to better impulse control and working memory, improving behavior and academic performance.
- [What's Hot? 10/28/22](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-10-28-22/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [New TikTok Trend of Mouth Taping During Sleep Carries Dangers](https://homeword.com/new-tiktok-trend-of-mouth-taping-during-sleep-carries-dangers/): A new trend promoted on the social media platform TikTok has people taping their lips shut at bedtime -- a practice that could be dangerous, an expert warns.
- [How Early Fears Play Role in Future Anxiety, Depression](https://homeword.com/how-early-fears-play-role-in-future-anxiety-depression/): A recent imaging study has found that people who are more inhibited in early childhood and who also don't respond typically to potential rewards as adolescents are more vulnerable to developing depression later in life.
- [Vaping Can Do as Much Heart Damage as Decades of Smoking](https://homeword.com/vaping-can-do-as-much-heart-damage-as-decades-of-smoking/): Researchers with the American Heart Association say vaping causes changes in cardiovascular function, which are similar to the impact of smoking tobacco products for nearly 20 years!
- [Music Class in Sync with Higher Math Scores](https://homeword.com/music-class-in-sync-with-higher-math-scores/): Music and arts classes can increase student interest in school and even benefit their math achievement, according to a new study.
- [What's Hot? 11/04/22](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-11-04-22/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [TikTok Promotes Toxic Diet Culture Among Teens, Young Adults](https://homeword.com/tiktok-promotes-toxic-diet-culture-among-teens-young-adults/): Troubling new research reveals today’s adolescents and young adults are being “fed” a steady stream of content on the social media platform TikTok, suggesting that weight is the most important measure of a person’s health.
- [Obesity Drug Helps Teens Lose Weight](https://homeword.com/obesity-drug-helps-teens-lose-weight/): A drug called semaglutide, which is approved for adults with obesity or overweight, also helps adolescents shed pounds and have healthier hearts, according to a new study.
- [Disconnection, Not Teens' Screen Time, Is the Problem](https://homeword.com/disconnection-not-teens-screen-time-is-the-problem/): While many parents and caregivers believe teens spend too much time on smartphones, video games, and social media, a Michigan State University researcher says not to worry about screen time.
- [What's Hot? 11/11/22](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-11-11-22/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [Kids' Screen Time Rose by 50% During the Pandemic: Three Tips for the Whole Family to Bring It Back Down](https://homeword.com/kids-screen-time-rose-by-50-during-the-pandemic-three-tips-for-the-whole-family-to-bring-it-back-down/): A recent review comparing children's screen time before and during COVID, shows children's screen time spiked by a whopping 50% between 2020 and 2022, sparking concerns over the problematic impacts of excessive screen time on the mental and cognitive health of both children and adults.
- [Violence on TV: Effects From Age 3 Can Stretch into the Teen Years](https://homeword.com/violence-on-tv-effects-from-age-3-can-stretch-into-the-teen-years/): Watching violent TV during the preschool years can lead to later risks of psychological and academic impairment by the summer before middle school starts, according to a new study.
- [Over 3 Million U.S. School Kids Now Vaping or Smoking](https://homeword.com/over-3-million-u-s-school-kids-now-vaping-or-smoking/): A new study released by two federal agencies estimated a total of 3.08 million U.S. middle and high school students using some form of tobacco product within the previous 30 days in 2022.
- [Over a Billion Young People Could Lose Hearing Due to Earbuds, Loud Concerts](https://homeword.com/over-a-billion-young-people-could-lose-hearing-due-to-earbuds-loud-concerts/): Almost half of the world's young people are at risk for hearing loss because of their use of earbuds and other personal listening devices and listening to loud music at concerts, a new study suggests.
- [What's Hot? 11/18/22](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-11-18-22/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [Kids Who Feel Poorer Than Their Friends More Likely to Have Mental Health Problems](https://homeword.com/kids-who-feel-poorer-than-their-friends-more-likely-to-have-mental-health-problems/): Youngsters who try to keep up with richer friends are more likely to have worse mental health than those who feel economically equal, a new study reveals.
- [Words Can Wound When Parents Talk to Kids About Obesity](https://homeword.com/words-can-wound-when-parents-talk-to-kids-about-obesity/): With U.S. health officials calling childhood obesity a public health crisis, conversations about weight are important. But what you say to your kids can be challenging, and even counterproductive, a new study found.
- [Connection, Creativity and Drama: Teen Life on Social Media in 2022](https://homeword.com/connection-creativity-and-drama-teen-life-on-social-media-in-2022/): According to new research from the Pew Research Center, majorities of teens credit social media with strengthening their friendships and providing support while also noting the emotionally charged side of these platforms.
- [What's Hot? 12/2/22](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-12-2-22/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [Study Finds That Online Learning During COVID-19 was Detrimental to Teen Mental Health, School Satisfaction, Performance](https://homeword.com/study-finds-that-online-learning-during-covid-19-was-detrimental-to-teen-mental-health-school-satisfaction-performance/): The unprecedented COVID-related shutdown of classroom learning caused undue stress, low levels of social inclusion, and low satisfaction with school for many—and mental health issues for some, according to a new study led by researchers at the University of California, Davis.
- [Pandemic Stress Literally Caused Teen Brains to Age by Several Years](https://homeword.com/pandemic-stress-literally-caused-teen-brains-to-age-by-several-years/): In a new study, researchers found that pandemic-related stressors have altered the brain structure of adolescents, making them appear several years older in comparison to their peers prior to the global health crisis.
- [1 in 10 Teens Have Sexted, Many See Porn by 6th Grade](https://homeword.com/1-in-10-teens-have-sexted-many-see-porn-by-6th-grade/): A high number of preteens and teens in the U.S. have viewed pornography, and many have also sent or received nude or seminude photos -- sexting -- over their smartphones, a new study reveals.
- [As Alcohol Abuse Declines Among Teens, Marijuana Abuse Soars](https://homeword.com/as-alcohol-abuse-declines-among-teens-marijuana-abuse-soars/): Marijuana abuse among 6- to 18-year-olds has increased 245% since 2000, while child alcohol abuse has steadily declined over those years, say researchers who analyzed poisonings over two decades.
- [What's Hot? 12/9/22](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-12-9-22/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [Many Adolescents Game a lot Without Negative Effects on Their Wellbeing](https://homeword.com/many-adolescents-game-a-lot-without-negative-effects-on-their-wellbeing/): A new study published by University of Oxford researchers shows that although many school-age adolescents are spending considerable time gaming, it is not having a negative impact on their well-being.
- [Scientists Discover New Consequences of Drinking as a Teen – And They Can Last Decades](https://homeword.com/scientists-discover-new-consequences-of-drinking-as-a-teen-and-they-can-last-decades/): According to new research, teenagers who abuse alcohol may have more difficulties with drinking issues in their 20s and 30s, have worse health, and feel less satisfied with their lives.
- [Basketball Better for Building Stronger Bones in Youth Athletes Than Track](https://homeword.com/basketball-better-for-building-stronger-bones-in-youth-athletes-than-track/): According to a recent study, youth athletes who play multidirectional sports like basketball, instead of unidirectional sports like track, are able to build stronger bones that decrease their risk of bone injury in adulthood.
- [Age That Kids Acquire Mobile Phones Not Linked to Well-Being](https://homeword.com/age-that-kids-acquire-mobile-phones-not-linked-to-well-being/): Stanford Medicine researchers did not find a connection between the age children acquired their first cell phone and their sleep patterns, depression symptoms, or grades.
- [What's Hot? 12/16/22](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-12-16-22/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [Teens and Cyberbullying 2022](https://homeword.com/teens-and-cyberbullying-2022/): Nearly half of U.S. teens ages 13 to 17 (46%) report ever experiencing at least one of six cyberbullying behaviors asked about in a Pew Research Center survey conducted April 14-May 4, 2022.
- [Screen Time Linked to OCD in U.S. Preteens](https://homeword.com/screen-time-linked-to-ocd-in-u-s-preteens/): For preteens, the odds of developing OCD over a two-year period increased by 13% for every hour they played video games, and by 11% for every hour they watched videos, according to a new study published in the Journal of Adolescent Health.
- [What's Hot? 01/06/23](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-01-06-23/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [Homicide a Leading Cause of Death for Kids, Teens](https://homeword.com/homicide-a-leading-cause-of-death-for-kids-teens/): Homicide has become a leading killer of children, with guns being the most common weapon used in their deaths, a recent study shows.
- [Children Who Frequently Check Social Media Face Significant Brain Changes](https://homeword.com/children-who-frequently-check-social-media-face-significant-brain-changes/): Social media could be reprogramming children’s brains and making them hooked on “likes,” a new study from the University of North Carolina reveals.
- [Difficulty in Focusing Attention in Children Predicts Early Adolescent Depression](https://homeword.com/difficulty-in-focusing-attention-in-children-predicts-early-adolescent-depression/): A recent 4-year longitudinal study of children and their families found inattention, one of the components of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, to predict symptoms of depression four years later.
- [Happy, Loved Teens Become Heart-Healthier as Adults](https://homeword.com/happy-loved-teens-become-heart-healthier-as-adults/): According to a new study, teenagers who generally felt happy, optimistic, and loved went on to show better cardiovascular health in their 20s and 30s, versus kids who lacked that level of mental well-being.
- [What's Hot? 01/13/23](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-01-13-23/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [Regular Aerobic Exercise Reduces Depression in Teens](https://homeword.com/regular-aerobic-exercise-reduces-depression-in-teens/): A new study has found that regular aerobic exercise can reduce symptoms in teens found to be suffering from depression.
- [Children Who Don’t Get Enough Sleep Consume More Junk](https://homeword.com/children-who-dont-get-enough-sleep-consume-more-junk/): In a new study, scientists at the University of Otago in New Zealand reveal that children who don’t get enough sleep eat more calories than their well-rested peers.
- [Strict-Sounding Teachers Worse in the Classroom Than Kind Colleagues](https://homeword.com/strict-sounding-teachers-worse-in-the-classroom-than-kind-colleagues/): A ground-breaking psychological study of hundreds of children showed "controlling sounding voices" didn't gain cooperation from 10-16-year-olds.
- [Researchers Find Music Education Benefits Youth Well-Being](https://homeword.com/researchers-find-music-education-benefits-youth-well-being/): The latest USC research on the impact of music education shows that for adolescents, the benefits appear to extend beyond a surge in neural connections in their brains. It actually boosts their well-being.
- [What's Hot? 01/20/23](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-01-20-23/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [Rest Isn't Best: Getting Kids Back to School Sooner After a Concussion Can Mean a Faster Recovery](https://homeword.com/rest-isnt-best-getting-kids-back-to-school-sooner-after-a-concussion-can-mean-a-faster-recovery/): Contrary to popular belief, rest may not always be the best cure after a concussion, according to a new study. In fact, an early return to school may be associated with lower symptoms after suffering a concussion and, ultimately, faster recovery.
- [Parental Support Linked to Teen Internet Addiction](https://homeword.com/parental-support-linked-to-teen-internet-addiction/): Teenagers who feel well-supported by their parents are more likely to report increased internet addiction over time, in a surprise finding from a new University of Sydney Business School study.
- [Young Chimpanzees and Human Teens Share Risk-Taking Behaviors](https://homeword.com/young-chimpanzees-and-human-teens-share-risk-taking-behaviors/): Adolescent chimpanzees share some of the same risk-taking behaviors as human teens, but they may be less impulsive than their human counterparts, according to new research.
- [Study Finds High Prevalence of Depression and Anxiety in Children and Adolescents During COVID-19 Pandemic](https://homeword.com/study-finds-high-prevalence-of-depression-and-anxiety-in-children-and-adolescents-during-covid-19-pandemic/): A new study has found that the rates of anxiety and depression in children and adolescents were significantly higher during the COVID-19 pandemic than they were pre-pandemic.
- [What's Hot? 01/27/23](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-01-27-23/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [Insufficient Good Quality Sleep During Teenage Years May Heighten Subsequent MS Risk](https://homeword.com/insufficient-good-quality-sleep-during-teenage-years-may-heighten-subsequent-ms-risk/): Insufficient and disturbed sleep during the teenage years may heighten the subsequent risk of multiple sclerosis (MS), suggests a new case-control study.
- [Kids Lost an Average of a Third of a Year's Learning During Pandemic](https://homeword.com/kids-lost-an-average-of-a-third-of-a-years-learning-during-pandemic/): Adding to the very long list of hardships exacted by the pandemic, a new review indicates that schoolchildren around the world ended up losing more than a third of a full year's education due to school closings and disruptions.
- [High-Intensity Drinking Escalates Among Teens Within Two Years of First Drink](https://homeword.com/high-intensity-drinking-escalates-among-teens-within-two-years-of-first-drink/): According to a new University of Michigan study, the average time of escalation from first drink to high-intensity drinking (eight or more drinks in a row for women; 10 or more drinks in a row for men) occurs within two years of first trying alcohol.
- [Correlation Between Teens' Social Media Time and Restrictive Eating](https://homeword.com/correlation-between-teens-social-media-time-and-restrictive-eating/): Researchers have found a correlation in teenagers between the amount of time spent on social media and restrictive eating behaviors or eating disorders.
- [What's Hot? 2/3/23](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-2-3-23/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [Three or More Concussions Linked with Worse Brain Function in Later Life](https://homeword.com/three-or-more-concussions-linked-with-worse-brain-function-in-later-life/): Experiencing three or more concussions is linked with worsened brain function in later life, including long-term impact on memory, according to major new research.
- [Weed-Friendly Posts on Social Media Get Teens Using Cannabis](https://homeword.com/weed-friendly-posts-on-social-media-get-teens-using-cannabis/): While cannabis ads targeted to teens and college students are illegal in Washington state, a new survey reveals they see a lot of pro-weed messaging on social media, which makes them more likely to use the drug.
- [Over Half of Gen Z Teens Feel Motivated to Learn More About Jesus](https://homeword.com/over-half-of-gen-z-teens-feel-motivated-to-learn-more-about-jesus/): Data from Barna's The Open Generation: United States—one of many country-focused reports created as part of The Open Generation project—show that U.S. teens are largely interested in learning more about Jesus throughout their life.
- [Students with Fewer Friends ‘Copy’ Their Peers to Avoid More Unpopularity](https://homeword.com/students-with-fewer-friends-copy-their-peers/): Researchers from Florida Atlantic University have found that adolescents with only a few friends are likelier to imitate their peers’ behavior and go along with what they want to do.
- [What's Hot? 02/10/23](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-02-10-23/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [Teens With Asthma Face More Bullying](https://homeword.com/teens-with-asthma-face-more-bullying/): New research from Columbia Nursing shows that rural teens with asthma are more likely to be bullied—and that having more severe symptoms also increases risk.
- [TikTok is Crushing YouTube in Annual Study of Kids' and Teens' App Usage](https://homeword.com/tiktok-is-crushing-youtube-in-annual-study-of-kids-and-teens-app-usage/): For another year in a row, TikTok has found itself as the social app kids and teens are spending the most time using throughout the day, even outpacing YouTube.
- [Youth Cannabis Vaping Highest in Medical Marijuana States](https://homeword.com/youth-cannabis-vaping-highest-in-medical-marijuana-states/): More U.S. high school seniors reported vaping cannabis in states where it is legal only for medical purposes than states where all adult use is permitted—a study finding that surprised the researchers.
- [A Sense of Purpose May Have Significant Impact on Teens' Emotional Well-Being](https://homeword.com/a-sense-of-purpose-may-have-significant-impact-on-teens-emotional-well-being/): Adolescents who feel a greater sense of purpose may be happier and more satisfied with life than peers who feel less purposeful, suggests a recent study of more than 200 teens.
- [What's Hot? 02/17/23](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-02-17-23/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [Study Links Exercise Intensity, Attentional Control in Late-Adolescent Girls](https://homeword.com/study-links-exercise-intensity-attentional-control-in-late-adolescent-girls/): Adolescent girls who engage in more moderate and vigorous physical activity each day have better attentional control, a new study finds. The study focused on girls and boys aged 15-18.
- [Big Rise in U.S. Teen Girls Reporting Violence, Sadness](https://homeword.com/big-rise-in-u-s-teen-girls-reporting-violence-sadness/): An alarming new survey shows that American teen girls are experiencing record-high levels of violence, sadness, and suicide risk.
- [Less Sleep Brings Worse Grades for College Kids](https://homeword.com/less-sleep-brings-worse-grades-for-college-kids/): A new study reveals that late-night cramming, hall parties, and other nocturnal activities can rob college kids of sleep, taking a big toll on grade point averages.
- [Cutting Down on Social Media Brings Quick Boost to Teens' Self-Image](https://homeword.com/cutting-down-on-social-media-brings-quick-boost-to-teens-self-image/): A new study finds that teens and young adults who already had symptoms of anxiety or depression and who cut their social media usage by about 50% experienced a significant improvement in how they felt about their overall appearance in just a few weeks.
- [What's Hot? 02/24/23](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-02-24-23/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [Exercising Doesn’t Help Kids Looking at Screens All Day Offset Obesity Risk](https://homeword.com/exercising-doesnt-help-lids-looking-at-screens-all-day-offset-obesity-risk/): Researchers have found that lots of exercise does not offset obesity risk among preteens who spend eight or more hours in front of a screen daily.
- [Researchers Find Adolescent Cyberbullies Also More Likely to be Victims](https://homeword.com/researchers-find-adolescent-cyberbullies-also-more-likely-to-be-victims/): Early adolescents who engage in cyberbullying are more likely to become victims, according to new research from the University of the Sunshine Coast.
- [One in Five Kids at Risk for Eating Disorder](https://homeword.com/one-in-five-kids-at-risk-for-eating-disorder/): More than 1 in 5 children worldwide are at risk of developing an eating disorder such as bulimia, anorexia, or binge eating, a new analysis suggests.
- [Physical Activity Can Help Mental Health in Pre-Teen Years](https://homeword.com/physical-activity-can-help-mental-health-in-pre-teen-years/): Regular physical activity can improve adolescents' mental health and help with behavioral difficulties, research suggests.
- [What's Hot? 03/03/23](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-03-03-23/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [Bad Fad: The Burt's Bees TikTok Trend](https://homeword.com/bad-fad-the-burts-bees-tiktok-trend/): Don't put lip balm on your eyelids, even if you saw it on TikTok. It's bad for your eyes, according to a Michigan Medicine expert.
- [Excessive Screen Time Linked to Suicidal Behaviors in US Preteens](https://homeword.com/excessive-screen-time-linked-to-suicidal-behaviors-in-us-preteens/): A new study finds that greater screen time among children 9-11 is associated with a higher risk of developing suicidal behaviors two years later.
- [Which High School Sports Cause Kids the Most Injuries?](https://homeword.com/which-high-school-sports-cause-kids-the-most-injuries/): A new study investigated which high school sports are associated with the most student injuries and found that teens who participate in football, girls' soccer and boys' wrestling are the most at risk.
- [What's Hot? 03/10/23](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-03-10-23/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [Vaping Tobacco or Weed Appears Tied to Higher Anxiety in Teens](https://homeword.com/vaping-tobacco-or-weed-appears-tied-to-higher-anxiety-in-teens/): For decades, people turned to cigarettes in times of stress. Now, a preliminary study hints that young people are using vaping in the same way.
- [Erratic Sleep Patterns Linked to Elevated Blood Pressure in Teens with Extra Belly Weight](https://homeword.com/erratic-sleep-patterns-linked-to-elevated-blood-pressure-in-teens-with-extra-belly-weight/): A new study found that the link between excess weight and higher blood pressure in adolescents was stronger among those with irregular sleep patterns.
- [Diabetes Rates Keep Rising Among Young Americans](https://homeword.com/diabetes-rates-keep-rising-among-young-americans/): Troubling new research finds that rates of type 1 and type 2 diabetes are continuing to increase in children and young adults.
- [Did 'Helicopter' Parents Cause the Mental Health Crisis in Today's Young?](https://homeword.com/did-helicopter-parents-cause-the-mental-health-crisis-in-todays-young/): Kids and teens are struggling with their mental health in America, and one new report suggests the overinvolvement of parents may be partly to blame.
- [What's Hot? 03/17/23](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-03-17-23/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [Study Finds COVID-19 Pandemic Has Long-Lasting Effects on Adolescent Mental Health and Substance Use](https://homeword.com/study-finds-covid-19-pandemic-has-long-lasting-effects-on-adolescent-mental-health-and-substance-use/): The COVID-19 pandemic has had a long-lasting impact on adolescent mental health and substance use, according to a study based on a nationwide sample of over 64,000 13–18-year-old North American and Icelandic adolescents.
- [Nitrous Oxide Use Among Young Adults ‘More Dangerous Than Cocaine,’ Neurologist Warns](https://homeword.com/nitrous-oxide-epidemic-among-young-adults-more-dangerous-than-cocaine-neurologist-warns/): A neurologist says nitrous oxide is “more dangerous than cocaine” and some teens and young adults may be using over 150 canisters in a single day.
- [Cannabis Use in Adolescent Years May Create Reproductive Complications in Women](https://homeword.com/cannabis-use-in-adolescent-years-may-create-reproductive-complications-in-women/): In a new study, researchers found that exposure to THC, a component of cannabis, at a young age could lead to depleted ovarian follicles and matured eggs in adulthood by nearly 50 percent.
- [Researchers Find Strong Adolescent-Parent Relationships Lead to Better Long-Term Health Outcomes in Young Adults](https://homeword.com/researchers-find-strong-adolescent-parent-relationships-lead-to-better-long-term-health-outcomes-in-young-adults/): A recent study suggests that investments in improving parent-adolescent relationships could help improve general health, mental health, and sexual, health while also reducing substance use in young adulthood.
- [What's Hot? 03/24/23](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-03-24-23/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [Poll Finds Many Parents Unaware of Kids' Exposure to Vaping](https://homeword.com/poll-finds-many-parents-unaware-of-kids-exposure-to-vaping/): Four out of five U.S. parents questioned in a large poll believe their preteen and teenage kids are clear on the risks that electronic cigarettes pose, and only a few think their child actually vapes.
- [Teen Overdose Deaths Have Doubled in Three Years. Blame Fentanyl.](https://homeword.com/teen-overdose-deaths-have-doubled-in-three-years-blame-fentanyl/): Teen overdose deaths have doubled in three years, an alarming trend amid a historic decline in drug and alcohol use among high school students. The main reason is fentanyl.
- [Average Family Spends Just 6 Hours Together Each Week](https://homeword.com/average-family-spends-just-6-hours-together-each-week/): The typical family spends just six hours together a week, thanks in part to long working hours and time spent diving down the digital device rabbit hole.
- [Too Much Time Online Might Raise Kids' Odds for Mental Health Woes](https://homeword.com/too-much-time-online-might-raise-kids-odds-for-mental-health-woes/): Children's screen use could be altering their developing brains as they enter adolescence and increasing their risk for mood disorders, a major new study finds.
- [What's Hot? 03/31/23](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-03-31-23/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [Hypertension in Teens Tied to Heart Damage](https://homeword.com/hypertension-in-teens-tied-to-heart-damage/): Hypertension may precede premature cardiac damage in young adults, according to a study published online in The Journal of Pediatrics.
- [Rate of Kids Hospitalized in Mental Health Crisis Keeps Rising](https://homeword.com/rate-of-kids-hospitalized-in-mental-health-crisis-keeps-rising/): Children with mental health problems are flooding America's hospitals, as a new study confirms that the number of acute care hospitalizations for kids with mental health problems has increased significantly since 2009.
- [Early College Class Times Can Hurt Students' Grades](https://homeword.com/early-college-class-times-can-hurt-students-grades/): Early morning college classes can be a prescription for poor attendance and lower grades, a new study suggests.
- [Exposure Therapy to Feared Foods May Help Kids with Eating Disorders](https://homeword.com/exposure-therapy-to-feared-foods-may-help-kids-with-eating-disorders/): A new study led by researchers at Penn State College of Medicine found that exposure therapy, where one confronts a fear in a safe environment, is a promising treatment for adolescents with eating disorders.
- [What's Hot? 04/07/23](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-04-07-23/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [Adolescents Who Use Smartphones for More Than Three Hours a Day Found to Suffer More From Back Pain](https://homeword.com/adolescents-who-use-smartphones-for-more-than-three-hours-a-day-found-to-suffer-more-from-back-pain/): Thanks to the popularization of smartphones and tablets, children and adolescents are spending more and more time looking at screens, usually with bad posture, which can cause back pain, among other problems.
- [Driving on Less Than 5 Hours Sleep Is as Risky as Driving Drunk](https://homeword.com/driving-on-less-than-5-hours-sleep-is-as-risky-as-driving-drunk/): A new study published in Nature and Science of Sleep has found if you had less than five hours of sleep last night, you are just as likely to have a vehicle crash as if you were over the legal limit for alcohol.
- [Upward Comparison on Social Media Harms Body Image, Self-Esteem, and Psychological Well-Being](https://homeword.com/upward-comparison-on-social-media-harms-body-image-self-esteem-and-psychological-well-being/): New research examining 15 years’ worth of research indicates that comparing ourselves to people who seem better off than us on social media can result in several negative psychological outcomes.
- [Sleep Problems in Adolescence Linked to Future Mental Health Issues](https://homeword.com/sleep-problems-in-adolescence-linked-to-future-mental-health-issues/): Sleep problems in childhood and adolescence are highly correlated with psychopathological symptoms, according to a recent cohort study published in JAMA Psychiatry.
- [What's Hot? 04/14/23](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-04-14-23/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- ['Toxic Fandom:' When Your Child's Celebrity Worship Goes Too Far](https://homeword.com/toxic-fandom-when-your-childs-celebrity-worship-goes-too-far/): It's not new for young people to develop an interest in their favorite pop singer or actor, but it can be problematic if that adoration turns toxic.
- [Sedentary Time May Significantly Increase Adolescent Heart Size](https://homeword.com/sedentary-time-may-significantly-increase-adolescent-heart-size/): In adolescents, sedentary time may increase heart size three times more than moderate-to-vigorous physical activity, a paper published in the Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports concludes.
- [Poll Shows Parents Torn When Teens Enter the Workforce](https://homeword.com/poll-shows-parents-torn-when-teens-enter-the-workforce/): As summer nears, teens may want to apply for their first job or try to boost their hours for the season, but not all parents think this is such a good idea.
- [School Prevalence of Stimulant Therapy for ADHD Associated with Higher Rates of Misuse Among Teens](https://homeword.com/school-prevalence-of-stimulant-therapy-for-adhd-associated-with-higher-rates-of-misuse-among-teens/): Researchers have identified a strong association between prevalence of prescription stimulant therapy for ADHD and rates of prescription stimulant misuse (taken in a way other than as directed by a clinician) by students in middle and high schools.
- [What's Hot? 04/21/23](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-04-21-23/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [COVID-19 Pandemic Saw Major Increase in Children and Adolescents Attempting Suicide by Poison](https://homeword.com/covid-19-pandemic-saw-major-increase-in-children-and-adolescents-attempting-suicide-by-poison/): The rate of suspected suicide attempts by poisoning among children and adolescents ages 10-19 reported to U.S. poison centers increased 30% during 2021—the COVID-19 pandemic's first full year—compared with 2019, a new study has found.
- [Eating Walnuts Could Benefit Adolescents' Cognitive Development, Contribute to Psychological Maturation](https://homeword.com/eating-walnuts-could-benefit-adolescents-cognitive-development-contribute-to-psychological-maturation/): New research finds that eating walnuts on a regular basis could benefit the cognitive development of adolescents and contribute to their psychological maturation.
- [Early Teen Vapers May Be at Higher Risk of Persistent and Heavier Smoking Later in Adolescence](https://homeword.com/early-teen-vapers-may-be-at-higher-risk-of-persistent-and-heavier-smoking-later-in-adolescence/): Young teen smokers who also vape may be at heightened risk of persistent and heavier smoking in their late teens, reveal the combined findings of two nationally representative UK and US studies.
- [Teens and Social Media: Key Findings from Pew Research Center Surveys](https://homeword.com/teens-and-social-media-key-findings-from-pew-research-center-surveys/): In 2022, Pew Research Center fielded an in-depth survey asking American teens – and their parents – about their experiences with and views toward social media.
- [What's Hot? 04/28/23](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-04-28-23/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [Almost Half of People with Concussion Still Show Symptoms of Brain Injury Six Months Later](https://homeword.com/almost-half-of-people-with-concussion-still-show-symptoms-of-brain-injury-six-months-later/): According to new research at the University of Cambridge, just under half of people with a concussion were still showing symptoms six months later, with the most common being fatigue, poor concentration and headaches.
- [Good Sleep is Key to Pre-Teen Mental Health](https://homeword.com/good-sleep-is-key-to-pre-teen-mental-health/): Pre-teens need support to navigate adolescence as they develop, and a new study finds that improving a young person's sleep behavior could be one tool to do this.
- [Study Finds a Concerning Association Between BMI and the Adolescent Brain](https://homeword.com/study-finds-a-concerning-association-between-bmi-and-the-adolescent-brain/): A large national study finds that preteens carrying excess weight have notable differences in cognitive performance, brain structures, and brain circuitry when compared to preteens with a normal body-mass index (BMI).
- [Sharing Meals with Friends May Lower Depression, Anxiety, and Stress in Teens](https://homeword.com/sharing-meals-with-friends-may-lower-depression-anxiety-and-stress-in-teens/): In a recent study, sharing meals with friends among teens was strongly associated with reduced anxiety, depression, and stress symptoms in Spanish adolescents.
- [What's Hot? 05/05/23](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-05-05-23/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [Suicide Rates Among US Adolescents Doubled in 10 Years](https://homeword.com/suicide-rates-among-us-adolescents-doubled-in-10-years/): Researchers have found that between 2008 and 2018, the suicide rate among 13- and 14-year-olds nationwide more than doubled—from roughly two deaths per 100,000 teens in 2008, to five per 100,000 a decade later.
- [Pandemic Sent High School Sex to New Low](https://homeword.com/pandemic-sent-high-school-sex-to-new-low/): The first years of the pandemic saw a huge decline in high school students having sex, according to a government survey. Teen sex was already becoming less and less common before COVID-19.
- [Leisure-Time Physical Activity May Improve Mental Health in Teens](https://homeword.com/leisure-time-physical-activity-may-improve-mental-health-in-teens/): A recent study suggests that regular leisure-time physical activity, even in small doses, is associated with lower odds of depression, anxiety, chronic stress, and school psychologist visits among adolescents.
- [Which Kids Face the Highest Risk of Self-Harm?](https://homeword.com/which-kids-face-the-highest-risk-of-self-harm/): Growing numbers of American kids and teens are cutting or burning themselves, banging their heads against walls, pulling out their hair, and even trying to die by suicide.
- [What's Hot? 05/12/23](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-05-12-23/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [Teen Dating Violence Sets Stage for Future Abusive Relationships](https://homeword.com/teen-dating-violence-sets-stage-for-future-abusive-relationships/): Teens who are abused by a romantic partner may suffer long-lasting repercussions, and this is especially true for girls, a new analysis finds.
- [Pandemic is Over But Most Kids Are Still on Their Couch Too Much](https://homeword.com/pandemic-is-over-but-most-kids-are-still-on-their-couch-too-much/): Although the World Health Organization says COVID-19 is no longer a global emergency, there’s another pandemic issue still causing problems — inactive kids.
- [Evidence of 'Pandemic Brain' in College Students](https://homeword.com/evidence-of-pandemic-brain-in-college-students/): Decision-making capabilities of college students—including some graduating this spring—were likely negatively affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, new research suggests.
- [64% of Teenagers Would Trade Voting for TikTok](https://homeword.com/64-of-teenagers-would-trade-voting-for-tiktok/): A new look at younger social media users, ages 13-17, finds they are not just obsessed with the social media platforms but that 64% would give up their right to vote just to keep access to apps such as TikTok.
- [What's Hot? 05/19/23](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-05-19-23/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [Adolescent Vapers Much Likelier to Use Cannabis and Binge Drink](https://homeword.com/adolescent-vapers-much-likelier-to-use-cannabis-and-binge-drink/): A new study of more than 50,000 US adolescents across the country indicates that vaping nicotine is strongly linked with an increased likelihood of high levels use of binge drinking and cannabis usage.
- [Social Media Can Create 'Profound Risk' for Teenagers, Surgeon General Says](https://homeword.com/social-media-can-create-profound-risk-for-teenagers-surgeon-general-says/): In a newly released advisory, the United States surgeon general said that social media can pose substantial and meaningful risks to the mental health of teenagers.
- [One in Six High Schoolers Don’t Believe Their College Dreams Will Come True](https://homeword.com/one-in-six-high-schoolers-dont-believe-their-college-dreams-will-come-true/): Researchers from the University of Georgia report that the vast majority of high school juniors (85%) want to attend college after graduating — but one in six don’t think that will actually happen.
- [Eating Disorders in Teen Girls Doubled During the Pandemic](https://homeword.com/eating-disorders-in-teen-girls-doubled-during-the-pandemic/): According to a new study, eating disorders in teen girls doubled during the pandemic, and increases were also seen in anxiety disorders, ADHD, and depression.
- [What's Hot? 05/26/23](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-05-26-23/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [A Poor Diet in College Can Lead to a Lifetime of Bad Health](https://homeword.com/a-poor-diet-in-college-can-lead-to-a-lifetime-of-bad-health/): Researchers from the University of British Columbia Okanagan suggest poor dietary habits established during college can contribute to future health issues years and even decades later — including obesity, respiratory illnesses, and depression.
- [Researchers Comprehensively Assess the Safety of Using Your Head in Youth Soccer](https://homeword.com/researchers-comprehensively-assess-the-safety-of-using-your-head-in-youth-soccer/): A new study found that a small number of repeated soccer headers equivalent to a throw-in did not cause immediate harm to teens, suggesting that limited soccer heading exposure in youth sports may not result in irreversible harm if players are properly trained.
- [Red Alert on Energy Drinks - Severe Health Risks for Kids and Teens](https://homeword.com/red-alert-on-energy-drinks-severe-health-risks-for-kids-and-teens/): In a recent study published in the journal Nutrients, researchers reviewed the adverse health events associated with consuming energy drinks among adolescents and children.
- [One Key to Good Sleep for Teens: No Social Media at Bedtime](https://homeword.com/one-key-to-good-sleep-for-teens-no-social-media-at-bedtime/): Teens need their sleep, and a new study sheds light on one way to help them get it: Keep cellphones and screens out of the bedroom.
- [What's Hot? 06/02/23](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-06-02-23/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [Study Links Ultra-Processed Food Consumption with Psychosocial Problems in Adolescents](https://homeword.com/study-links-ultra-processed-food-consumption-with-psychosocial-problems-in-adolescents/): Adolescents who consume a greater amount of ultra-processed foods and drinks have more difficulties in terms of mental health, according to new research.
- [Social Stress, Problem-Solving Deficits Contribute to Suicide Risk for Teen Girls](https://homeword.com/social-stress-problem-solving-deficits-contribute-to-suicide-risk-for-teen-girls/): Teen girls who have greater difficulty effectively solving interpersonal problems when they experience social stress and those who experience more interpersonal stress in their lives are at greater risk of suicidal behavior, new research suggests.
- [Alcohol Dependency in Adolescence Linked with Later Depression Risk](https://homeword.com/alcohol-dependency-in-adolescence-linked-with-later-depression-risk/): Adolescents who show signs of alcohol dependence are more likely to develop depression by their mid-20s, according to a new study led by University College London and University of Bristol researchers.
- [Doing Good for Others is Good for Children’s and Teens’ Mental, Physical Health](https://homeword.com/doing-good-for-others-is-good-for-childrens-and-teens-mental-physical-health/): Children and teenagers who volunteer tend to flourish mentally and physically, according to a new study from UTHealth Houston.
- [What's Hot? 06/09/23](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-06-09-23/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [Childhood Maltreatment Predicts Adult Emotional Difficulties](https://homeword.com/childhood-maltreatment-predicts-adult-emotional-difficulties/): A new meta-analysis published this month in Psychological Bulletin, led by Stanford University, researchers found that childhood maltreatment may lead to adult alexithymia, a condition where people have difficulty identifying and describing their emotions.
- [Teens are Spending Less Time Than Ever with Friends](https://homeword.com/teens-are-spending-less-time-than-ever-with-friends/): The share of high school seniors who gathered with friends in person “almost every day” dropped from 44 percent in 2010 to 32 percent in 2022, according to Monitoring the Future, a national survey of adolescents.
- [Bedtime Rules Make for Better Teen Sleep](https://homeword.com/bedtime-rules-make-for-better-teen-sleep/): Parents setting bedtime rules can be "protective" of their teenage children's health and well-being, helping them to establish good sleep routines as young adults and in the future, say Flinders University researchers.
- [Positive Parenting Buffers Stress’s Effects on the Brain](https://homeword.com/positive-parenting-buffers-stresss-effects-on-the-brain/): Positive parenting—as reported by children and teenagers—protects young people from the deleterious effects of stressors like financial hardship or serious illness, according to a new study.
- [What's Hot? 6/16/23](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-6-16-23/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [About 15 Percent of Children Received Mental Health Treatment in 2021](https://homeword.com/about-15-percent-of-children-received-mental-health-treatment-in-2021/): In 2021, 14.9 percent of children aged 5 to 17 years received mental health treatment, according to a June data brief published by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Center for Health Statistics.
- [Going to Bed a Little Earlier Greatly Increases Total Sleep Time for Teens](https://homeword.com/going-to-bed-a-little-earlier-greatly-increases-total-sleep-time-for-teens/): Going to bed earlier is one way for teens to get the sleep they need, new research suggests.
- [One in Four Adolescent Girls Experience Low Mood, Twice as Many as Boys](https://homeword.com/one-in-four-adolescent-girls-experience-low-mood-twice-as-many-as-boys/): Based on data from UManresa, which studies the health and health-related behaviors of thousands of adolescent school children in central Catalonia, researchers found that the prevalence of low mood affects adolescent girls approximately twice as much as boys.
- [Cutting Back on Social Media Reduces Anxiety, Depression, Loneliness](https://homeword.com/cutting-back-on-social-media-reduces-anxiety-depression-loneliness/): Researchers found college students who tried to cut their social media use to 30 minutes per day scored significantly lower for anxiety, depression, loneliness, and fear of missing out.
- [What's Hot? 06/23/23](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-06-23-23/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [Adolescent Binge Drinking May Lead to Long-Lasting Brain Changes](https://homeword.com/adolescent-binge-drinking-may-lead-to-long-lasting-brain-changes/): Heavy alcohol consumption may cause permanent dysregulation of neurons, or brain cells, in adolescents, according to a new study in mice.
- [Sleep Troubles Tied to Suicidal Thoughts in Teens](https://homeword.com/sleep-troubles-tied-to-suicidal-thoughts-in-teens/): New research suggests that having a sleep disorder is linked to suicidal thoughts in children, teens, and young adults.
- [Eating Disorders Among Teen Girls Skyrocketed During the Pandemic](https://homeword.com/eating-disorders-among-teen-girls-skyrocketed-during-the-pandemic/): Eating disorders among young girls dramatically escalated during the pandemic, finding a 42-percent increase in diagnoses among 13 to 16-year-olds, a new study reveals.
- [Kids Who Love Reading Have Bigger Brains, Become Happier and Smarter Teens](https://homeword.com/kids-who-love-reading-have-bigger-brains-become-happier-and-smarter-teens/): Children who are avid readers and will pick up a book just for fun tend to develop into happier and smarter teenagers, a new study reveals.
- [What's Hot? 06/30/23](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-06-30-23/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [Vape Sales Soared in 2022, Especially Flavors Appealing to Youth](https://homeword.com/vape-sales-soared-in-2022-especially-flavors-appealing-to-youth/): Despite a federal ban that has removed many flavored vapes from the U.S. market, monthly e-cigarette sales jumped 47% in the first two years of the pandemic, a new government study shows.
- [Fewer Teens Now Perceive Themselves as Overweight](https://homeword.com/fewer-teens-now-perceive-themselves-as-overweight/): A study involving more than 745,000 adolescents from 41 countries across Europe and North America identified an increase in the amount of teenagers who underestimate their body weight.
- [Snooze or Lose: BYU Study Says Nighttime Routines Impact Teen Sleep Duration](https://homeword.com/snooze-or-lose-byu-study-says-nighttime-routines-impact-teen-sleep-duration/): A new study from BYU found that the activities teens do before bed significantly impact the quantity of their sleep.
- [Adolescent Alcohol Dependency Linked With Later Depression Risk](https://homeword.com/adolescent-alcohol-dependency-linked-with-later-depression-risk/): A new study led by researchers from University College London and the University of Bristol suggests that teenagers displaying symptoms of alcohol addiction have an increased likelihood of experiencing depression by their mid-20s.
- [What's Hot? 07/07/23](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-07-07-23/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [Helping Adolescents to Feel Competent and Purposeful -- Not Just Happy -- May Improve Grades](https://homeword.com/helping-adolescents-to-feel-competent-and-purposeful-not-just-happy-may-improve-grades/): Encouraging adolescents to feel capable and purposeful -- rather than just happy -- could improve their academic results as well as their mental health, according to new research.
- [In Study, Almost Half of Obese Teens Were No Longer So After Taking Wegovy/Ozempic](https://homeword.com/in-study-almost-half-of-obese-teens-were-no-longer-so-after-taking-wegovy-ozempic/): The drugs Wegovy and Ozempic are all the rage for weight loss these days, and now a new study shows these injections may be game-changers for obese teenagers, too.
- [New Zealand Kids Spending One-Third of After-School Time on Screens](https://homeword.com/new-zealand-kids-spending-one-third-of-after-school-time-on-screens/): New research published in the New Zealand Medical Journal, finds children are spending a third of their after-school time on screens, including more than half their time after 8 pm.
- [Acute Care for Mental Health Conditions Rose Notably Among Adolescent Females During Pandemic](https://homeword.com/acute-care-for-mental-health-conditions-rose-notably-among-adolescent-females-during-pandemic/): Into the second year of the pandemic, mental health ED visits increased notably among adolescent females, and there was an increase in prolonged boarding of youth awaiting inpatient psychiatric care.
- [What's Hot? 07/14/23](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-07-14-23/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [Internet-Based Therapy Found to Be Effective Against Self-Harm in Adolescents](https://homeword.com/internet-based-therapy-found-to-be-effective-against-self-harm-in-adolescents/): A new study published in JAMA Open Network suggests that an internet-delivered emotion regulation therapy can reduce self-harm in youth.
- [Political Apathy Spreads from Parents to Adolescent Children](https://homeword.com/political-apathy-spreads-from-parents-to-adolescent-children/): Why are new voters so apathetic about politics? Many factors are at play. However, a new study from researchers at Florida Atlantic University focused on one of the most salient: parent attitudes about politics.
- [Parental Control A Key Factor in Smartphone Purchases For Kids](https://homeword.com/parental-control-a-key-factor-in-smartphone-purchases-for-kids/): When parents select a smartphone for their children, a recent survey of 600 consumers revealed that 83% of parents say parental controls are extremely important when evaluating their choices.
- [What's Hot? 07/21/23](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-07-21-23/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [Seasonal Peaks in Teen Suicidality Occur in April and October, Research Shows](https://homeword.com/seasonal-peaks-in-teen-suicidality-occur-in-april-and-october-research-shows/): According to new research, the incidences of teen suicidality, including self-harm, suicidal ideation, and suicide attempts, increased nationally between 2016 and 2021 and were found to be at seasonal high peaks in April and October.
- [Link Found Between Childhood Television Watching and Adulthood Metabolic Syndrome](https://homeword.com/link-found-between-childhood-television-watching-and-adulthood-metabolic-syndrome/): A new study has added weight to the evidence that watching too much television as a child can lead to poor health in adulthood.
- [Drinking Soda Linked to Obesity Among Teenagers in Over 100 Countries](https://homeword.com/drinking-soda-linked-to-obesity-among-teenagers-in-over-100-countries/): A new study argues that there’s a strong link between the consumption of soda and obesity among teenagers in over 100 countries.
- [Arthritis Affects 220,000 Children and Teens, According to a New CDC Study](https://homeword.com/arthritis-affects-220000-children-and-teens-according-to-a-new-cdc-study/): In a recent report published by the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, researchers found that based on reviewed survey data, it's estimated that 220,000 children and teens in the U.S. are affected by arthritis.
- [What's Hot? 07/28/23](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-07-28-23/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [Summer Jobs Give Kids More Than a Paycheck](https://homeword.com/summer-jobs-give-kids-more-than-a-paycheck/): A recent news release from the American Academy of Pediatrics highlights the benefits of holding a summer job.
- [Physical Activity Can Improve Learning and Wellbeing in Adolescents](https://homeword.com/physical-activity-can-improve-learning-and-wellbeing-in-adolescents/): A study led by the University of Eastern Finland suggests that adolescents who engage in active school transport and leisure-time physical activity perform better at secondary school than their inactive peers.
- [Unhappy Family or Trauma in Youth Leads to Poor Health in Old Age](https://homeword.com/unhappy-family-or-trauma-in-youth-leads-to-poor-health-in-old-age/): A new study finds that adverse childhood experiences have impacts deep into old age, especially for those who experienced violence, and include both physical and cognitive impairments.
- [School Meals Are Healthier Today — But Many Still Don’t Meet U.S. Nutrition Standards](https://homeword.com/school-meals-are-healthier-today-but-many-still-dont-meet-u-s-nutrition-standards/): Today’s school lunches are actually much healthier than what older generations had to eat decades ago. Even so, recent data reveals that as many as one in four U.S. lunches still have poor nutritional quality.
- [How Having Five Friends Boosts the Adolescent Brain and Educational Performance](https://homeword.com/how-having-five-friends-boosts-the-adolescent-brain-and-educational-performance/): In a new study published in eLife, researchers show that having roughly five friends during the beginning of adolescence is beneficial for cognition, mental health, and educational performance.
- [What's Hot? 08/04/23](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-08-04-23/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [Biological Factors Modulate Eating Disorder Risk in Early Adolescents](https://homeword.com/biological-factors-modulate-eating-disorder-risk-in-early-adolescents/): Genetic and neurobiological factors shape the development of eating disorders much earlier than previously thought, with evidence emerging in children as young as nine years old, Yale-led research reveals.
- [COVID Pandemic Might Have Pushed More Girls Into Early Puberty](https://homeword.com/covid-pandemic-might-have-pushed-more-girls-into-early-puberty/): More girls started puberty before age 8 during the COVID-19 pandemic, a phenomenon called precocious puberty, researchers say.
- [What's Hot? 08/11/23](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-08-11-23/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [Study Finds Link Between Screen Time and Anxiety, Depression in Children](https://homeword.com/study-finds-link-between-screen-time-and-anxiety-depression-in-children/): New research from the Faculty of Education has found a link between screen time and anxiety and depression in children.
- [Bullying Could Help Bring on Headaches for Teens](https://homeword.com/bullying-could-help-bring-on-headaches-for-teens/): New research finds that bullying and suicidal thoughts are both linked to more frequent headaches in teens.
- [New Data Reveals Rise in Teen Vaping, Compromising Academic Performance and Mental Health](https://homeword.com/new-data-reveals-rise-in-teen-vaping-compromising-academic-performance-and-mental-health/): A new survey reveals a rise in vaping among teens across the country and profound negative impacts tied to it, including lowered academic performance, decreased student engagement, and heightened depression.
- [ERs Are Flooded With Kids in Mental Health Crisis, U.S. Doctors' Groups Warn](https://homeword.com/ers-are-flooded-with-kids-in-mental-health-crisis-u-s-doctors-groups-warn/): America's emergency rooms are being flooded by children suffering from psychiatric emergencies like anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts or attempts, a new joint report from three leading medical associations warns.
- [What's Hot? 08/18/23](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-08-18-23/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [Reduced Gray Matter in Frontal Lobes Linked to Teenage Smoking and Nicotine Addiction](https://homeword.com/reduced-gray-matter-in-frontal-lobes-linked-to-teenage-smoking-and-nicotine-addiction/): Levels of gray matter in two parts of the brain may be linked to a desire to start smoking during adolescence and the strengthening of nicotine addiction, a new study has shown.
- [Perils of Not Being Attractive or Athletic in Middle School](https://homeword.com/perils-of-not-being-attractive-or-athletic-in-middle-school/): New research shows low attractive and low athletic youth became increasingly unpopular over the course of a school year, leading to subsequent increases in their loneliness and alcohol misuse.
- [Social Media Is Parents' Top Concern as Kids Head Back to School](https://homeword.com/social-media-is-parents-top-concern-as-kids-head-back-to-school/): When U.S. parents express their concerns about their school-aged children, social media use and the internet are at the top of the list.
- [A Healthy Diet, Reading, and Doing Sports Promote Reasoning Skills in Children](https://homeword.com/a-healthy-diet-reading-and-doing-sports-promote-reasoning-skills-in-children/): According to a recent study, improved overall diet quality and reduced consumption of red meat, as well as increased time spent in reading and organized sports enhanced reasoning skills among children.
- [What's Hot? 08/25/23](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-08-25-23/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [Sedentary Time in Children Linked with Heart Damage in Young Adulthood](https://homeword.com/sedentary-time-in-children-linked-with-heart-damage-in-young-adulthood/): A new study has found that sedentary time accumulated from childhood to young adulthood was associated with heart damage -- even in those with normal weight and blood pressure.
- [College Students’ Sleep Health Hinges on Their Time Management Skills](https://homeword.com/college-students-sleep-health-hinges-on-their-time-management-skills/): A new study conducted by University of Alabama researchers found that college students' poor time management, especially in terms of organization, can significantly impact their sleep quality.
- [People Who Were Better Supervised by Parents as Early Adolescents Tend to Have Higher Earnings as Adults](https://homeword.com/people-who-were-better-supervised-by-parents-as-early-adolescents-tend-to-have-higher-earnings-as-adults/): A recent study found that better parental supervision of children in early adolescence was associated with higher household income of the child at age 35.
- [What's Hot? 09/01/23](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-09-01-23/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [More Sleep Could Reduce Impulsive Behavior in Children](https://homeword.com/more-sleep-could-reduce-impulsive-behavior-in-children/): Sleep is a critical part of a child’s overall health, but it can also be an important factor in the way they behave.
- [Boys Who Smoke in Their Early Teens Found to Risk Passing on Harmful Traits to Future Children](https://homeword.com/boys-who-smoke-in-their-early-teens-found-to-risk-passing-on-harmful-traits-to-future-children/): A new study suggests boys who smoke in their early teens risk damaging the genes of their future children, increasing their chances of developing asthma, obesity and low lung function.
- [Surprising Study Results: Students Are Bored During Exams](https://homeword.com/surprising-study-results-students-are-bored-during-exams/): According to a new study, school students are actually very bored during exams. The study also showed that utter boredom has a negative effect on exam results.
- [Teen Brains With Depression Show Heightened Sensitivity to Parental Criticism](https://homeword.com/teen-brains-with-depression-show-heightened-sensitivity-to-parental-criticism/): In a recent article published in Psychological Medicine, researchers examine affective and neural responses to parental feedback in adolescents with depression.
- [What's Hot? 09/08/23](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-09-08-23/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [Company Pulls 'One Chip Challenge' From Store Shelves After Teen Dies](https://homeword.com/company-pulls-one-chip-challenge-from-store-shelves-after-teen-dies/): The maker of the "One Chip Challenge" has pulled the product from store shelves after a 14-year-old Massachusetts teen died after eating the chip seasoned with two of the hottest peppers, the Carolina Reaper and the Naga Viper.
- [Does Cyberbullying Affect Adolescents' Risk of Developing Eating Disorders?](https://homeword.com/does-cyberbullying-affect-adolescents-risk-of-developing-eating-disorders/): In a study of US adolescents, both victims and perpetrators of cyberbullying were more likely than other youth to experience eating disorder symptoms. The findings are published in the International Journal of Eating Disorders.
- [Adolescent BMI Link: Rising Weights, Rising Depression Risks](https://homeword.com/adolescent-bmi-link-rising-weights-rising-depression-risks/): New research identifies a strong correlation between higher BMI in children aged 12-16 and increased risks of depression symptoms. The association weakens for the age bracket 16-21, suggesting an age-sensitive period during early adolescence.
- [Adolescent Drinking is Associated With a Higher Risk of Acute Harm](https://homeword.com/adolescent-drinking-is-associated-with-a-higher-risk-of-acute-harm/): A recent study has found that among Danish adolescents, increased weekly alcohol consumption is linked to a higher risk of hospital visits due to alcohol-induced incidents and unintentional injuries.
- [What's Hot? 09/15/23](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-09-15-23/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [Parent Drinking Behaviors Linked to Adolescent Drinking](https://homeword.com/parent-drinking-behaviors-linked-to-adolescent-drinking/): Parent drinking behaviors, specifically frequent drinking and binge drinking, are associated with increased odds of drinking among adolescents, according to a recent study.
- [Researchers Find Association Between Vaping and Asthma Among US Adolescents](https://homeword.com/researchers-find-association-between-vaping-and-asthma-among-us-adolescents/): A new study from the Texas A&M University School of Public Health suggests that vaping increases the risk of asthma in adolescents who have never smoked conventional tobacco products.
- [One in Four Adolescents Have Been Cyberbullied](https://homeword.com/one-in-four-adolescents-have-been-cyberbullied/): A new Statistics Canada report says one in four adolescents have been cyberbullied and it's taking a toll on their mental health.
- [Adolescent Girls Were Severely Affected By Pandemic Stress, Find Researchers](https://homeword.com/adolescent-girls-sere-severely-affected-by-pandemic-stress-find-researchers/): A new study has found that adolescent emergency department visits and hospitalizations for suicidal thoughts, self-harm and self-poisoning increased across Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic, especially among adolescent girls.
- [What's Hot? 09/22/23](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-09-22-23/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [Most People Rely On Parents For Material Support Into Adulthood](https://homeword.com/most-people-rely-on-parents-for-material-support-into-adulthood/): A new study finds that only a third of adults in the United States did not rely on their parents for some form of material support between their late teens and early 40s.
- [High Blood Pressure in Males in Late Adolescence Associated with Later Increased Risk of Major Cardiovascular Events](https://homeword.com/high-blood-pressure-in-males-in-late-adolescence-associated-with-later-increased-risk-of-major-cardiovascular-events/): A study of more than 1 million men followed for up to 50 years found that higher blood pressure at age 18 was associated with an increased risk for major cardiovascular events later in life, including heart failure, heart attacks, strokes, and mortality.
- [Constant Companion: A Week in the Life of a Young Person's Smartphone Use](https://homeword.com/constant-companion-a-week-in-the-life-of-a-young-persons-smartphone-use/): New research has been released by Common Sense Media looking at how today's teens actually use their smartphones.
- [What's Hot? 09/29/23](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-09-29-23/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [Young E-Cigarette Users Report Higher Levels of Chronic Stress](https://homeword.com/young-e-cigarette-users-report-higher-levels-of-chronic-stress/): Young electronic cigarette users are more likely to report having chronic stress than nonusers, according to a new study.
- [Decreasing Physical Activity in Adolescence Increases Risk Factors for Cardiometabolic Diseases](https://homeword.com/decreasing-physical-activity-in-adolescence-increases-risk-factors-for-cardiometabolic-diseases/): A new study finds that increasing physical activity in adolescence was followed by favorable cardiometabolic changes while decreasing activity was followed by unfavorable cardiometabolic changes in the risk factors.
- [Social Misfit or Normal Development? Students Who Do Not Date](https://homeword.com/social-misfit-or-normal-development-students-who-do-not-date/): A new study examined whether 10th graders in the Low dating group differed on emotional, interpersonal, and adaptive skills from youth in the other trajectories.
- [Eating Disorders Increased During Pandemic in Female Adolescents](https://homeword.com/eating-disorders-increased-during-pandemic-in-female-adolescents/): Emergency room (ER) visits and hospital admissions for eating disorders increased during the COVID-19 pandemic in female adolescents aged 10–17 years, according to new research published in Canadian Medical Association Journal.
- [What's Hot? 10/06/23](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-10-06-23/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [Shy Teens with Shy Best Friends Might Be More Prone to Depression](https://homeword.com/shy-teens-with-shy-best-friends-might-be-more-prone-to-depression/): A study examining best-friend pairs of young adolescents discovered that shy individuals, especially those whose best friend was also shy, exhibited more depressive symptoms.
- [Suicide Risk Nearly Doubled Among Teenagers Who Suffer Sleep Deprivation](https://homeword.com/suicide-risk-nearly-doubled-among-teenagers-who-suffer-sleep-deprivation/): In a new study published in BMC Psychiatry, researchers have uncovered a concerning link between sleep duration and suicidal thoughts among American teenagers.
- [Kids Who Are Close to Their Parents Become Kinder, More Helpful Adults](https://homeword.com/kids-who-are-close-to-their-parents-become-kinder-more-helpful-adults/): Researchers from the University of Cambridge have found that kids who reported having a loving, strong bond with their parents around age three tended to be more kind, empathetic, and generous by adolescence.
- [School Cycling Program Linked to Improved Mental Well-Being in Adolescents](https://homeword.com/school-cycling-program-linked-to-improved-mental-well-being-in-adolescents/): Researchers in the US have investigated how adolescents’ psychosocial well-being improved after participating in a school-based cycling program.
- [What's Hot? 10/13/23](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-10-13-23/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [New Technology Could Predict Teen Driver's Risk for a Crash](https://homeword.com/new-technology-could-predict-teen-drivers-risk-for-a-crash/): A new video game technology that exposes drivers to the most common serious crash scenarios and sees how they react may help predict what type of driver a teen will be. It can also highlight any potential problems, a new study suggests.
- [Depression Among Tween Girls Deepens as Social Media Use Spikes](https://homeword.com/depression-among-tween-girls-deepens-as-social-media-use-spikes/): Preteen girls' rates of depression are skyrocketing as social media use spikes, according to the most in-depth U.S. survey intended to examine the challenges facing girls in grades five through 12.
- [How Decision-Making Mechanisms Go Awry in Teen OCD Brains](https://homeword.com/how-decision-making-mechanisms-go-awry-in-teen-ocd-brains/): A new study from UNSW Sydney shows that teenagers with OCD experience deficits in decision making and behavioral control which is linked to abnormal activity in an area of the brain called the orbitofrontal cortex.
- [What's Hot? 10/20/23](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-10-20-23/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [Increase in Discipline Referrals for Substance Use in Oregon Middle Schools After Recreational Marijuana Legalized](https://homeword.com/increase-in-discipline-referrals-for-substance-use-in-oregon-middle-schools-after-recreational-marijuana-legalized/): A recent study has found that Oregon middle school students received office discipline referrals for substance use offenses 30% more often after legalization of recreational marijuana.
- [Teens Are Quitting Sports as Social Media Ups Body Image Concerns](https://homeword.com/teens-are-quitting-sports-as-social-media-ups-body-image-concerns/): Kids who get discouraged by idealized athletic bodies on social media may end up dropping out of sports, a small study suggests.
- [Muscle Dysmorphia Linked to Suicidal Ideation and Planning in Adolescents and Young Adults](https://homeword.com/muscle-dysmorphia-linked-to-suicidal-ideation-and-planning-in-adolescents-and-young-adults/): A new study found that muscle dysmorphia are associated with suicidal thoughts and behaviors among adolescents and young adults in Canada.
- [Nearly Half of Gen Z Thinks Sex Scenes in Movies and TV Are Unnecessary, UCLA Study Finds](https://homeword.com/nearly-half-of-gen-z-thinks-sex-scenes-in-movies-and-tv-are-unnecessary-ucla-study-finds/): Slightly more than half of Gen Z adolescents want to see more platonic relationships or friendships in movies and TV as opposed to romance or sex scenes, a UCLA study found.
- [What's Hot? 10/27/23](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-10-27-23/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [Steroid Use Could Raise Teen Athletes' Odds for Concussion](https://homeword.com/steroid-use-could-raise-teen-athletes-odds-for-concussion/): Use of steroids among high school athletes is a continuing problem, and now new research finds these youths are also more likely to suffer a concussion while they play.
- [Nature Videos Boost Adolescent Mental Health](https://homeword.com/nature-videos-boost-adolescent-mental-health/): In a recent study published in the journal Scientific Reports, researchers found that adolescents exposed to nature videos exhibited improved stress, affect, mood, relaxation, nature connection, and nature spirituality outcomes.
- [Study Finds More Than Half of Teenagers Have No Rules for Using Tech at Home](https://homeword.com/study-finds-more-than-half-of-teenagers-have-no-rules-for-using-tech-at-home/): A new study reveals a surprising result: 60% of adolescents are not subject to any rules in their home governing how they use tech devices, including mobile phones, televisions, computers, tablets and video game devices.
- [1 in 5 U.S. Parents Worry Their Teen Is Addicted to the Internet](https://homeword.com/1-in-5-u-s-parents-worry-their-teen-is-addicted-to-the-internet/): American parents fear their teens’ internet use could expose them to cyberbullying, harmful content and set them up for addiction, a new study shows.
- [What's Hot? 11/03/23](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-11-03-23/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [Marijuana's Psychoactive Compound May Alter Brain Wiring in Adolescents](https://homeword.com/marijuanas-psychoactive-compound-may-alter-brain-wiring-in-adolescents/): In a mouse study designed to explore the impact of marijuana's major psychoactive compound, THC, on teenage brains, researchers say they found changes to the brain's wiring, that may worsen a genetic predisposition to schizophrenia.
- [Less Physical Activity in Adolescence Likely Rooted in Biology, Says Study](https://homeword.com/less-physical-activity-in-adolescence-likely-rooted-in-biology-says-study/): The slowdown of physical activity during adolescence is not likely caused by lifestyle and environment but by energy demands placed on the body as it grows and sexually matures, according to a new study.
- [U.S. Teens Are Driving Drowsy at High Rates](https://homeword.com/u-s-teens-are-driving-drowsy-at-high-rates/): Drowsy driving causes thousands of car crashes a year and teen drivers say they are often sleepy behind the wheel.
- [Is Your 18-Year-Old Really 'Mature'? New Brain Study Has Answers](https://homeword.com/is-your-18-year-old-really-mature-new-brain-study-has-answers/): According to new research, an adolescent starts thinking like an adult right around the age of 18.
- [What's Hot? 11/10/23](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-11-10-23/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [Vaping's Popularity Falls Among U.S. High School Students](https://homeword.com/vapings-popularity-falls-among-u-s-high-school-students/): Warnings about the dangers of vaping may be reaching American teens as a new U.S. government report shows e-cigarette use is down among high school students.
- [Teenage Obesity Increases Risk for 17 Different Cancers in Adulthood](https://homeword.com/teenage-obesity-increases-risk-for-17-different-cancers-in-adulthood/): Researchers have discovered that young adults who are overweight when they’re 18 years-old have a significantly higher risk of developing 17 different types of cancer later in life.
- [Teens Are Popping Cannabis Edibles in the Middle of Their School Day](https://homeword.com/teens-are-popping-cannabis-edibles-in-the-middle-of-their-school-day/): Teens are increasingly using cannabis to calm anxiety, but eating edibles during the school day is leading to ingesting too much causing intense and unpredictable highs.
- [Talking to Someone in Person Better for Mood Than Using Smartphones All Day](https://homeword.com/talking-to-someone-in-person-better-for-mood-than-using-smartphones-all-day/): According to a recent study, researchers found that when people were asked to either scroll on their phones, sit quietly by themselves, or have a conversation with a stranger, participants usually believed talking was the most enjoyable.
- [What's Hot? 11/27/23](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-11-27-23/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [Older Adolescents With Physical and Mental Illnesses Have Lowest Self-Perceptions](https://homeword.com/older-adolescents-with-physical-and-mental-illnesses-have-lowest-self-perceptions/): The combination of physical and mental illness had a negative impact on self-perception among older adolescents, but not for younger ones, shows a new University of Waterloo study.
- [Melatonin Use Skyrockets Among U.S. Kids](https://homeword.com/melatonin-use-skyrockets-among-u-s-kids/): Record numbers of children and tweens now take melatonin for sleep, potentially doing harm to their development, a new study warns.
- [Gen Z Teens Lonelier, More Apt to Use Therapy, Less Likely to Do Drugs](https://homeword.com/gen-z-teens-lonelier-more-apt-to-use-therapy-less-likely-to-do-drugs/): When it comes to Gen Z teenagers, you can discard the old saw that “kids will be kids,” similar across generations based on their age and maturity level. Gen Z is different.
- [About 1 in 5 U.S. Teens Who’ve Heard of ChatGPT Have Used It for Schoolwork](https://homeword.com/about-1-in-5-u-s-teens-whove-heard-of-chatgpt-have-used-it-for-schoolwork/): Roughly one-in-five teenagers who have heard of ChatGPT say they have used it to help them do their schoolwork, according to a new Pew Research Center survey of U.S. teens ages 13 to 17.
- [What's Hot? 12/01/23](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-12-01-23/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [Most School Shootings Aren’t Mass Killings, Study Finds](https://homeword.com/most-school-shootings-arent-mass-killings-study-finds/): Many Americans think of school shootings as mass casualty events involving an adolescent with an assault-style weapon. But a new study says that most recent school shootings orchestrated by teenagers do not fit that image.
- [Revealing the Impact of Parental Tech Use on Adolescent Mental Health and Behavior](https://homeword.com/revealing-the-impact-of-parental-tech-use-on-adolescent-mental-health-and-behavior/): A recent study shows how a parent's use of technology can interfere with the relationship between parents and adolescents and influence adolescents' mental health and behavioral outcomes.
- [Teens With Multiple Concussions Face Higher Risk of Suicidal Thoughts](https://homeword.com/teens-with-multiple-concussions-face-higher-risk-of-suicidal-thoughts/): A year after suffering a concussion, teens, especially boys, are more likely than their peers to think about, plan and even attempt suicide, new research finds.
- [Over 4 Hours of Smartphone Use Leads to Serious Health Risks for Teens](https://homeword.com/over-4-hours-of-smartphone-use-leads-to-serious-health-risks-for-teens/): Teenagers who use smartphones for over four hours a day are at a “serious” risk for certain health issues, a new study warns.
- [What's Hot? 12/08/23](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-12-08-23/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [Kids Who Feel Their Parents Are Less Reliable Take Fewer Risks Vital to Learning and Growth](https://homeword.com/kids-who-feel-their-parents-are-less-reliable-take-fewer-risks-vital-to-learning-and-growth/): New research suggests children without predictable support from the adults in their lives are less willing to take risks that are vital for learning and growth.
- [Soccer Heading Linked to Measurable Decline in Brain Function](https://homeword.com/soccer-heading-linked-to-measurable-decline-in-brain-function/): New research links soccer heading -- where players hit the ball with their head -- to a measurable decline in the microstructure and function of the brain over a two-year period.
- [Reported Drug Use Among Adolescents Continued to Hold Below Pre-Pandemic Levels in 2023](https://homeword.com/reported-drug-use-among-adolescents-continued-to-hold-below-pre-pandemic-levels-in-2023/): New data show relatively low use of illicit substances, yet overdose death rates among teens have risen in recent years.
- [Compassionate Teens Are Likely to Feel a Sense of Belonging](https://homeword.com/compassionate-teens-are-likely-to-feel-a-sense-of-belonging/): When teens feel a sense of belonging and being cared for, they are more likely to show compassion for others, according to a new study from Penn State's Edna Bennett Pierce Prevention Research Center.
- [What's Hot? 12/15/23](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-12-15-23/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [Young Age at First Menstrual Cycle Linked to Heightened Diabetes Risk in Mid-Life](https://homeword.com/young-age-at-first-menstrual-cycle-linked-to-heightened-diabetes-risk-in-mid-life/): Starting menstrual cycles at a young age—before the age of 13—is linked to a heightened risk of developing type 2 diabetes in midlife, finds US research published online in the journal BMJ Nutrition Prevention & Health.
- [New Study Highlights the Crucial Role of Parental Engagement on Teen Development](https://homeword.com/new-study-highlights-the-crucial-role-of-parental-engagement-on-teen-development/): In a recent study involving Swiss adolescents, researchers discovered that parental involvement significantly increases prosocial behavior in teens.
- [When Do Teens Lie to Their Parents (and When Do They Tell the Truth)?](https://homeword.com/when-do-teens-lie-to-their-parents-and-when-do-they-tell-the-truth/): When teenagers lie, do they plan to fib ahead of time? What about when they share information? Do they share voluntarily? A recent study explored these questions.
- [Texting, Video Gaming Especially Bad for Teen's Sleep](https://homeword.com/texting-video-gaming-especially-bad-for-teens-sleep/): Any type of time spent looking at screens before bed is bad for kids' sleep, but new research shows that "interactive" screen time -- texting and video games, for example -- is especially harmful.
- [What's Hot? 12/22/23](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-12-22-23/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [Study Bolsters Evidence that Severe Obesity Increasing in Young US Kids](https://homeword.com/study-bolsters-evidence-that-severe-obesity-increasing-in-young-us-kids/): A new study adds to evidence that severe obesity is becoming more common in young U.S. children.
- [Teen Concussion Tied to Higher Risk for Suicidal Behaviors](https://homeword.com/teen-concussion-tied-to-higher-risk-for-suicidal-behaviors/): Adolescents who report concussion have increased odds of reporting suicidal behaviors, according to a study published in the Journal of Athletic Training.
- [Couch Potato Kids Putting Their Heart in Serious Danger Later in Life](https://homeword.com/couch-potato-kids-putting-their-heart-in-serious-danger-later-in-life/): A new study warns that children who lead a sedentary lifestyle are more likely to experience strokes or heart attacks in their later years.
- [Almost Half of Teenagers Feel Addicted to Social Media](https://homeword.com/almost-half-of-teenagers-feel-addicted-to-social-media/): A new study of British teenagers found that almost half feel as if they are addicted to social media.
- [What's Hot? 01/05/24](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-01-05-24/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [Emotional Problems in Young People Were Rising Rapidly Even Before the Pandemic](https://homeword.com/emotional-problems-in-young-people-were-rising-rapidly-even-before-the-pandemic/): There was a substantial increase in emotional problems among young people in Wales in the years immediately before the pandemic, research from Cardiff University shows.
- [High Adolescent BMI Increases the Risk of Early Chronic Kidney Disease](https://homeword.com/high-adolescent-bmi-increases-the-risk-of-early-chronic-kidney-disease/): Adolescent obesity significantly increases the risk of developing early chronic kidney disease (CKD) in young adulthood, according to a large cohort study.
- [About 22 Adolescents Died Weekly From Overdoses in 2022, Driven by Fentanyl-Laced Prescription Pills](https://homeword.com/about-22-adolescents-died-weekly-from-overdoses-in-2022-driven-by-fentanyl-laced-prescription-pills/): An average of 22 adolescents 14 to 18 years of age died in the U.S. each week in 2022 from drug overdoses, raising the death rate for this group to 5.2 per 100,000—driven by fentanyl in counterfeit pills, new research finds.
- [US Teen Smoking Rates Have Plummeted, With Fewer Than 1% Now Daily Smokers](https://homeword.com/us-teen-smoking-rates-have-plummeted-with-fewer-than-1-now-daily-smokers/): The number of American teens who smoke or have even tried smoking has dropped dramatically compared to a generation ago, with less than 1% now saying they light up cigarettes daily.
- [What's Hot? 01/12/24](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-01-12-24/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [Addiction Treatment for Teens in Crisis Is Often Hard to Find](https://homeword.com/addiction-treatment-for-teens-in-crisis-is-often-hard-to-find/): A 'secret shopper' study finds that for many American families, accessing inpatient treatment for a teen battling addiction can be next to impossible.
- [Adolescent Sports Activities Help Improve Bone Health in Older Adults](https://homeword.com/adolescent-sports-activities-help-improve-bone-health-in-older-adults/): New research has found that older adults who engaged in high-impact sports activities in their adolescence experience enhanced bone mineral density (BMD) and bone health in their old age.
- [As Gen Z Ups Screen Time, Their Sadness Stats Rise](https://homeword.com/as-gen-z-ups-screen-time-their-sadness-stats-rise/): Is overuse of phones and social media harmful to the health of Generation Z?
- [Almost 1 in 10 Adolescents Have Used Non-Prescription Weight Loss Products](https://homeword.com/almost-1-in-10-adolescents-have-used-non-prescription-weight-loss-products/): Almost 1 in 10 adolescents globally have used ineffective and potentially harmful non prescribed weight loss products in their lifetime, with 2% using them in the previous week.
- [What's Hot? 01/19/24](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-01-19-24/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [Teenagers’ Mental Health Suffers When They Have More Siblings](https://homeword.com/teenagers-mental-health-suffers-when-they-have-more-siblings/): A new study has found that teenagers from larger families tend to have poorer mental health compared to those with fewer siblings.
- [Childhood Stress Linked to Higher Risk of High Blood Pressure, Obesity, Diabetes in Adults](https://homeword.com/childhood-stress-linked-to-higher-risk-of-high-blood-pressure-obesity-diabetes-in-adults/): According to a new study, young adults who reported higher stress during their teenage years to adulthood were more likely to have high blood pressure, obesity and other cardiometabolic risk factors.
- [Positive Childhood Relationships Linked to Improved Adult Mental Health](https://homeword.com/positive-childhood-relationships-linked-to-improved-adult-mental-health/): A Columbia University study found that positive relationships with parents and other adults during childhood are associated with better mental health in adulthood, regardless of exposure to adverse childhood experiences.
- [What's Hot? 01/26/24](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-01-26-24/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [When Some Adolescent Girls Internalize Rejection, It Really Is In Their Head](https://homeword.com/when-some-adolescent-girls-internalize-rejection-it-really-is-in-their-head/): Recent research has found that adolescent girls who have a stronger tendency to ruminate show different patterns of brain activity when faced with social rejection.
- [New York City Becomes First City to Declare Social Media as Public Health Hazard](https://homeword.com/new-york-city-becomes-first-to-declare-social-media-as-public-health-hazard/): New York City has become the first American city to classify social media as a ‘public health hazard’ and an ‘environmental toxin’.
- [How Emotions Influence What Adolescents Eat](https://homeword.com/how-emotions-influence-what-adolescents-eat/): A new study sheds light on how emotional states, especially negative stress have a significant influence on dietary choices in adolescents.
- [Study Suggests Secret for Getting Teens to Listen to Unsolicited Advice](https://homeword.com/study-suggests-secret-for-getting-teens-to-listen-to-unsolicited-advice/): A new study found teens will appreciate parents' unsolicited advice, but only if the parent is supportive of their teens' autonomy.
- [What's Hot? 02/02/24](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-02-02-24/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [Social Withdrawal in Kids, Teens May Signal Higher Suicide Risk Later](https://homeword.com/social-withdrawal-in-kids-teens-may-signal-higher-suicide-risk-later/): According to new research, being socially withdrawn and having physical discomforts such as headaches, nausea or stomachaches as a preteen may boost the risk of having suicidal thoughts by age 16.
- [Kids Spent 60% More Time on TikTok Than YouTube Last Year, 20% Tried OpenAI’s ChatGPT](https://homeword.com/kids-spent-60-more-time-on-tiktok-than-youtube-last-year-20-tried-openais-chatgpt/): A new study of children’s online habits found that children ages 4 through 18 spent a global average of 112 minutes daily on TikTok’s short video app in 2023, an increase from 107 minutes the year prior.
- [MRI Study Reveals Significant Brain Changes in Adolescent Football Players](https://homeword.com/mri-study-reveals-significant-brain-changes-in-adolescent-football-players/): Emerging magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) research suggests that adolescent football players are susceptible to a variety of brain changes due to head impact exposure from the sport.
- [Bullied Teens' Brains Show Chemical Change Associated with Psychosis](https://homeword.com/bullied-teens-brains-show-chemical-change-associated-with-psychosis/): Researchers have found that adolescents being bullied by their peers are at greater risk of the early stages of psychotic episodes and in turn experience lower levels of a key neurotransmitter in a part of the brain involved in regulating emotions.
- [What's Hot? 02/09/24](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-02-09-24/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [Study Helps Explain Why Stress in Adolescence Can Lead to Predisposition to Mental Illness in Adulthood](https://homeword.com/study-helps-explain-why-stress-in-adolescence-can-lead-to-predisposition-to-mental-illness-in-adulthood/): Excessive stress during adolescence can cause alterations in the brain resulting in behavioral problems and psychiatric disorders in adulthood, according to a study in rats conducted by Brazilian researchers.
- [Stress Main Factor Driving Teens to Abuse Drugs, Alcohol](https://homeword.com/stress-main-factor-driving-teens-to-abuse-drugs-alcohol/): American teenagers cite stress as the leading reason they might get drunk or high, a new report reveals.
- [Adolescents with Concussion May Benefit From More Activity Earlier](https://homeword.com/adolescents-with-concussion-may-benefit-from-more-activity-earlier/): Researchers at Nationwide Children's Hospital have found that limiting screen time and returning to school early following a concussion may speed up recovery.
- [Even 'White Lies' From Parents Encourage Lying by Kids](https://homeword.com/even-white-lies-from-parents-encourage-lying-by-kids/): Kids are more likely to lie to their parents if their parents have been lying to them -- even with positive “white” lies, a new study shows.
- [New Psychology Research Sheds Light on the Link Between Romance and Friendships During Adolescence](https://homeword.com/new-psychology-research-sheds-light-on-the-link-between-romance-and-friendships-during-adolescence/): In a new study, researchers found that teenagers in romantic relationships are less likely to form new friendships, yet these relationships don’t necessarily spell the end for existing ones.
- [What's Hot? 02/16/24](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-02-16-24/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [Mental Illness May be Waiting for Stressed Out Teens in Adulthood](https://homeword.com/mental-illness-may-be-waiting-for-stressed-out-teens-in-adulthood/): Teenagers who are constantly stressed out have a higher risk of suffering mental illness when they enter adulthood.
- [Parenting Style Could Influence ADHD Severity in Kids](https://homeword.com/parenting-style-could-influence-adhd-severity-in-kids/): A shift in parenting early in a child's development might help curb the symptoms of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), new research suggests.
- [Antidepressant Dispensing to Adolescents and Young Adults Surged During Pandemic](https://homeword.com/antidepressant-dispensing-to-adolescents-and-young-adults-surged-during-pandemic/): Antidepressant dispensing to adolescents and young adults increased sharply after the COVID-19 pandemic began—particularly among females—a new study finds.
- [Physical Fitness in Adolescence Linked to Less Atherosclerosis in Middle Age](https://homeword.com/physical-fitness-in-adolescence-linked-to-less-atherosclerosis-in-middle-age/): Men who were physically fit when they were young had a lower risk of atherosclerosis almost 40 years later, according to a study led by researchers at Linköping University, Sweden.
- [Earbuds, Headphones a Rising Threat to Kids Hearing](https://homeword.com/earbuds-headphones-a-rising-threat-to-kids-hearing/): Many younger children could be permanently damaging their hearing by blasting loud music on their earbuds and headphones, a new report finds.
- [What's Hot? 02/23/24](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-02-23-24/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [More Mental Health Problems Seen for Teens Bullied in Childhood](https://homeword.com/more-mental-health-problems-seen-for-teens-bullied-in-childhood/): Youth who are bullied in childhood develop more internalizing, externalizing, and total mental health problems in late adolescence, according to a new study.
- [What's Hot? 03/01/24](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-03-01-24/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [Teens Benefit From 'Forest Bathing' -- Even in Cities](https://homeword.com/teens-benefit-from-forest-bathing-even-in-cities/): A new study suggests that forest bathing, the simple method of being calm and quiet amongst the trees, observing nature around you while breathing deeply, can help youth de-stress and boost health and well-being.
- [Stressed Parents Could Mean More Self-Harm by Kids](https://homeword.com/stressed-parents-could-mean-more-self-harm-by-kids/): Teens have a higher risk of self-injury -- deliberately cutting or burning themselves -- if they have a fraught relationship with a struggling parent, a new study shows.
- [Schools Focusing on Grades Over Learning See More Violence Against Teachers](https://homeword.com/schools-focusing-on-grades-over-learning-see-more-violence-against-teachers/): A new study finds that schools which place higher focus on test scores and bottom-line results instead of student learning are more likely to see children use violence against their teachers.
- [Being Excluded or Truant From School Leads to Mental Health Problems—and Vice Versa](https://homeword.com/being-excluded-or-truant-from-school-leads-to-mental-health-problems-and-vice-versa/): New research examines whether mental health leads to exclusion and truancy, or whether exclusion and truancy are in fact contributing to poor mental health in children and adolescents.
- [Peer Pressure Susceptibility Lasts Into Adulthood](https://homeword.com/peer-pressure-susceptibility-lasts-into-adulthood/): In a new study, researchers found that the influence of peer pressure continues into early adulthood, while middle-aged and older adults are better at controlling their desires.
- [What's Hot? 03/08/24](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-03-08-24/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [Waist-to-Height Ratio Detects Fat Obesity in Children and Adolescents Significantly Better than BMI](https://homeword.com/waist-to-height-ratio-detects-fat-obesity-in-children-and-adolescents-significantly-better-than-bmi/): An inexpensive measure of obesity in children and adolescents that could replace body mass index (BMI) has been identified in a new study as waist circumference-to-height ratio.
- [Loneliness And Depression In Teens Linked To Lack Of Sleep And Early School Start Times](https://homeword.com/loneliness-and-depression-in-teens-linked-to-lack-of-sleep-and-early-school-start-times/): According to a new survey, teenagers who wake up early for school, sleep less than eight hours per night or spend time on their electronic devices within an hour of going to bed are more likely to have experienced depression and loneliness
- [More Than a Third of Teens Say They Spend Too Much Time on Their Phones](https://homeword.com/more-than-a-third-of-teens-say-they-spend-too-much-time-on-their-phones/): The always-online generation may be starting to unplug a bit.
- [Delta-8-THC Use Reported by 11% of 12th Graders in 2023](https://homeword.com/delta-8-thc-use-reported-by-11-of-12th-graders-in-2023/): Approximately 11% of 12th-grade students across the United States reported past-year use of delta-8-THC, according to an analysis of data from the 2023 Monitoring the Future survey.
- [What's Hot? 03/15/24](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-03-15-24/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [Teen Pregnancy May Raise Risk of Early Death](https://homeword.com/teen-pregnancy-may-raise-risk-of-early-death/): Teen pregnancy can change the trajectory of one's life, but now a new study suggests it could also shorten that life.
- [Medical Costs for Kids' Mental Health Jumped 31% in 5 Years](https://homeword.com/medical-costs-for-kids-mental-health-jumped-31-in-5-years/): The cost to American families of caring for a child with a mental health condition jumped by almost a third between 2017 and 2021.
- ['Study Drugs' Set the Stage for Other Drug Use and Mental Health Decline](https://homeword.com/study-drugs-set-the-stage-for-other-drug-use-and-mental-health-decline/): Taking "study drugs" like Adderall without a diagnosis is not only dangerous in itself, but can lead to other drug use and a decline in mental health, according to new research.
- ['Transcendent' Thinking May Grow Teens' Brains Over Time](https://homeword.com/transcendent-thinking-may-grow-teens-brains-over-time/): Scientists find that adolescents who grapple with the bigger meaning of social situations experience greater brain growth, which predicts stronger identity development and life satisfaction years later.
- [What's Hot? 03/22/24](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-03-22-24/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [Body Dysmorphia Affects Many Teens, Especially Girls](https://homeword.com/body-dysmorphia-affects-many-teens-especially-girls/): Many teens – especially girls – are affected by body dysmorphic disorder, a condition in which they become obsessed with perceived flaws in their personal appearance, a new study shows.
- [Preschoolers with Depression at Greater Risk of Suicide During Adolescence](https://homeword.com/preschoolers-with-depression-at-greater-risk-of-suicide-during-adolescence/): Preschoolers with clinical depression are more likely than their peers to have attempted suicide or to have had thoughts of killing themselves by age 12, according to a new study.
- [Bone-Strengthening Physical Activity Declines Most Among Least Fit Youth](https://homeword.com/bone-strengthening-physical-activity-declines-most-among-least-fit-youth/): According to a new study, bone-strengthening physical activity levels decrease during adolescence, and the decline was steepest among the least fit youth.
- [More Than Money, Family and Community Bonds Prep Teens for College Success](https://homeword.com/more-than-money-family-and-community-bonds-prep-teens-for-college-success/): Building “family social capital” during the teen years dramatically boosts an adolescent’s chances of eventually completing college, according to a new study from BYU.
- [What's Hot? 03/29/24](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-03-29-24/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [Study Finds Boys' Mental Health More Impacted by COVID-19 Pandemic than Girls'](https://homeword.com/study-finds-boys-mental-health-more-impacted-by-covid-19-pandemic-than-girls/): The COVID-19 pandemic had a greater impact on boys' mental health than girls, contrary to the findings of other studies, according to new research.
- [Steady Rise in U.S. Suicides Among Adolescents](https://homeword.com/steady-rise-in-u-s-suicides-among-adolescents/): U.S. rates of suicide by all methods rose steadily for adolescents between 1999 and 2020, a new analysis shows.
- [Irregular Sleep and Late Bedtimes Associated with Worse Grades for High School Students](https://homeword.com/irregular-sleep-and-late-bedtimes-associated-with-worse-grades-for-high-school-students/): Irregular sleep and late bedtimes are linked to worse grades and more school-related behavioral problems among teens, suggests a study funded by the National Institutes of Health.
- [Social Psychologist Finds Smartphones and Social Media Harm Kids in Four Ways](https://homeword.com/social-psychologist-finds-smartphones-and-social-media-harm-kids-in-four-ways/): Renowned social psychologist Jonathan Haidt argues smartphones and social media damage young people’s mental development — and contribute to Gen Z’s unprecedented levels of mental illness.
- [What's Hot? 04/05/24](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-04-05-24/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [Shocking Extent of Cyberbullying Among Kids Revealed in Major Report](https://homeword.com/shocking-extent-of-cyberbullying-among-kids/): Some 16 percent of children aged 11 to 15 were cyberbullied in 2022, up from 13 percent four years ago, a recent WHO Europe report covering 44 countries said.
- [An Active Childhood May Save Your Life 40 Years Later](https://homeword.com/an-active-childhood-may-save-your-life-40-years-later/): A recent study finds men who were in shape as adolescents showed a much lower risk of atherosclerosis (coronary artery disease) close to 40 years later.
- [Increasing Positive Affect in Adolescence Could Lead to Improved Health and Well-Being in Adulthood](https://homeword.com/increasing-positive-affect-in-adolescence-could-lead-to-improved-health-and-well-being-in-adulthood/): Adolescents with high positive affect may have improved physical and mental health as adults, according to a recent study published in the open-access journal PLOS Medicine.
- [Exercise Habits in Youth Create Better Health Outcomes for Some](https://homeword.com/exercise-habits-in-youth-create-better-health-outcomes-for-some/): Forming a long-term recreational exercise habit as a young person has a beneficial impact on physical and mental health later in life.
- [What's Hot? 04/12/24](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-04-12-24/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [Childhood Obesity May Do Lasting Damage To The Brain](https://homeword.com/childhood-obesity-may-do-lasting-damage-to-the-brain/): A new study has found that children with a higher body mass index before reaching adolescence also displayed poorer cognitive functioning.
- [Low Cardiorespiratory Fitness in Youth is Associated with Decreased Work Ability Throughout Adulthood](https://homeword.com/low-cardiorespiratory-fitness-in-youth-is-associated-with-decreased-work-ability-throughout-adulthood/): A study confirms the concerns raised in the public domain about how young people's decreased fitness may affect their future work ability.
- [New Study Highlights the Benefit of Touch on Mental and Physical Health](https://homeword.com/new-study-highlights-the-benefit-of-touch-on-mental-and-physical-health/): Through a large-scale analysis, researchers have uncovered the ways in which consensual touch can benefit a person's physical and mental wellbeing.
- [Junk Food Diet Can Cause Long-Term Damage to the Adolescent Brain](https://homeword.com/junk-food-diet-can-cause-long-term-damage-to-the-adolescent-brain/): A new USC-led study on rats that feasted on a high-fat, sugary diet raises the possibility that a junk food-filled diet in teens may disrupt their brains’ memory ability for a long time.
- [What's Hot? 04/19/24](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-04-19-24/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [Teens with Anxiety, Mood Disorders Less Likely to Get Driver's License](https://homeword.com/teens-with-anxiety-mood-disorders-less-likely-to-get-drivers-license/): Teenagers suffering from anxiety, depression or bipolar disorder are likely to have a tougher time getting their driver’s license, a new study finds.
- [Teens Often Bullied Online About Their Weight](https://homeword.com/teens-often-bullied-online-about-their-weight/): Teenagers are frequently bullied about their weight on social media, and the bullying increases with each hour they spend on these sites, a new study reveals.
- [Academic Pressure Linked to Higher Depression Risk in Teens](https://homeword.com/academic-pressure-linked-to-higher-depression-risk-in-teens/): A recent study published in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health examines whether and how the need to achieve certain goals increases the risk of depression in adolescents.
- [Teens Who Focus on Life Goals Often Succeed](https://homeword.com/teens-who-focus-on-life-goals-often-succeed/): Teenagers who set ambitious goals for themselves tend to be more successful as young adults, researchers reported recently in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology.
- [What's Hot? 04/26/24](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-04-26-24/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [Use of Alcohol and E-Cigarettes Among Youth 'Alarming'](https://homeword.com/use-of-alcohol-and-e-cigarettes-among-youth-alarming/): The widespread use of alcohol and e-cigarettes among adolescents is "alarming", according to a report released by the World Health Organization's (WHO) European branch, which recommended measures to limit access.
- [Cancer Cases in Younger People Are On the Rise](https://homeword.com/cancer-cases-in-younger-people-are-on-the-rise/): In the United States this year alone, there will be an anticipated 2,001,140 new cancer cases—leading to an estimated 611,720 related deaths. A new report suggests cancer cases among younger people are rising sharply.
- [Kids With Common Skin Conditions Face Stigma, Bullying](https://homeword.com/kids-with-common-skin-conditions-face-stigma-bullying/): Acne, psoriasis, eczema, vitiligo, alopecia: Any one of these common skin ailments can render a child vulnerable to stigma and bullying at school, new research confirms.
- [Staying Fit Boosts Kids' Mental Health](https://homeword.com/staying-fit-boosts-kids-mental-health/): New research shows that getting plenty of exercise may guard against depressive symptoms, anxiety and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in kids.
- [What's Hot? 05/03/24](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-05-03-24/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [Teens At Risk of Exposure to Toxic Lead and Uranium From Frequent Vaping](https://homeword.com/teens-at-risk-of-exposure-to-toxic-lead-and-uranium-from-frequent-vaping/): Teenagers who frequently vape may face increased exposure to harmful metals like lead and uranium, which could potentially impact brain and organ development adversely, a new study revealed.
- [Children and Adolescents Enjoy Learning New Words](https://homeword.com/children-and-adolescents-enjoy-learning-new-words/): New research led by academics at Royal Holloway, University of London, suggests that children and adolescents remain excited by learning new words, all the way until adulthood.
- [Popular Teenagers Sleep Less Than Their Peers](https://homeword.com/popular-teenagers-sleep-less-than-their-peers/): Researchers in Sweden and Australia have explored how popularity among peers affected sleeping habits of teenagers aged 14 to 18, finding that popular teens get less sleep than their less popular teens.
- [A Parent's Watchful Eye Does Keep Kids From Drugs, Alcohol](https://homeword.com/a-parents-watchful-eye-does-keep-kids-from-drugs-alcohol/): Teenagers are less likely to drink, smoke or use drugs when parents keep tabs on their activities, according to findings published in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs.
- [What's Hot? 05/10/24](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-05-10-24/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [Study Finds Heart Damage in 'Couch Potato' Kids](https://homeword.com/study-finds-heart-damage-in-couch-potato-kids/): Children and young adults who are couch potatoes could wind up with enlarged hearts, increasing their risk of heart attack, stroke and early death.
- [High Potency Cannabis Use in Teens Doubles Risk of Psychotic Episodes](https://homeword.com/high-potency-cannabis-use-in-teens-doubles-risk-of-psychotic-episodes/): The use of high-potency cannabis in teen years almost doubles the risk of developing psychotic episodes in early adulthood compared to the use of those with lower potency, a study revealed.
- [Study Shows Alarming Rise of Electronic Vaping Use in US Adolescents](https://homeword.com/study-shows-alarming-rise-of-electronic-vaping-use-in-us-adolescents/): A new study shows alarming statistically significant and clinically important increases of the daily use of Electronic vapor products (EVPs) in U.S. adolescents.
- [Positive Childhood Experiences Can Boost Mental Health and Reduce Depression and Anxiety in Teens](https://homeword.com/positive-childhood-experiences-can-boost-mental-health-and-reduce-depression-and-anxiety-in-teens/): According to a recent study, having more positive childhood experiences was associated with lower levels of depression and anxiety, and better life satisfaction and mental health in adolescents.
- [What's Hot? 05/17/24](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-05-17-24/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [Health Risks of Using Cannabis are Higher in Adolescents Than in Adults](https://homeword.com/health-risks-of-using-cannabis-are-higher-in-adolescents-than-in-adults/): Using cannabis on a regular basis may be significantly more dangerous for adolescents than adults, with adolescents showing higher levels of cannabis use disorder and reporting greater negative impacts on daily functioning than adults, according to a new study.
- [One in Four Parents Say Their Teen Consumes Caffeine Daily or Nearly Every Day](https://homeword.com/one-in-four-parents-say-their-teen-consumes-caffeine-daily-or-nearly-every-day/): A quarter of parents report that caffeine is basically part of their teen’s daily life, according to a national poll.
- [Self-Critical Perfectionism Gnaws on Students' Well-Being Already in Lower Secondary School](https://homeword.com/self-critical-perfectionism-gnaws-on-students-well-being-already-in-lower-secondary-school/): A new study among ninth-graders attending lower secondary school inSwedish-speaking areas of Finland identified four perfectionistic profiles with varying associations with students' psychological well-being.
- [Some Teen Girls Clocking Up Close to Six Smartphone Hours Per Day](https://homeword.com/some-teen-girls-clocking-up-close-to-six-smartphone-hours-per-day/): Some teenage girls are clocking up close to 6 hours a day on their smartphones, with a significant proportion of them likely addicted to social media, finds research published online in the journal Archives of Disease in Childhood.
- [What's Hot? 05/24/24](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-05-24-24/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [Teens Who View Their Homes as More Chaotic Than Their Siblings Have Poorer Mental Health in Adulthood](https://homeword.com/teens-who-view-their-homes-as-more-chaotic-than-their-siblings-have-poorer-mental-health-in-adulthood/): Adolescents who view their households as more chaotic than their siblings develop more mental health and behavioral problems in early adulthood, according to a new study.
- [Moms, Even When Kids Reject Your Advice, It's Still Helping Them](https://homeword.com/moms-even-when-kids-reject-your-advice-its-still-helping-them/): New research shows that even when your preteen or teen gives your advice a flat "no way," your counsel is probably having an impact.
- [Early Peanut Introduction Reduces Allergy Risk by 71% in Adolescents](https://homeword.com/early-peanut-introduction-reduces-allergy-risk-by-71-in-adolescents/): Feeding children peanuts regularly from infancy to age five reduced the rate of peanut allergy in adolescence by 71%, even after many years when the children ate or avoided peanuts as desired.
- [Child Sleep Problems Associated with Psychosis in Young Adults](https://homeword.com/child-sleep-problems-associated-with-psychosis-in-young-adults/): Children who experience chronic lack of sleep from infancy may be at increased risk of developing psychosis in early adulthood, new research shows.
- [What's Hot? 05/31/24](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-05-31-24/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [U.S. Girls Are Beginning Periods Earlier](https://homeword.com/u-s-girls-are-beginning-periods-earlier/): Girls born between 2000 and 2005 started their periods at an average age of 11.9 years -- a half year earlier than the average age of 12.5 years for girls born between 1950 and 1969, according to a new study.
- [Better Sleep Cures Loneliness — Especially for Younger Adults](https://homeword.com/better-sleep-cures-loneliness-especially-for-younger-adults/): New research finds getting better sleep may also be the best medicine for loneliness.
- [Internet Addiction Affects Behavior and Development of Adolescents](https://homeword.com/internet-addiction-affects-behavior-and-development-of-adolescents/): Adolescents with an internet addiction undergo changes in the brain that could lead to additional addictive behavior and tendencies, finds a new study by UCL researchers.
- [Close-knit Family, Community Key to Teens Delaying Sex](https://homeword.com/close-knit-family-community-key-to-teens-delaying-sex/): Teenagers who are part of close-knit neighborhoods and families are less likely to have sex at a young age, a new study has found.
- [What's Hot? 06/07/24](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-06-07-24/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [Study Shows More Than Just Social Media Use May be Causing Depression in Young Adults](https://homeword.com/study-shows-more-than-just-social-media-use-may-be-causing-depression-in-young-adults/): A recent study has investigated the association among social media use, depression and other health-related behaviors of young adults over time.
- [Too Many Teens Are Driving Drowsy](https://homeword.com/too-many-teens-are-driving-drowsy/): Teens on the verge of falling asleep behind the wheel is a common threat to public safety on U.S. roadways, a new study reports.
- [Early Life Stress Can Lead to Substance Use in Adolescents](https://homeword.com/early-life-stress-can-lead-to-substance-use-in-adolescents/): Stress during childhood is associated with earlier substance use in male and female adolescents, according to a study presented at ENDO 2024, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Boston, Mass.
- [Peers Crucial in Shaping Boys' Confidence in Math Skills](https://homeword.com/peers-crucial-in-shaping-boys-confidence-in-math-skills/): A new study analyzed the social mechanisms that contribute to the gender gap in math confidence. While peer comparisons seem to play a crucial role for boys, girls' subjective evaluations are more likely to be based on objective performance.
- [What's Hot? 06/14/24](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-06-14-24/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [Study Links Household Chaos with Sleep Quality Among Teens with ADHD Symptoms](https://homeword.com/study-links-household-chaos-with-sleep-quality-among-teens-with-adhd-symptoms/): A new study found that household chaos and sleep hygiene are important factors in the relationship between sleep quality and ADHD symptoms in teens.
- [Where and How Gen Alpha Consumes Content](https://homeword.com/where-and-how-gen-alpha-consumes-content/): For this digitally native generation, Gen Alpha, YouTube is the place to be, but other media channels like streaming platforms and even podcasts are popular.
- [Surgeon General Calls for Warning Labels on Social Media Sites](https://homeword.com/surgeon-general-calls-for-warning-labels-on-social-media-sites/): The U.S. Surgeon General announced Monday that he will push for warning labels on all social media platforms, stating that they may harm teens' mental health.
- [What's Hot? 06/21/24](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-06-21-24/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [Teens and Young Adults Modify Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems](https://homeword.com/teens-and-young-adults-modify-electronic-nicotine-delivery-systems/): Adolescents and young adults are aware of and engage in modifications of electronic nicotine delivery systems, according to a study published online in Pediatrics.
- [Teens with Behavioral Problems, Particularly Girls, More Likely to Sext](https://homeword.com/teens-with-behavioral-problems-particularly-girls-more-likely-to-sext/): It's important that programs promoting safer sexting behaviors consider the specific needs of adolescents with behavioral problems, a new study by McGill University researchers suggests.
- [Today’s Teens Are More Content Being Single](https://homeword.com/todays-teens-are-more-content-being-single/): A new study suggests that teenagers today are not only more likely to be single, but also happier about it compared to previous generations.
- [What's Hot? 06/28/24](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-06-28-24/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [Teen Cannabis Use Dramatically Raises Risk of Psychotic Disorders](https://homeword.com/teen-cannabis-use-dramatically-raises-risk-of-psychotic-disorders/): Using cannabis raises the risk of teenagers developing a psychotic disorder by a staggering 11 times compared to teens who didn't report using the drug, a Canadian study has found.
- [Depression in Adolescents Linked to Increased Risk of Cardiovascular Disease](https://homeword.com/depression-in-adolescents-linked-to-increased-risk-of-cardiovascular-disease/): A new study has found that certain subgroups of adolescents with depression have an even higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease.
- [Strong Friendships in Adolescence Could Offer a Long-Term Measure of Resilience](https://homeword.com/strong-friendships-in-adolescence-could-offer-a-long-term-measure-of-resilience/): A new study shows that good quality friendships have a significant impact on how young people affected by childhood trauma respond to social exclusion.
- [Video Games Help Teens Cope With Academic Stress](https://homeword.com/video-games-help-teens-cope-with-academic-stress/): A recent study has found a significant relationship between academic stress and increased video game use among adolescents. The research indicates that video games may serve as a coping mechanism for academic pressures.
- [What's Hot? 07/05/24](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-07-05-24/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [Which Adolescents Are at Risk of Depression Following Early Social Media Use?](https://homeword.com/which-adolescents-are-at-risk-of-depression-following-early-social-media-use/): A new study that looked for relationships between early social media use and depression across adolescence and into young adulthood found that certain factors may make social media more risky or protective regarding depression.
- [Teens Struggling With Mental Abilities Face Triple Risk Of Stroke By Age 50](https://homeword.com/teens-struggling-with-mental-abilities-face-triple-risk-of-stroke-by-age-50/): Individuals experiencing poor mental abilities in their teenage years could face a triple risk of stroke by the age of 50, a new study revealed.
- [Research Highlights Upward Trajectory of Digital Self-Harm Among US Teens from 2016 to 2021](https://homeword.com/research-highlights-upward-trajectory-of-digital-self-harm-among-us-teens-from-2016-to-2021/): Results of the study, published in the Journal of School Violence, reveal that a meaningful proportion of U.S. youth has been involved in digital self-harm, and the numbers have increased by more than 88% since 2016.
- [Having Stronger Friendships as a Teen Can Protect Against Trauma Years Later](https://homeword.com/having-stronger-friendships-as-a-teen-can-protect-against-trauma-years-later/): A new study shows how much of an effect having good-quality friendships as a teenager has on a person’s psyche when they reach adulthood.
- [What's Hot? 07/12/24](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-07-12-24/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [Gun Laws Help Lower Suicides, not Murders, Among Children](https://homeword.com/gun-laws-help-lower-suicides-not-murders-among-children/): Restrictive gun laws can decrease suicide rates among children and teenagers, but they don’t seem to lower their risk of being murdered, a new study says.
- [Cutting Screen Time to 3 Hours Per Week Improves Kids’ Behavior and Mental Health in Days](https://homeword.com/cutting-screen-time-to-3-hours-per-week-improves-kids-behavior-and-mental-health-in-days/): Drastically reducing children’s leisure screen time to just three hours per week can lead to significant improvements in their mental health and behavior in as little as two weeks, a new study shows.
- [Anxious, Depressed, and Lonely Adolescents Are More Likely to Be Overdependent on Their Smartphones](https://homeword.com/anxious-depressed-and-lonely-adolescents-are-more-likely-to-be-overdependent-on-their-smartphones/): A recent survey of middle- and high-school students revealed that those with increased anxiety, depression, loneliness, and experience of violent treatment are more likely to become overdependent on their smartphones.
- [Survey Shows Teens Need More Support Than They Get](https://homeword.com/survey-shows-teens-need-more-support-than-they-get/): A new survey reveals a sizable gap between how much support teens say they get and how much support their parents think they are getting.
- [What's Hot? 07/19/24](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-07-19-24/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [Ultra-Processed Food Makes Up Almost Two-Thirds of Calorie Intake of UK Adolescents](https://homeword.com/ultra-processed-food-makes-up-almost-two-thirds-of-calorie-intake-of-uk-adolescents/): Adolescents consume around two-thirds of their daily calories from ultra-processed foods (UPFs) new research has found.
- [Frequent House Moves Take Lifetime Toll on Kids' Mental Health](https://homeword.com/frequent-house-moves-take-lifetime-toll-on-kids-mental-health/): Kids whose families frequently move have a significantly higher risk of depression later in life, a new study warns.
- [Cutting Screen Use Boosts Mental Health in Children, Teens](https://homeword.com/cutting-screen-use-boosts-mental-health-in-children-teens/): Short-term reduction in leisure-time screen media use within families positively affects psychological symptoms in children and adolescents, according to a study published online in JAMA Network Open.
- [What's Hot? 07/26/24](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-07-26-24/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [One Emotion Drives Teens to Scroll Through Instagram](https://homeword.com/one-emotion-drives-teens-to-scroll-through-instagram/): Boredom is the key emotion behind most teens’ use of Instagram, a new study says.
- [New Study Reveals How Screen Time Affects Preteen Sleep](https://homeword.com/new-study-reveals-how-screen-time-affects-preteen-sleep/): A new national study, published in the Journal of Adolescent Health, offers insights into screen habits linked with better sleep.
- [Adolescent Girls Face Alarming Rates of Intimate Partner Violence](https://homeword.com/adolescent-girls-face-alarming-rates-of-intimate-partner-violence/): Among adolescent girls who have been in a relationship, nearly a quarter (24%)—close to 19 million—will have experienced physical and/or sexual intimate partner violence by the time they turn 20 years old.
- [Children Who Miss Breakfast Regularly Are Less Happy](https://homeword.com/children-who-miss-breakfast-regularly-are-less-happy/): A study has revealed that children who regularly miss the morning meal are less likely to be happy in life.
- [What's Hot? 08/02/24](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-08-02-24/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [Suicides Among Kids Ages 8 to 12 Are Rising, Especially Among Girls](https://homeword.com/suicides-among-kids-ages-8-to-12-are-rising-especially-among-girls/): New data shows a troubling 8% annual increase in the number of American children ages 8 to 12 who died by suicide, with the sharpest increase seen among girls.
- [Teen Alcohol Exposure Impairs Behavioral Flexibility and Learning](https://homeword.com/teen-alcohol-exposure-impairs-behavioral-flexibility-and-learning/): Rats with alcohol exposure in adolescence are less able as adults to adapt their behavior in changing circumstances, according to a study that highlights the possible brain mechanisms involved.
- [Most U.S. Youth Who Die by Suicide Don't Have Diagnosed Mental Health Issue](https://homeword.com/most-u-s-youth-who-die-by-suicide-dont-have-diagnosed-mental-health-issue/): Three out of five young people who die by suicide don’t have any prior mental health diagnosis, a new study finds.
- [Just Half of High School Grads Plan to Attend 4-Year College, New Survey Shows](https://homeword.com/just-half-of-high-school-grads-plan-to-attend-4-year-college-new-survey-shows/): A new survey of 1,000 recent high-school graduates shows just half are planning to attend a four-year college or university.
- [What's Hot? 08/09/24](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-08-09-24/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [Studies Find Teens with Problematic Smartphone Use Are Twice as Likely to Have Anxiety](https://homeword.com/studies-find-teens-with-problematic-smartphone-use-are-twice-as-likely-to-have-anxiety/): A recent study revealed nearly half of 13–16 year-olds with Problematic Smartphone Use (PSU) reported symptoms of anxiety (44.4%) compared to 26.4% without PSU. Over half of 13–16 year-olds with PSU reported symptoms of depression (55.6%) compared to 35.8% without PSU.
- [Teens Ramp Up Spending on Beauty, Pull Back on Shoes, Apparel](https://homeword.com/teens-ramp-up-spending-on-beauty-pull-back-on-shoes-apparel/): Self-reported spending is down 6% among US teens (which includes Gen Alpha and Gen Z consumers), but they are still shelling out on beauty, according to Piper Sandler’s latest Taking Stock with Teens survey.
- [Parents Who Use Humor Have Better Relationships With Their Children](https://homeword.com/parents-who-use-humor-have-better-relationships-with-their-children/): They say that laughter is the best medicine, but it could be a good parenting tool too, according to a new study led by researchers from Penn State.
- [What's Hot? 08/16/24](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-08-16-24/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [Depression in Teen Years Tied to Depression in Early Adulthood](https://homeword.com/depression-in-teen-years-tied-to-depression-in-early-adulthood/): Depression symptoms during adolescence are associated with higher levels of depression symptoms and perceived stress in early adulthood, according to a study published online JAMA Network Open.
- [Memories of Pandemic Lockdowns Predict Declines in Young People's Psychological Well-Being](https://homeword.com/memories-of-pandemic-lockdowns-predict-declines-in-young-peoples-psychological-well-being/): A new study assessed whether personal memories predicted declines in the psychological well-being of children and adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- [What's Hot? 08/23/24](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-08-23-24/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [Too Much Time Watching Screens in 20s Raises Heart Attack Risk](https://homeword.com/too-much-time-watching-screens-in-20s-raises-heart-attack-risk/): Spend your youth glued to your phone, computer and TV and you cut your odds of making it to 60, a new study in the Journal of General Internal Medicine warns.
- [Childhood Sleep Patterns May Influence Adolescent Alcohol and Marijuana Use](https://homeword.com/childhood-sleep-patterns-may-influence-adolescent-alcohol-and-marijuana-use/): A good night's sleep is essential for children's health and development, but childhood sleep patterns may also be linked to future substance use, according to a new study.
- [Video Games Linked to Better Mental Health in Surprising Study](https://homeword.com/video-games-linked-to-better-mental-health-in-surprising-study/): New research suggests that leveling up your gaming habits might just level up your mental health.
- [Swiping Through Online Videos Increases Boredom](https://homeword.com/swiping-through-online-videos-increases-boredom/): Swiping through online videos to relieve boredom may actually make people more bored and less satisfied or engaged with the content, according to research published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology: General.
- [What's Hot? 08/30/24](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-08-30-24/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [Depressed Adolescents Twice as Likely to Vape](https://homeword.com/depressed-adolescents-twice-as-likely-to-vape/): A study on vaping behavior among Australian high school students has found those who reported severe depressive symptoms were over twice as likely to have tried e-cigarettes, compared to those reporting no depressive symptoms.
- [Parents' Excessive Smartphone Use Could Harm Children's Mental Health](https://homeword.com/parents-excessive-smartphone-use-could-harm-childrens-mental-health/): Kids ages 9 to 11 who said their parents spent way too much on their smartphones were more prone to anxiety, attention issues and hyperactivity later on compared to the youngsters of parents who weren't phone-obsessed, according to a new study.
- [Teenagers' Motivation Dips in High School—Research Shows Supportive Teachers Can Really Help](https://homeword.com/teenagers-motivation-dips-in-high-school-research-shows-supportive-teachers-can-really-help/): Adolescents deal with physical and cognitive changes and can become increasingly distant from the adults in their lives. A new study looked at the role of teaching support.
- [Why Children Can't Pay Attention to the Task at Hand](https://homeword.com/why-children-cant-pay-attention-to-the-task-at-hand/): In a new study, researchers found that "distributed attention" wasn't because children's brains weren't mature enough to understand the task or pay attention, and it wasn't because they were easily distracted and lacked the control to focus.
- [What's Hot? 09/06/24](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-09-06-24/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [Cyberbullying is Pushing Teenage Girls Towards Cosmetic Procedures](https://homeword.com/cyberbullying-is-pushing-teenage-girls-towards-cosmetic-procedures/): Adolescent females subjected to appearance-related cyberbullying are more likely to feel ashamed of their bodies according to recent research published in the Journal of Eating Disorders.
- [U.S. Youth Vaping Drops to Lowest Level in a Decade](https://homeword.com/u-s-youth-vaping-drops-to-lowest-level-in-a-decade/): Just 5.9% of American middle and high school students now vape, a big drop from the 7.7% who did so a year ago, new government data shows.
- [COVID-19 Lockdowns Prematurely Aged Teenage Brains](https://homeword.com/covid-19-lockdowns-prematurely-aged-teenage-brains/): New research has found the pandemic resulted in unusually accelerated brain maturation in adolescents, and the maturation was more pronounced in girls.
- [Grit, Love for Learning: It's Not Just Smarts That Boost Child Academics](https://homeword.com/grit-love-for-learning-its-not-just-smarts-that-boost-child-academics/): 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.
- [What's Hot? 09/13/24](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-09-13-24/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [Rising Injury-Related Mortality Rates Among U.S. Children and Adolescents](https://homeword.com/rising-injury-related-mortality-rates-among-u-s-children-and-adolescents/): 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.
- [Screen Time and Social Media Use Linked to Eating Disorder Symptoms in Young Adolescents](https://homeword.com/screen-time-and-social-media-use-linked-to-eating-disorder-symptoms-in-young-adolescents/): A new study finds that among 9–14-year-olds, excessive time online is associated with a higher risk of having eating disorder symptoms.
- [Communication Helps Parent Relationships With New College Students But Has Limits](https://homeword.com/communication-helps-parent-relationships-with-new-college-students-but-has-limits/): When young adults first go off to college, more communication with parents generally leads to better relationships, but parents should avoid always initiating it, according to a study led by Washington State University researchers.
- [Shocking Number of Parents Say Their Kids Have No Friends](https://homeword.com/shocking-number-of-parents-say-their-kids-have-no-friends/): A recent study from the University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital has uncovered an often-overlooked aspect of childhood development, finding a surprising number of children struggle to make friends.
- [What's Hot? 09/20/24](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-09-20-24/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [Adolescents Exposed to Greater Parental Conflict More Likely to Have Sleep Problems as Emerging Adults](https://homeword.com/adolescents-exposed-to-greater-parental-conflict-more-likely-to-have-sleep-problems-as-emerging-adults/): An eight-year study following a group of adolescents into emerging adulthood found that individuals exposed to more conflict between their parents during adolescence tended to have more sleep problems as emerging adults.
- [Wildfire Smoke Exposure Boosts Risk of Mental Illness in Youth](https://homeword.com/wildfire-smoke-exposure-boosts-risk-of-mental-illness-in-youth/): Each additional day of exposure to wildfire smoke and other extreme forms of dirty air boosts risk of mental illness in youth a little more, according to a new University of Colorado Boulder study of 10,000 9 to 11 year olds.
- [Fragrance in Care Products Could Be Triggering Early Puberty in Girls](https://homeword.com/fragrance-in-care-products-could-be-triggering-early-puberty-in-girls/): A search for chemicals that could inadvertently activate parts of the brain responsible for reproductive functions has identified compounds many encounter in our environment, highlighting a potential trigger for early puberty in women.
- [Fussy Eater? It Might Be in Your Kid's Genes](https://homeword.com/fussy-eater-it-might-be-in-your-kids-genes/): Fussy eating is mainly influenced by genes, according to findings published in the Journal of Child Psychology & Psychiatry.
- [What's Hot? 09/27/24](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-09-27-24/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [Know What 'Chroming' Is? TikTok Fad Could Harm Your Kids](https://homeword.com/know-what-chroming-is-tiktok-fad-could-harm-your-kids/): Chroming, where toxic fumes from common household items are inhaled for a quick high, is on the rise among youth and TikTok may be to blame, new research suggests.
- [Just One Egg Daily Reduces Nutrient Gaps Among U.S. Adolescents](https://homeword.com/just-one-egg-daily-reduces-nutrient-gaps-among-u-s-adolescents/): New research highlights how a simple solution—eating one egg a day—can dramatically boost adolescents' nutrient intake and improve their health.
- [Study Shows How Pandemic Affected Teen Boys and Girls Differently](https://homeword.com/study-shows-how-pandemic-affected-teen-boys-and-girls-differently/): A recent University of Washington study found teen girls were more adversely affected by the Covid lockdown than teen boys, with girls' brains aging more than three times as much.
- [Poor Teen Friendships Predict Adult Anxiety and Depression Symptoms](https://homeword.com/poor-teen-friendships-predict-adult-anxiety-and-depression-symptoms/): A recent study has found adolescents who struggled to form and maintain meaningful friendships were more likely to experience negative emotions and a poor self-concept between the ages of 27 and 32.
- [What's Hot? 10/04/24](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-10-04-24/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [Lower Attention Ability in Adolescence Predicts Substance Use in Later Life](https://homeword.com/lower-attention-ability-in-adolescence-predicts-substance-use-in-later-life/): Lower attention ability in adolescence can predict cigarette and cannabis use in young adulthood, according to new research from Trinity College Dublin.
- [Study Links Teen Marijuana Use to Poor Academic Performance](https://homeword.com/study-links-teen-marijuana-use-to-poor-academic-performance/): Generations of parental warnings may not be wrong: A massive study of available data finds that teens who use marijuana have significantly worse outcomes at school.
- [Researchers Find High School IQ Predicts Drinking Habits](https://homeword.com/researchers-find-high-school-iq-predicts-drinking-habits/): A person's IQ during high school is predictive of alcohol consumption later in life, according to a study by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers published in Alcohol and Alcoholism.
- [Study Uncovers Narrowing Gender Divide in Pornography Use and Attitudes Among Teens](https://homeword.com/study-uncovers-narrowing-gender-divide-in-pornography-use-and-attitudes-among-teens/): A new study indicates that Swedish adolescents are using pornography more frequently, and the once prominent gender gap in reactions to pornography has narrowed considerably, with boys and girls now reporting similar emotional and behavioral responses.
- [What's Hot? 10/11/24](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-10-11-24/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [Early Adversity, Maternal Depression Linked to Teen Mental Health Risk](https://homeword.com/early-adversity-maternal-depression-linked-to-teen-mental-health-risk/): Teens who faced high levels of emotional and multidimensional adversity in their early years are at the most significant risk for mental health challenges, a comprehensive 15-year study has revealed.
- [Texting While Walking Puts Pedestrians in Danger](https://homeword.com/texting-while-walking-puts-pedestrians-in-danger/): Research analyzing actual pedestrian interactions with vehicles on busy streets concludes that distracted pedestrians face higher safety risks compared with undistracted road users.
- [Frequent Social Media Use Harmful for High School Students](https://homeword.com/frequent-social-media-use-harmful-for-high-school-students/): Frequent social media use is potentially harmful to adolescent mental health among U.S. high school students, according to research published in the CDC's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
- [Different Types of Teenage Friendships Critical to Well-Being as We Age](https://homeword.com/different-types-of-teenage-friendships-critical-to-well-being-as-we-age/): Scientists studying teenage socializing have found that teenage friendships could lay essential foundations for well-being in later life, and that not just the kinds of friendships teenagers experience but the timing of those friendships is critical.
- [What's Hot? 10/18/24](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-10-18-24/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [50% Surge in Preteen Sadness: Why Excess Screen Time May be to Blame](https://homeword.com/50-surge-in-preteen-sadness-why-excess-screen-time-may-be-to-blame/): Researchers have found a link between spending hours on electronics and developing severe mental health symptoms in 8- and 10-year-olds.
- [Finnish Study Finds Good Physical Fitness From Childhood Protects Mental Health](https://homeword.com/finnish-study-finds-good-physical-fitness-from-childhood-protects-mental-health/): A recent Finnish study has found that good physical fitness from childhood to adolescence is linked to better mental health in adolescence.
- [Vaping Rates Hit Record Lows for U.S. High School Students](https://homeword.com/vaping-rates-hit-record-lows-for-u-s-high-school-students/): According to a team of researchers from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, vaping rates fell from 10% of high school students in 2023 to 7.8% this year, "reaching the lowest level ever measured."
- [Study Shows Playing Video Games May Improve Cognitive Performance](https://homeword.com/study-shows-playing-video-games-may-improve-cognitive-performance/): Playing video games may boost cognitive abilities and exercise can play a role in improving mental health, but not the other way around, a large-scale study has found.
- [Cannabis Use in Adolescence Has Visible Effects on Brain Structure](https://homeword.com/cannabis-use-in-adolescence-has-visible-effects-on-brain-structure/): Cannabis use may lead to thinning of the cerebral cortex in adolescents, according to a recent study published in The Journal of Neuroscience.
- [Dangers of the Metaverse and VR for US Youth Revealed in New Research](https://homeword.com/dangers-of-the-metaverse-and-vr-for-us-youth-revealed-in-new-research/): A new study explored harm in the metaverse and VR devices among a sample of 5,005 U.S. teens aged 13 to 17 showed a significant percentage of youth reported harm in these spaces.
- [Young People's Moods Directly Affected by Social Media 'Likes'](https://homeword.com/young-peoples-moods-directly-affected-by-social-media-likes/): In a new study, a team of researchers used real social media data to show that young people may be more sensitive to social media feedback (likes) than adults, and that this directly impacts their engagement and their mood.
- [Marijuana Use Has Fallen 'Dramatically' Among U.S. Teens](https://homeword.com/marijuana-use-has-fallen-dramatically-among-u-s-teens/): New research finds that only about 16% of teens said they were currently using marijuana, down from 23% in 2011.
- [What's Hot? 11/01/24](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-11-01-24/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [The Dangers of Handheld Cellphone Use Among Teen Drivers](https://homeword.com/the-dangers-of-handheld-cellphone-use-among-teen-drivers/): A new study by researchers at Penn Nursing and the Perelman School of Medicine links newly licensed teen drivers to risky driving behaviors.
- [80.5 Percent of Teens Experience at Least One Adverse Childhood Experience](https://homeword.com/80-5-percent-of-teens-experience-at-least-one-adverse-childhood-experience/): Adverse childhood experiences are very common among adolescents, with 80.5 percent experiencing at least one, according to a new study.
- [High School Binge Drinking Predicts Midlife Alcohol Use, Women Most Affected](https://homeword.com/high-school-binge-drinking-predicts-midlife-alcohol-use-women-most-affected/): A University of Michigan study reveals that adults aged 35 to 60 are drinking at unprecedented rates, with a striking link between high school binge drinking and risky midlife alcohol consumption.
- [World War II Data Shows Impact of Sugar on Kids' Health](https://homeword.com/world-war-ii-data-shows-impact-of-sugar-on-kids-health/): The home front hardships of World War II illustrate how too much sugar is harming people’s health today, a new study shows.
- [What's Hot? 11/08/24](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-11-08-24/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [1 in 3 U.S. Teens Say They've Been Bullied](https://homeword.com/1-in-3-u-s-teens-say-theyve-been-bullied/): Bullying among American teens remains a big threat, with more than a third (34%) saying they've been bullied over the past year, new government data shows.
- [Saying ‘Thank You’ Really Matters: Science Shows It’s the Secret Weapon for Family Happiness](https://homeword.com/saying-thank-you-really-matters-science-shows-its-the-secret-weapon-for-family-happiness/): Researchers reveal that feeling appreciated by family members isn’t just heartwarming — it’s scientifically linked to better relationships and mental health.
- [Kids Still Find It Easy to Buy Flavored Vapes Online](https://homeword.com/kids-still-find-it-easy-to-buy-flavored-vapes-online/): If you think that federal restrictions on the sale of tobacco products make it nearly impossible for your teen to buy vapes online, new research suggests you're mistaken.
- [Adequate Sleep Significantly Reduces the Risk of Hypertension in Adolescents](https://homeword.com/adequate-sleep-significantly-reduces-the-risk-of-hypertension-in-adolescents/): Adolescents who meet the recommended guidelines of 9 to 11 hours of sleep per day were shown to have a significantly lower risk of hypertension in a new study from UTHealth Houston.
- [What's Hot? 11/15/24](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-11-15-24/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [Boredom, Relaxation and Experimentation Are Among Top Reasons Teens Vape](https://homeword.com/boredom-relaxation-and-experimentation-are-among-top-reasons-teens-vape/): Nicotine vapes are sometimes marketed as aids for cigarette smoking cessation. However, teens do not typically turn to electronic nicotine vapes to curb smoking habits, according to University of Michigan research.
- [Experiment Shows Time Alone Heightens 'Threat Alert' in Teenagers—Even When Using Social Media](https://homeword.com/experiment-shows-time-alone-heightens-threat-alert-in-teenagers-even-when-using-social-media/): People in their late teens experience an increased sensitivity to threats after just a few hours left in a room on their own—an effect that endures even if they are interacting online with friends and family.
- [When Schools Give Kids Time in Nature, Anxiety and Behavior Issues Ease](https://homeword.com/when-schools-give-kids-time-in-nature-anxiety-and-behavior-issues-ease/): A dose of green may be just what school kids with anxiety, depression and other mental health issues need, new research shows.
- [What's Hot? 11/22/24](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-11-22-24/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [School Suspensions and Expulsions Can Lead to a Lifetime of Depression](https://homeword.com/school-suspensions-and-expulsions-can-lead-to-a-lifetime-of-depression/): Each year, nearly 5 million children in the U.S. are suspended or expelled from school. New research from the U of A found this type of school discipline can lead to higher rates of depression through adolescence and into early adulthood.
- [Early Puberty Surged During The Pandemic, And This Could Be Why](https://homeword.com/early-puberty-surged-during-the-pandemic-and-this-could-be-why/): Among the laundry list of health problems COVID inflicted on the world's population, one of the more perplexing was an increase in the number of children experiencing abnormally early onset of puberty.
- [Home and Neighborhood Environments Impact Sedentary Behavior in Teens Globally](https://homeword.com/home-and-neighborhood-environments-impact-sedentary-behavior-in-teens-globally/): Adolescents worldwide are spending an average of 8 to 10 hours per day engaging in sedentary activities such as watching television, using electronic devices, playing video games and riding in motorized vehicles, according to a multinational study.
- [Creativity Camp Improves Adolescent Mental Health, Well-Being](https://homeword.com/creativity-camp-improves-adolescent-mental-health-well-being/): A research team found that Creativity Camp, a two-week arts intervention delivered as a day camp, had a positive impact on mental health and well-being in adolescents with depression.
- [Excessive Social Media Use Tied to Substance Experimentation in US Pre-Teens](https://homeword.com/excessive-social-media-use-tied-to-substance-experimentation-in-us-pre-teens/): As teens continue to spend more time on screens and social media, a new study finds that among 11-12-year-olds, excessive time online is associated with early experimentation with substances like alcohol, nicotine, and cannabis.
- [It's My Brain's Fault! Why Teenagers Make Often Unwise Decisions](https://homeword.com/its-my-brains-fault-why-teenagers-make-often-unwise-decisions/): Adults exhibit a general tendency to make better decisions than adolescents, and this improvement drives an increase in specific and more sophisticated choice behaviors, according to a new study.
- [What's Hot? 12/06/24](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-12-06-24/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [Concussions Slow Brain Activity in High School Football Players](https://homeword.com/concussions-slow-brain-activity-in-high-school-football-players/): A recent study conducted with young football players finds that concussion may slow a key form of 'aperiodic' brain signaling, thought to play a role in many important brain functions.
- [What's Hot? 12/13/24](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-12-13-24/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [Adolescents With Self-Harming Behavior Found to React More Strongly to Images of Self-Harm on Social Media](https://homeword.com/adolescents-with-self-harming-behavior-found-to-react-more-strongly-to-images-of-self-harm-on-social-media/): A recent study shows that adolescents with a history of non-suicidal self-injurious behavior (NSSI) show increased attention to images of self-harm on social media.
- [One in Five Young People Spend More Than Two Hours a Day on TikTok](https://homeword.com/one-in-five-young-people-spend-more-than-two-hours-a-day-on-tiktok/): One in five young Spaniards spend more than two hours a day on TikTok and exceeds the recommended limits for the use of social media, which may lead to an increase in the likelihood of experiencing mental health problems.
- [Teens, Social Media and Technology 2024](https://homeword.com/teens-social-media-and-technology-2024/): Nearly half of U.S. teens (46%) say they're on the internet almost constantly. YouTube, TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat remain widely used, according to a new survey published by the Pew Research Center.
- [U.S. Teen Drug, Alcohol Use Remains at Low Levels](https://homeword.com/u-s-teen-drug-alcohol-use-remains-at-low-levels/): Rates of vaping, drug and alcohol use among American teens plummeted during the pandemic and have remained at relatively low levels ever since, new government statistics show.
- [What's Hot? 12/20/24](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-12-20-24/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [Vaping Isn’t Safe: Scientists Uncover Alarming Vascular Risks](https://homeword.com/vaping-isnt-safe-scientists-uncover-alarming-vascular-risks/): New research has found that smoking and vaping impair vascular function, even without nicotine, with the most significant effects seen in nicotine-containing e-cigarettes.
- [Perceptions of Parent Cannabis Use Shape Teen Attitudes](https://homeword.com/perceptions-of-parent-cannabis-use-shape-teen-attitudes/): Teens who think their parents use cannabis are more likely to hold favorable attitudes toward the drug and to consider trying it themselves, according to a new study.
- [Physical Activity Boosts IQ in Kids and Teens](https://homeword.com/physical-activity-boosts-iq-in-kids-and-teens/): A recent meta-analysis published in Pediatrics has demonstrated that structured physical activity programs improve intelligence in young people.
- [Almost Three Quarters of Adolescents Experience Depression or Anxiety](https://homeword.com/almost-three-quarters-of-adolescents-experience-depression-or-anxiety/): Almost three quarters of adolescents in Australia experience clinically significant depression or anxiety symptoms, with most being chronic, according to a new study.
- [What's Hot? 01/03/2025](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-01-03-2025/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [Feeling Self-Conscious Is Linked to Teen Binge Drinking](https://homeword.com/feeling-self-conscious-is-linked-to-teen-binge-drinking/): Socially awkward young adults are more prone to regularly binge drink, but they back off their boozing bouts as they become older and more secure.
- [Global Study Links Millions of Diabetes and Heart Disease Cases to Sugary Drinks](https://homeword.com/global-study-links-millions-of-diabetes-and-heart-disease-cases-to-sugary-drinks/): A new study estimates that 2.2 million new cases of type 2 diabetes and 1.2 million new cases of cardiovascular disease occur each year globally due to consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages.
- [Fluoride in Drinking Water Linked to Lower IQ Scores in Children](https://homeword.com/fluoride-in-drinking-water-linked-to-lower-iq-scores-in-children/): In a new study, researchers found a link between higher levels of fluoride exposure and lower IQ scores in children, restarting the debate over the safety of fluoride in public water supplies.
- [New Research Identifies Key Predictors of Science Success in Young Students](https://homeword.com/new-research-identifies-key-predictors-of-science-success-in-young-students/): In a new study, researchers found that the most successful and ambitious students tended to have a motivational profile marked by high expectations of success, a genuine interest in science, and a belief in its importance and utility.
- [What's Hot? 01/10/25](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-01-10-25/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [Report Urges New Chemical Regulations to Protect Children's Health](https://homeword.com/report-urges-new-chemical-regulations-to-protect-childrens-health/): According to a new report, nations must start testing and regulating chemicals and chemical products as closely as the current systems that safeguard prescription drugs or risk rising rates of chronic illnesses among children.
- [Age 13 Rule Isn’t Working — Most Pre-Teens Already Deep in Social Media](https://homeword.com/age-13-rule-isnt-working-most-pre-teens-already-deep-in-social-media/): A new study of over 10,000 American youth reveals that most pre-teens are active on platforms they’re technically too young to use.
- [Neglect Can Be as Damaging to Child Development as Abuse](https://homeword.com/neglect-can-be-as-damaging-to-child-development-as-abuse/): In a recent study published in the journal Child Abuse and Neglect, researchers found that simple neglect can be as damaging to a child’s social development as physical, sexual, or emotional abuse
- [Teen Lifestyles Were Less Healthy in 2023 Compared to 2013](https://homeword.com/teen-lifestyles-were-less-healthy-in-2023-compared-to-2013/): U.S. teenagers still struggle to make healthy choices when it comes to diet, exercise and sleep, a new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report says.
- [What's Hot? 01/17/25](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-01-17-25/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [Case Study of Uvalde School Shooting Links Persistent News Coverage to Adolescent Depression and PTSD](https://homeword.com/case-study-of-uvalde-school-shooting-links-persistent-news-coverage-to-adolescent-depression-and-ptsd/): Persistent news coverage of school shootings can take a significant toll on teenagers' mental health, according to a new study.
- [Teen Stress Is Expensive, Experts Say -- So How Can We Reduce It?](https://homeword.com/teen-stress-is-expensive-experts-say-so-how-can-we-reduce-it/): According to a new study, teenagers suffering from anxiety or depression are less likely to enter the workforce as young adults, and more likely to earn lower pay when they do.
- [Sports Boost Academic Performance in Teens](https://homeword.com/sports-boost-academic-performance-in-teens/): Boys and girls are both more likely to earn a high school diploma if they take part in team sports like soccer or artistic sports like dance or gymnastics, researchers reported in a study published recently in the journal Children.
- [What's Hot? 01/24/25](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-01-24-25/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [Violence on TV: What Happens to Children Who Watch?](https://homeword.com/violence-on-tv-what-happens-to-children-who-watch/): Results of a recent study reveal long-term associated risks of early exposure to violent content in childhood and later teen antisocial behavior, more than a decade later.
- [Adolescents Who Are Ghosted Online May Face Higher Risks of Self-Harm](https://homeword.com/adolescents-who-are-ghosted-online-may-face-higher-risks-of-self-harm/): A recent study found that adolescents prone to non-suicidal self-injuries tend to experience ghosting online more frequently than their peers.
- [About a Quarter of U.S. Teens Have Used ChatGPT for Schoolwork](https://homeword.com/about-a-quarter-of-u-s-teens-have-used-chatgpt-for-schoolwork/): As debates continue over whether chatbots should have a role in the classroom, more teens are turning to ChatGPT to help with schoolwork.
- [New Study Reveals How Bullying Impacts Teenage Mental Health](https://homeword.com/new-study-reveals-how-bullying-impacts-teenage-mental-health/): A major new study by experts from The University of Manchester has found that bullying has a significant negative impact on the mental health of teenagers - particularly for boys - and has highlighted the need for more effective prevention strategies in schools.
- [What's Hot? 01/31/25](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-01-31-25/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [Childhood Poverty and/or Parental Mental Illness May Double Teens' Risk of Violence and Police Contact](https://homeword.com/childhood-poverty-and-or-parental-mental-illness-may-double-teens-risk-of-violence-and-police-contact/): According to a recent study, living with persistent poverty and/or parental mental illness throughout childhood may double the risk of carrying and/or using a weapon and getting on the wrong side of the law by the age of 17.
- [Poison Centers See Call Increase for Child and Adolescent Exposures to Caffeine Energy Products](https://homeword.com/poison-centers-see-call-increase-for-child-and-adolescent-exposures-to-caffeine-energy-products/): A new study examining calls to United States poison centers for exposures to caffeine energy products in people younger than 20 years shows a significant rise in exposure rates from 2011 through 2023, with variations by product formulation.
- [Adolescents Spend 1.5 Hours Daily on Smartphones During School](https://homeword.com/adolescents-spend-1-5-hours-daily-on-smartphones-during-school/): Published in the journal Pediatrics, a new study that monitored smartphone data found that adolescents (aged 13 to 18) spent an average of 1.5 hours each school day on their smartphones.
- [Teens Who Eat More Ultra-Processed Foods Score Lower in School](https://homeword.com/teens-who-eat-more-ultra-processed-foods-score-lower-in-school/): A study of nearly 800 adolescents reveals that students who consume more ultra-processed foods have significantly lower grades in language, math, and English—highlighting diet quality as a key factor in academic success.
- [What's Hot? 02/07/25](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-02-07-25/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [Childhood Trauma Strongly Linked to Mental Health Problems in Brazilian Adolescents](https://homeword.com/childhood-trauma-strongly-linked-to-mental-health-problems-in-brazilian-adolescents/): A new study by a team of researchers from the UK and Brazil has revealed a strong connection between childhood trauma and the development of psychiatric disorders in adolescents.
- [Kids Consume More Mature Media When Parents Overuse Screens](https://homeword.com/kids-consume-more-mature-media-when-parents-overuse-screens/): Researchers reported in the journal BMC Pediatrics that the odds of kids watching R-rated movies or playing mature-rated video games rose with higher parental screen use and inconsistent family media rules.
- [Children Who Live With Cannabis Smokers Also Test Positive to The Drug](https://homeword.com/children-who-live-with-cannabis-smokers-also-test-positive-to-the-drug/): According to a new study, smoking cannabis inside a home is associated with a higher likelihood of cannabis biomarkers in the urine of children who live there.
- [Study Highlights Importance of Sleep for Mental Well-Being of Teenage Girls](https://homeword.com/study-highlights-importance-of-sleep-for-mental-well-being-of-teenage-girls/): A new study by researchers at The University of Manchester has found that sleep plays a crucial role in the mental well-being of adolescent girls.
- [What's Hot? 02/14/25](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-02-14-25/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [Perceived Overweight Linked to Self-Harm in Teens](https://homeword.com/perceived-overweight-linked-to-self-harm-in-teens/): Adolescents who perceive themselves as overweight are three times more likely to consider committing self-harm compared to those who do not, regardless of whether the person is objectively overweight, according to a new study.
- [Increasingly, Teens Want Injectable Fillers, Peels, and Other Cosmetic Procedures—and a Surprising Number of Parents Approve](https://homeword.com/increasingly-teens-want-injectable-fillers-peels-and-other-cosmetic-procedures-and-a-surprising-number-of-parents-approve/): Increasingly, teens age 13 to 19 are getting non-surgical cosmetic procedures—over 260,000 in 2023, according to the most recent data of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
- [The Link between Cannabis and Psychosis in Teens is Real](https://homeword.com/the-link-between-cannabis-and-psychosis-in-teens-is-real/): Teens have access to vastly more potent cannabis than their parents had at their age. Parents need to understand the risks, including psychosis.
- [What's Hot? 02/21/25](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-02-21-25/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [Biological Clock Linked to Teens' Late-Night Eating Habits](https://homeword.com/biological-clock-linked-to-teens-late-night-eating-habits/): A recent study reveals a distinct relationship between circadian rhythms, weight, and eating habits in teens, a vulnerable age group whose eating patterns influence their life-long health.
- [Student Athletes Don't Know How To Fuel With Food](https://homeword.com/student-athletes-dont-know-how-to-fuel-with-food/): High school athletes often hit the field improperly fueled for the competition ahead, because they haven’t been taught important basics of nutrition, a new study says.
- [Sedentary Teens Face Higher Mental Health Risks](https://homeword.com/sedentary-teens-face-higher-mental-health-risks/): Adolescents who spend more than three hours a day engaged in sedentary behaviors have a higher risk of facing psychological distress in the future, according to a recent study.
- [Research Shows Just One Hour of Screen Time Increases Risk of Nearsightedness](https://homeword.com/research-shows-just-one-hour-of-screen-time-increases-risk-of-nearsightedness/): Each hour a person spends squinting into a smartphone or staring at a screen increases their risk of nearsightedness, a new evidence review suggests.
- [Water, Plain Milk Are the Healthiest Drinks for Kids](https://homeword.com/water-plain-milk-are-the-healthiest-drinks-for-kids/): Got milk? It turns out, plain cow’s milk, water and a bit of veggie juice are still the best drink choices for kids and teens.
- [What's Hot? 02/28/25](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-02-28-25/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [TV Violence Linked to Aggression in Teenage Boys](https://homeword.com/tv-violence-linked-to-aggression-in-teenage-boys/): According to a recent study, boys exposed to violent media between ages 3 and 5 are more likely to develop aggressive and antisocial behaviors by the time they turn 15, researchers report.
- [Intermittent Fasting Could Be Unsafe for Teenagers](https://homeword.com/intermittent-fasting-could-be-unsafe-for-teenagers/): A recent study reveals that intermittent fasting during adolescence could have long-term negative effects on metabolism.
- [Tattoos May be Linked to an Increased Risk of Lymphoma](https://homeword.com/tattoos-may-be-linked-to-an-increased-risk-of-lymphoma/): New research investigated what happens to tattoo ink once it's in your skin. Does it all stay in the skin where it's visible, or does it travel further into the body?
- [Kindness Can Relieve Pressure Felt by Perfectionistic Teens](https://homeword.com/kindness-can-relieve-pressure-felt-by-perfectionistic-teens/): According to new research, teens who try to project a flawless image of themselves tend to get bullied more often and are less likely to receive kindness from their peers.
- [Brief Intervention Boosts Grit in Teenage Boys](https://homeword.com/brief-intervention-boosts-grit-in-teenage-boys/): A new study from Norway suggests that a brief educational program can help teenage boys develop more grit, a trait linked to success and well-being.
- [More Children Accidentally Poisoned By Fentanyl](https://homeword.com/more-children-accidentally-poisoned-by-fentanyl/): The number of children poisoned through exposure to fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid, has skyrocketed in recent years, researchers have reported.
- [More Screen Time, More Stress? Study Links Device Use to Teen Mental Health](https://homeword.com/more-screen-time-more-stress-study-links-device-use-to-teen-mental-health/): Research finds higher screen time from childhood leads to more stress and depression in teens, while physical activity helps protect mental well-being.
- [What's Hot? 03/07/25](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-03-07-25/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [Poor Sleep Drives High Blood Pressure in Teens](https://homeword.com/poor-sleep-drives-high-blood-pressure-in-teens/): Teens who sleep fewer than 7.7 hours per night are more likely to have high blood pressure, a new study suggests.
- [Lonely Teens Face Higher Risk of PTSD and Depression Later in Life](https://homeword.com/lonely-teens-face-higher-risk-of-ptsd-and-depression-later-in-life/): A new study revealed that adolescents who experience high levels of loneliness are more likely to develop depression, PTSD, and stress-related conditions later in life, but do not experience a major impact upon their physical health.
- [For Teens' Mental Health, Strong Friendships Matter More Than Social Media Use](https://homeword.com/for-teens-mental-health-strong-friendships-matter-more-than-social-media-use/): Teens who report strong, high-quality friendships tend to have better mental health—an influence that appears nearly three times stronger than the link between social media use and mental health challenges, according to a new study.
- [What's Hot? 03/14/25](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-03-14-25/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [How Wellbeing Shapes Academic Success](https://homeword.com/how-wellbeing-shapes-academic-success/): In a new study, researchers found that while standardized tests measure academic skills, different dimensions of wellbeing -- emotional wellbeing, engagement, and learning readiness -- can play a crucial role in performance.
- [Good Sleep Accelerates Kids' Concussion Recovery](https://homeword.com/good-sleep-accelerates-kids-concussion-recovery/): Sleep is a critical component for concussion recovery among kids, a new study reports.
- [What's Hot? 03/21/25](https://homeword.com/whats-hot-03-21-25/): A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
- [Adolescents Engaged in Fewer External Risky Behaviors but Some Report Increasing Mental Health Concerns](https://homeword.com/adolescents-engaged-in-fewer-external-risky-behaviors-but-some-report-increasing-mental-health-concerns/): Between 1999–2021, U.S. adolescents steadily desisted from risky behaviors such as substance use and violence, and from reporting a combination of both risky behaviors and mental health symptoms.

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- [Creating an Intimate Marriage](https://homeword.com/product/creating-an-intimate-marriage/): Creating an Intimate Marriage: Rekindle Romance Through Affection, Warmth & Encouragement A Marriage Full of A.W.E. If you think intimacy in marriage is an impossible goal, think again. Even if your relationship is the high maintenance variety, you can still find that meaningful connection you are seeking by cultivating three important ingredients in your relationship: Affection, Warmth, and
- [Getting Ready for Marriage: SESSION GUIDE (DVD + MultiMedia CD)](https://homeword.com/product/getting-ready-for-marriage-session-guide-dvd-multimedia-cd-2/): 6 VIDEO COURSES + GROUP SESSIONS A teaching resource for the Getting Ready for Marriage bundle Jim Burns and Doug Fields wish you the very best for your wedding, but sadly, they won't be able to make it. What they are here for is your marriage. Jim and Doug have seen it all. They have worked
- [Getting Ready for Marriage: BUNDLE](https://homeword.com/product/getting-ready-for-marriage-bundle/): 6 VIDEO COURSES + INTERACTIVE QUIZZES + 2 BOOKS + 2 WORKBOOKS Jim Burns and Doug Fields wish you the very best for your wedding, but sadly, they won't be able to make it. What they are here for is your marriage. Jim and Doug have seen it all. They have worked with many couples and have
- [Getting Ready for Marriage SESSION GUIDE (DVD + MultiMedia CD)](https://homeword.com/product/getting-ready-for-marriage-session-guide-dvd-multimedia-cd/): A Teaching Resource for the Getting Ready for Marriage Bundle This DVD/CD especially designed for counseling or small group scenarios includes 6 video courses plus group sessions. Additional resources: Group session guide, session manuscripts, ice breakers and sessions outlines.
- [Faith Conversations For Families](https://homeword.com/product/faith-conversations-for-families/): Most Christian parents know that the best way to leave a God-honoring legacy to their family is to nurture their children's faith...but many don't know where to start! This resource from Jim Burns, founder of HomeWord, will equip parents to start important conversations with their kids---family time with an eternal impact. Faith Conversations for Families makes it
- [Confident Parenting](https://homeword.com/product/confident-parenting/): Meet Mark and Becky, two normal parents trying their best to raise normal kids. But as their children grow older, these sincere parents have a growing sense that they are in over their heads. After all, it's not like children come with a 445-page instruction manual or a 24-hour customer service line. Yet the problems
- [Intentional Parenting WORKBOOK w/STREAMING VIDEO](https://homeword.com/product/intentional-parenting-workbook-w-streaming-video/): Workbook with online access to videos
- [Pass It On: Building a Legacy of Faith for Your Children through Practical and Memorable Experiences](https://homeword.com/product/pass-it-on-building-a-legacy-of-faith-for-your-children-through-practical-and-memorable-experiences/): Parents often experience a “freak out” moment when they realize their children’s view of God will primarily come from what they learn at home. Most parents spend more time helping their kids succeed at academics or athletics than infusing shared spiritual experiences into the rhythm of everyday family life. While the idea of strategically passing
- [Intentional Parenting BUNDLE](https://homeword.com/product/intentional-parenting-bundle/): Bundle
- [Intentional Parenting DVD](https://homeword.com/product/intentional-parenting-dvd/): DVD
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## Campaigns

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## Seminars

- [Understanding Your Teenager](https://homeword.com/seminars/understanding-your-teenager/)
- [Confident Parenting](https://homeword.com/seminars/confident-parenting/)
- [Creating An Intimate Marriage](https://homeword.com/seminars/creating-an-intimate-marriage/)
- [Teaching Your Children Healthy Sexuality](https://homeword.com/seminars/teaching-your-children-healthy-sexuality/)
- [Generation 2 Generation](https://homeword.com/seminars/generation-2-generation/)
- [Building Healthy Morals and Values](https://homeword.com/seminars/building-healthy-morals-and-values/)
- [Doing Life With Your Adult Children](https://homeword.com/seminars/doing-life-with-your-adult-children/)
- [Creating A Media Safe Home](https://homeword.com/seminars/creating-a-media-safe-home/)

## Advice Articles

- [Busy = Something is Usually Broken](https://homeword.com/articles/busy-something-is-usually-broken/): I've had the privilege to speak to several hundred couples at our Refreshing Your Marriage conference. Without a doubt, the number one issue facing the majority of these marriages was busyness. We heard it over and over. I shared a story from my first year of marriage where I seemed to make the same mistake
- [Couples Devotional: Reactions Speak Louder Than Words](https://homeword.com/articles/couples-devotional-reactions-speak-louder-than-words/): And why worry about the speck in your friend's eye when you have a log in your own? How can you think of saying to your friend, "Let me get rid of the speck in your eye," when you can't see past the log in your own eye? Hypocrite! First get rid of the log
- [Good News for Parents of Moody Teens: It Will Pass](https://homeword.com/articles/good-news-for-parents-of-moody-teens-it-will-pass/): Adolescence is a season of life when teens experience intense emotions. In a real way, they are experiencing "new" adult-like emotions. Emotions like anxiety, worry, frustration, anger, inferiority, passion, and fear can occur with ferocious intensity. It will take time for teenagers to learn how to handle and manage these emotions. One long-term study of
- [Couples Devotional: The Prayer Challenge](https://homeword.com/articles/couples-devotional-the-prayer-challenge/): The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results. —James 5:16 [NLT] With the divorce rate skyrocketing even among Christians, there is hope: Pray together. Dr. Dave Stoop tells us that one-tenth of one percent of couples who pray together daily will get a divorce. That incredible statistic underlies what
- [Quick-Fix Parenting vs. Intentional Parenting](https://homeword.com/articles/quick-fix-parenting-vs-intentional-parenting/): If you're a parent, most likely you joined the parenting ranks with good intentions and excitement. But then somewhere along the way, you lost your confidence. If this describes you -- don't worry -- you're not alone. Every parent struggles at some point because the truth is, parenting is difficult! After all, our children didn't
- [Summer Fun: Rediscovering the Lost Arts of Family Rest and Relaxation](https://homeword.com/articles/summer-fun-rediscovering-the-lost-arts-of-family-rest-and-relaxation/): Most experts on the family will tell you that, "The family that prays together stays together." But I'd like to suggest a corollary to that principle, "The family that plays together stays together." Summer is the perfect season for families to rediscover the lost arts of family rest and relaxation --- and it's also the
- [20 Rules for Parenting Adolescents](https://homeword.com/articles/20-rules-for-parenting-adolescents/): Adolescence, the period between childhood and adulthood, has grown longer in our time. Kids are experiencing puberty earlier and staying connected to their parents later in life than previous generations. Thus, adolescence in many instances can be just as tough a season on parents as it is on the kids! I interviewed Dr. Kevin Leman,
- [Connecting Requires Talking and Listening](https://homeword.com/articles/connecting-requires-talking-and-listening/): Most men I know break into hives and immediately feel the pang of guilt when their wife says, "We need to talk." I realize this plays into a "females-like-to-talk" and "men-like-to-not-talk" stereotype. I also realize there are exceptions and if you fall into that exception category--fabulous! Change the context and you can read this just
- [Couples Devotional: Time for a Tune-Up](https://homeword.com/articles/couples-devotional-time-for-a-tune-up/): But at the beginning of creation God "made them male and female." "For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh." So they are no longer two, but one. Therefore what God has joined together, let man not separate. --Mark
- [How to Teach Your Kids Almost Everything](https://homeword.com/articles/how-to-teach-your-kids-almost-everything/): Have you ever experienced the frustration of seeing your kid not doing a task correctly (the way we want them to!)? Most often, our kids don't learn how to do something "right" because we--their parents--don't take the time to teach them how. Here's a proven four-step plan for teaching kids to do almost everything: Step
- [Tips for Better Communication with Your Teen](https://homeword.com/articles/tips-for-better-communication-with-your-teen/): No one likes to be nagged. Yet many parents resort to nagging as a primary--though negative--way to communicate their feelings and desires with family members. Positive communication is vital for maintaining a healthy family. Successful families talk and listen. Good communication takes work, but if you employ some of the following tips, you'll be on
- [What Are Your Expectations?](https://homeword.com/articles/what-are-your-expectations/): Many couples don't take time to share with one another their individual expectations about issues that appear in every marriage before they say, "I do." Issues like money, sex, faith, parenting, time spent with friends, holidays, resolving conflict, and chores are some of the biggies. The result of not addressing expectations before marriage is to simply
- [Couples Devotional: Your Marriage To-Do List](https://homeword.com/articles/couples-devotional-your-marriage-to-do-list/): This is my commandment, that you love one another, just has I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his friends. —John 15:12-13 NASB Many couples expect romance to just happen, but we have found that intentionality is the key to rekindling romance. In two
- [Ten Ways You Can Start Communicating Christ to Your Kids](https://homeword.com/articles/ten-ways-you-can-start-communicating-christ-to-your-kids/): Many parents find it hard to talk to their kids about God and spiritual issues. Yet, God specifically places the responsibility for motivating a child’s spiritual development on parents. In the Bible, in Deuteronomy 6:6-7 we read, “These commandments that I give you today are to be upon your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk
- [Ideas for Family Fun and Games](https://homeword.com/articles/ideas-for-family-fun-and-games/): Jim Burns often speaks and writes about the importance of families playing together. There’s no doubt that in our fast-paced culture, finding the time to play together as families is a significant challenge. Yet, as Jim has said many times, “The family that plays together stays together.” If you’re looking for some practical and simple
- [Faith Development and Our Kids](https://homeword.com/articles/faith-development-and-our-kids/): Just like a roller coaster ride, parents of teens must tighten their seat belts and hold on for dear life. At the same time, with an informed understanding of how faith develops in your teen’s life, you’ll be better prepared for the ride, and you never know, you might even find yourself enjoying it along
- [Five Tips to Eliminate Stress in Your Home](https://homeword.com/articles/five-tips-to-eliminate-stress-in-your-home/): Families are in need of more calm and less stress! The breathless pace we're living in is tearing families apart. Still, there is something that can be done about the stress you and your family experiences. A lot of stress can be removed if you make the tough choices necessary to gain control over your
- [Couples Devotional: Don't Lose Sight of the Goal](https://homeword.com/articles/couples-devotional-dont-lose-sight-of-the-goal/): I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. —Philippians 3:14 We live in a beautiful beach town, Dana Point, on the coast of Southern California. We never tire of the view. On most days when we are near the water, we see Catalina
- [Parent Research: Parents Pass Their Anxieties to Kids](https://homeword.com/articles/parent-research-parents-pass-their-anxieties-to-kids/): Some parents attempt to hide their true emotions when things are going bad, but this may be doing more harm than good. One study found kids can spot when their parents are under stress. According to researchers at Washington State University in a study published in the Journal of Family Psychology, parents often signal their
- [Parenting and Denial](https://homeword.com/articles/parenting-and-denial/): It seems that whether the issue is drugs, alcohol, bullying, risky driving, media consumption, or sex, studies show that parents consistently underestimate their own kid's interest or participation in these behaviors. As it has been said, denial is not just a river in Egypt. What drives this type of parental denial, the "Not My Kid" Syndrome
- [Outline of a Weekly Meeting for Couples](https://homeword.com/articles/outline-of-a-weekly-meeting-for-couples/): Life, marriage, and ministry can take its toll on a couple’s intimacy. It’s not difficult to become spiritually isolated from one another. Cathy and I have struggled with this in the past. In recent years, we’ve taken some intentional steps to move back towards spiritual intimacy and better communication. One of the key steps we’ve
- [Spring Cleaning](https://homeword.com/articles/spring-cleaning/): Ah, it's spring again! Time to throw open the windows, take down the shutters, put away your winter wardrobe, and do a little spring cleaning. There's something about spring that just makes you want to shake out the rugs and sweep out the garage. Spiritually, we sometimes need a little spring cleaning as well ---
- [Couples Devotional: The Shoebox](https://homeword.com/articles/couples-devotional-the-shoebox/): In your anger do not sin! Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, and do not give the devil a foothold. --Ephesians 4:26-27 I read a humorous story about a man and woman who had been married for more than 60 years. They had shared everything. They had talked about
- [How to Raise a Teenager Without Losing Your Sanity](https://homeword.com/articles/how-to-raise-a-teenager-without-losing-your-sanity/): Parenting a teenager is not easy! If you're raising an adolescent and having an easy time of it—something's probably wrong! Though not easy, successfully parenting a teenager is by no means impossible! With God walking along with you every step of the way, raising a teenager can be a wonderful and rewarding experience! Here are
- [Five Ways to Change the Environment in Your Home](https://homeword.com/articles/five-ways-to-change-the-environment-in-your-home/): I ran into a friend who filled me in on some distance/frustration/angst within his family. After his transparent sharing, he went practical asking, "Do you have ideas on what I should do?" Mending wounded relationships is NOT simple and Band-Aids are rarely effective, but there are some simple, practical, and transforming actions that can be
- [HomeWord Daily: Leslie Ludy: God’s Sacred Intent for Every Young Woman – Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-leslie-ludy-gods-sacred-intent-for-every-young-woman-part-1-3/): According to a recent survey, only 2% of teenage girls consider themselves to be “beautiful.”
- [Adolescent Research: Friends Are Friends Forever? Not Likely](https://homeword.com/articles/adolescent-research-friends-are-friends-forever-not-likely/): Adolescents don't like to lose their friends. But one longitudinal study of teenagers showed that the notion of having a BFF runs counter to reality. In the study, researchers found that just 1 in 100 friendships that begin in seventh grade continue on until the 12th grade. The researchers discovered that the strongest predictors of friendship
- [HomeWord Daily: Leslie Ludy: God’s Sacred Intent for Every Young Woman – Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-leslie-ludy-gods-sacred-intent-for-every-young-woman-part-2-3/): Young women are called to live lives that are set apart from the world’s low standards.
- [Five Tips for Having a Great “Date Night” With Your Kids](https://homeword.com/articles/five-tips-for-having-a-great-date-night-with-your-kids/): Many parents look for the latest parenting fad to help their kids grow into mature adults. Yet one key component for building kids' lives is right in front of them: investing time, energy, and a commitment to “be there” for their kids. A regular, one-on-one 'date night' with each of your kids is a great
- [Connecting Requires Talking and Listening](https://homeword.com/articles/connecting-requires-talking-and-listening-2/): Most men I know break into hives and immediately feel the pang of guilt when their wife says, "We need to talk." I realize this plays into a "females-like-to-talk" and "men-like-to-not-talk" stereotype. I also realize there are exceptions and if you fall into that exception category--fabulous! Change the context and you can read this just
- [Five Tips for Having a Great “Date Night” With Your Kids](https://homeword.com/articles/five-tips-for-having-a-great-date-night-with-your-kids-2/): Many parents look for the latest parenting fad to help their kids grow into mature adults. Yet one key component for building kids' lives is right in front of them: investing time, energy, and a commitment to “be there” for their kids. A regular, one-on-one 'date night' with each of your kids is a great
- [How to Teach Your Kids to Appreciate God's Word](https://homeword.com/articles/how-to-teach-your-kids-to-appreciate-gods-word-2/): One of our jobs as parents is to plant the Word of God into our children's lives. God's Word provides them with a solid foundation upon which their lives can be built. In 1 Peter 1:24-25, we read, "All men are like grass, and all their glory is like the flowers of the field: the
- [Adolescent Research: Friends Are Friends Forever? Not Likely](https://homeword.com/articles/adolescent-research-friends-are-friends-forever-not-likely-2/): Adolescents don't like to lose their friends. But one longitudinal study of teenagers showed that the notion of having a BFF runs counter to reality. In the study, researchers found that just 1 in 100 friendships that begin in seventh grade continue on until the 12th grade. The researchers discovered that the strongest predictors of friendship
- [God is Good! Give Thanks!](https://homeword.com/articles/god-is-good-give-thanks-2/): Thanksgiving is one of the most beloved holidays on the American calendar. Most of us are sentimental when it comes to Thanksgiving --- and its cherished traditions --- at least during the weeks leading up to the holiday. But the truth is that for many, Thanksgiving boils down to a lot of work! From making
- [Improving Communication with Your Teenager](https://homeword.com/articles/improving-communication-with-your-teenager-2/): As I’ve interacted with hundreds of parents over the years, I’ve come to the conclusion that if you are having trouble communicating with your teen, you are in the vast majority. So, if you are looking for ways to improve communication with your teen, here are five of my top tips… 1. Make mealtime family
- [How to Have a Happy (Less-Stressful) Thanksgiving](https://homeword.com/articles/how-to-have-a-happy-less-stressful-thanksgiving-2/): Like many, Thanksgiving Day is one of my favorite holidays on the calendar. Also like many, it has also been one of the busiest, most stressful, and most tiring days of the year for my wife and me. This was true the first year that I decided to prepare a smoked turkey on my back
- [The Importance of Being a Faith-Focused Family](https://homeword.com/articles/the-importance-of-being-a-faith-focused-family-2/): Disturbing findings about teens and faith in recent years reveal that a majority of high school graduates do not attend church the following year. While youth ministry experts point to several reasons for the phenomenon and seek answers that might change this downhill trend, Richard Ross, Ph.D., professor of student ministry at Southwestern Baptist Seminary,
- [Couples Devotional: Servant Love or Selfish Love?](https://homeword.com/articles/couples-devotional-servant-love-or-selfish-love-2/): Serve one another in love. —Galatians 5:13 Helen and Lee have one of the finest marriages we know of. They are in their late sixties, and there is still a sparkle in their eyes as they look at each other. They constantly hold hands, and you can tell their love has grown over the years,
- [Mistakes That Can Sink Your Marriage](https://homeword.com/articles/mistakes-that-can-sink-your-marriage-2/): Let's face it. There are no perfect marriages and certainly no perfect spouses. Every marriage goes through problems and challenges. I've often claimed that Cathy and I have a "high maintenance" marriage. For the record, I believe we have a great marriage and I'm so thankful for it! But what I'm saying is that our
- [Why Dating Your Spouse is Good for the Whole Family](https://homeword.com/articles/why-dating-your-spouse-is-good-for-the-whole-family-2/): Life these days moves at a pretty hectic pace. And, in all honesty, I don't think that's a good thing. But what concerns me more than just the busyness of life, however, is the fact that so many parents--even Christians--seem to be of the mind that all of this "activity" is somehow actually beneficial. When
- [Be a AAA Parent](https://homeword.com/articles/be-a-aaa-parent-2/): When I'm asked about what parents can do every day (besides praying) to make a huge difference in their kids' lives, I tell them three things that can make them "AAA Parents." Affection. Everyone needs affection to thrive, but kids want affection from their parents. I'm convinced that one of the reasons teenagers become sexually
- [Is Halloween a Trick or a Treat?](https://homeword.com/articles/is-halloween-trick-or-treat-2/): At HomeWord, we receive questions from time to time about Halloween, most of which are along the lines of, "Should parents allow their kids to participate in Halloween activities or not?" It's a noble question and reflects the wide and varied beliefs held by those in the Christian faith community. On one end of the spectrum
- [Watch Your Tone!](https://homeword.com/articles/watch-your-tone-2/): When it comes to communication, even more important than words is the tone that accompanies them. You've most likely heard the phrase, "It's not what you said; it's how you said it." That's a very true statement connected to tone. If you want to succeed in your marriage communication, you've got to make sure you don't become tone
- [Couples Devotional: No Regrets](https://homeword.com/articles/couples-devotional-no-regrets-2/): I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, and I have remained faithful. --2 Timothy 4:7 NLT Thomas Carlyle, a great British author in the nineteenth century, was already well established in his career when he married another writer, Jane Welsh. Obsessed with his writing, though, he took little time to nurture
- [52 Faith Conversations for Families](https://homeword.com/articles/52-faith-conversations-for-families/): Many parents desire to have a regular family "devotional" time but struggle with how to make it work for them, in terms of both structure and content. We want to help. So, we've created a resource in which parents will find 52 separate faith conversations for leading their family in discussions and study about God
- [Size Matters: 25 Ways to Go Small](https://homeword.com/articles/size-matters-25-ways-to-go-small/): During the junior high years, every male learns the phrase “size-matters,” and it becomes the source of many male-oriented jokes and innuendos long into adulthood. Let me set the record straight… size DOES matter. Research points to the fact that women prefer small. Wives prefer their husbands become proficient at mastering small, but meaningful acts
- [Pornography: The New Narcotic](https://homeword.com/articles/pornography-the-new-narcotic/): A recent report, The New Narcotic* by Morgan Bennett, published online by the Witherspoon Institute highlights the dangerous and insidious nature of Internet pornography within the culture your kids are growing up in. Bennett writes that neurological research has revealed the effect of Internet pornography on the human brain is just as potent--if not more
- [Discipleship and Mountain Biking: Who Needs a Coach?](https://homeword.com/articles/discipleship-and-mountain-biking-who-needs-a-coach/): A few years ago, my doctor didn’t tell me to begin mountain biking, but he did say, “You’ve better find some type of exercise program that you like or you’re going to die.” (I’m not sure those were his exact words, but they’re close.) Then, I was dumb enough to tell my wife what my
- [101 Creative Date Ideas](https://homeword.com/articles/101-creative-date-ideas/): Working on building friendship and fun in your marriage isn't difficult. It just takes some intentional focus and the choice to make dating your spouse a priority in your schedule. Dates can be elaborate (and costly) or simple (and inexpensive). The choice is yours. The important thing is to plan dates that you and your
- [Seven Ways to Show the People You Lead That You Value Them](https://homeword.com/articles/seven-ways-to-show-the-people-you-lead-that-you-value-them/): I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the concept of value. Value is so very important to the health of individuals and the success of organizations and ministries! It’s my belief that most volunteers don’t leave ministries, they leave leaders. Typically, they leave leaders who don’t express value. If you’re a senior pastor, a youth
- [The Problem Solving Process in Counseling Teenagers](https://homeword.com/articles/the-problem-solving-process-in-counseling-teenagers/): "No one ever told me I would spend so much time counseling teenagers in my youth ministry" is an often-heard cry. A large part of youth work is counseling. Some youth workers feel comfortable with counseling, but most are terrified. The truth is that as a youth worker you are a counselor. You are perhaps
- [Is Your Marriage Drifting or Connected?](https://homeword.com/articles/is-your-marriage-drifting-or-connected/): I used to walk our golden retriever, Hobie, most days early in the morning at the Dana Point Harbor near our home. One day, Hobie and I were strolling along the water and an older couple was walking toward me holding hands. They looked so very happy. Having done a considerable amount of writing and
- [In Marriage, Listening Never Leads to Regrets](https://homeword.com/articles/in-marriage-listening-never-leads-to-regrets/): Like most, I have some significant regrets in my marriage! They are mostly verbal regrets. I've said things to my wife in the last 30 years that I wish I could take back. Too often, I've used misguided words that stung and wounded her. I feel terrible about those moments and unfortunately I can't take
- [10 “I Can Do That” Steps Toward Developing Student Leaders](https://homeword.com/articles/10-i-can-do-that-steps-toward-developing-student-leaders/): While some youth ministry experts don’t believe that developing student leaders is a good idea (the theory being that student leadership programs add to the students already existing pressures), it’s no secret that I’m a big fan of student leadership and in helping students explore their giftedness and serve in ministry. I’ve been asked about
- [What is Family-Based Ministry?](https://homeword.com/articles/what-is-family-based-ministry/): I've read (and enjoyed) most books written on the subject of family-based youth ministry. In fact, I can still remember reading Mark DeVries' book, Family-Based Youth Ministry, the very week it was first published. I said at the time and still maintain today, Mark's book presents a most important paradigm for a holistic ministry. However,
- [Adolescent Research: Kids Still Sexting](https://homeword.com/articles/adolescent-research-kids-still-sexting/): Several current studies have found that despite broad informational and educational efforts to warn kids about the consequences of sexting (sending semi-nude or nude photos by smartphone), today's teenagers are still sexting. Researchers are still attempting to get a handle on how widespread sexting is among teens --- and further research is needed --- but
- [Fleeing From Insidious Porn](https://homeword.com/articles/fleeing-from-insidious-porn/): I was walking through the Beatitudes with my 9th grade small group, and we came across the dreaded passage from Matthew 5:28, "But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart." After we talked about it a bit, I made what I thought
- [Social Media: Can It Lead to Mental Illness?](https://homeword.com/articles/social-media-can-it-lead-to-mental-illness/): It's not uncommon for teens who drink, abuse substances, or have behavior problems to be perceived as having a high risk of mental health problems. But according to a recent study published in the journal World Psychiatry, there's another combination of behaviors that while "invisible," can also lead to mental health issues. According to the
- [A Bad Fad - The Fire Challenge](https://homeword.com/articles/a-bad-fad-the-fire-challenge/): This summer, while many people have taken the "Ice-Bucket Challenge" to raise money for ALS research, another fad has been trending among teenagers, but this one is simply disturbing and dangerous. It's called the Fire Challenge. A quick YouTube search for the phrase "fire challenge" turns up tens of thousands of videos. In the videos,
- [Focus on Tech - New Phone Apps Give Parents More Control](https://homeword.com/articles/focus-on-tech-new-phone-apps-give-parents-more-control/): In recent months, two new phone apps that give parents more control over their teenagers' lives have been released. Mamabear is an app that was created to give parents an "all-in-one worry-free parenting" solution, providing the capability to continually track kids' locations, driving habits, and social media interactions. Mamabear provides info on photo tags, mentions,
- [Making Your Home Safe and Secure Through A.W.E.](https://homeword.com/articles/making-your-home-safe-and-secure-through-a-w-e/): A home filled with generous amounts of affection, warmth, and encouragement (A.W.E.) is a home that will be a safe and secure place to live. At almost every age, children go through stages of testing your authority as well as trying out their judgment and independence. While there's not much you can do to change
- [An Introduction to Generation Z (aka, Your Teen)](https://homeword.com/articles/an-introduction-to-generation-z-aka-your-teen/): When you think of today's teens you might assume that they all belong to the Millennial generation. But while Millennials will continue to influence culture for decades to come, if you are now raising teens, it's likely that they belong to Generation Z, a new and emerging generation of teenagers. Even though research into Gen
- [10 Ways to Deal With Criticism](https://homeword.com/articles/10-ways-to-deal-with-criticism/): Having worked for 29-years as a pastor, I’ve been brought face-to-face with all types of criticism. In my early years of ministry, people actually had to be intentional with criticism because it usually required an investment of time to write and mail letters. Today, email allows critical people instant access to attack your heart. Given
- [12 Accountability Questions for Leaders](https://homeword.com/articles/12-accountability-questions-for-leaders/): Recently, Jim Burns and I were talking about some of the men and women we know who have flamed-out/crashed-and-burned/failed in ministry. Of those we know personally, it's pretty easy to point to the fact that they don't have real friends asking the tough questions. They were busy leaders who were doing ministry alone. What about
- [Empty Nest? Not So Fast](https://homeword.com/articles/empty-nest-not-so-fast/): If you find yourself in the midst of parenting a teenager today, you might already be dreaming and even planning your new life of freedom once the chicks leave the nest. That bedroom your teen has been hogging all this time is just a few years away from becoming a den, craft room, or man
- [Tips for Refreshing Spiritual Intimacy in Your Marriage](https://homeword.com/articles/tips-for-refreshing-spiritual-intimacy-in-your-marriage/): Most couples not only do not have a plan to grow together spiritually…they don’t even talk about it. Some time ago, we polled married couples on various areas of their marital satisfaction. I wasn’t surprised that the area we found couples least satisfied was that of spiritual intimacy. One spouse noted, “We both have a
- [Four Principles for Raising Your Kids While Doing Ministry](https://homeword.com/articles/four-principles-for-raising-your-kids-while-doing-ministry/): When I was a young minister, I feared that ministry would wound my family. I had heard numerous stories of the crazed “PK” (pastor’s kid) who was out of control—they were common stories. Today, our kids are adults and all love Jesus, the church, and their family. Raising our kids in ministry worked for us
- [Adolescent Research: Strong Religious Worldviews Linked to Fewer At-Risk Behaviors](https://homeword.com/articles/adolescent-research-strong-religious-worldviews-linked-to-fewer-at-risk-behaviors/): A recent study by researchers from the University of Florida and published by the American Psychological Association found that religious teens display a stronger sense of worldview than nonreligious teens, and are less likely to report use of drugs and alcohol. Researchers defined "worldview" as "an explanatory way of seeing the world," and they were
- [Preparing Yourself for Relational Ministry](https://homeword.com/articles/preparing-yourself-for-relational-ministry/): One of the major concerns of my life is the high turnover of youth workers in youth ministry. The odds are high that most of the youth workers in churches today will not be in the same church two years from now. Furthermore, the majority of the volunteers won't be involved in the youth group
- [Social Media Update: Is Live Streaming the Next Big Thing?](https://homeword.com/articles/social-media-update-is-live-streaming-the-next-big-thing/): When it comes to technology and digital communication, what is popular today is likely to fall out of favor or become obsolete in the not-too-distant future. Social media is no different. Today's teenagers are still using Facebook, messaging apps, image posting apps, and ephemeral apps (like Snapchat). But in this era of ever-changing technology, these
- [Adolescent Research: Moderate Video Gameplay Makes Kids Smarter](https://homeword.com/articles/adolescent-research-moderate-video-gameplay-makes-kids-smarter/): Over the years we've heard about the probable role of video gameplay in leading to negative outcomes such as obesity and the dumbing down of today's teenagers. We've read of kids addicted to video games, locking themselves in dark bedrooms playing hours upon hours at a time. While that type of scenario is surely not
- [How Friendly is Your Ministry to Parents?](https://homeword.com/articles/how-friendly-is-your-ministry-to-parents/): These days, there is a lot of talk about how youth ministries can become more family-friendly. If we want to help families' succeed and thrive, our ministries must think of practical ways that clearly send the message, "we care about you." Here are five practical ideas: 1. OVER-COMMUNICATE. Life is busy in the home! Teenagers
- [Guest Post by Dr. Kara Powell: Four Parenting Steps to Avoid Sibling Comparison This School Year](https://homeword.com/articles/guest-post-by-dr-kara-powell-four-parenting-steps-to-avoid-sibling-comparison-this-school-year/): JB Note: We at Homeword are fans of the Sticky Faith family resources emerging from the Fuller Youth Institute. In the midst of their new Sticky Faith Guide for Your Family book and Sticky Faith Family Training video curriculum, we are thrilled to partner with Dr. Kara Powell from the Fuller Youth Institute to offer
- [Guest Post by Kenny Luck: A Sexual Revelation - Teens Hiding Their Sexual Reality From Parents](https://homeword.com/articles/guest-post-by-kenny-luck-a-sexual-revelation-teens-hiding-their-sexual-reality-from-parents/): JB Note: My friend Kenny Luck is the Founder and President of Every Man Ministries which helps churches worldwide to develop and grow healthy men's communities with the goal to end child abuse, fatherlessness and protect women and children. Kenny has recently written an important article for parents about the need for intentional, positive sex
- [How to Remove a Volunteer](https://homeword.com/articles/how-to-remove-a-volunteer/): I hate to even write on this subject, but it's one of the most frequently asked questions when I teach on developing volunteers. Always, someone sheepishly asks, "Uh...well...I have this one leader...and...well, she's been there a long time...and...uh...well..." Since I've heard the same scenario a thousand times I'll say, "And you want to get rid
- [Marriage Research: Troubled Marriage, Broken Heart?](https://homeword.com/articles/marriage-research-troubled-marriage-broken-heart/): A recent study published in the Journal of Health and Social Behavior found that older couples who find themselves in troubled marriages --- particularly female spouses --- are at higher risk for heart disease than couples in a good marriage. The findings, from the first nationally representative study of its kind, suggest the need for
- [Is Sex Before Marriage a Struggle?](https://homeword.com/articles/is-sex-before-marriage-a-struggle/): If you are engaged to be married, and you find yourself struggling with having sex before marriage, I have three words for you: You. Are. Normal. Because of the love and commitment that you have for your partner, and in this run-up to your marriage, if you weren't struggling with sexual desire for your soon-to-be
- [The "12 Duhs of Christmas" - Family Quiz](https://homeword.com/articles/the-12-duhs-of-christmas-family-quiz/): We know everything there is to know about Christmas, right? Maybe yes. Maybe no. Here's a fun quiz you might easily share with your family around the dinner table. The quiz has a dozen questions to test your knowledge about Christmas that will help you separate fact from tradition and sometimes, plain fiction. The following
- [New Year's Resolutions Your Family Can Live With](https://homeword.com/articles/new-years-resolutions-your-family-can-live-with/): I’ve heard it said that a New Year’s resolution is something that goes in one year and out the other. Maybe this is why I’ve never been a big New Year resolution person. I’ve read a statistic that says 55% of Americans either never or only infrequently set New Year’s resolutions. I guess this puts
- [Social Media Update: Teens and "Finstas"](https://homeword.com/articles/social-media-update-teens-and-finstas/): For some teens, one Instagram account isn't enough these days. They are turning to secret Instagram account termed "Finstas" (a combination of the words, "fake" and "Instagram") in order to share more private images and videos with their closest friends. A recent panel of teenagers attending Business Insider's IGNITION conferenced explained why "Finstas" are popular.
- [What is the Biggest Looming but Overlooked Threat to Living Happily Ever After?](https://homeword.com/articles/what-is-the-biggest-looming-but-overlooked-threat-to-living-happily-ever-after/): When working with engaged couples in premarital counseling, when I've asked the question, What do you think is the biggest looming threat to your living happily ever after together?, I usually hear replies that touch on issues like pornography, affairs, lack of healthy communication, having children, growing distance between spouses, conflict with in-laws, ESPN (!),
- [The Role of Encouragement in Keeping Volunteers](https://homeword.com/articles/the-role-of-encouragement-in-keeping-volunteers/): My dentist has a plaque on his wall that reads, “You don’t have to floss all your teeth, just the ones you want to keep!” I hate flossing, but I get the point. There’s a similar principle in leading volunteers, “You don’t have to encourage/affirm all your volunteers, just the ones you want to keep!”
- [Adolescent Research: Teens and Pornography - Attitudes and Usage](https://homeword.com/articles/adolescent-research-teens-and-pornography-attitudes-and-usage/): A recent study released by the Josh McDowell Ministry has unveiled current findings about teens and young adults, and pornography. According to the ministry's press release, the study is the "most comprehensive, in-depth and wide-ranging study to date on pornography among the American population." Key findings of the new study included: • Twice as many young
- [Adolescent Research: Texting Affects Girls More Negatively Than Boys](https://homeword.com/articles/adolescent-research-texting-affects-girls-more-negatively-than-boys/): It's no surprise that today's teenagers view texting apps as their most popular form of communication. A recent study from the American Psychological Association was conducted to gauge differences and affects of the way boys and girls text. Among the findings: • Both boys and girls send about the same number of texts daily. •
- [How Self-Care Can Improve Your Marriage](https://homeword.com/articles/how-self-care-can-improve-your-marriage/): In order to make your marriage a top priority, you will have to take the necessary steps and work through some issues. The starting point may surprise you, though. Don't begin by focusing on your relationship. Instead, take a deeper look at your own life. Self-care can be the first step to moving your marriage
- [Guest Post by Sara Kuljis: How to Choose a Summer Camp for Your Child](https://homeword.com/articles/guest-post-by-sara-kuljis-how-to-choose-a-summer-camp-for-your-child/): JB Note: My friend Sara Kuljis is the Executive Director of Yosemite Sierra Summer Camp. Along with her husband Steve, Sara has been at helm of YSSC since 1998. She has served on the board of the American Camp Association, Southern California/Hawaii Section, and is a frequent speaker and trainer for the Association. In the following article, Sara
- [10 Ways to Transform Your Marriage](https://homeword.com/articles/10-ways-to-transform-your-marriage/): Too many couples settle for mediocrity in their marriage, when they would never settle for second best in other areas of their lives. With so many demands on their time and energy, many husbands and wives unintentionally neglect their relationship, suffering the effects of neglect, just the same. A marriage that is a true union
- [Social Media: Selfies](https://homeword.com/articles/social-media-selfies/): One of the most dominant features of recent social media has been the selfie, and they remain extremely popular among teenagers today, especially with females. Selfies are much more than a passing fad these days. They are an established part of the fabric of youth culture. According to the Oxford American English Dictionary, a selfie (noun; pronounced
- [Five Tips for Resolving Conflict in Your Marriage](https://homeword.com/articles/five-tips-for-resolving-conflict-in-your-marriage/): When it comes to marital conflict, read my lips: Not all problems are resolvable! I wish more marriage experts would just tell us that from the beginning. Some problems we face are perpetual. These are problems that will always be in our lives in one form or another. You will have issues in your relationship
- [What is Domestic Violence?](https://homeword.com/articles/what-is-domestic-violence/): The following article is reposted in its entirety from the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV) website. Domestic violence is the willful intimidation, physical assault, battery, sexual assault, and/or other abusive behavior as part of a systematic pattern of power and control perpetrated by one intimate partner against another. It includes physical violence, sexual violence,
- [Signs of an Abusive Partner](https://homeword.com/articles/signs-of-an-abusive-partner/): The following article is reposted in its entirety from the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV) website. For anonymous, confidential help available 24/7, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE) or 1-800-787-3224 (TTY) now. Anyone can be an abuser. They come from all groups, all cultures, all religions, all economic levels, and all backgrounds.
- [Dynamics of Abuse](https://homeword.com/articles/dynamics-of-abuse/): The following article is reposted in its entirety from the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV) website. For anonymous, confidential help available 24/7, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE) or 1-800-787-3224 (TTY) now. Anyone can be a victim of domestic violence. There is NO "typical victim." Victims of domestic violence comes from all
- [Understanding Why Victims Stay](https://homeword.com/articles/understanding-why-victims-stay/): The following article is reposted in its entirety from the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV) website. For anonymous, confidential help available 24/7, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE) or 1-800-787-3224 (TTY) now. When it is a viable option, it is best for victims to do what they can to escape their abusers.
- [Do You Think You're Being Abused?](https://homeword.com/articles/do-you-think-youre-being-abused/): The following article is reposted in its entirety from the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV) website. For anonymous, confidential help available 24/7, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE) or 1-800-787-3224 (TTY) now. Look over the following questions. Think about how you are being treated and how you treat your partner. Remember, when
- [Put Down the Gadgets!](https://homeword.com/articles/put-down-the-gadgets/): Comedian Will Ferrell once tweeted, "Before you get married, ask yourself: is this the person you want to watch stare at their phone the rest of your life?" This is comical because it's so close to the truth--and I see this type of behavior between couples frequently. I realize that this is going to put
- [Social Media: Why Snapchat is Important to Teens](https://homeword.com/articles/social-media-why-snapchat-is-important-to-teens/): What's your teenager's favorite social media platform? For most U.S. teens, the answer is Snapchat. According to the semi-annual "Taking Stock With Teens" study for the Spring 2016, Snapchat became the most popular social media network among teenagers, overtaking Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. If you haven't been keeping up with Snapchat since it debuted in
- [What Does a Healthy Parent of a Teen Look Like?](https://homeword.com/articles/what-does-a-healthy-parent-of-a-teen-look-like/): Today, when adolescent specialists get together, it is not unusual for them to spend more time and concern on parenting issues than on the teens themselves. There has been an extreme shift in the parenting styles of moms and dads, not to mention the culture in which our kids are living. Unfortunately, far too many
- [Date Your Spouse Weekly](https://homeword.com/articles/date-your-spouse-weekly/): At marriage conferences, we'll ask how many couples have a weekly date, and it's saddening to see only a few raised hands. Then we ask, "How many of you had weekly dates when you were dating and engaged?" Boom! Most everyone raises quickly raises their hands and sheepishly glances at each other with the look
- [Watch Out for the Drift!](https://homeword.com/articles/watch-out-for-the-drift/): We both live in Southern California and have had the privilege of growing up around the beach. More times than we can recall, we've gone into the ocean to cool off or to play or to ride a wave, and before we know it, the undercurrent has shifted us down the beach. If you have
- [10 Reasons (Excuses) Not to Date Your Spouse](https://homeword.com/articles/10-reasons-excuses-not-to-date-your-spouse/): In the last few years I’ve spoken at more marriage events/retreats than I have in the past 10 years and it’s easy to see that many people struggle and get discouraged when they try to explain their own lack of effort in dating and romancing their spouse. The truth is, good marriages aren’t accidental. They
- [Social Media: Digital Self-Harm - A Cry for Help](https://homeword.com/articles/social-media-digital-self-harm-a-cry-for-help/): In recent years, much attention has been paid to the insidious nature of bullying and cyberbullying along with its spectrum of damaging consequences on kids. Online cruelty, put-downs, and threats are the arena for cyberbullying and we are aware of the ease at which social media can spread the messages far and wide. You may have
- [Keeping the Spark in Your Marriage Alive](https://homeword.com/articles/keeping-the-spark-in-your-marriage-alive/): It has often been said that the best thing you can do for your children is to love your spouse. At times, this means putting your spouse’s needs before your children’s. Many children who grew up in a home where the parents had a child-focused marriage say they have a difficult time knowing what a
- [Tips for Creating a Great Family Christmas](https://homeword.com/articles/tips-for-creating-a-great-family-christmas/): For many of us, Christmastime is anticipated with both joy and anxiety. Sure, we love the celebrations, the family traditions, and we cherish the memories of holidays gone by; but along with them, we add the stresses of preparation, expectations, and the fear of letdowns or family squabbles that we have experienced in the past.
- [Kiss to Keep Your Hearts Connected](https://homeword.com/articles/kiss-to-keep-your-hearts-connected/): Here's a fact: happy marriages kiss more often. Kissing is like throwing logs on the fire—it helps to keep the relational connection and the physical passion alive and burning. Kissing fosters a sense of security and actually is known to produce a physiologically healthy link to happiness. When you kiss your spouse, your body releases
- [How to Handle Cyberbullying with Your Kids](https://homeword.com/articles/how-to-handle-cyberbullying-with-your-kids/): Bullying is part of the cultural landscape for adolescents today, even as it has been in previous generations. Some teenagers are still bullied in person--a 2014 study found that while in-school bullying among teens has been decreasing over time, ten percent of students have been bullied at school.¹ But methods of bullying have expanded into
- [Christmastime is Here. Don't Just Survive, Celebrate!](https://homeword.com/articles/christmas-dont-just-survive-celebrate/): When I was a child, it seemed like forever for the next Christmas to get here. Now, as an adult, when Christmas approaches, it seems like I just finished last year's Christmas activities. Actually, the truth is, I just finished paying for last year's Christmas activities. So, now it's Christmastime again, and I'm already tired
- [Make the Serious Choice to Have Fun in Your Marriage](https://homeword.com/articles/make-the-serious-choice-to-have-fun-in-your-marriage/): There's no doubt you've heard the expression "Laughter is good medicine." That same idea is also found in Scripture: "A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit saps a person's strength." (Proverbs 17:22 NLT) We believe with all our hearts that this is also a truism for marriage. This may sound like an
- [Creating a Media-Safe Home](https://homeword.com/articles/creating-a-media-safe-home/): For better or worse, media has a powerful influence in our kids' lives! Today's media sends nonstop communication, delivering its voice through television, movies, Internet, music, magazines, books, computers, smartphones, tablets, and more. Frankly, it is impossible for parents to have control over every message that is being sent to our kids. Because parents can't
- [Inject A.W.E. into Your Marriage](https://homeword.com/articles/inject-a-w-e-into-your-marriage/): My wife Cathy and I have been married for 45 years. I truly am a fortunate person. Yet, we describe our marriage as "high-maintenance." This means we have to constantly work at keeping our marriage healthy. Marriage doesn't come easy for us. Perhaps you can relate. Creating intimacy in marriage takes work. It's easy to
- [Adolescent Research: More Teens Embracing, Using Marijuana](https://homeword.com/articles/adolescent-research-teens-embracing-marijuana/): A recent study published in the American Journal of Public Health* finds that as the legal use of recreational marijuana by adults expands across the country, the number of American teenagers using the drug is growing as well. The study examined federal health data on more than 200,000 high school students from 1991 through 2017,
- [Adolescent Research: Late 2019 Update on E-Cigarettes, Vaping and Teenagers](https://homeword.com/articles/adolescent-research-late-2019-update-ecigarettes-vaping-and-teenagers/): Despite declines in teen cigarette use over recent years, parents should be aware that teen use of e-cigarettes has become part of today's youth culture scene. An e-cigarette is a device that turns nicotine, flavorings and other chemicals into an inhalable vapor. The use of e-cigarettes is known as "vaping," and users are known as
- [Five 2020 New Year's Resolutions Your Family Can Live With](https://homeword.com/articles/five-2020-new-years-resolutions-your-family-can-live-with/): It's been said that a New Year's resolution is something that goes in one year and out the other. Maybe this is why many people don't participate in the annual ritual. One survey found that 55% of Americans either never or only infrequently set New Year's resolutions and that only 8% of Americans are always
- [Taking Your Kids from Selfish to Selfless](https://homeword.com/articles/taking-your-kids-from-selfish-to-selfless/): As kids move from childhood to adulthood, part of the natural adolescent development process includes a focus on self. This focus makes sense from a development standpoint, as kids begin to become aware of themselves as individuals and experience new social and cultural dynamics. Generally, kids don't want to stick out in a crowd; so,
- [Avoiding the Crash](https://homeword.com/articles/avoiding-the-crash/): Several years ago, a big-city commuter train crashed, killing several and seriously injuring hundreds of people. The train was traveling too fast in a location that required it to go slow. When investigators looked into the accident, they made three observations that should have prevented the devastation: 1. A comparable crash had already taken place
- [The Couple that Prays Together](https://homeword.com/articles/the-couple-that-prays-together/): Note from Jim Burns: Dr. David Stoop is one of my favorite people on the planet. As with this blog post, he is incredibly helpful when it comes to healthy relationships. I want to report the results of a fascinating research project led by Christopher Ellison at the University of Texas, San Antonio. and reported
- [Adolescent Research: Family Environment Impacts Kids' Future](https://homeword.com/articles/adolescent-research-family-environment-impacts-kids-future/): Two studies provide good reminders for parents that the family life your child experiences now significantly impacts her or his future life as an adult. In one study, researchers from the University of Alberta examined data from 2,970 people who were interviewed at three stages of life from adolescence to young adulthood spanning ages 12
- [Four Tips to Better Understand Your Teenager](https://homeword.com/articles/four-tips-to-better-understand-your-teenager/): Adolescence, even for the most fortunate young person, is still a difficult season of life. Kids are dealing with a lot of pain, stress, and change in their lives. It is our responsibility as parents to acknowledge this reality. We must not ignore what our kids are experiencing. Rather, we must be proactive in helping
- [HomeWord Daily: Randy Phillips: Fathers and Sons: The Passage into Manhood – Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-randy-phillips-fathers-and-sons-the-passage-into-manhood-part-1/): Dads with sons are in a unique position of being able to make a difference that will shape the destiny of the next generation.
- [HomeWord Daily: Randy Phillips: Fathers and Sons: The Passage into Manhood – Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-randy-phillips-fathers-and-sons-the-passage-into-manhood-part-2/): The influence father has on the life of his sons can impact the culture for generations to come.
- [HomeWord Daily: Jim Burns: Teens and Sexual Purity: Mission Possible! – Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-jim-burns-teens-and-sexual-purity-mission-possible-part-1/): The media is filled with sex-saturated images that can lead some kids to believe that “everyone is doing it.”
- [HomeWord Daily: Jim Burns: Teens and Sexual Purity: Mission Possible! – Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-jim-burns-teens-and-sexual-purity-mission-possible-part-2/): Kids are growing up in a culture where it seems like sex is everywhere.
- [HomeWord Daily: Jim Burns: Teens and Sexual Purity: Mission Possible! – Part 3](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-jim-burns-teens-and-sexual-purity-mission-possible-part-3/): Sexual purity involves more than just saying “no” to intercourse.
- [The High Call of Parenting](https://homeword.com/articles/the-high-call-of-parenting/): If you have children, then regardless of your own career or ministry aspirations and activities, one of God’s primary callings on your life is that of godly parenting! This is a tremendously important and high calling! Parents are called not only to nurture their children to become independent and functioning adults, but to impart to
- [Adolescent Research: Sleep is Key for Surviving Adolescence](https://homeword.com/articles/sleep-is-key-for-surviving-adolescence/): Could it be that adequate sleep is the ‘magic pill’ that helps kids survive adolescence? Could it really be that simple? It’s not likely that simple, but there does appear to be a protective effect against some significant adolescent issues for teenagers who receive adequate sleep. A review of research involving teens and the sleep
- [Marriage Research: Porn Doubles Chance of Divorce in Two Years](https://homeword.com/articles/marriage-research-porn-doubles-chance-of-divorce-in-two-years/): A 2016 study from the University of Oklahoma found that beginning to watch pornography doubles the chance that a marriage will end in divorce within the following two years. The study, "Till Porn Do Us Part? Longitudinal Effects of Pornography Use on Divorce" analyzed data collected from interviews with thousands of American adults in two-year
- [HomeWord Daily: Mark Gregston: Help for Kids in Crisis - Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-mark-gregston-help-for-kids-in-crisis-part-1/): Many kids are facing crisis situations like eating disorders . . . and drug and alcohol abuse.
- [HomeWord Daily: Mark Gregston: Help for Kids in Crisis - Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-mark-gregston-help-for-kids-in-crisis-part-2/): No parent ever thinks their child will face a crisis because of drug or alcohol abuse . . . cutting . . . or an eating disorder.
- [HomeWord Daily: Gary Chapman: Creating the Family You’ve Always Wanted – Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-gary-chapman-creating-the-family-youve-always-wanted-part-1/): Over the years, many media-created families have been looked upon as “ideal.”
- [HomeWord Daily: Gary Chapman: Creating the Family You’ve Always Wanted – Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-gary-chapman-creating-the-family-youve-always-wanted-part-2/): Just about everyone comes from some kind of dysfunctional family.
- [HomeWord Daily: John Townsend on Boundaries and Teens - Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-john-townsend-on-boundaries-and-teens-part-1-2/): The teenage years are tough for kids – but they can be even more difficult for the parents who are trying to raise them!
- [HomeWord Daily: John Townsend on Boundaries and Teens - Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-john-townsend-on-boundaries-and-teens-part-2-2/): As a noted psychologist and author, Dr. John Townsend knows which theories are best for setting healthy boundaries for teens.
- [HomeWord Daily: Chip Ingram: Raising Positive Kids in a Negative World – Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-chip-ingram-raising-positive-kids-in-a-negative-world-part-1-2/): We live in a culture that projects some pretty negative images of character attributes that are actually of benefit to our children.
- [HomeWord Daily: Chip Ingram: Raising Positive Kids in a Negative World – Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-chip-ingram-raising-positive-kids-in-a-negative-world-part-2-2/): A recent survey of 8-to-12 year olds found that more than half of the kids questioned did not believe they had any hope for the future.
- [HomeWord Daily: Sharon Hersh: Substance Abuse and Your Kids – Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-sharon-hersh-substance-abuse-and-your-kids-part-1/): Christian therapist Sharon Hersh was stunned to discover that her teenage daughter was into “binge drinking.”
- [HomeWord Daily: Sharon Hersh: Substance Abuse and Your Kids – Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-sharon-hersh-substance-abuse-and-your-kids-part-2/): Kids today are growing up in a culture that places enormous pressure on them to experiment with drugs and alcohol.
- [HomeWord Daily: Lee Strobel: Making the Case for Christ - Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-lee-strobel-making-the-case-for-christ-part-1/): “If you were ever put on trial for being Christians, would there be enough evidence to convict you?” That familiar question is one every parent needs to confront.
- [HomeWord Daily: Lee Strobel: Making the Case for Christ - Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-lee-strobel-making-the-case-for-christ-part-2/): You don’t have to be a Bible scholar to be able to “make the case for Christ” – especially with your kids!
- [HomeWord Daily: Kathy Pride: When the Drug War Hits Home – Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-kathy-pride-when-the-drug-war-hits-home-part-1-2/): Matt Pride was a good kid. But once he experimented with marijuana, he became addicted – and his addiction turned his whole family upside down.
- [HomeWord Daily: Kathy Pride: When the Drug War Hits Home – Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-kathy-pride-when-the-drug-war-hits-home-part-2-2/): Most of us parents do the best we can to educate our kids about the dangers of drug addiction.
- [HomeWord Daily: Adam McLane: Helping Your Kids Navigate Life Online – Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-adam-mclane-helping-your-kids-navigate-life-online-part-1-2/): Kids spend the majority of their days connected to some form of social media – but how can parents be sure that they’re staying safe in the virtual world?
- [HomeWord Daily: Adam McLane: Helping Your Kids Navigate Life Online – Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-adam-mclane-helping-your-kids-navigate-life-online-part-2-2/): If you’re the parent of a teen or pre-teen, your children are “digital natives.” The internet is a way of life for them!
- [HomeWord Daily: Donna Jones: Teaching Your Kids Manners – Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-donna-jones-teaching-your-kids-manners-part-1-2/): Parenting young children can be a challenge – especially when it comes to teaching them to mind!
- [HomeWord Daily: Donna Jones: Teaching Your Kids Manners – Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-donna-jones-teaching-your-kids-manners-part-2-2/): Taming your family “zoo” is important – but how can we correct behavior without crushing character?
- [HomeWord Daily: Danny Holland: Helping Your Kids Map Their Future - Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-danny-holland-helping-your-kids-map-their-future-part-1/): A growing number of young children are feeling less and less confident about what their future holds.
- [HomeWord Daily: Danny Holland: Helping Your Kids Map Their Future - Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-danny-holland-helping-your-kids-map-their-future-part-2/): Kids today have so many options for how their lives can turn out. That’s why it’s up to us, their parents, for giving them the direction they need to chart their course.
- [HomeWord Daily: Jim Burns: How and When to Talk to Your Kids about Sex – Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-jim-burns-how-and-when-to-talk-to-your-kids-about-sex-part-1-2/): Sex was God’s idea. He created it – and on this edition of HOMEWORD, Dr. Jim Burns discusses some practical tips for us parents to teach these principles to our children in an age-appropriate fashion.
- [HomeWord Daily: Jim Burns: How and When to Talk to Your Kids about Sex - Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-jim-burns-how-and-when-to-talk-to-your-kids-about-sex-part-2/): Kids are growing up in a sex-saturated culture. But on this edition of HOMEWORD, Dr. Jim Burns continues his discussion on how to use age-appropriate techniques to talk about this issue in a healthy way
- [HomeWord Daily: Les Parrott: Using Conflict to Strengthen Your Marriage – Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-les-parrott-using-conflict-to-strengthen-your-marriage-part-1-4/): Many couples try in vain to avoid conflict in their marriages – but did you know that a “good fight” can actually make things better?
- [Minimize the Little Annoyances in Marriage](https://homeword.com/articles/minimize-the-little-annoyances-in-marriage/): It's obvious there are some marriage issues that are so big they cannot be ignored. Left unresolved, these large and painful issues can and will destroy a marriage. Similarly, there are some little things in marriage, which if ignored, can also lead to big issues. In this post however, I'm not going to refer to any of these
- [Traits of Poor Communication in Marriage](https://homeword.com/articles/traits-of-poor-communication-in-marriage/): The trait that is most closely linked to the success or failure of your marriage is your ability to communicate. Dr. John Gottman is one of the world's leading experts on marriage. He claims that he often can determine if a couple is on the road to divorce by observing them interact on an issue
- [HomeWord Daily: Les Parrott: Using Conflict to Strengthen Your Marriage – Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-les-parrott-using-conflict-to-strengthen-your-marriage-part-2-3/): If you keep having “the same argument” over and over again with your spouse, the problem isn’t that you’re always fighting – the problem is you’re not doing it right!
- [HomeWord Daily: Lowe/Fields: Taking Your Marriage from Intervention to Celebration! Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-lowe-fields-taking-your-marriage-from-intervention-to-celebration-part-1-2/): Strained marriages are commonplace in many congregations – but now there is something churches can do to ease this stress!
- [HomeWord Daily: Lowe/Fields: Taking Your Marriage from Intervention to Celebration! Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-lowe-fields-taking-your-marriage-from-intervention-to-celebration-part-2-2/): Even if it seems like your marriage is on life-support, there IS hope! Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with author Doug Fields and Ted Lowe, Founder of MarriedPeople Ministries.
- [HomeWord Daily: Gary Chapman: Help and Hope for Desperate Marriages – Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-gary-chapman-help-and-hope-for-desperate-marriages-part-1-2/): With the divorce rate hovering around 50%, more and more married couples are feeling the pressure and desperation that comes with trials and struggles.
- [HomeWord Daily: Gary Chapman: Help and Hope for Desperate Marriages – Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-gary-chapman-help-and-hope-for-desperate-marriages-part-2-2/): Every marriage goes through seasons when the pressures of life seem to hit a bit harder than others. But if you feel as though your marriage has reached the point of desperation, Dr. Jim Burns and Dr. Gary Chapman have some good news for you!
- [HomeWord Daily: Kay Warren: When Happiness Isn’t Enough – Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-kay-warren-when-happiness-isnt-enough-part-1-2/): Kay Warren has endured a number of setbacks in her life. Any one of them would be enough to rob of her happiness. But on this special edition of HOMEWORD, she talks with parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns about how she handles life’s ups and downs “When Happiness Isn’t Enough.”
- [HomeWord Daily: Kay Warren: When Happiness Isn’t Enough – Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-kay-warren-when-happiness-isnt-enough-part-2-2/): Many people embark on the pursuit of happiness – only to discover that it ultimately doesn’t satisfy.
- [HomeWord Daily: Leslie Ludy: God’s Sacred Intent for Every Young Woman – Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-leslie-ludy-gods-sacred-intent-for-every-young-woman-part-1-2/): According to a recent survey, only 2% of teenage girls consider themselves to be “beautiful.”
- [HomeWord Daily: Leslie Ludy: God’s Sacred Intent for Every Young Woman – Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-leslie-ludy-gods-sacred-intent-for-every-young-woman-part-2-2/): Young women are called to live lives that are set apart from the world’s low standards.
- [HomeWord Daily: Stones: Restoring a Relationship with a Rebellious Child - Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-stones-restoring-a-relationship-with-a-rebellious-child-part-1/): When Heather Stone was 13, she went from being a compliant “pastor’s kid” to an angry rebel seemingly overnight.
- [HomeWord Daily: Stones: Restoring a Relationship with a Rebellious Child - Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-stones-restoring-a-relationship-with-a-rebellious-child-part-2/): If you’re the parent of a rebellious child, check out this powerful conversation featuring Dr. Jim Burns, Pastor Charles Stone and his daughter, Heather – the subject of the book, Daughters Gone Wild, Dads Gone Crazy.
- [HomeWord Daily: Jerusha Clark: Craving the Life God Chooses for You](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-jerusha-clark-craving-the-life-god-chooses-for-you-2/): One of the most common questions people ask is, “What does God want me to do with the rest of my life?”
- [HomeWord Daily: Steve Arterburn: Feeding Your Kids’ Desires – Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-steve-arterburn-feeding-your-kids-desires-part-1/): God has created each of us with a number of healthy spiritual, emotional and physical “appetites.” But what happens when those desires spiral out of control?
- [HomeWord Daily: Steve Arterburn: Feeding Your Kids’ Desires – Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-steve-arterburn-feeding-your-kids-desires-part-2/): Nearly 20% of our nation’s children are classified as “overweight” or “morbidly obese” -- but there is hope!
- [HomeWord Daily: Arch Hart & Catherine Hart Weber: Parenting a Hurting Teen - Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-arch-hart-catherine-hart-weber-parenting-a-hurting-teen-part-1-2/): When your teenager is “in a mood,” how can you tell whether or not she is “stressed or depressed?”
- [HomeWord Daily: Arch Hart & Catherine Hart Weber: Parenting a Hurting Teen - Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-arch-hart-catherine-hart-weber-parenting-a-hurting-teen-part-2-2/): Teens are under more emotional pressure than ever before . . . but there IS hope!
- [HomeWord Daily: Jim Burns: Drawing Closer to Your Spouse and to God – Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-jim-burns-drawing-closer-to-your-spouse-and-to-god-part-1/): The key to experiencing true intimacy in your marriage involves “Drawing Closer to Your Spouse and to God.” Dr. Jim Burns discusses practical principles for making spiritual intimacy a priority in marriage.
- [HomeWord Daily: Jim Burns: Drawing Closer to Your Spouse and to God – Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-jim-burns-drawing-closer-to-your-spouse-and-to-god-part-2/): For nearly 40 years, Jim and Cathy Burns have been partners in marriage and ministry. On this special edition of HOMEWORD, you’ll hear some of the keys they’ve discovered over the years for developing true emotional, physical and spiritual intimacy.
- [HomeWord Daily: Jeramy and Jerusha Clark: Teaching Your Kids the Basics of Dating – Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-jeramy-and-jerusha-clark-teaching-your-kids-the-basics-of-dating-part-1-2/): Most parents understand that it’s our responsibility to give our kids positive, value-centered sex education.
- [HomeWord Daily: Jeramy and Jerusha Clark: Teaching Your Kids the Basics of Dating – Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-jeramy-and-jerusha-clark-teaching-your-kids-the-basics-of-dating-part-2-2/): Just because we parents don’t want to talk about it . . . and our kids really don’t know how to define it – that still doesn’t get us off the hook from “Teaching Our Kids the Basics of Dating.”
- [HomeWord Daily: Gary Smalley: Getting Rid of Unhealthy Beliefs – Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-gary-smalley-getting-rid-of-unhealthy-beliefs-part-1-2/): The starting of a new year is the perfect time to take a long, honest look at the direction in which your life is heading.
- [Six Essentials for Making Discipline Work in Your Home](https://homeword.com/articles/six-essentials-for-making-discipline-work-in-your-home/): When it comes to discipline, kids probably don’t know that at times, parents are making it up as they go along. Each child has a different personality, and along with it a unique twist on the discipline issue. But, here’s what I tell parents: “Get on the same page.” Consistency is key to raising responsible
- [HomeWord Daily: Gary Smalley: Getting Rid of Unhealthy Beliefs – Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-gary-smalley-getting-rid-of-unhealthy-beliefs-part-2-2/): It’s been said that 10% of our lives are determined by the problems we face – and 90% of our lives are determined by what we think about those circumstances.
- [HomeWord Daily: John Ortberg: Finding Success in the Game of Life – Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-john-ortberg-finding-success-in-the-game-of-life-part-1-2/): As a child, John Ortberg loved to play the board game called Monopoly. And it was while playing this game that he discovered a valuable lesson about “Finding Success in the Game of Life.”
- [HomeWord Daily: John Ortberg: Finding Success in the Game of Life – Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-john-ortberg-finding-success-in-the-game-of-life-part-2-2/): What is the key to “Finding Success in the Game of Life?” Discover the spiritual lessons we can learn from playing a popular board game!
- [HomeWord Daily: Paul Coughlin: Experiencing the Difference Courage Makes – Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-paul-coughlin-experiencing-the-difference-courage-makes-part-1-2/): The Bible says that “perfect love casts out fear.” So we is it so difficult for us to live out?
- [HomeWord Daily: Paul Coughlin: Experiencing the Difference Courage Makes – Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-paul-coughlin-experiencing-the-difference-courage-makes-part-2-2/): Our kids are growing up in a culture where bullying is becoming more and more common – but your child does not have to be a victim.
- [HomeWord Daily: Larry Crabb: Getting the Most Out of Prayer – Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-larry-crabb-getting-the-most-out-of-prayer-part-1-2/): If you feel as though your prayer life has become routine or an empty exercise, author and counselor Dr. Larry Crabb has some good news for you!
- [HomeWord Daily: Larry Crabb: Getting the Most Out of Prayer – Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-larry-crabb-getting-the-most-out-of-prayer-part-2-2/): Sometimes prayer can seem like nothing more than a means to an end or a one-sided conversation where you do all the talking.
- [HomeWord Daily: Bill Butterworth: Finding New Life After Your Divorce - Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-bill-butterworth-finding-new-life-after-your-divorce-part-1/): When divorce hits your home, you may feel as though your life is over.
- [HomeWord Daily: Bill Butterworth: Finding New Life After Your Divorce - Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-bill-butterworth-finding-new-life-after-your-divorce-part-2/): More than half of all households today have been affected by a divorce . . . but that doesn’t mean there isn’t hope after divorce hits.
- [HomeWord Daily: Angela Thomas: My Single-Mom Life - Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-angela-thomas-my-single-mom-life-part-1/): While every divorce is different, there are many common emotions divorced women experience – especially if they have children.
- [HomeWord Daily: Angela Thomas: My Single-Mom Life - Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-angela-thomas-my-single-mom-life-part-2/): Even though she was determined to become the best single mom possible, Angela Thomas still struggled with feelings of guilt, shame and loneliness.
- [HomeWord Daily: Karol Ladd: More Calm and Less Stress for Parents – Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-karol-ladd-more-calm-and-less-stress-for-parents-part-1/): If the pressures of life are getting you down, Dr. Jim Burns is giving you permission to “Lighten Up!”
- [HomeWord Daily: Karol Ladd: More Calm and Less Stress for Parents – Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-karol-ladd-more-calm-and-less-stress-for-parents-part-2/): Just because the holidays are here doesn’t mean that your family isn’t being affected by too much stress in your home.
- [HomeWord Daily: Gary Smalley: Fine-Tune Your Relationships - Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-gary-smalley-fine-tune-your-relationships-part-1/): Each one of us has an emotional, physical and psychological “layout” encoded in our DNA.
- [HomeWord Daily: Gary Smalley: Fine-Tune Your Relationships - Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-gary-smalley-fine-tune-your-relationships-part-2/): In an encore presentation of one of our All-Time Most Popular programs, parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns again welcomes Dr. Gary Smalley to HOMEWORD. Their topic – how understanding the “DNA of relationships” will help you fine-tune the relationships most important to you.
- [HomeWord Daily: Linda Mintle: Help for Parents of Overweight Kids - Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-linda-mintle-help-for-parents-of-overweight-kids-part-1/): Many children today are at risk of becoming obese before their 18th birthdays – but there is good news!
- [HomeWord Daily: Linda Mintle: Help for Parents of Overweight Kids - Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-linda-mintle-help-for-parents-of-overweight-kids-part-2/): A recent report indicated that as many as 64% of American adults are overweight – so it should be no surprise that our children are dealing with weight issues also!
- [HomeWord Daily: Walt Larimore: God’s Design for the Highly Healthy Family - Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-walt-larimore-gods-design-for-the-highly-healthy-family-part-1/): There are three components of a “highly healthy family.”
- [HomeWord Daily: Walt Larimore: God’s Design for the Highly Healthy Family - Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-walt-larimore-gods-design-for-the-highly-healthy-family-part-2/): If you’re looking for ways to maintain and even improve the physical, emotional and spiritual health of your family, you’ll want to pay careful attention to this special edition of HOMEWORD!
- [HomeWord Daily: Ron Blue: Keys to Financial Freedom - Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-ron-blue-keys-to-financial-freedom-part-1-2/): Hundreds of thousands of families have benefited from the wisdom of Ron Blue and his Mastering Your Money series.
- [HomeWord Daily: Ron Blue: Keys to Financial Freedom - Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-ron-blue-keys-to-financial-freedom-part-2-2/): Ron Blue is one of the premier authorities in the Church today on stewardship
- [HomeWord Daily: Paul Borthwick: Keys to Simplifying Your Life - Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-paul-borthwick-keys-to-simplifying-your-life-part-1/): We live in a culture that is so packed with good things that sometimes it can seem overwhelming.
- [HomeWord Daily: Paul Borthwick: Keys to Simplifying Your Life - Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-paul-borthwick-keys-to-simplifying-your-life-part-2/): The things that used to be considered luxuries are now considered to be necessities in our culture – and that means we’re surrounded by more stuff than ever before!
- [HomeWord Daily: Dan Chun: Finding a Lifelong Partner in Marriage – Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-dan-chun-finding-a-lifelong-partner-in-marriage-part-1/): More and more Christian singles are “staying on the sidelines” when it comes to love and romance – but they don’t have to!
- [HomeWord Daily: Dan Chun: Finding a Lifelong Partner in Marriage – Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-dan-chun-finding-a-lifelong-partner-in-marriage-part-2/): If you or someone you know has been “waiting for Mr. or Ms. Right” for too long, you’ll appreciate this conversation with Pastor Dan Chun – author of the new book, How to Pick a Spouse.
- [HomeWord Daily: Susie Shellenberger: Hearing What Your Daughter Isn’t Telling You - Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-susie-shellenberger-hearing-what-your-daughter-isnt-telling-you-part-1/): This generation of parents does a great job of trying to connect with their daughters – but . . . .
- [HomeWord Daily: Susie Shellenberger: Hearing What Your Daughter Isn’t Telling You - Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-susie-shellenberger-hearing-what-your-daughter-isnt-telling-you-part-2/): Sometimes teen and pre-teenage girls talk so much, their parents wish they would stop talking altogether!
- [HomeWord Daily: Harris Brothers: Inspiring Your Kids to Overcome Complacency – Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-harris-brothers-inspiring-your-kids-to-overcome-complacency-part-1-2/): Our children are growing up in a culture that affords a lot of opportunities . . . but it also can become a breeding ground for laziness.
- [HomeWord Daily: Harris Brothers: Inspiring Your Kids to Overcome Complacency – Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-harris-brothers-inspiring-your-kids-to-overcome-complacency-part-2-2/): During adolescence, some kids become extremely motivated to prepare for adulthood – while others seem to have trouble moving out of the “comfort zone” of youth.
- [HomeWord Daily: Kathy Peel: Extreme Makeover for Desperate Households – Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-kathy-peel-extreme-makeover-for-desperate-households-part-1/): Many of us feel as though our houses could use an “extreme makeover.”
- [HomeWord Daily: Kathy Peel: Extreme Makeover for Desperate Households – Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-kathy-peel-extreme-makeover-for-desperate-households-part-2/): Dr. Jim Burns concludes his two-part conversation with America Online’s Family Coach Kathy Peel.
- [HomeWord Daily: Max Lucado: Finding the Cure for the Common Life - Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-max-lucado-finding-the-cure-for-the-common-life-part-1/): If you’re going through a season of reflection – and you discover you’re stuck in a rut - you’ll appreciate Dr. Jim Buns’ conversation with best-selling author Max Lucado.
- [HomeWord Daily: Max Lucado: Finding the Cure for the Common Life - Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-max-lucado-finding-the-cure-for-the-common-life-part-2/): Even though God made you, that doesn’t mean you’re not going to feel ordinary at times.
- [HomeWord Daily: Nancy Ortberg: Finding God in the Most Unexpected Places – Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-nancy-ortberg-finding-god-in-the-most-unexpected-places-part-1-3/): Often times the world can’t see the Lord’s influence on our lives because they don’t know where to look.
- [HomeWord Daily: Nancy Ortberg: Finding God in the Most Unexpected Places – Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-nancy-ortberg-finding-god-in-the-most-unexpected-places-part-2-3/): When a lonely heart goes searching for God, many times it turns out that “the journey is its own reward.”
- [HomeWord Daily: Jon Wallace: Leaders are Born Where Mentors are Found](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-jon-wallace-leaders-are-born-where-mentors-are-found/): Mentoring can make all the difference in the life of a child. And yet, finding a mentor isn’t always easy.
- [HomeWord Daily: Kathi Lipp: 21 Ways to Connect with Your Kids](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-kathi-lipp-21-ways-to-connect-with-your-kids/): Author Kathi Lipp knows the challenges of connecting with hormonal teenagers – and she understands the value of wanting to build relationship with stepchildren.
- [HomeWord Daily: Christina DiMari - Developing a Heart that’s Designed to Shine – Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-christina-dimari-developing-a-heart-thats-designed-to-shine-part-1-2/): Christina DiMari overcame a childhood of abuse and neglect to become a shining star in God’s eyes.
- [HomeWord Daily: Christina DiMari - Developing a Heart that’s Designed to Shine - Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-christina-dimari-developing-a-heart-thats-designed-to-shine-part-2-2/): As a teenager, Christina DiMari used to go to the beach with her friends to escape the abusive environment in her home.
- [HomeWord Daily: Rick Johnson - A Wife’s Guide to Understanding Her Husband – Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-rick-johnson-a-wifes-guide-to-understanding-her-husband-part-1-2/): It’s no secret that men and women are different – so why do so many wives expect their husbands to think like women?
- [HomeWord Daily: Rick Johnson - A Wife’s Guide to Understanding Her Husband – Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-rick-johnson-a-wifes-guide-to-understanding-her-husband-part-2-2/): Men struggle the most with relationships – an area where women excel! Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with author Rick Johnson about some practical ways for wives to help bridge this gap and improve their marriages.
- [HomeWord Daily: Mike Erre - Recapturing the Wonder of Life with God - Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-mike-erre-recapturing-the-wonder-of-life-with-god-part-1-2/): The faith journey can seem like a mystery – but would you be surprised to learn that God is actually more interested in making it even more mysterious?
- [HomeWord Daily: Mike Erre - Recapturing the Wonder of Life with God - Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-mike-erre-recapturing-the-wonder-of-life-with-god-part-2-2/): In a culture driven by answers, it might seem unnatural to want a “mysterious experience” with God.
- [HomeWord Daily: Pat Williams - How to Build Character in Your Kids – Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-pat-williams-how-to-build-character-in-your-kids-part-1-2/): One of the most valuable gifts you can give your kids is to equip them to make right and wise decisions in their lives.
- [HomeWord Daily: Pat Williams - How to Build Character in Your Kids – Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-pat-williams-how-to-build-character-in-your-kids-part-2-2/): Every child is born with the capacity to live a life of character.
- [HomeWord Daily: Paul Coughlin - Why Men “Check Out” of Marriage - Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-paul-coughlin-why-men-check-out-of-marriage-part-1-2/): Author Paul Coughlin has seen too many guys who are married but not engaged to their wives.
- [HomeWord Daily: Paul Coughlin - Why Men “Check Out” of Marriage - Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-paul-coughlin-why-men-check-out-of-marriage-part-2-2/): A growing number of men are physically present in their homes and marriages – but emotionally they abandoned their spouses and families a long time ago!
- [HomeWord Daily: Shaunti Feldhahn - Confronting the Myths about Marriage and Divorce - 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-shaunti-feldhahn-confronting-the-myths-about-marriage-and-divorce-1/): The divorce rate is 50% - right? Dr. Jim Burns talks with author and researcher Shaunti Feldhahn about why this statistic is so often misquoted.
- [HomeWord Daily: Shaunti Feldhahn - Confronting the Myths about Marriage and Divorce - 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-shaunti-feldhahn-confronting-the-myths-about-marriage-and-divorce-2/): In spite of media reports to the contrary, there is actually quite a bit of good news about marriage – especially in the Church today!
- [HomeWord Daily: Larry Crabb: Real Talk: Soul to Soul Communication - Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-larry-crabb-real-talk-soul-to-soul-communication-part-1-2/): It’s no secret that we were made for relationships . . . but, too often, we judge their quality by how many details we know about a person’s life.
- [HomeWord Daily: Larry Crabb: Real Talk: Soul to Soul Communication - Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-larry-crabb-real-talk-soul-to-soul-communication-part-2-2/): Who better to really understand the “heart issues” of your life than a true friend who knows how to listen from the heart!
- [HomeWord Daily: Bill Butterworth - How to Balance Work and Family – Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-bill-butterworth-how-to-balance-work-and-family-part-1-2/): Bill Butterworth knows how challenging it can be to keep some sort of balance between your career and your personal life.
- [HomeWord Daily: Bill Butterworth - How to Balance Work and Family – Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-bill-butterworth-how-to-balance-work-and-family-part-2-2/): The breathless pace of modern living can make it difficult for parents to find the right balance between work and family.
- [HomeWord Daily: Jim Daly - An Imperfect Path to a Great Family – Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-jim-daly-an-imperfect-path-to-a-great-family-part-1-2/): Jim Daly says that he grew up “in a home that put the d in dysfunction.” And yet, God led him from a most unusual upbringing to become the current President of Focus on the family.
- [HomeWord Daily: Jim Daly - An Imperfect Path to a Great Family – Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-jim-daly-an-imperfect-path-to-a-great-family-part-2-2/): Even though he grew up in a highly dysfunctional home, Jim Daly’s high school football coach led him to Christ – and launched him on a path that eventually resulted in him being named President of Focus on the Family.
- [HomeWord Daily: Jim Daly - Becoming the Father You Were Meant to Be](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-jim-daly-becoming-the-father-you-were-meant-to-be-2/): The number of American children growing up without a father in the home is on the rise – and the number of dads who ARE present in the lives of their kids often lack the confidence to help them out.
- [HomeWord Daily: Henry Cloud - 10 Tips for Living a Purposeful Life - Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-henry-cloud-10-tips-for-living-a-purposeful-life-part-1-2/): One of the biggest challenges Christians face today is resisting the temptation to repeat old, unhealthy patterns.
- [HomeWord Daily: Henry Cloud - 10 Tips for Living a Purposeful Life - Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-henry-cloud-10-tips-for-living-a-purposeful-life-part-2-2/): Have you ever wondered why a “nice girl” keeps going out with “jerks?”
- [HomeWord Daily: Hayley DiMarco: When “Mean Girls” Become “Angry Moms” - Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-hayley-dimarco-when-mean-girls-become-angry-moms-part-1-2/): Bullying has become more common among teen and pre-teen girls these days . . . but what happens to these “Mean Girls” when they move into adulthood?
- [HomeWord Daily: Hayley DiMarco: When “Mean Girls” Become “Angry Moms” - Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-hayley-dimarco-when-mean-girls-become-angry-moms-part-2-2/): Sometimes, when a young girl is being bullied, her bully is the daughter of a fellow “mean girl” who never really got over that stage of her life.
- [HomeWord Daily: Gary Chapman: Making Things Right with Those You Love](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-gary-chapman-making-things-right-with-those-you-love/): There are many reasons why apologies don’t come easy for many people – not the least of which is the fact that there are actually 5 “languages of apology.”
- [HomeWord Daily: John Eldredge: What Real Manhood Means - Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-john-eldredge-what-real-manhood-means-part-1-2/): Boys don’t just automatically become men the day they turn 18.
- [HomeWord Daily: John Eldredge: What Real Manhood Means - Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-john-eldredge-what-real-manhood-means-part-2-2/): John Eldredge has influenced the lives of thousands of men by showing them how to follow the map for the masculine journey.
- [HomeWord Daily: Ray Johnston: Hopeful Living in a Hopeless World – Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-ray-johnston-hopeful-living-in-a-hopeless-world-part-1-2/): The common ingredient in the life of every thriving person is hope.
- [HomeWord Daily: Ray Johnston: Hopeful Living in a Hopeless World – Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-ray-johnston-hopeful-living-in-a-hopeless-world-part-2-2/): Pastor Ray Johnston has discovered seven principles that can help restore a sense of hope in your life and relationships.
- [HomeWord Daily: Sean McDowell: Raising Bold Kids in a “Whatever” World – Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-sean-mcdowell-raising-bold-kids-in-a-whatever-world-part-1-2/): Kids are growing up in a culture that tells them that there is no such thing as absolute truth. As a result, many of them adopt a “whatever” attitude toward life.
- [HomeWord Daily: Sean McDowell: Raising Bold Kids in a “Whatever” World – Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-sean-mcdowell-raising-bold-kids-in-a-whatever-world-part-2-2/): Less than 5 percent of Christian kids live their lives according a biblical worldview – and a lot of their friends are guided by “So what?” attitude.
- [Real Life Answers: Teenage Daughter is Always Depressed and Angry](https://homeword.com/articles/real-life-answers-teenage-daughter-is-always-depressed-and-angry/): Question: I'm the parent of a teenaged girl. My daughter is always depressed and angry. She has a hard time liking certain people. She has a "her way or no way attitude." Her dad and I have been divorced for a few years now and we're both remarried. She will have nothing to do with
- [HomeWord Daily: Richard Stearns: What Does God Expect of Us? Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-richard-stearns-what-does-god-expect-of-us-part-1-2/): Each of us is on a journey to discover our purpose in life. Dr. Jim Burns talks with Richard Stearns about how that journey can often reveal our real priorities. “What Does God Expect of Us?”
- [HomeWord Daily: Richard Stearns: What Does God Expect of Us? Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-richard-stearns-what-does-god-expect-of-us-part-2-2/): More than 1 billion people in the world today have less than $1 available to them to meet all of their physical needs for the next 24 hours.
- [HomeWord Daily: Jeff and Brenda Schulte: Being “Trans-Parent” with Your Kids - Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-jeff-and-brenda-schulte-being-trans-parent-with-your-kids-part-1-2/): As the parents of six children, Pastor Jeff Schulte and his wife, Brenda, know the value of authenticity.
- [HomeWord Daily: Jeff and Brenda Schulte: Being “Trans-Parent” with Your Kids - Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-jeff-and-brenda-schulte-being-trans-parent-with-your-kids-part-2-2/): It's not easy to stay vulnerable and authentic with your kids when you have six of them living at home!
- [HomeWord Daily: Juli Slattery: What Wives Wish Their Husbands Knew About Enjoying – Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-juli-slattery-what-wives-wish-their-husbands-knew-about-enjoying-part-1-2/): Many Christian couples face challenges in the area of physical intimacy.
- [HomeWord Daily: Juli Slattery: What Wives Wish Their Husbands Knew About Enjoying – Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-juli-slattery-what-wives-wish-their-husbands-knew-about-enjoying-part-2-2/): When a wife grows frustrated in her marriage, often times she pulls away from her husband in hopes that he will somehow “figure out” the source of her unhappiness.
- [HomeWord Daily: Donna Jones: A Woman’s Guide to Meeting God – Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-donna-jones-a-womans-guide-to-meeting-god-part-1/): The key to experiencing true contentment involves truly seeking the Lord.
- [HomeWord Daily: Donna Jones: A Woman’s Guide to Meeting God – Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-donna-jones-a-womans-guide-to-meeting-god-part-2/): Many women pursue a relationship with the Lord without ever really meeting Him face to face.
- [HomeWord Daily: Katie Brazelton: Tips for Discovering How Your Teen is Wired – Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-katie-brazelton-tips-for-discovering-how-your-teen-is-wired-part-1-2/): Every child comes “hard-wired” by God with certain strengths, weaknesses, gifts, talents and liabilities.
- [HomeWord Daily: Katie Brazelton: Tips for Discovering How Your Teen is Wired – Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-katie-brazelton-tips-for-discovering-how-your-teen-is-wired-part-2-2/): It’s not easy to have meaningful parent-teen conversations . . . but it IS possible!
- [HomeWord Daily: Todd Cartmell: Defeating Disrespectful Behavior in Kids – Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-todd-cartmell-defeating-disrespectful-behavior-in-kids-part-1-2/): If you were to ask parents what’s the one thing they would change about their kids, the majority would say they like their children to be more respectful.
- [HomeWord Daily: Todd Cartmell: Defeating Disrespectful Behavior in Kids – Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-todd-cartmell-defeating-disrespectful-behavior-in-kids-part-2-2/): One of the biggest challenges facing parents today is teaching children self-respect and common courtesy.
- [HomeWord Daily: Mary DeMuth: Raising Authentic Kids in a Post-Modern World – Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-mary-demuth-raising-authentic-kids-in-a-post-modern-world-part-1-2/): If you’re in your 40’s or 50’s right now, you grew up in a culture that reflected a biblical worldview. However, this attitude is no longer the norm.
- [HomeWord Daily: Jim Burns: Faith Conversations for Families - Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-jim-burns-faith-conversations-for-families-part-1-2/): It’s not easy to get your kids interested in “family devotions.” But Dr. Jim Burns has some practical ways for making “devotion time” fun for your children – and relatively painless for Mom and Dad, too!
- [HomeWord Daily: Jim Burns: Faith Conversations for Families - Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-jim-burns-faith-conversations-for-families-part-2-2/): Many times we parents hear the words, “Family Devotions” and feel we have to start preaching at our children. But there’s a more effective way to impart biblical wisdom!
- [HomeWord Daily: Ron Deal: Becoming a Smart Stepdad – Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-ron-deal-becoming-a-smart-stepdad-part-1-2/): Many dads in blended families might be a bit out of the loop in terms of how to handle their step-children this time of year.
- [HomeWord Daily: Ron Deal: Becoming a Smart Stepdad – Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-ron-deal-becoming-a-smart-stepdad-part-2-2/): Step-parents have a challenging role to play in a blended family.
- [HomeWord Daily: Susan Bramel/Teri Gundlach: Why Every Mom Needs a Best Friend - Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-susan-brammel-teri-gundlach-why-every-mom-needs-a-best-friend-part-1-2/): Susan Brammel and Teri Gundlach met when their children were very young. As their families grew, so did their friendship.
- [HomeWord Daily: Susan Bramel/Teri Gundlach: Why Every Mom Needs a Best Friend – Pt 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-susan-brammel-teri-gundlach-why-every-mom-needs-a-best-friend-pt-2/): Circumstances brought Susan Brammel and Teri Gundlach together – but it has taken a variety of twists and turns to keep their friendship growing strong.
- [HomeWord Daily: Adam Stadtmiller: Leading Your Kids to a Sustainable Faith – Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-adam-stadtmiller-leading-your-kids-to-a-sustainable-faith-part-1-2/): An alarming number of young adults who grew up in the Church are turning away from faith in Jesus Christ.
- [Five Ways to Build Support Into Your Marriage](https://homeword.com/articles/five-ways-to-build-support-into-your-marriage/): Does your marriage have built-in support systems that will help it flourish? Every couple needs support! Marriages who have taken steps to identify intentional support systems have a greater chance of marriage success! Here are five support systems that may help keep your marriage strong: 1. Marriage mentors: Couples who are deeper into marriage and
- [HomeWord Daily: Adam Stadtmiller: Leading Your Kids to a Sustainable Faith – Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-adam-stadtmiller-leading-your-kids-to-a-sustainable-faith-part-2-2/): Passing faith on to your children begins when you give them the opportunity to experience God’s presence, love and protection for themselves.
- [HomeWord Daily: Greg Stier: Helping Your Kids Live Their Gospel Journey – Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-greg-stier-helping-your-kids-live-their-gospel-journey-part-1-2/): There’s nothing more inspiring than to see a young person really excited about living out their faith!
- [HomeWord Daily: Greg Stier: Helping Your Kids Live Their Gospel Journey – Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-greg-stier-helping-your-kids-live-their-gospel-journey-part-2-2/): Greg Stier is President of Dare 2 Share Ministries – an organization dedicated to helping kids enjoy the adventure of living out their faith in Jesus Christ.
- [HomeWord Daily: Tim Kimmel: How God’s Grace Makes Us Better Parents - Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-tim-kimmel-how-gods-grace-makes-us-better-parents-part-1-2/): It’s no secret that kids tend to thrive in homes where their parents use equal measures of grace and mercy to raise them.
- [HomeWord Daily: Tim Kimmel: How God’s Grace Makes Us Better Parents - Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-tim-kimmel-how-gods-grace-makes-us-better-parents-part-2-2/): God’s grace is the one tool necessary for every parent to meet the three essential needs of every child.
- [HomeWord Daily: Mary Hunt: Tips for Raising Financially Confident Kids – Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-mary-hunt-tips-for-raising-financially-confident-kids-part-1-2/): After 12 years of marriage, Mary Hunt was a wife, a mother – and the proud owner of $100,000 in credit card debt!
- [HomeWord Daily: Mary Hunt: Tips for Raising Financially Confident Kids – Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-mary-hunt-tips-for-raising-financially-confident-kids-part-2-2/): Is it better for parents to pay for everything their children need – or to put them “on salary?”
- [HomeWord Daily: William Hendricks: A Husband’s Loss, A Family’s Hope - Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-william-hendricks-a-husbands-loss-a-familys-hope-part-1/): When Bill Hendricks found out that his wife, Nancy, had breast cancer, hope was not easy to find.
- [HomeWord Daily: William Hendricks: A Husband’s Loss, A Family’s Hope - Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-william-hendricks-a-husbands-loss-a-familys-hope-part-2/): After 15 years of what seemed like an otherwise “normal marriage,” Bill and Nancy Hendricks found themselves dealing with a diagnosis of terminal cancer.
- [HomeWord Daily: Gary Smalley: Getting the Marriage You Want – Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-gary-smalley-getting-the-marriage-you-want-part-1-2/): Best-selling author Gary Smalley says there are six commitments every couple makes that will determine the destiny of their marriage
- [HomeWord Daily: Gary Smalley: Getting the Marriage You Want – Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-gary-smalley-getting-the-marriage-you-want-part-2-2/): Did you know there are six commitments every happily married couple makes that help them get the marriages they want?
- [HomeWord Daily: Robert Paul: Rescuing Your Marriage Relationship – Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-robert-paul-rescuing-your-marriage-relationship-part-1-2/): Conflict in marriage is inevitable – but that doesn’t mean you’re heading for a divorce!
- [HomeWord Daily: Robert Paul: Rescuing Your Marriage Relationship – Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-robert-paul-rescuing-your-marriage-relationship-part-2-2/): If you or someone you know feels as though your marriage is on the brink of divorce, you’ll appreciate Dr. Jim Burns’ continuing conversation with Dr. Robert Paul from the National Institute of Marriage.
- [HomeWord Daily: Nancy Ortberg: Finding God in the Most Unexpected Places – Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-nancy-ortberg-finding-god-in-the-most-unexpected-places-part-1-4/): Often times the world can’t see the Lord’s influence on our lives because they don’t know where to look.
- [HomeWord Daily: Nancy Ortberg: Finding God in the Most Unexpected Places – Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-nancy-ortberg-finding-god-in-the-most-unexpected-places-part-2-4/): When a lonely heart goes searching for God, often it turns out that “the journey is its own reward.”
- [HomeWord Daily: Charles Morris: Grasping Grace after the Death of a Child – Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-charles-morris-grasping-grace-after-the-death-of-a-child-part-1/): When his son died from an accidental drug overdose, Charles Morris was left with more questions than answers.
- [HomeWord Daily: Charles Morris: Grasping Grace after the Death of a Child – Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-charles-morris-grasping-grace-after-the-death-of-a-child-part-2/): Jeff Morris spent the bulk of his lifetime taking his family an emotional rollercoaster ride that ultimately resulted in his death.
- [HomeWord Daily: Jim Burns: Keys to Raising Great Teenagers – Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-jim-burns-keys-to-raising-great-teenagers-part-1-2/): In his book called Teenology, Dr. Jim Burns draws on his more than 30 years of youth and family ministry experience to provide parents with a roadmap for helping their kids maneuver through the challenging teen years.
- [HomeWord Daily: Jim Burns: Keys to Raising Great Teenagers - Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-jim-burns-keys-to-raising-great-teenagers-part-2-2/): Joy and laughter; hormones and drama – those are only a few of the extreme emotions a teenager experiences.
- [What Kids Need to Know About Money](https://homeword.com/articles/what-kids-need-to-know-about-money/): When one of my daughters was seven-years-old, she thought that all one had to do to get money was to go to an ATM and take it out! She was quite surprised to learn that you actually had to have something in the bank to take it out! The sooner parents begin teaching their kids about money, the better
- [Real Life Answers: Alcoholism Runs in Our Family; How Do We Protect Our Kids?](https://homeword.com/articles/real-life-answers-alcoholism-runs-in-our-family-how-do-we-protect-our-kids/): Question: Many of our family members struggle with alcoholism. How do we prevent our young children from following in their footsteps? Answer: You're terrific. You're asking the right questions at the right time in your kids' lives. Didn't someone once say, "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure?" Unfortunately, most parents ask
- [HomeWord Daily: John Townsend: How to Love and Be Loved – Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-john-townsend-how-to-love-and-be-loved-part-1-2/): Is it possible to love someone without really caring for them?
- [HomeWord Daily: John Townsend: How to Love and Be Loved – Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-john-townsend-how-to-love-and-be-loved-part-2-2/): We can’t really love others until we learn how to be honest with ourselves.
- [HomeWord Daily: Bob Waliszewski: Tips for Reaching Out to Hyper-Connected Kids – Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-bob-waliszewski-tips-for-reaching-out-to-hyper-connected-kids-part-1/): Human beings are hard-wired by God for community – but this generation of young people is “hyper-connected” for even more!
- [HomeWord Daily: Bob Waliszewski: Tips for Reaching Out to Hyper-Connected Kids – Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-bob-waliszewski-tips-for-reaching-out-to-hyper-connected-kids-part-2/): Bob Waliszewski (wall – uh – SHEFF – skee) is the Director of PluggedInOnline for Focus on the Family. He joins parenting and family expert Dr. Jim Burns for a continuing conversation about “Tips for Reaching Out to Hyper-Connected Kids.”
- [HomeWord Daily: Henry Cloud: Developing Personal Integrity - Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-henry-cloud-developing-personal-integrity-part-1/): In a society where “anything goes,” our kids are looking to us to teach them morals and ethics.
- [HomeWord Daily: Henry Cloud: Developing Personal Integrity - Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-henry-cloud-developing-personal-integrity-part-2/): The key to future success in life is for children to understand the importance of personal integrity at an early age.
- [HomeWord Daily: Wayne Rice: Is it Possible to Understand Your Teenager? Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-wayne-rice-is-it-possible-to-understand-your-teenager-part-1-3/): In more than 30 years of youth and family ministry, Dr. Jim Burns has counseled hundreds of parents who’ve all asked him the same question – “Is it Possible to Understand Your Teenager?”
- [HomeWord Daily: Wayne Rice: Is it Possible to Understand Your Teenager? Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-wayne-rice-is-it-possible-to-understand-your-teenager-part-2-3/): Having raised three teenagers of his own, Dr. Jim Burns knows that the teen years can be a challenge for parents sometimes. But on this edition of HOMEWORD, he’ll talk about some practical ways for parents to do more than just survive this special season for their kids.
- [HomeWord Daily: Wayne Rice: Is it Possible to Understand Your Teenager? Part 3](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-wayne-rice-is-it-possible-to-understand-your-teenager-part-3-2/): Dr. Jim Burns concludes his three-part conversation with popular youth ministry leader Wayne Rice about the answer to the question, “Is it Possible to Understand Your Teenager?”
- [HomeWord Daily: Phil Munsey: Why Everything About You Matters to God - Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-phil-munsey-why-everything-about-you-matters-to-god-part-1/): Throughout the course of your day, everything you do, think and say has an impact on you – as well as everyone else you come in contact with!
- [HomeWord Daily: Phil Munsey: Why Everything About You Matters to God - Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-phil-munsey-why-everything-about-you-matters-to-god-part-2/): Have you ever wondered what kind of legacy you are living today . . . and how that will impact the legacy you are leaving for tomorrow?
- [HomeWord Daily: Kevin Leman: Tips for Surviving Your Kids’ Adolescence - Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-kevin-leman-tips-for-surviving-your-kids-adolescence-part-1/): If you have young kids, it’s inevitable they’ll one day start adolescence – typically around the ages of 10 or 11. Dr. Jim Burns talks with Dr. Kevin Leman about the 20 rules parents should follow for helping the entire family get through this foundational season.
- [HomeWord Daily: Kevin Leman: Tips for Surviving Your Kids’ Adolescence - Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-kevin-leman-tips-for-surviving-your-kids-adolescence-part-2/): Adolescence is a tough season for kids . . . but it can be even more difficult for their parents!
- [HomeWord Daily: Kim Brown: Adoption: A Beautiful Way to Build Your Family – Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-kim-brown-adoption-a-beautiful-way-to-build-your-family-part-1/): In the 1950's, Kim Brown was one of countless Korean orphans adopted by American families.
- [HomeWord Daily: Kim Brown: Adoption: A Beautiful Way to Build Your Family – Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-kim-brown-adoption-a-beautiful-way-to-build-your-family-part-2/): Kim Brown is an adult adoptee, and adoptive father and former President of Holt Children's Services which specializes in international adoptions.
- [HomeWord Daily: Daniel Henderson: Overcoming the Consequences of Porn Addiction – Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-daniel-henderson-overcoming-the-consequences-of-porn-addiction-part-1/): Daniel Henderson is a pastor who took the courageous step to confront his congregation about pornography.
- [HomeWord Daily: Daniel Henderson: Overcoming the Consequences of Porn Addiction – Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-daniel-henderson-overcoming-the-consequences-of-porn-addiction-part-2/): If you or someone you know is struggling with pornography, you know how difficult it seems to be able to break free from this trap.
- [HomeWord Daily: Erwin McManus: Living the Future You Were Meant to Live – Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-erwin-mcmanus-living-the-future-you-were-meant-to-live-part-1/): Erwin McManus believes that God creates each of us to be “pre-great.”
- [HomeWord Daily: Erwin McManus: Living the Future You Were Meant to Live – Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-erwin-mcmanus-living-the-future-you-were-meant-to-live-part-2/): There are so many great opportunities for our lives – but sometimes we get so distracted by all of the choices that our lives begin to flounder!
- [HomeWord Daily: Ginger Kolbaba: The Remarried Couple’s Guide to Lasting Love – Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-ginger-kolbaba-the-remarried-couples-guide-to-lasting-love-part-1/): Ginger Kolbaba’s wedding day was her first but her husband’s second.
- [HomeWord Daily: Ginger Kolbaba: The Remarried Couple’s Guide to Lasting Love – Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-ginger-kolbaba-the-remarried-couples-guide-to-lasting-love-part-2/): Walking down the aisle for the second or third time can bring a new set of challenges to a marriage.
- [HomeWord Daily: Jerry Jenkins: Loving Your Marriage Enough to Protect It – Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-jerry-jenkins-loving-your-marriage-enough-to-protect-it-part-1/): During the next 24 hours, for every two couples who marry, one other will divorce.
- [HomeWord Daily: Jerry Jenkins: Loving Your Marriage Enough to Protect It - Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-jerry-jenkins-loving-your-marriage-enough-to-protect-it-part-2/): Pornography and infidelity are tearing marriages apart – but there is hope!
- [HomeWord Daily: David Delk: Seeing Your Heart for God Reflected in Your Kids - Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-david-delk-seeing-your-heart-for-god-reflected-in-your-kids-part-1/): If you’re a dad, you know that few things in life will bring you greater joy than seeing your children follow your footsteps in trusting the Lord.
- [Four Little Things That Can Make a Big Difference in Your Marriage](https://homeword.com/articles/four-little-things-that-can-make-a-big-difference-in-your-marriage/): It's no secret that countless marriages are in trouble. Many end in divorce. Others that that stay together have morphed into nothing more than compatible roommates. Obviously there are hundreds of reasons marriages deteriorate, but one thing I've observed is that many couples have allowed the "little things" or "basics" to disappear in their marriage.
- [HomeWord Daily: David Delk: Seeing Your Heart for God Reflected in Your Kids - Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-david-delk-seeing-your-heart-for-god-reflected-in-your-kids-part-2/): Every father knows that “Seeing Your Heart for God Reflected in Your Kids” is a top priority.
- [HomeWord Daily: Frank Peretti: Dealing with Bullies - Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-frank-peretti-dealing-with-bullies-part-1/): It’s tough for a kid to deal with a schoolyard bully – but best-selling author Frank Peretti knows that there’s hope!
- [HomeWord Daily: Frank Peretti: Dealing with Bullies - Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-frank-peretti-dealing-with-bullies-part-2/): As a child, best-selling author Frank Peretti was bullied, hassled and teased at school because of his appearance.
- [HomeWord Daily: Bob Waliszewski: Creating a Media-Safe Home – Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-bob-waliszewski-creating-a-media-safe-home-part-1-2/): Now more than ever before, the Internet is having a powerful influence on the way children look, think and act.
- [HomeWord Daily: Bob Waliszewski: Creating a Media-Safe Home – Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-bob-waliszewski-creating-a-media-safe-home-part-2-2/): The onslaught of media influence in the world today is leaving many children at risk.
- [HomeWord Daily: Jan Morrison: Healing from Sexual Abuse – Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-jan-morrison-healing-from-sexual-abuse-part-1/): Noted speaker Jan Morrison has endured severe sexual abuse in her childhood and a rape in her adult years.
- [HomeWord Daily: Jan Morrison: Healing from Sexual Abuse – Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-jan-morrison-healing-from-sexual-abuse-part-2/): Sometimes, the trauma of sexual abuse can seem too overwhelming to get beyond.
- [HomeWord Daily: Norm Wright: Learning to Recover from Loss – Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-norm-wright-learning-to-recover-from-loss-part-1/): When tragedy strikes, it’s not always get back to the way things were before the loss.
- [HomeWord Daily: Norm Wright: Learning to Recover from Loss – Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-norm-wright-learning-to-recover-from-loss-part-2/): Losses in life can devastate a family – but they can hurt even more deeply during the holidays.
- [HomeWord Daily: Jim Burns: Helping Your Kids Develop a Positive Self-Image – Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-jim-burns-helping-your-kids-develop-a-positive-self-image-part-1/): The teen and pre-teen years can be a time of growth and exploration for a child. They can also be a season when playing “the comparison game” can really hurt their self-image!
- [HomeWord Daily: Jim Burns: Helping Your Kids Develop a Positive Self-Image – Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-jim-burns-helping-your-kids-develop-a-positive-self-image-part-2/): Remember what it was like when you were going through “those awkward teenage years?” Well, Dr. Jim Burns continues his discussion on some practical ways for us parents to ease that pressure with your own children.
- [HomeWord Daily: Shaunti Feldhahn: Understanding the Inner Lives of Men - Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-shaunti-feldhahn-understanding-the-inner-lives-of-men-part-1-2/): In a landmark book, For Women Only, author Shaunti Feldhahn showed women what the men in their lives really wanted to them to know about them. On this program, she talks with Dr. Jim Burns about her newly updated research and how it provides women today even greater insights into the men in their lives.
- [HomeWord Daily: Shaunti Feldhahn: Understanding the Inner Lives of Men - Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-shaunti-feldhahn-understanding-the-inner-lives-of-men-part-2-4/): If you haven’t been able to get the man in your life to “open up” to you, this program is for you!
- [HomeWord Daily: David Hawkins: Saying it so He’ll Hear You – Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-david-hawkins-saying-it-so-hell-hear-you-part-1/): One of the biggest sources of frustration in a marriage is when a wife feels as though her husband won’t listen to her.
- [HomeWord Daily: David Hawkins: Saying it so He’ll Hear You – Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-david-hawkins-saying-it-so-hell-hear-you-part-2/): It’s no secret that men and women have different styles of communication.
- [HomeWord Daily: – Ralph Winter: Reaching Your Kids with The Almighty Bible – Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-ralph-winter-reaching-your-kids-with-the-almighty-bible-part-1-2/): Ralph Winter has produced some of the most popular films in Hollywood over the past 20 years. He’s taking his passion for using new media forms like anime to bring biblical truth to life for kids.
- [HomeWord Daily: – Ralph Winter: Reaching Your Kids with The Almighty Bible – Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-ralph-winter-reaching-your-kids-with-the-almighty-bible-part-2-2/): If your kids like Pokemon, there’s a new version of the Bible you will want them to experience!
- [HomeWord Daily: Nick Yphandtides: Raising Healthy Families – Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-nick-yphandtides-raising-healthy-families-part-1-2/): When his weight reached 467 pounds, Christian physician Dr. Nick Yphantides realized he needed to make a drastic change in the way he looked at his own health.
- [HomeWord Daily: Nick Yphandtides: Raising Healthy Families – Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-nick-yphandtides-raising-healthy-families-part-2/): Obesity and a cancer scare forced Christian physician Dr. Nick Yphantides to see how poor eating habits he developed as a child led him to the brink of death.
- [HomeWord Daily: Kathi Lipp: 21 Ways to Connect with Your Kids](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-kathi-lipp-21-ways-to-connect-with-your-kids-3/): Author Kathi Lipp knows the challenges of connecting with hormonal teenagers – and she understands the value of wanting to build relationship with stepchildren.
- [HomeWord Daily: Hayley DiMarco: Is Your Daughter Too “Sexy?” - Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-hayley-dimarco-is-your-daughter-too-sexy-part-1/): School clothes shopping for teen and pre-teen girls can be a real challenge for their parents because of the provocative clothing styles girls love.
- [HomeWord Daily: Hayley DiMarco: Is Your Daughter Too “Sexy?” - Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-hayley-dimarco-is-your-daughter-too-sexy-part-2/): The pressure for teen and pre-teen girls to “look sexy” is powerful – and even Christian girls are feeling the pressure to conform.
- [HomeWord Daily: Tracy Melchior: Real Beauty in a “Picture Perfect” World – Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-acy-melchior-real-beauty-in-a-picture-perfect-world-part-1/): After enduring a childhood of neglect and sexual abuse, actress Tracy Melchior discovered that she could use her beauty to manipulate men in relationships.
- [HomeWord Daily: Tracy Melchior: Real Beauty in a “Picture Perfect” World – Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-tracy-melchior-real-beauty-in-a-picture-perfect-world-part-2/): From the moment she arrived in Hollywood, there was no doubt that Tracy Melchior’s beauty would lead her to a career as an actress and model.
- [HomeWord Daily: Joanne Heim: The Joy of Simplicity in a World of “More” – Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-joanne-heim-the-joy-of-simplicity-in-a-world-of-more-part-1/): A lot of what we do and have is good for us . . . but the question many of us need to be asking is, “How much is too much?”
- [HomeWord Daily: Joanne Heim: The Joy of Simplicity in a World of “More” – Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-joanne-heim-the-joy-of-simplicity-in-a-world-of-more-part-2/): We live in a world where the accumulation of “stuff” is seen as a sign of success.
- [HomeWord Daily: Philip Wagner: Turn Your Marriage Around in Only 10 Days! Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-philip-wagner-turn-your-marriage-around-in-only-10-days-part-1-2/): The start of a new year is the perfect time to fine-tune your relationship with your spouse!
- [HomeWord Daily: Philip Wagner: Turn Your Marriage Around in Only 10 Days! Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-philip-wagner-turn-your-marriage-around-in-only-10-days-part-2-2/): Whether you’ve been married a few months or several years, it only takes a few “little problems” to create some major distance between you and your spouse.
- [HomeWord Daily: Susie Shellenberger: Raising a Spiritually Strong Daughter – Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-susie-shellenberger-raising-a-spiritually-strong-daughter-part-1/): One of the most common questions Christian moms ask is, “How can I pass on my faith to my daughter?”
- [HomeWord Daily: Susie Shellenberger: Raising a Spiritually Strong Daughter – Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-susie-shellenberger-raising-a-spiritually-strong-daughter-part-2/): There are so many negative influences affecting young girls today – but it is possible to have a positive influence on your daughter!
- [HomeWord Daily: Ron Deal: Keys to Successful Stepfamilies - Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-ron-deal-keys-to-successful-stepfamilies-part-1/): With an increasing divorce rate in the Church today, more and more Christians are facing the challenge of establishing new “blended families.”
- [HomeWord Daily: Ron Deal: Keys to Successful Stepfamilies - Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-ron-deal-keys-to-successful-stepfamilies-part-2/): The divorce rate among second and third marriages is considerably higher than for first marriages . . . and a main reason is that the resulting stepfamily really has a hard time “gelling.”
- [HomeWord Daily: Jim Burns: Healing Your Marriage with Forgiveness – Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-jim-burns-healing-your-marriage-with-forgiveness-part-1-2/): Every married couple experiences seasons when spouses will completely frustrate each other.
- [HomeWord Daily: Jim Burns: Healing Your Marriage with Forgiveness – Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-jim-burns-healing-your-marriage-with-forgiveness-part-2-2/): Put-downs, forgetfulness, rudeness, thoughtlessness – each of these can fracture a marriage and prevent true intimacy.
- [HomeWord Daily: Jim and Jill Kelly: Parenting Your Kids for the Game of Life – Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-jim-and-jill-kelly-parenting-your-kids-for-the-game-of-life-part-1-2/): As a professional quarterback, Jim Kelly led the Buffalo Bills to four consecutive Super Bowls. But after the death of his young son, Hunter, he learned that God had a different game plan for his life.
- [HomeWord Daily: Jim and Jill Kelly: Parenting Your Kids for the Game of Life – Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-jim-and-jill-kelly-parenting-your-kids-for-the-game-of-life-part-2-2/): After the death of his young son, Hunter, NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly reflected on what he would have taught his son about life and faith.
- [HomeWord Daily: Ruth Haley Barton: Experiencing Peace Amidst the Pressures of Life - Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-ruth-haley-barton-experiencing-peace-amidst-the-pressures-of-life-part-1/): All of us want to do great things for God – but sometimes we clutter up our days with too many good things to do!
- [HomeWord Daily: Ruth Haley Barton: Experiencing Peace Amidst the Pressures of Life - Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-ruth-haley-barton-experiencing-peace-amidst-the-pressures-of-life-part-2/): Jim’s guest will be Ruth Haley Barton – author of the landmark book on this topic, “Invitation to Solitude and Silence.”
- [HomeWord Daily: John Ortberg: Spiritual Disciplines for Ordinary People - Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-john-ortberg-spiritual-disciplines-for-ordinary-people-part-1/): You don’t have to be a pastor of Bible scholar to practice spiritual disciplines each day.
- [HomeWord Daily: John Ortberg: Spiritual Disciplines for Ordinary People - Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-john-ortberg-spiritual-disciplines-for-ordinary-people-part-2/): Growing stronger in faith is the desire every Christian . . . but learning the spiritual disciplines necessary to do so isn’t always that easy.
- [HomeWord Daily: Josh and Ryan Shook: Ditching Secondhand Religion for a Faith of Your Own](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-josh-and-ryan-shook-ditching-secondhand-religion-for-a-faith-of-your-own/): Growing up as “pastor’s kids,” Josh and Ryan Shook thought they knew what faith in Jesus Christ was all about.
- [HomeWord Daily: Jay Strack: Understanding “Millennial Kids” – Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-jay-strack-understanding-millennial-kids-part-1/): When it comes to reaching kids and young adults today, it helps to think tradigitally.
- [Real Life Answers: Our Daughter is 11 - When Do We Start Letting Go?](https://homeword.com/articles/real-life-answers-our-daughter-is-11-when-do-we-start-letting-go/): Question: At what age do you start "letting go" of your kids? Our daughter is 11 years old and is in the sixth grade. I would say we are overprotective parents. We take her wherever she needs to go. At home, she's allowed to only go up and down our street and we don’t let
- [HomeWord Daily: Jay Strack: Understanding “Millennial Kids” – Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-jay-strack-understanding-millennial-kids-part-2/): The Millennial Generation consists of kids and young adults born between 1979 and 1994. They’re the second largest generation in U.S. history – only the Baby Boomers have more people.
- [HomeWord Daily: Deborah Smith Pegues: Learning to Control the Stress in Your Life – Pt 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-deborah-smith-pegues-learning-to-control-the-stress-in-your-life-pt-1/): Stress has become an epidemic in our society today. And while it’s impossible to eliminate it, it is possible to learn how to manage it.
- [HomeWord Daily: Deborah Smith Pegues: Learning to Control the Stress in Your Life – Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-deborah-smith-pegues-learning-to-control-the-stress-in-your-life-part-1/): Deborah Smith Pegues walked away from a “dream job” as the Chief Financial Officer of a major organization simply to enable her to do a better job of managing the stress in her life.
- [HomeWord Daily: Dave Stoop: The Healing Power of Forgiveness - Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-dave-stoop-the-healing-power-of-forgiveness-part-1/): When others do us wrong, we can forgive them because of the example Christ sets for us.
- [HomeWord Daily: Dave Stoop: The Healing Power of Forgiveness - Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-dave-stoop-the-healing-power-of-forgiveness-part-2/): Did you know that, when you forgive others, you’ll experience spiritual, emotional and physical healing as well?
- [HomeWord Daily: Rob Rienow: Drawing Your Adult Child Back to Christ – Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-rob-rienow-drawing-your-adult-child-back-to-christ-part-1/): Research shows that more than half of the children who grow up in church-going homes are turning away from their faith once they leave high school.
- [HomeWord Daily: Rob Rienow: Drawing Your Adult Child Back to Christ – Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-rob-rienow-drawing-your-adult-child-back-to-christ-part-2/): Many Christian parents agonize over adult children who grew up in the church but then fall away from their faith.
- [HomeWord Daily: Christie Pettit: A Teenage Girl’s Recovery from an Eating Disorder – Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-christie-pettit-a-teenage-girls-recovery-from-an-eating-disorder-part-1-3/): Christie Pettit was a scholar athlete who headed to a Division 1 school to play tennis – but she didn’t realize she was battling an eating disorder as well.
- [HomeWord Daily: Christie Pettit: A Teenage Girl’s Recovery from an Eating Disorder – Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-christie-pettit-a-teenage-girls-recovery-from-an-eating-disorder-part-2-3/): Many women struggle with an eating disorder that is not commonly diagnosed – exercise bulimia.
- [HomeWord Daily: Chuck Borsellino: Outrageous Lies We Tell Our Kids - Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-chuck-borsellino-outrageous-lies-we-tell-our-kids-part-1/): If we’re really honest with ourselves, each of us parents must admit that we really don’t always tell our kids the truth about life!
- [HomeWord Daily: Chuck Borsellino: Outrageous Lies We Tell Our Kids - Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-chuck-borsellino-outrageous-lies-we-tell-our-kids-part-2/): Every parent has been faced with a situation where telling our kids the truth about a reality in life seemed too painful.
- [HomeWord Daily: Chantel Hobbs: Lose Weight for Good! – Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-chantel-hobbs-lose-weight-for-good-part-1-4/): Chantel Hobbs used to weigh 350 pounds – but not anymore!
- [HomeWord Daily: Chantel Hobbs: Lose Weight for Good! – Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-chantel-hobbs-lose-weight-for-good-part-2-4/): Chantel Hobbs lost more than 200 pounds but gained valuable spiritual insight during the process.
- [HomeWord Daily: Rick Bundschu: Raising Boys to Become Men – Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-rick-bundschu-raising-boys-to-become-men-part-1-2/): Today’s toddlers will be adolescents before you know it! And, if you’re a parent with boys at home, learn some effective ways to usher young boys into manhood.
- [HomeWord Daily: Rick Bundschu: Raising Boys to Become Men – Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-rick-bundschu-raising-boys-to-become-men-part-2-2/): Pastor Rick Bundschu knows the importance of marking the rites of passage that usher young boys into manhood.
- [HomeWord Daily: Jill Rigby: Raising Respectful Children – Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-jill-rigby-raising-respectful-children-part-1-3/): Many parents are trying to raise kids who have a healthy self-image – but author Jill Rigby says that the key to “Raising Respectful Children” is to teach kids self-respect.
- [HomeWord Daily: Jill Rigby: Raising Respectful Children – Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-jill-rigby-raising-respectful-children-part-2-3/): Whether or not your kids are well-mannered, they’ll never learn to be truly respectful until they learn about self-respect.
- [HomeWord Daily: Steven Curtis and Mary Beth Chapman: Being Adopted into God’s Family](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-steven-curtis-and-mary-beth-chapman-being-adopted-into-gods-family/): After the birth of their third child, Contemporary Christian Music veteran Steven Curtis Chapman and his wife Mary Beth thought their family was complete – but the Father had three additional blessings in store for them through adoption!
- [HomeWord Daily: Carol Kuykendall: Moving Your Family from Good to Great - Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-carol-kuykendall-moving-your-family-from-good-to-great-part-1-3/): What’s the difference between a good family experience . . . and a great one?
- [HomeWord Daily: Carol Kuykendall: Moving Your Family from Good to Great - Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-carol-kuykendall-moving-your-family-from-good-to-great-part-2-3/): Not too many couples start their married lives together hoping their family will merely turn out to be “pretty good.”
- [HomeWord Daily: Gary Smalley: Experiencing the Beauty of Sexual Intimacy – Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-gary-smalley-experiencing-the-beauty-of-sexual-intimacy-part-1-2/): The media would like us to believe that physical intimacy in a marriage “just happens” spontaneously.
- [HomeWord Daily: Gary Smalley: Experiencing the Beauty of Sexual Intimacy - Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-gary-smalley-experiencing-the-beauty-of-sexual-intimacy-part-2-2/): God created sex as one of the ways for a husband and wife to express their love for each other.
- [Making the Most of Your Family's Summer Vacation in 2021](https://homeword.com/articles/making-the-most-of-your-familys-summer-vacation-in-2021/): After the past year of lockdowns, closures, and distancing from others, and as families are slowly returning to a sense of normalcy in their lives, parents are looking to reclaim summer vacation of 2021 in a big way. In a recent poll, researchers found that American parents are ready to pull out all the stops,
- [Parents -- Your Role Really Matters!](https://homeword.com/articles/parents-your-role-really-matters/): By Doug and Cathy Fields In our parenting seminars, parents often ask us questions that reveal their fears about the negative influence of media, culture, and peers on their children. This is a normal concern in today's crazy culture, but we answer their worry by telling them to be less concerned about "outside" influences and
- [HomeWord Daily: Ruth Graham: “Billy Graham: From His Daughter’s Heart” - Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-ruth-graham-billy-graham-from-his-daughters-heart-part-1/): As the daughter of the world’s best-known evangelist, Ruth Graham has learned many lessons about life and faith from her dad.
- [HomeWord Daily: Ruth Graham: “Billy Graham: From His Daughter’s Heart” - Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-ruth-graham-billy-graham-from-his-daughters-heart-part-2/): Author Ruth Graham, the youngest daughter of Billy and Ruth Bell Graham, talks about her father’s legacy – and what he taught her about the importance of parents investing time into the lives of their children.
- [HomeWord Daily: Christina DiMari: Developing a Heart that’s Designed to Shine – Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-christina-dimari-developing-a-heart-thats-designed-to-shine-part-1/): Christina DiMari overcame a childhood of abuse and neglect to become a shining star in God’s eyes.
- [HomeWord Daily: Christina DiMari: Developing a Heart that’s Designed to Shine – Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-christina-dimari-developing-a-heart-thats-designed-to-shine-part-2/): As a teenager, Christina DiMari used to go to the beach with her friends to escape the abusive environment in her home.
- [HomeWord Daily: Kevin Leman: Being a Mom Who Makes a Difference – Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-kevin-leman-being-a-mom-who-makes-a-difference-part-1/): It’s no secret that mothers and daughters share a special bond. Did you know that moms also have a huge impact on their sons as well?
- [HomeWord Daily: Kevin Leman: Being a Mom Who Makes a Difference – Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-kevin-leman-being-a-mom-who-makes-a-difference-part-2/): Did you know that there are 5 things that mothers can do to influence the kind of women their sons will marry?
- [HomeWord Daily: The True Story of a Family Lost and Found - Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-the-true-story-of-a-family-lost-and-found-part-2-2/): Joe and Karen Moderow had “the perfect life” – at least that’s what their friends and neighbors used to think.
- [HomeWord Daily: The True Story of a Family Lost and Found - Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-the-true-story-of-a-family-lost-and-found-part-2-3/): Michael Moderow’s drug addiction was tearing his family apart. Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with Michael’s parents, Joe and Karen, about his tragic accident and miraculous recovery.
- [HomeWord Daily: Chuck Mylander: Finding Freedom and Fulfillment in Marriage - Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-chuck-mylander-finding-freedom-and-fulfillment-in-marriage-part-1/): The best way to improve the quality of your marriage is to start resolving all of the conflicts that you yourself are involved before you try to change your spouse.
- [HomeWord Daily: Chuck Mylander: Finding Freedom and Fulfillment in Marriage - Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-chuck-mylander-finding-freedom-and-fulfillment-in-marriage-part-2/): Sometimes the busyness of life can leads a husband to feel like he gets more fulfillment from his job than his marriage. And the same can hold true for a wife as well!
- [HomeWord Daily: Jack Hayford: Finding Hope When You Need it Most – Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-jack-hayford-finding-hope-when-you-need-it-most-part-1/): When his son-in-law unexpectedly passed away, Pastor Jack Hayford was confronted with a sense of hopelessness he had never experienced before.
- [HomeWord Daily: Jack Hayford: Finding Hope When You Need it Most – Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-jack-hayford-finding-hope-when-you-need-it-most-part-2/): Hopelessness has become quite common in the world today.
- [HomeWord Daily: Jennifer Degler: The Dangers of Being a “Christian Nice Girl” - Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-jennifer-degler-the-dangers-of-being-a-christian-nice-girl-part-1/): Do you know a woman who is so busy trying to please everyone that she’s making herself miserable?
- [HomeWord Daily: Jennifer Degler: The Dangers of Being a “Christian Nice Girl” - Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-jennifer-degler-the-dangers-of-being-a-christian-nice-girl-part-2/): Many women in the Church today are putting in a lot of effort to be “nice” to each other.
- [HomeWord Daily: Paul Coughlin: The Dangers of Being a “Christian Nice Guy” – Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-paul-coughlin-the-dangers-of-being-a-christian-nice-guy-part-1/): Too many men in the Church today are trying to be "nice" instead of Godly.
- [HomeWord Daily: Paul Coughlin: The Dangers of Being a “Christian Nice Guy” – Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-paul-coughlin-the-dangers-of-being-a-christian-nice-guy-part-2/): When Paul Coughlin married his wife, Sandy, they thought they would have a "nice" marriage. But in time, Paul came to realize that his wife needed a Godly husband rather than a "Christian Nice Guy."
- [HomeWord Daily: Farrell/Hanna: Inspiring Purpose, Value and Strength in Your – Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-farrell-hanna-inspiring-purpose-value-and-strength-in-your-part-1/): Authors Pam Farrell and Doreen Hanna are concerned that too many girls have yet to embrace their royal standing in Christ!
- [HomeWord Daily: Farrell/Hanna: Inspiring Purpose, Value and Strength in Your – Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-farrell-hanna-inspiring-purpose-value-and-strength-in-your-part-2/): In the Book of Esther, we read of a young girl who had a higher calling and aspired to the royal purpose for her life.
- [HomeWord Daily: Mark Gungor: Laughter & Joy: Keys to a Better Marriage - Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-mark-gungor-laughter-joy-keys-to-a-better-marriage-part-1/): Have you ever looked at your spouse and asked, “Why does our marriage stink?”
- [HomeWord Daily: Mark Gungor: Laughter & Joy: Keys to a Better Marriage - Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-mark-gungor-laughter-joy-keys-to-a-better-marriage-part-2/): We live in a “disposable society.” When something is broken, we often times throw it away. That’s especially true with our marriages, isn’t it!
- [HomeWord Daily: Steve Arterburn: Choosing to Heal: Mind, Body & Soul - Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-steve-arterburn-choosing-to-heal-mind-body-soul-part-1/): Before any of us can be healed of a wound, we have to want to be healed.
- [HomeWord Daily: Steve Arterburn: Choosing to Heal: Mind, Body & Soul - Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-steve-arterburn-choosing-to-heal-mind-body-soul-part-2/): No one can force you to go on a diet or give up smoking. Ultimately, if you want healing from those medical problems, you have to choose to let the healing process begin!
- [HomeWord Daily: Dennis Rainey: Restoring the Passion in Marriage - Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-dennis-rainey-restoring-the-passion-in-marriage-part-1/): Remember the passion you felt for your spouse when you were first married?
- [HomeWord Daily: Dennis Rainey: Restoring the Passion in Marriage - Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-dennis-rainey-restoring-the-passion-in-marriage-part-2/): Over the years, a husband and wife may find the passion and romance fading from their marriage.
- [HomeWord Daily: Nancy Williams: Building a Great Relationship with Your Adult – Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-nancy-williams-building-a-great-relationship-with-your-adult-part-1/): According to one recent report, as many as 40% of 18-to-35-year-olds describe themselves as “excessively dependent” on their parents for financial, emotional and physical support.
- [HomeWord Daily: Nancy Williams: Building a Great Relationship with Your Adult – Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-nancy-williams-building-a-great-relationship-with-your-adult-part-2/): Since 2003, the number of young adults who have moved back in with their parents has risen 60%.
- [HomeWord Daily: Kerry Shook: Developing Real Relationships in a Hyper-Connected – Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-kerry-shook-developing-real-relationships-in-a-hyper-connected-part-1/): The Internet is helping millions of people reconnect with old friends and acquaintances – but is it possible it’s also leaving more of us longing for real connection with others?
- [HomeWord Daily: Kerry Shook: Developing Real Relationships in a Hyper-Connected – Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-kerry-shook-developing-real-relationships-in-a-hyper-connected-part-2/): Social media is having a powerful impact on what friendship means today.
- [HomeWord Daily: Chap Clark: Reconnecting with Kids in an Online Culture – Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-chap-clark-reconnecting-with-kids-in-an-online-culture-part-1/): Social media outlets like Facebook and Twitter are giving children endless opportunities to communicate.
- [HomeWord Daily: Chap Clark: Reconnecting with Kids in an Online Culture – Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-chap-clark-reconnecting-with-kids-in-an-online-culture-part-2/): Kids today are growing up in a culture that is online all the time!
- [HomeWord Daily: Phillip Yancey: Making God Visible in Your Family – Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-phillip-yancey-making-god-visible-in-your-family-part-1/): Many parents contact the ministry of HOMEWORD looking for ways to share their faith in the Lord with their children.
- [HomeWord Daily: Phillip Yancey: Making God Visible in Your Family – Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-phillip-yancey-making-god-visible-in-your-family-part-2/): In his book, Finding God in Unexpected Places, author Philip Yancey discusses some ways the Father has made His presence felt.
- [HomeWord Daily: Dannah Gresh: A Teen Girl’s Guide to Finding Lasting Love – Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-dannah-gresh-a-teen-girls-guide-to-finding-lasting-love-part-1/): Lots of teen and ‘tween girls literally lose themselves in the pursuit of “the right guy.”
- [HomeWord Daily: Dannah Gresh: A Teen Girl’s Guide to Finding Lasting Love – Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-dannah-gresh-a-teen-girls-guide-to-finding-lasting-love-part-2/): Did you know that your teenage daughter has a “violent craving” to be in a relationship with a teenage boy?
- [HomeWord Daily: Les Parrott: Using Conflict to Strengthen Your Marriage – Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-les-parrott-using-conflict-to-strengthen-your-marriage-part-1/): Many couples try in vain to avoid conflict in their marriages – but did you know that a “good fight” can actually make things better?
- [HomeWord Daily: Les Parrott: Using Conflict to Strengthen Your Marriage – Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-les-parrott-using-conflict-to-strengthen-your-marriage-part-2/): If you keep having “the same argument” over and over again with your spouse, the problem isn’t that you’re always fighting – the problem is you’re not doing it right!
- [HomeWord Daily: Leslie Parrott: Mom, You Matter More than You Think – Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-leslie-parrott-mom-you-matter-more-than-you-think-part-1/): Modern society tends to devalue the role of mothers.
- [HomeWord Daily: Leslie Parrott: Mom, You Matter More than You Think – Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-leslie-parrott-mom-you-matter-more-than-you-think-part-2/): When life gets hectic, it’s not uncommon for moms to wonder what kind of impact they’re really having on their families.
- [HomeWord Daily: Chantel Hobbs: Lose Weight for Good! – Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-chantel-hobbs-lose-weight-for-good-part-1/): Chantel Hobbs used to weigh 350 pounds – but not anymore! Dr. Jim Burns talks with this mother of four about the difference between wanting to change and actually believing God can bring those changes about
- [HomeWord Daily: Chantel Hobbs: Lose Weight for Good! – Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-chantel-hobbs-lose-weight-for-good-part-2/): Dr. Jim Burns will continue his conversation with Chantel Hobbs – who lost more than 200 pounds but gained valuable spiritual insight during the process.
- [HomeWord Daily: Jim Burns: The HomeWord Guide to Parenting – Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-jim-burns-the-homeword-guide-to-parenting-part-1-2/): There is no “magic bullet” parents can use to guarantee their kids will “turn out all right.” But Dr. Jim Burns has identified 10 foundational principles you can use with your children to help them grow up to become responsible adults who love God
- [HomeWord Daily: Jim Burns: The HomeWord Guide to Parenting – Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-jim-burns-the-homeword-guide-to-parenting-part-2-2/): In his book, 10 Building Blocks for a Solid Family, Dr. Jim Burns outlines some practical principles every parent can use to deepen their relationships with their kids.
- [HomeWord Daily: Kevin Leman: Strategies for Single Parents – Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-kevin-leman-strategies-for-single-parents-part-1-2/): There are currently 20 million kids living in single parent homes.
- [HomeWord Daily: Kevin Leman: Strategies for Single Parents – Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-kevin-leman-strategies-for-single-parents-part-2-2/): 84% of all single parents in the United States are women . . . so Dr. Jim Burns has a special word for single moms.
- [Prepare Now for Your Child's Adolescence](https://homeword.com/articles/prepare-now-for-your-childs-adolescence/): The first precious days and weeks of a child’s life are filled with awe and wonder for parents. The “terrible two’s” of toddler-hood may seem like a challenge at times but they’re eventually outgrown. The first day of kindergarten seems to come and go all too quickly leading to the elementary school years when the
- [HomeWord Daily: Ed Welch: Overcoming Peer Pressure – Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-ed-welch-overcoming-peer-pressure-part-1-2/): Peer pressure is something every kid must confront. But just because you’ve made it through adolescence that doesn’t mean you’ll never have to face peer pressure in your adult years
- [HomeWord Daily: Ed Welch: Overcoming Peer Pressure – Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-ed-welch-overcoming-peer-pressure-part-2-2/): It’s no secret that our kids are dealing with an awful lot of peer pressure at school. But that doesn’t mean we don’t also have to deal with the effects of negative peer influence as adult!
- [HomeWord Daily: Valorie Burton: Learning to Tame Your Busy Life – Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-valorie-burton-learning-to-tame-your-busy-life-part-1-2/): Too many people are becoming “dangerously tired” by the hectic schedules they’re trying to keep.
- [HomeWord Daily: Valorie Burton: Learning to Tame Your Busy Life – Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-valorie-burton-learning-to-tame-your-busy-life-part-2-2/): If you feel as though you are too “overcommitted and underconnected,” Dr. Jim Burns will continue his conversation with popular author and speaker Valorie Burton.
- [HomeWord Daily: Dennis Rainey: How to Interview Your Daughter’s Date – Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-dennis-rainey-how-to-interview-your-daughters-date-part-1-2/): Many teenage girls will soon be going on their first “big date.”
- [HomeWord Daily: Dennis Rainey: How to Interview Your Daughter’s Date – Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-dennis-rainey-how-to-interview-your-daughters-date-part-2-2/): If you’re a dad with a daughter, you need to take an active role in making certain the boys who want to ask her out are worthy of doing so.
- [HomeWord Daily: Mark Elfstrand: Discovering a Man’s Passion – Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-mark-elfstrand-discovering-a-mans-passion-part-1-2/): In the heart of every man is a collection of passions that drive his life and shape his will.
- [HomeWord Daily: Mark Elfstrand: Discovering a Man’s Passion – Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-mark-elfstrand-discovering-a-mans-passion-part-2-2/): The passions in a man’s heart can shape his life and his future.
- [HomeWord Daily: Lysa Terkeurst: A Woman’s Guide for Handling Raw Emotions](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-lysa-terkeurst-a-womans-guide-for-handling-raw-emotions-2/): Like most women, Lysa Terkeurst has experiences where others intrude on her joy-filled moments . . . and she finds herself coming unglued.
- [HomeWord Daily: Henry Cloud: Dating God’s Way - Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-henry-cloud-dating-gods-way-part-1-2/): With only 25% of all American homes falling into the category of “Traditional nuclear family,” there are more and more parents who find themselves dating again.
- [HomeWord Daily: Henry Cloud: Dating God’s Way - Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-henry-cloud-dating-gods-way-part-2-2/): A growing number of single moms and dads are trying to find meaningful dating relationships while raising families.
- [HomeWord Daily: Anne Graham Lotz: Embracing the God-Filled Life](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-anne-graham-lotz-embracing-the-god-filled-life-2/): As a young wife and mother, Anne Graham Lotz discovered an Old Testament mentor to pattern her life after.
- [HomeWord Daily: Jack Eagar: Keys to Shaping Your Family’s Faith - Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-september-20-jack-eagar-keys-to-shaping-your-familys-faith-part-1/): When the Church mentors parents, parents can mentor their children – and the legacy of faith continues.
- [HomeWord Daily: Jack Eagar: Keys to Shaping Your Family’s Faith - Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-jack-eagar-keys-to-shaping-your-familys-faith-part-2/): Being the spiritual leader for your children can seem like a daunting task – but it doesn’t have to be!
- [HomeWord Daily: Catherine Hart Weber: Learning to Thrive in Everyday Life – Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-catherine-hart-weber-learning-to-thrive-in-everyday-life-part-1/): We were not created to “just get by” in our earthly existence.
- [HomeWord Daily: Catherine Hart Weber: Learning to Thrive in Everyday Life – Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-catherine-hart-weber-learning-to-thrive-in-everyday-life-part-2/): God created us to flourish and bear fruit – but sadly many of us are just barely getting through the day.
- [HomeWord Daily: Steve Arterburn: Finding Significance in the Second Half of Life - Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-steve-arterburn-finding-significance-in-the-second-half-of-life-part-1/): For many of us, the second 40 years or so of life can be even more rewarding than the first 40.
- [HomeWord Daily: Steve Arterburn: Finding Significance in the Second Half of Life - Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-steve-arterburn-finding-significance-in-the-second-half-of-life-part-2/): Society has a different version of “mid-life” than it used to.
- [HomeWord Daily: Rick Johnson: How a Father’s Love Protects & Empowers His Daughter - Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-rick-johnson-how-a-fathers-love-protects-empowers-his-daughter-part-1/): One of the most important gifts a father can give to his daughter is consistency in parenting.
- [HomeWord Daily: Rick Johnson: How a Father’s Love Protects & Empowers His Daughter - Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-rick-johnson-how-a-fathers-love-protects-empowers-his-daughter-part-2/): When a girl learns to respect her father, she is free to live the kind of life God is calling her to live!
- [HomeWord Daily: Ed McGlasson: The Influence and Impact of the Intentional Dad – Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-ed-mcglasson-the-influence-and-impact-of-the-intentional-dad-part-1-2/): Fathers who are intentional, supportive and engaged in the lives of their children make a huge impact.
- [HomeWord Daily: Ed Tandy McGlasson: The Influence and Impact of the Intentional Dad – Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-ed-tandy-mcglasson-the-influence-and-impact-of-the-intentional-dad-part-2/): In spite of what the culture may imply, fathers have a tremendous influence on the lives of their children.
- [Does This Really Matter?](https://homeword.com/articles/does-this-really-matter/): One of the secrets of learning to become more positive in your marriage is to ask yourself a basic but core question: “Does this [issue/tension] really matter?” Let’s apply this important question to the toothpaste tube that you both share. Your spouse grew up squeezing it from the middle of tube, and you roll it
- [Get to Know Your Child's Friends](https://homeword.com/articles/get-to-know-your-childs-friends/): During the teenage years kids' social lives begin to blossom and develop, often becoming the most important area of their lives. The need for acceptance and belonging drives some young people into lives of moral compromise. Unfortunately, the desire to belong can sometimes be greater than the desire to live a life of non-compromise. Kids
- [Is Halloween a Trick or a Treat?](https://homeword.com/articles/is-halloween-trick-or-treat/): At HomeWord, we receive questions from time to time about Halloween, most of which are along the lines of, "Should parents allow their kids to participate in Halloween activities or not?" It's a noble question and reflects the wide and varied beliefs held by those in the Christian faith community. On one end of the spectrum
- [HomeWord Daily: Emerson Eggerichs: Creating a Marriage Built on Love and Respect - Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-emerson-eggerichs-creating-a-marriage-built-on-love-and-respect-part-1-2/): When a man and woman “fall in love,” there’s a misconception that “love is all you need” to make the relationship work.
- [HomeWord Daily: Emerson Eggerichs: Creating a Marriage Built on Love and Respect - Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-emerson-eggerichs-creating-a-marriage-built-on-love-and-respect-part-2-2/): At the heart of many divorces is the failure to understand the basic needs of men and women in marriage.
- [HomeWord Daily: Philip Wagner: Growing in Love with Your Spouse - Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-philip-wagner-growing-in-love-with-your-spouse-part-1-2/): With the average marriage facing a 50/50 chance of survival, imagine what could happen if couples committed to making their marriages extraordinary!
- [HomeWord Daily: Philip Wagner: Growing in Love with Your Spouse - Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-philip-wagner-growing-in-love-with-your-spouse-part-2-2/): Hey, guys – did you know that your wife is your “secret weapon” in the quest for marriage success?
- [HomeWord Daily: Jimmy Evans: Finding Paradise in Your Marriage – Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-jimmy-evans-finding-paradise-in-your-marriage-part-1-2/): The media tells us that the key to happiness is to find and marry our perfect “soulmate.”
- [HomeWord Daily: Jimmy Evans: Finding Paradise in Your Marriage – Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-jimmy-evans-finding-paradise-in-your-marriage-part-2-2/): More young adults are delaying getting married because they’re looking for the “perfect match.”
- [HomeWord Daily: Priscilla Shirer: Recognizing When God Speaks to You – Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-priscilla-shirer-recognizing-when-god-speaks-to-you-part-1/): In the busyness of life, sometimes it’s easy to miss the still, small voice of the Holy Spirit calling out to you.
- [HomeWord Daily: Priscilla Shirer: Recognizing When God Speaks to You – Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-priscilla-shirer-recognizing-when-god-speaks-to-you-part-2-2/): Dr. Jim Burns continues his conversation with author Priscilla Shier on a vital topic for this time of year.
- [HomeWord Daily: Fred Stoker: Help Your Son Win Every Young Man’s Battle – Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-fred-stoker-help-your-son-win-every-young-mans-battle-part-1-2/): In his landmark book called, Every Man’s Battle, Fred Stoeker revealed a common struggle among men.
- [HomeWord Daily: Fred Stoker: Help Your Son Win Every Young Man’s Battle – Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-fred-stoker-help-your-son-win-every-young-mans-battle-part-2-2/): Teen and pre-teenage boys are being bombarded from every angle by sexual images in the media – but there is hope!
- [HomeWord Daily: Tammy Daughtry: Tips for Successful Co-Parenting](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-tammy-daughtry-tips-for-successful-co-parenting/): When her marriage ended, Tammy Daughtry’s primary concern was to be a good mother for her daughter.
- [HomeWord Daily: Chuck Colson: Living the “Good Life” of Purpose - Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-chuck-colson-living-the-good-life-of-purpose-part-1-2/): The late Chuck Colson really cared about kids. He knew that the key to helping them succeed is to understand that embracing biblical principles and values is essential.
- [HomeWord Daily: Chuck Colson: Living the “Good Life” of Purpose - Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-chuck-colson-living-the-good-life-of-purpose-part-2-2/): Kids today are searching for meaning in every aspect of their lives.
- [HomeWord Daily: Stan Jantz: Finding Hope When Life Doesn’t Seem Fair - Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-stan-jantz-finding-hope-when-life-doesnt-seem-fair-part-1-2/): There are times in life when our circumstances are so difficult, we find ourselves wondering if God really cares about us.
- [HomeWord Daily: Stan Jantz: Finding Hope When Life Doesn’t Seem Fair - Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-stan-jantz-finding-hope-when-life-doesnt-seem-fair-part-2-2/): When innocent people suffer, we often wonder, “Why would God let something like this happen to them?”
- [HomeWord Daily: Kerry Shook: 30 Days to a No-Regrets Life - Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-kerry-shook-30-days-to-a-no-regrets-life-part-1-2/): If you discovered you only had one month left to live, how would that discovery change the way you look at life?
- [HomeWord Daily: Kerry Shook: 30 Days to a No-Regrets Life - Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-kerry-shook-30-days-to-a-no-regrets-life-part-2-2/): If you knew you only had one month to live, can you honestly say that you would die with no regrets whatsoever?
- [HomeWord Daily: Sharon Hersh: Shaping Your Daughter’s Sexual Identity – Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-sharon-hersh-shaping-your-daughters-sexual-identity-part-1-2/): The media has a powerful influence on the way our daughter’s process sexual images in our culture.
- [HomeWord Daily: Sharon Hersh: Shaping Your Daughter’s Sexual Identity – Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-sharon-hersh-shaping-your-daughters-sexual-identity-part-2-2/): Young girls may learn “the basics” about sex and sexuality from textbooks or in the classroom – but parents should play a vital role in this process as well!
- [HomeWord Daily: Mary Southerland: Dealing with “Sandpaper People” – Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-mary-southerland-dealing-with-sandpaper-people-part-1-2/): Is there someone in your world who really “rubs you the wrong way?” Learn how God uses these “sandpaper people” to actually help shape your faith!
- [HomeWord Daily: Mary Southerland: Dealing with “Sandpaper People” – Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-mary-southerland-dealing-with-sandpaper-people-part-2-2/): Each of us has at least one “sandpaper person” in our lives. They’re not necessarily mean or abusive – they’re mostly just irritating! But they can also be quite useful as well.
- [HomeWord Daily: Shannon Ethridge: Loving God Without Limits – Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-shannon-ethridge-loving-god-without-limits-part-1-2/): When she was just 16 years old, the death of a total stranger changed Shannon Ethridge’s life forever.
- [HomeWord Daily: Shannon Ethridge: Loving God Without Limits – Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-shannon-ethridge-loving-god-without-limits-part-2-2/): In her teens and early twenties, Shannon Ethridge was not what you would call a “solid Christian.” But it was the love and acceptance of a stranger that taught her a valuable lesson about “Loving God Without Limits.”
- [HomeWord Daily: Howard Dayton: The Map to True Financial Freedom – Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-howard-dayton-the-map-to-true-financial-freedom-part-1-2/): Now is the time of year when anticipating the joy of Summer vacation might be replaced with the pain of dealing with a mountain of credit card debt it can leave in its wake!
- [HomeWord Daily: Howard Dayton: The Map to True Financial Freedom – Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-howard-dayton-the-map-to-true-financial-freedom-part-2-2/): Financial pressures can be a real source of strain on a marriage – but you can break free from the grip of debt once and for all!
- [HomeWord Daily: Nancy Ortberg: Lessons in Leadership for Home and Work – Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-nancy-ortberg-lessons-in-leadership-for-home-and-work-part-1-2/): If you’re a parent, the kind of leadership you show in your home will have a powerful impact on your children.
- [HomeWord Daily: Nancy Ortberg: Lessons in Leadership for Home and Work – Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-nancy-ortberg-lessons-in-leadership-for-home-and-work-part-2-2/): Not all of us parents are called into leadership at work or at church – but we ARE called to be leaders in an equally important place . . . at home.
- [HomeWord Daily: James Brown: Keys to Living a Life of Significance – Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-james-brown-keys-to-living-a-life-of-significance-part-1-2/): James Brown is known to millions of sports fans as the host of “NFL Today” on CBS. But it’s his faith in God that really compels him to share the “Keys to Living a Life of Significance” with young people in his church.
- [HomeWord Daily: James Brown: Keys to Living a Life of Significance – Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-james-brown-keys-to-living-a-life-of-significance-part-2-2/): Star athlete and Harvard graduate – those are the terms the media use to describe James Brown as host of “NFL Today” on CBS television. Hear more of his inspiring testimony about life as a single father and his mission to foster spiritual growth in kids.
- [HomeWord Daily: Sally Lloyd-Jones: 101 Ways to Encourage a Hurting Child](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-sally-lloyd-jones-101-ways-to-encourage-a-hurting-child-2/): When popular children’s author Sally Lloyd-Jones discovered her 8-year-old niece was being bullied at school, she created a way for this little girl to truly experience the love of God in tangible ways each day.
- [HomeWord Daily: Kim and Ann Storm: Help for Parents of Strong-Willed Children - Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-kim-and-ann-storm-help-for-parents-of-strong-willed-children-part-1/): If you are the parent of a strong-willed child, you may have given up on so-called “conventional techniques” to get through to him or her.
- [HomeWord Daily: Kim and Ann Storm: Help for Parents of Strong-Willed Children - Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-kim-and-ann-storm-help-for-parents-of-strong-willed-children-part-2/): Dr. Kim Storm is a counselor who has worked with hundreds of parents of strong-willed children. He has also “lived the dream” with his wife, Ann, of raising a strong-willed son as well!
- [HomeWord Daily: Jim Daly: Trading Brokenness for Unbreakable Strength - Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-jim-daly-trading-brokenness-for-unbreakable-strength-part-1-2/): We often ask God for provision or protection. But sometimes what the Church needs is a dose of persecution.
- [HomeWord Daily: Jim Daly: Trading Brokenness for Unbreakable Strength - Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-jim-daly-trading-brokenness-for-unbreakable-strength-part-2-2/): A season of persecution can often lead to a tremendous amount of spiritual growth.
- [HomeWord Daily: Dave Stoop: Making a Good Marriage Great – Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-dave-stoop-making-a-good-marriage-great-part-1-2/): Nobody gets married hoping that their marriage will turn out to be “okay.”
- [HomeWord Daily: Dave Stoop: Making a Good Marriage Great – Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-dave-stoop-making-a-good-marriage-great-part-2-2/): Whether you’ve been married 20 days or 20 years, it’s never too late to get the kind of marriage you want.
- [HomeWord Daily: Ruth Graham: Righteousness in the Midst of Ruins – Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-ruth-graham-righteousness-in-the-midst-of-ruins-part-1/): Ruth Graham knew that growing up in the spotlight meant that dealing with tragedy and loss would seem even more difficult.
- [HomeWord Daily: Ruth Graham: Righteousness in the Midst of Ruins – Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-ruth-graham-righteousness-in-the-midst-of-ruins-part-2/): The youngest daughter of evangelist Billy Graham talks about the lessons learned from her own seasons of challenge as she details them in her book called, In Every Pew Sits a Broken Heart.
- [HomeWord Daily: John and Stasi Eldredge: What Women Want - Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-john-and-stasi-eldredge-what-women-want-part-1-2/): In his landmark work called, Wild at Heart, author John Eldredge addressed the three core desires of every man’s heart. John and his wife, Stasi, discuss the desires every woman holds dear.
- [HomeWord Daily: John and Stasi Eldredge: What Women Want - Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-john-and-stasi-eldredge-what-women-want-part-2-2/): Author John Eldredge understands the motivation of men; now, he and his wife, Stasi, have uncovered the three core desires of every woman’s heart.
- [HomeWord Daily: Ruth Haley Barton: Learning to Lead by Listening to God – Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-ruth-haley-barton-learning-to-lead-by-listening-to-god-part-1-2/): Of all the different roles you play as a parent each day, the one that has the most powerful impact on your children is that of leader.
- [HomeWord Daily: Ruth Haley Barton: Learning to Lead by Listening to God – Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-ruth-haley-barton-learning-to-lead-by-listening-to-god-part-2-2/): If you want your children to experience more spiritual growth, it’s up to you as a parent to set the tone in your home!
- [HomeWord Daily: Gary Chapman: The Four Seasons of Marriage - Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-gary-chapman-the-four-seasons-of-marriage-part-1-2/): When a married couple moves from a season of warmth to one of cold isolation, they’re experiencing two of the seasons of marriage.
- [Surviving the Holidays During a Season of Loss](https://homeword.com/articles/surviving-the-holidays-during-a-season-of-loss/): For some families, being "happy" or "merry" during the holiday season is a difficult prospect at best. For those who have experienced recent loss, whether it has been the death of a loved-one or a divorce, the holidays can intensify the sense of loss among family members and make attempts to celebrate a chore, rather
- [HomeWord Daily: Gary Chapman: The Four Seasons of Marriage - Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-gary-chapman-the-four-seasons-of-marriage-part-2-2/): The “honeymoon” season of a marriage is marked by warmth and encouragement – but a time of conflict feels much colder.
- [HomeWord Daily: Kara Powell: Developing a Faith that Sticks with Our Kids - Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-kara-powell-developing-a-faith-that-sticks-with-our-kids-part-1-2/): According to a recent study, only half of the kids who grow up in a vibrant church youth group will actually stick with their faith through college.
- [HomeWord Daily: Kara Powell: Developing a Faith that Sticks with Our Kids - Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-kara-powell-developing-a-faith-that-sticks-with-our-kids-part-2-2/): Many kids are growing up learning “the Gospel of Sin Management” rather than what it means to have a vibrant faith in Christ.
- [HomeWord Daily: Nancy Guthrie: Holding Out for a Better Life - Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-nancy-guthrie-holding-out-for-a-better-life-part-1-2/): Disappointment is a part of everyone’s life. But when the hard times come, it’s important to remember that God always has something better in store for us!
- [HomeWord Daily: Nancy Guthrie: Holding Out for a Better Life - Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-nancy-guthrie-holding-out-for-a-better-life-part-2-2/): Losing a child can be painful – but the death of a second child can bring with it a season of hopelessness.
- [HomeWord Daily: Wess Stafford: Wounded Child, Warrior for Children – Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-wess-stafford-wounded-child-warrior-for-children-part-1-2/): When he was a boy, Wess Stafford endured extreme sexual, physical and emotional abuse. Fortunately, God delivered him from his distress.
- [HomeWord Daily: Wess Stafford: Wounded Child, Warrior for Children – Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-wess-stafford-wounded-child-warrior-for-children-part-2-2/): As the President Emeritus of COMPASSION INTERNATIONAL, Wess Stafford has a heart for caring for the children of the world. Dr. Jim Burns talks with Wess about how his own tortured childhood led him to be such a warrior for children.
- [HomeWord Daily: Michelle Anthony: A New Awakening for Parents and Families - Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-michelle-anthony-a-new-awakening-for-parents-and-families-part-1-2/): Too many parents work extremely hard to provide their children with a “happy childhood.”
- [HomeWord Daily: Michelle Anthony: A New Awakening for Parents and Families - Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-michelle-anthony-a-new-awakening-for-parents-and-families-part-2-2/): One of the best ways to help our children grow in their faith is to make sure our own spiritual health is in order as well!
- [HomeWord Daily: Phil Vischer: A Story of God, Dreams and Vegetables – Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-phil-vischer-a-story-of-god-dreams-and-vegetables-part-1-2/): As the Co-Creator of VeggieTales, Phil Vischer discovered the powerful impact the media can have on children and families.
- [HomeWord Daily: Phil Vischer: A Story of God, Dreams and Vegetables – Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-phil-vischer-a-story-of-god-dreams-and-vegetables-part-2-2/): Dr. Jim Burns continues his discussion with Phil Vischer – the Co-Creator of VeggieTales who is now launching a kid-friendly internet site for video programming designed for children.
- [HomeWord Daily: Phil Vischer: Making What’s in the Bible Fun for Your Kids](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-phil-vischer-making-whats-in-the-bible-fun-for-your-kids-2/): As the Co-creator of VeggieTales, Phil Vischer followed his dream of using fun characters to teach timeless biblical truths to kids.
- [HomeWord Daily: Zig Ziglar: Creating a Life You Can’t Wait to Live - Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-zig-ziglar-creating-a-life-you-cant-wait-to-live-part-1-2/): It takes passion and purpose to live a life that’s better than just “good.”
- [HomeWord Daily: Zig Ziglar: Creating a Life You Can’t Wait to Live - Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-zig-ziglar-creating-a-life-you-cant-wait-to-live-part-2-2/): Zig Ziglar is concerned that too many young people are growing up without any sense of anticipation that life in Christ can get any better than what they already know.
- [HomeWord Daily: Eva Piper: Walking a Darkened Path to a Deeper Faith – Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-eva-piper-walking-a-darkened-path-to-a-deeper-faith-part-1-2/): When Eva Piper’s husband, Don, was involved in an horrific auto accident, she found herself thrust into the world of full-time caregiver.
- [HomeWord Daily: Eva Piper: Walking a Darkened Path to a Deeper Faith – Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-eva-piper-walking-a-darkened-path-to-a-deeper-faith-part-2-2/): Eva Piper’s world was turned upside down her husband, Don, died in a car crash – only to regain his life 90 minutes later!
- [HomeWord Daily: Wayne Cordeiro: Finding Contentment Regardless of Your Circumstances 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-wayne-cordeiro-finding-contentment-regardless-of-your-circumstances-1/): Mother Theresa once said that, “You’ll never know Jesus is all you need until Jesus is all you have.”
- [HomeWord Daily: Wayne Cordeiro: Finding Contentment Regardless of Your Circumstances 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-wayne-cordeiro-finding-contentment-regardless-of-your-circumstances-2/): Following Christ does not guarantee you’ll be an overwhelming success . . . but it doesn’t mean you’ll always struggling to achieve material gain either.
- [HomeWord Daily:  John Baker: Freedom from Your Hurts, Hang-Ups & Habits – Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-john-baker-freedom-from-your-hurts-hang-ups-habits-part-1-2/): More and more Americans are turning to drugs and alcohol to deal with their feelings of loneliness and pain.
- [HomeWord Daily:  John Baker: Freedom from Your Hurts, Hang-Ups & Habits – Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-john-baker-freedom-from-your-hurts-hang-ups-habits-part-2-2/): During his teens, John Baker discovered that alcohol helped to take away his insecurities and pain – at least temporarily.
- [HomeWord Daily: Jim Burns: The Power of “Being There” - Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-jim-burns-the-power-of-being-there-part-1-2/): If you’re a parent, your children view your very presence as a sign of caring and connectedness.
- [HomeWord Daily: Jim Burns: The Power of “Being There” - Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-jim-burns-the-power-of-being-there-part-2-2/): The teen and pre-teen years are exactly the time when kids actually need the presence of their parents in their lives more than ever before!
- [Five 2022 New Year's Resolutions Your Family Can Live With](https://homeword.com/articles/five-2022-new-years-resolutions-your-family-can-live-with/): It's been said that a New Year's resolution is something that goes in one year and out the other. Maybe this is why many people don't participate in the annual ritual. One survey found that 55% of Americans either never or only infrequently set New Year's resolutions and that only 8% of Americans are always
- [A New Year - A Fresh Start](https://homeword.com/articles/a-fresh-start/): A story is told about a factory burning down that was owned and managed by the great inventor Thomas Edison. It happened December 9, 1914. As the factory burned, great geysers of green flame, fueled by laboratory chemicals, shot into the air. Fire departments from eight towns rushed to the scene, but the building was
- [HomeWord Daily: Julie Hadden: A Biggest Loser Who Gained Her Worth – Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-julie-hadden-a-biggest-loser-who-gained-her-worth-part-1-2/): Julie Hadden’s weight kept her from enjoying life with her husband and son.
- [What is the Purity Code?](https://homeword.com/articles/what-is-the-purity-code/): As parents, we deeply desire our children to have a healthy God-given view of their sexuality, and we want them to know that thinking about their sexuality is very common. But if we keep silent about sex or approach the subject with a negative attitude, we send majorly mixed messages to our children. We are
- [HomeWord Daily: Julie Hadden: A Biggest Loser Who Gained Her Worth – Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-julie-hadden-a-biggest-loser-who-gained-her-worth-part-2-2/): On Season 4 of NBC television’s hit program The Biggest Loser, stay-at-home mom Julie Hadden came within 8 pounds of becoming the first woman to ever win this competition.
- [Be a Good Listener with Your Spouse](https://homeword.com/articles/be-a-good-listener-with-your-spouse/): Because listening is the language of love, an affirming marriage relationship has a lot more listening than lecturing. I think God made two ears and one tongue for a reason. I find with Cathy that it is harder for me to suspend judgment and simply listen to her the way I would listen to a
- [HomeWord Daily: Ed Tandy McGlasson: Finding the Father You’ve Always Wanted - Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-ed-tandy-mcglasson-finding-the-father-youve-always-wanted-part-1-2/): When a dad doesn’t receive a blessing from his own father, it leaves him unprepared to bless his own children.
- [HomeWord Daily: Ed Tandy McGlasson: Finding the Father You’ve Always Wanted - Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-ed-tandy-mcglasson-finding-the-father-youve-always-wanted-part-2-2/): Too many men are trying to make and keep promises to their families without having first received the blessing of their own fathers to do so.
- [HomeWord Daily: Jennifer Strickland: A “Perfect Girl” Who Found True Beauty – Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-jennifer-strickland-a-perfect-girl-who-found-true-beauty-part-1-2/): Jennifer Strickland always dreamed of working in the “perfect world” of modeling.
- [HomeWord Daily: Jennifer Strickland: A “Perfect Girl” Who Found True Beauty – Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-jennifer-strickland-a-perfect-girl-who-found-true-beauty-part-2-2/): As a runway and print model for designers like Armani, Jennifer Strickland had the “perfect look.”
- [HomeWord Daily: Rick Johnson: A Mom’s Influence on a Boy’s Journey into Manhood – Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-rick-johnson-a-moms-influence-on-a-boys-journey-into-manhood-part-1-2/): Boys attack life with an exhilarating exuberance. Even so, they still need parental influence to help them learn adult responsibilities.
- [HomeWord Daily: Rick Johnson: A Mom’s Influence on a Boy’s Journey into Manhood – Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-rick-johnson-a-moms-influence-on-a-boys-journey-into-manhood-part-2-2/): Moms who respect and admire healthy masculinity can make a boy believe he was created for future greatness!
- [HomeWord Daily: John Townsend: Keys to Successfully Resolving Conflicts – Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-john-townsend-keys-to-successfully-resolving-conflicts-part-1/): Most of us do not enjoy confrontation . . . but learning how to deal with it is a key to emotional, relational and spiritual growth.
- [HomeWord Daily: John Townsend: Keys to Successfully Resolving Conflicts – Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-john-townsend-keys-to-successfully-resolving-conflicts-part-2/): One of the key principles for establishing healthy boundaries with others is the ability to be able to confront a difficult situation in love.
- [Joanna Weaver: Finding Your Place in the Heart of God - Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/joanna-weaver-finding-your-place-in-the-heart-of-god-part-1/): The Bible tells us that “God is love” – but what does it mean when Jesus “loves us?”
- [Joanna Weaver: Finding Your Place in the Heart of God - Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/joanna-weaver-finding-your-place-in-the-heart-of-god-part-2/): In the pages of Scripture, we read about Lazarus – but there are few if any details about what he said or how he lived. All we know is that Jesus loved him.
- [Joanna Weaver: John Trent: Discovering Your Parenting Style - Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/joanna-weaver-john-trent-discovering-your-parenting-style-part-1/): So many of us parents just want to do a “normal” job of raising our kids.
- [Joanna Weaver: John Trent: Discovering Your Parenting Style - Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/joanna-weaver-john-trent-discovering-your-parenting-style-part-2/): Did you know that your parenting style has a much to do with your child’s personality as it does with yours?
- [HomeWord Daily: Chip Ingram: Being a Great Parent, Raising Great Kids](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-chip-ingram-being-a-great-parent-raising-great-kids-2/): It’s not unreasonable to want our kids to become great adults. Dr. Jim Burns talks with noted pastor and author Chip Ingram about why such a desire is actually biblical!
- [HomeWord Daily: Mark Holmen: Filling Your Home with Faith – Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-mark-holmen-filling-your-home-with-faith-part-1-2/): One of the most important responsibilities a parent has is to pass on faith in Christ to our children.
- [HomeWord Daily: Mark Holmen: Filling Your Home with Faith – Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-mark-holmen-filling-your-home-with-faith-part-2-2/): “Filling Your Home with Faith” is a great way to pass on a spiritual legacy to your kids.
- [HomeWord Daily: Jay Strack: Understanding “Millennial Kids” – Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-jay-strack-understanding-millennial-kids-part-2-2/): The Millennial Generation consists of kids and young adults born between 1979 and 1994. They’re the second largest generation in U.S. history – only the Baby Boomers have more people.
- [HomeWord Daily: Crawford Loritts: Passing a Legacy of Faith to Our Kids – Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-crawford-loritts-passing-a-legacy-of-faith-to-our-kids-part-1-2/): As parents, we can talk all we want to our kids about how to “get to heaven.” But if they don’t understand the real reasons why they can go there, then we really haven’t done our job in teaching them the truth.
- [HomeWord Daily: Crawford Loritts: Passing a Legacy of Faith to Our Kids – Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-crawford-loritts-passing-a-legacy-of-faith-to-our-kids-part-2-2/): The best way for us as parents to impress spiritual principles upon our children is to start living them out at home.
- [HomeWord Daily: J.P. Jones: Facing Your Giants Head-On - Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-j-p-jones-facing-your-giants-head-on-part-1-2/): There’s a big difference between knowing about God – and actually knowing Him personally!
- [HomeWord Daily: J.P. Jones: Facing Your Giants Head-On - Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-j-p-jones-facing-your-giants-head-on-part-2-2/): Contending with the “Goliaths” that come our way is the key to experiencing the Christian life to the fullest.
- [HomeWord Daily: Gary and Barb Rosberg: Divorce-Proofing Your Marriage - Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-gary-and-barb-rosberg-divorce-proofing-your-marriage-part-1-2/): If you knew there were six steps you could follow to eliminate the risk of divorce, would you follow them?
- [HomeWord Daily: Gary and Barb Rosberg: Divorce-Proofing Your Marriage - Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-gary-and-barb-rosberg-divorce-proofing-your-marriage-part-2-2/): Psychologist Dr. Gary Rosberg and his wife, Barb, are known to thousands as America’s Family Coaches.
- [HomeWord Daily: Randy Carlson: The Importance of Affection in Marriage - Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-randy-carlson-the-importance-of-affection-in-marriage-part-1/): Countless marriages are suffering . . . but it’s not from a financial strain -- it’s a lack of affection.
- [HomeWord Daily: Randy Carlson: The Importance of Affection in Marriage - Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-randy-carlson-the-importance-of-affection-in-marriage-part-2/): Dr. Jim Burns is joined by noted author Dr. Randy Carlson about why so many marriages are suffering from a lack of proper appropriate physical touch.
- [HomeWord Daily: Rebecca St. James: Living Pure in Mind, Body and Soul – Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-rebecca-st-james-living-pure-in-mind-body-and-soul-part-1-2/): The body, mind and spirit are all designed to operate in sync with God’s plan – and that’s a message young girls need to hear today!
- [HomeWord Daily: Rebecca St. James: Living Pure in Mind, Body and Soul – Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-rebecca-st-james-living-pure-in-mind-body-and-soul-part-2-2/): When Rebecca St. James walked down the aisle to marry her future husband, she did so with a clear conscience.
- [HomeWord Daily: Randy Alcorn: What Will Heaven Be Like? Part 1](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-randy-alcorn-what-will-heaven-be-like-part-1-2/): If heaven is our forever home, why do so few believers know anything about it?
- [HomeWord Daily: Randy Alcorn: What Will Heaven Be Like? Part 2](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-randy-alcorn-what-will-heaven-be-like-part-2-2/): It’s easy to get so caught up in the hustle and bustle of everyday life that we forget the fact that we have a mansion waiting for us in heaven!
- [HomeWord Daily: Mark Oestreicher: Igniting a Passion in Your Kids for God’s Word](https://homeword.com/articles/homeword-daily-mark-oestreicher-igniting-a-passion-in