Teen Girls and Smoking
Sunday October 26, 2003
Concern about weight and the drive to be thin increase the risk a girl will become a daily smoker by the time she’s 18 or 19 years old, according to ... Read More
Medicating Young Minds
Sunday October 26, 2003
Time is reporting that drugs have become increasingly popular for treating kids with mood and behavior problems. But how will that affect them in the long run?
According to the article: ... Read More
Dentists Can Detect Eating Disorders
Friday October 24, 2003
Physical changes in the mouth are often the first signs of an eating disorder.
According to an article in the Health Day News, Frequent vomiting and nutritional deficiencies associated with eating ... Read More
Parent - Teen Intervention May Reduce Teen Driving Risk
Thursday October 23, 2003
An NICHD program that teaches parents how to set limits on their teens' driving greatly reduces the teens' chances of risky driving behavior that could lead to accidents, according to ... Read More
Few Parents Help Kids Fight Acne
Thursday October 23, 2003
The Health Day News reported that according to a survey done for the American Counseling Association, even though most parents realize acne affects their teenagers' self-esteem, few take their children ... Read More
Video Shows Columbine Gunmen Practicing
Thursday October 23, 2003
According to the AP News on Yahoo, a video tape released on Wednesday shows the Columbine shooters, Dylan Klebold and Eric Harris taking target practice. The video also shows Mark ... Read More
Bill Cosby Biography
Thursday October 23, 2003
Read about one of the world's most beloved actors, writers, and most of all fathers. Also, try out the Bill Cosby Online Trivia Quiz for even more fun information about ... Read More
Many Obese Teens Have Condition That Precedes Type 2 Diabetes
Monday October 13, 2003
Many obese children and adolescents have impaired glucose tolerance, a condition that often appears before the development of type 2 diabetes, according to researchers funded by the National Institutes of ... Read More
Harry Potter Book 6 Rumors
Monday October 13, 2003
New rumors for the 6th book in the Harry Potter series:
The Red Haired Man
Harry- Head Boy?
Neville Longbottom to kill Voldemort
The Veil
Will Snape be killed?
Teen Friendships and Racial Diversity
Saturday October 11, 2003
Teens are more likely to choose friends from within their own racial group in moderately racially mixed schools, with this likelihood greatest in schools where diversity is moderately high, according ... Read More
Halloween Recipes
Friday October 10, 2003
Having the little ghouls over for a party or do you just want to make a snack for your little gobblins? Here is our every growing list of Halloween Recipes ... Read More
Girl Scout SWAPS
Thursday October 2, 2003
Special Whatchamacallits Affectionally Pinned Somewhere. SWAPS are a Girl Scout craft in which girls trade with each other to promote friendship. When girls swap their pins, they make new friends, ... Read More

