The Falcon Messenger: Depressing Situations - my.hsj.org

The Falcon Messenger: Depressing Situations my.hsj.org Some parents believe they can't or shouldn't contribute due to certain factors or held grudges. Teens are drowning in stress over what to do while scholarships aren't available or not enough, to support them on their journey to college. and more »

Some Teens May Be Pre-Wired for Addiction: Study - ABC News (blog)

Some Teens May Be Pre-Wired for Addiction: Study ABC News (blog) The findings suggest that there may be an opportunity to identify teens at risk before they indulge. “While identifying those at greatest risk of addiction is a complex process with many different factors involved, identifying brain networks specific ... and more »

Industry Analysts Watching BillMyParents as Firm Targets Substantial Teen ... - Reuters

Industry Analysts Watching BillMyParents as Firm Targets Substantial Teen ... Reuters The Southern California based company, which provides payment solutions to teens, young adults and their parents through its SpendSmart MasterCard is betting big on targeting one of the most desirable and stable spending demographics, the teen market. and more »

Online exclusive | Early commitments have become the norm - MyrtleBeachOnline.com

Online exclusive | Early commitments have become the norm MyrtleBeachOnline.com “The challenge is, it's a teenage kid. If you're offering kids that are sophomores, and that's what's happening, the earlier you offer them the more risk there is,” he said. “College coaches have a tough enough job trying to project how a kid is going ...

Hard work, education keys to help children escape poverty - Altoona Mirror

Hard work, education keys to help children escape poverty Altoona Mirror The rise is not a surprise, however, with factors such as the recession and high unemployment rates, he said. Skinner predicts the rate will either remain the same or continue to get worse with 2011 statistics. Pennsylvania "stacks up fairly well," ...

Rich or poor, teens feel better on par with peers - Futurity: Research News

Rich or poor, teens feel better on par with peers Futurity: Research News (Credit: iStockphoto) USC (US) — For teens, the sense of having less money than others may cause stress and depression, while feeling economically on par with peers seems to offer a psychological boost. New research from the University of Southern ...

Kids with hidden high blood pressure - Philadelphia Inquirer

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Kids with hidden high blood pressure Philadelphia Inquirer High blood pressure sounds like a problem that pops up late in middle age – coinciding with a growing collection of elastic-waist pants in the closet, walking shoes that are gathering dust and perhaps an uptick in stress as you worry about your parents ... and more »