Parents Can Help Support Kids’ Mental Health Throughout the School Year
With the excitement and first-day jitters of a new school year now in our rearview mirror, it is important to recognize that your child’s...
No Summer Slump: How Teens can Stay Active During Summer Vacation
With school out and summer in full swing, there’s more time than ever for teenagers to get outside and exercise. But for many teens,...
The Next Stage for Teens: Lessons on “Finding Happy” with Peter Samuelson
Peter Samuelson has had an eventful life. The “Revenge of the Nerds” producer has worked in the film industry since the 1970s and has...
Work in Progress: Summer Jobs for 5 Age Groups
Summer will be here before we know it, and kids of all ages will have lots of time on their hands. They could—and certainly...
Fund for Educational Excellence: Sense of Belonging Key to Student Success
A new report from the Baltimore-based nonprofit Fund for Educational Excellence has found that when students feel they are part of their school’s community,...
Is Your Teen Gambling Online?
Most parents would answer that question with a definitive NO.
However, the International Centre for Youth Gambling Problems and High-Risk Behaviours at McGill University recently...
Helping Your Child Make Friends
While some kids hit the ground running when it comes to making friends, other children might need a helping hand. But what can you...
Ways to Distract Your Kids from Instagram, TikTok
Chances are, you’ve been inundated with study upon study that social media is no good for your teen. But what’s next?
Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt...
What to Know About Instagram Teen Accounts
You’re not alone if your teen has been begging for an Instagram account or already has one despite your safety concerns, which is why...
New Maryland Public Television Center Addresses Media Literacy for Teens and Tweens
Maryland Public Television (MPT) opened its new Maryland Center for Media Literacy & Education in late 2024, a major expansion of the existing MPT...
