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Academic Performance Linked to Sleep Routines
Leave a commentJune 26, 2017 by middleearthnj
Researchers have already proven that teens who are not getting enough sleep are more likely to be overweight, become depressed, …
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Safety Awareness for Teens
Leave a commentJune 19, 2017 by middleearthnj
June is National Safety Month! Injuries are a leading cause of disability for people of all ages – and they …
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Teen Depression Rates Growing
Leave a commentJune 12, 2017 by middleearthnj
In the November 2016 journal Pediatrics, research from Johns Hopkins shows that the rate of adolescents reporting clinical depression grew …
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Actions Families Can Take Regarding the Opioid Epidemic
Leave a commentJune 5, 2017 by middleearthnj
In 2016, 33,000 people lost their lives to opioids. Dependence on opioids (heroin and prescription painkillers) has more than tripled …
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Making it a Great Summer for You and Your Teen
Leave a commentMay 29, 2017 by middleearthnj
Happy Memorial Day! For many people, the Memorial Day holiday is the start of summer. If you’re a parent of …
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What Teens Worry About and How to Help
Leave a commentMay 22, 2017 by middleearthnj
Adolescence is a time of rapid growth and change – physically, mentally, and socially. These changes create stress, and it’s …
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Most Common Crime Committed by Youth
Leave a commentMay 15, 2017 by middleearthnj
The most common crime committed by juveniles is the United States is theft. This can include shoplifting, robbery, burglary, and …
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