Five ways to keep teenagers safe by the water
Talking to teenagers about safety isn’t easy. Here’s how to do it in a way that’s honest, effective and grounded in care.
June 20, 2025 • ~8 min
Talking to teenagers about safety isn’t easy. Here’s how to do it in a way that’s honest, effective and grounded in care.
Just one unlocked firearm may undo the protective effect of securing all other firearms in the home.
Many parents think that drinking at home is a safe way to teach teenagers about alcohol, but research suggests this is not true.
A social scientist tracking adolescents’ beliefs and behaviors over time was uniquely positioned to document changes in teens’ worldviews after Trump’s 2016 election.
Although these activities have been around for decades, there are signs that some are making a comeback.
The brain science behind the power struggle between parents and their children.
Most teens aren’t getting enough sleep, leading to poorer academic performance. Early school start times combined with natural changes in hormones and the circadian rhythm could be to blame.
Being aware of ignorance and fallibility can make people more teachable, and perhaps it could make people feel helpless and disempowered.
Among adolescents, boys are more likely to die of an overdose than girls, and using combinations of drugs substantially raises the risk of an overdose.
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