The earlobe is the most universal site for body piercing—but it's definitely not the only option out there. Roughly 1 in 4 teenagers surveyed had a … [Read more...] about Body Piercings, Teens & Potential Health Risks
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6 Ways Summer Jobs Benefit Teens
Summer employment can provide teens more than just a paycheck. Getting a job can be an important steppingstone, helping them transition into adulthood … [Read more...] about 6 Ways Summer Jobs Benefit Teens
What Creates Perfectionism
There may be a biological component to perfectionism as evidenced by its link to eating disorders and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).In this … [Read more...] about What Creates Perfectionism
The Problem with Perfectionism
Today’s teenagers have more impressive college applications than a decade ago, and far more impressive ones than their parents had. Many teenagers … [Read more...] about The Problem with Perfectionism
Naegleria Fowleri: How to Protect Against a Rare Brain Infection
You may have heard frightening reports about Naegleria fowleri, commonly called the "brain-eating amoeba." In one recent case, for example, a … [Read more...] about Naegleria Fowleri: How to Protect Against a Rare Brain Infection