Keeping teens safe during โ100 deadliest daysโ for young drivers
The โ100 Deadliest daysโ for teen drivers is the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day and this is when thousands of teens are more likely to be involved in fatal crashes, and the million-dollar question is: What can be done to fix this issue?
Foes united vs Facebook over Instagramโs effect on teens
Political adversaries in Congress are united in outrage against Facebook for privately compiling information that its Instagram photo-sharing service appears to grievously harm some teens, especially girls, while publicly downplaying the popular platformโs negative impact.
How growing up in Third Ward inspired a Houston teacher to become a successful author
HOUSTON โ A former teacher found inspiration in her Third Ward upbringing to create new a fantasy novel set in Houston. The book is called Wings of Ebony and the author, J. Elle, chatted with Houston Life about her impressive story that landed her a six-figure book deal. Houston author J. Elle (Chris Spicks Photography)โI wanted to get into the profession, but I didnโt have any formal training. Wings of Ebony is out now and it debuted on the New York Times young adult bestseller list. To connect with J. Elle, click here.
Missouri City brothers give back to teachers with a sweet project
HOUSTON โ With two books and a baking business under their belts and, Nigel and Shane Mushambi are thriving entrepreneurs. The Missouri City brothers explained to Houston Life how theyโre spreading kindness and gratitude to teachers with a sweet new project called โSweet Compassionโ. #SweetCompassion #2brositk#teamwork #thorntonmiddleschool #teacherareheroestoo #JBDondolo Posted by 2brositk on Wednesday, December 9, 2020โWe created this project to encourage teachers during this time. We just thought a lot of teachers during this time are sacrificing their health and bodies to teach the next generation. Even though they are still young, the Mushambi brothers are used to doing charity work.
The big coverup: Teens using โcode wordsโ while texting
ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) โ Studies show 46% of sexually active high schoolers didnโt use a condom the last time they had sex. If you think you can read your teenโs texts to find out what theyโre up to, think again. Code words are now a popular practice among young people, and if you donโt know the lingo, youโre out of luck. Here are some common phrases teens use that should put their parents on high alert. If you havenโt noticed, teenagers have a language all their own, but some of the words your teen uses could be code for sex, drugs, or other risky behaviors.
Ways to tell if your teen is struggling with anxiety, how to help
โTeens have been very resilient during this time.,โ said Ashley Bryant from Therapy in Color. However, Bryant said a lot of teens hide feelings of depression and anxiety from their parents. Here are ways to determine if your teen is struggling:Harmful self talkBryan warned about some big red flags that include noticing โdrastic behavior changes or they start talking about themselves in a more negative way... or if they start talking about self-harming." Boys may be aggressive while girls may express more emotionsโSometimes with boys it can be difficult for them to express their emotions," Bryant said. There are several online services that match your teen to a licensed professional counselor.
Vaping could make COVID-19 cases more severe in teens
AURORA, Co. If you think your teen or young adult doesnt vape or vaping is safer than cigarettes, you might want to think again. Experts say its logical that vaping could cause COVID-19 to be more severe. Internet searches for vaping and COVID-19 peaked in March, but then dropped off, and in the Latino community, fewer people searched for information despite a surge in vaping among Latinos. Research shows the number of kids who started vaping at 14 or younger has tripled in the past five years. Kids often think vaping is less harmful than cigarettes.
Houston Dermatologist shares tips to help fight acne in teens and adults
Dr. Sherry Ingraham, dermatologist from Advanced Dermatology, explained the latest treatments for acne-free skin, and simple ways to avoid acne breakouts. Acne skin because the disorders of sebaceous glands productions (kobzev3179)โHormones, hygiene and genetics, with hormonal changes having the most significant impact.โ she said. Most commonly appearing in the teen years, acne can persist into young adulthood and often recur in the late 30s and 40s. To mitigate that, when you can, wear a cotton mask because you can wash it daily, and wash the bacteria, dirt and makeup off. If you can avoid wearing makeup under your mask under your mask, donโt wear it,โ she said.