Jim Liebelt

There were academic, social, and emotional consequences for U.S. high school students who attended classes remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic,...

A new study finds that 14-year-old teens with supportive family relationships predict their empathetic support of close friends.

A recent study from WalletHub examined the risks for teenage drivers on a state-by-state basis, compiling a list of best and worst states for teen...

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Recess quality, not just the amount of time spent away from the classroom, plays a major role in whether children experience the full physical,...

As typical social and academic interaction screeched to a halt last year, many young people began experiencing declines in mental health, a new...

The number of adolescents admitted to the hospital for severe illness from eating disorders has increased significantly during the COVID-19...

A new study from Boston Children's Hospital adds another benefit: Physical activity appears to help organize children's developing brains.

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Gender stereotypes around reading may be holding boys back in the classroom, according to a new study published in the peer-reviewed International...

Sleep deprivation—from lifestyle choices, pandemic stress, or late-night computer study—can quickly lead teens to loss of energy and function...

A new study confirms that depression in childhood or adolescence is associated with higher levels of adult anxiety and substance use disorders,...

Following a special meeting of a vaccine advisory panel to the CDC, the heads of the CDC and many leading U.S. medical organizations came out in...

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A new national study finds that children in the United States with greater screen time usage at ages 9-10 are more likely to gain weight one year...

A new study finds that summer vacation school catch-up programs to address gaps in knowledge after school closures need to support children who are...

A conclusive narrative review has found physical punishment of children is not effective in preventing child behavior problems or promoting...

U.S. high school seniors say marijuana was significantly harder to come by during the pandemic — yet their use of the drug continued at rates...