Avoiding Risky Behaviors in Children

Self-Injury and Choking: Destructive Behaviors in Children and Teenagers

It is not surprising when adolescents behave in ways that are potentially dangerous and self-destructive, but now younger children are also choosing to harm themselves through cutting, biting, and asphyxiation techniques like the ‘choking game.’ Read More >

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How to Help? Reaching Out to Homeless and Runaway Youth

What is the best way to reach out to troubled youth who have run away and are homeless? This article examines a study of previously homeless youth and the ways in which they were able to alter their behavior in order to successfully mature and escape trouble. Find out which forms of help previously runaway adolescents found most beneficial. Read More >

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Tale of Two Studies: What Causes Teen Pregnancy, Violence, and Drug Use?

This study has important implications for all parents and adults who work with youth. To get the whole picture, I’ll describe two versions of the study: one that was published in a public health journal, and another that was aimed at the media and the public. Read More >

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Are Religious Kids More Likely To Be Good?

Are religious kids less likely to get into trouble? Child Trends’ review of recent research studies says “yes.” Read More >

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