Thursday, July 3, 2008
Teen issues
- Adolescence Directory Online - created by Indiana University's Center for Adolescent Studies. Contains good information on mental health and health issues.
- Blog safety - produced by the TechParenting Group, this site helps students and the adults in their lives learn how to be savvy bloggers. Links to a MySpace.com tour, mother & daughter interviews on blogging, and basic tips for teen-aged users are just part of this noteworthy portal.
- NIDA for teens - this site, from the National Institute on Drug Abuse, offers facts about drugs and drug abuse, street names, and the addictive nature of these substances. Games, FAQs (written by the director of NIDA), and the real stories of teens who’ve experienced drug use round out this site.
- TeensHealth - produced by the Nemours Foundation, this site provides a place for teens to find confidential answers to personal questions. Topics range from body image and sexual matters to depression and personal safety.
- TeenInk - a monthly print magazine, website, and a book series all written by teens for teens. There are over 18,000 pages of student writing on this site.
- Teens Only! - a "must-view" site for all teens. Loaded with educational and fun links. Try it!