Four tough “jobs” teens face - Philadelphia Inquirer

Four tough “jobs” teens face Philadelphia Inquirer The American Academy of Pediatrics urges parents to make sure: Teens spend no more than two hours online per day; get at least nine hours of sleep per night; get at least one hour of exercise per day; and eat at least one meal per day with their family ...

St. Petersburg fitness fanatic gives strange-looking exercise machines a workout - Tampabay.com

St. Petersburg fitness fanatic gives strange-looking exercise machines a workout Tampabay.com In recent years, the chiseled father of two teenagers has been a regular fixture on St. Petersburg's iconic waterfront. If you jog, walk or ride along North Shore Park you may recognize Snyder as that "crazy guy" who whizzes by almost daily on any one ...

Teen triumphs over obesity - San Jose Mercury News

Teen triumphs over obesity San Jose Mercury News Acaccia is one of nine teenagers to undergo a new operation at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford, a pioneer in the state for providing surgery to obese teens. The stomach-shrinking procedure, which is a last resort after diet and exercise ... and more »

Social media prompt Congress to revisit online privacy legislation - Boston Globe

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Social media prompt Congress to revisit online privacy legislation Boston Globe A crucial propellent was investors' belief that lawmakers will not ban such social networks from selling troves of excruciatingly private details from the lives of teenagers. For months, legislative attempts to expand and refine a children's online ... and more »

Teenager Watches Her Own Funeral Being Planned - W*USA 9

Teenager Watches Her Own Funeral Being Planned W*USA 9 The exercise is designed to make teenagers see how their families would be affected by their premature death. But in the case of Justin and Samantha, it could lead to their being closer in life. "I feel like we do have a second chance," says Justin. and more »