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this article will only open if signed in to U of P - found it in the library. The idea that religion influences moral development is interesting to me. Is there research to back this up? This study found its not necessarily the religion but the supportive and trusting relationships that help moral development.

This article talks about how adolescents begin to think more abstractly which leads them to be more rebellious because they begin to question rules and standards

Article examine association between sleep and puberty.

A positive thought of technology in schools and how it can affect teachers.

Interesting article examining student engagement

Parents have more power over their child's education than schools do, a new study shows. Researchers from three universities compared social capital at home and school and found family social capital better predicted academic excellence.

Discusses self esteem among nonwhite groups.

It is well known that cell phone use in class is a growing problem in education. This article explains some positive uses for cell phones in the classroom.

The influence of the media on the psychosocial development of children is profound. Thus, it is important for physicians to discuss with parents their child's exposure to media and to provide guidance on age-appropriate use of all media, including television, radio, music, video games and the Internet.

Computer passes as a human. Not only can adolescents believe in something that is not real.

Discusses how relationships, specifically peer relationships, shape a child's thoughts and actions as they grow from toddlers to adolescents.

Gives a brief overview of different theories of adolescence. There are a few that we have not learned yet, but they are interesting to read.

This week in class we learned about typical adolescent physical growth. This article also talks about that and emphasized how adolescents need to maintain a healthy lifestyle to manage their changing bodies.

Study examined Teens contribution to TV watching and it correlation their sexual behavior and attitude.

Although this is for parents, it gives us as educators ideas on how children feel through puberty. It can help us as we help our students go through these changes.

Article discusses the influence of snap chat and parental fears.

This article talks about how sibling relationships positively impact adolescent development when they are in tune with parent expectations and rules.

This site talks about applicable ways that parents and teens can work together to build trust and repair or build constructive relationships.

Easy to read summary of teen moral development and behavior