Teen Talk Newsletter - Winter 2018

Teen Talk A Quarterly Newsletter from the Center for Young Women's Health + Young Men's Health Initiative, Boston Children's Hospital | Written by the Youth Advisors, Winter 2018 The Value of Reducing Screen Time Have you considered the amount of time you spend on your phone or in front of a screen? Many people like me have become concerned with the amount of time we spend using devices such as: computers, tablets, and cell phones and it is also a subject of debate among authorities in the field. ...read the full article. How To Avoid the Dreaded Conversation The holidays are typically a time when families and friends get together. If you're a high school senior, it's just a matter of time before your relatives bombard you with questions about what colleges you're applying to and if you've declared a major yet. Family gatherings can be fun but they can also be awkward and stressful, particularly if the topic of the conversation makes you feel uncomfortable. ...read the full article. Finding a Balance: Healthy Eating during the Holidays Wth the festive season upon us, families are beginning to plan their holiday meals. Whether it's the pies, mashed potatoes or the green bean casserole that make your mouth water, it's easy to overindulge during holidays. Here are some tips to help you make healthy food choices....read the full article Ask Us! Do you have a health question that you're too embarrassed to ask? Don't worry! Submit your question - we don't ask for your name or e-mail. We choose a new question to answer each week. You can look through all of our past questions and answers, too.

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