Stephen will travel to Greenwich, CT on January 28th to speak to parents at Convent of the Sacred Heart School. His remarks will focus on the challenges, choices, and opportunities young people will be navigating in the new year. He will also share some anecdotes from his new book, Reality Gap, copies of which will […]
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We often think sleep issues are the purview of newborns. In truth, they represent a problem for many teens, whose late nights and early mornings leave them fatigued and sometimes in danger. For example, new driving research from SADD and Liberty Mutual Insurance reveals that teens report getting an average of only 7.2 hours of
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On Tuesday, December 9th, Stephen joined radio show hosts Ken Sharp and Heidi Foglesong on KLAA am 830 in Los Angeles to discuss his new book, Reality Gap, and current issues for teens, such as underage drinking, impaired driving, cyberbullying, and sexual behavior.
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Stephen was one of a group of professionals across the country to be selected for participation in a George Mason University research project called, “Understanding Teen Drinking Cultures in America.” Participants were chosen based on their expertise with with teen drinking issues and insight about youth culture.
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Stephen is one of a group of professionals around the country asked to participate in a project being conducted by researchers at George Mason University. The professionals were chosen based on their expertise with teen drinking issues or who have particular insight about youth and teen cultures. The “Understanding Teen Drinking Cultures in America” research
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Stephen recently spoke with the Boston Globe about the message sent to teens by passage of Proposition 2 in Massachusetts. The measure decriminilizes possession of an ounce of less of marijuana. The article begins by asking, “If society says smoking marijuana is OK – or at least not the crime it used to be –
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Stephen’s discusses the recent passing of Proposition 2 in Massachusetts and what it means for teens across the country.
Despite opposition from political leaders, district attorneys, school officials, and various influential organizations, 65 percent of Massachusetts voters recently approved a ballot initiative to decriminalize possession of an ounce or less of marijuana. Many believe that this initiative, and others like it across the country, will turn back the tide on recent reductions in youth
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On Wednesday, December 10th, Stephen spoke to parents and siged copies of his new book, Reality Gap, at the Cherry Hill East High School auditorium from 7-9:00 pm . The event, hosted Cherry Hill Township, featured information about youth alcohol and drug use, impaired driving, sex, depression, and suicide, highlighting the important role that parent-child communication
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In a November 10th press release from SADD and Liberty Mutual Insurance, Stephen comments on new research from both organizations highlighting the dangers of drowsy driving by teens. According to the survey, teens who get less than eight hours of sleep per night on average are twice as likely to say they have fallen asleep
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