I want a Jeep

September 24, 2012  |   For parents of teenagers,metaphors to help facilitate communication   |   Click on title to comment!

When I was growing up, my neighbor’s teenage son had a Jeep. I was convinced this was the COOLEST car ever. I pretty much decided then that when I had the opportunity, a Jeep would definitely have to be my first car. I discovered the love that can only exist between a guy and a […]

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Communicating with young kids

September 22, 2012  |   For parents of children   |   Click on title to comment!

This article looks at how being a better communicator with even young kids can help avoid problems: http://www.thenownews.com/Communication+works+wonders/7277029/story.html

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For worried parents

September 22, 2012  |   For parents of children,For parents of teenagers   |   Click on title to comment!

Some tips on how to worry less: http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2012/09/20/5-tips-to-help-parents-worry-less/  

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Parenting and modern tech

September 22, 2012  |   For parents of children   |   Click on title to comment!

A new survey looks at how parents are using smartphones to pacify kids: http://mashable.com/2012/09/20/family-mobile-devices-study/ How modern tech helps parents stay connected with their kids when they go to college: http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/npr/161716306/phone-home-tech-draws-parents-college-kids-closer and tips for setting limits on technology: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/09/28/marlo-thomas-mondays-with-marlo-tips-for-parents-on-setting-limits-with-technology-from-carrie-goldman_n_1923456.html Some data on how parents and kids interact on Facebook: http://www.businessinsider.com/parents-kids-facebook-study-2012-12

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Divorced parents and communication

September 21, 2012  |   For divorced parents   |   Click on title to comment!

Some tips on communication: http://www.troymedia.com/2012/09/20/how-to-communicate-during-a-divorce/ And how communication technology impacts divorced parents: http://uwire.com/2012/09/14/divorced-parents-relationship-impacted-by-communication-technology/

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