On college roommates

August 13, 2012  |   For parents of teenagers,For teens   |   Click on title to comment!

Some tips for teens and their parents on moving in with a college roommate: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/houston-dougharty/college-roommate-advice_b_1764285.html

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Parenting and modern tech

August 13, 2012  |   For parents of children,For parents of teenagers   |   Click on title to comment!

A high-school student shares how teens and tweens can use technology to keep in touch with their parents and each other: http://seattletimes.com/html/businesstechnology/2018894283_ptteentween11.html How smartphones can help parents stay organized: http://mashable.com/2012/08/10/how-smartphones-keep-parents-organized/

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Teens and sex in the movies

August 13, 2012  |   For parents of teenagers   |   Click on title to comment!

According to a recent study in Psychological Science,, sexual content in movies results to teenagers having sex earlier and to have riskier sexual behavior: http://movienewsguide.com/uncategorized/2012/08/12/teenagers-are-influenced-by-sex-scenes-in-movies/

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Gratitude can be the antidote to depression

August 13, 2012  |   For parents of teenagers,For teens   |   Click on title to comment!

A new study suggests that as gratitude increases, so does one’s life satisfaction, happiness, positive attitudes, hope, and even academic performance: http://www.counselheal.com/articles/2453/20120807/being-grateful-for-things-in-life-helps-teenagers-cut-risk-of-depression.htm#R1IxtfJ7wFDDC4hd.99

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The pros and cons of interfering with social media

August 10, 2012  |   For parents of children,For parents of teenagers   |   Click on title to comment!

On the debate whether or not to intervene and monitor your teen’s online activity: http://www.seminolechronicle.com/vnews/display.v/ART/2012/08/09/50227da82c227

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