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Read More »Keeping your kids entertained for the summer
June 25, 2012 | For parents of children | Click on title to comment!
Educational apps
June 20, 2012 | For parents of children,For parents of teenagers | Click on title to comment!
Some apps to keep your kids thinking over the summer: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/sns-201206181830–tms–appolctnap-a20120618-20120618,0,969830.story http://www.chicagotribune.com/site/newspaper/business/sc-cons-0621-apps-of-the-week-20120622,0,5364548.story
Read More »Teens and alcohol
June 20, 2012 | For parents of teenagers | Click on title to comment!
Teenagers who drink alcohol are more likely to feel like social outcasts, and the social stress of drinking also takes a toll on their school performance, according to a new study. http://www.philly.com/philly/health/HealthDay665707_20120619_Teen_Drinkers_May_Feel_Like_Social_Outcasts__Study.html?cmpid=138896554#ixzz1yLtBcTKl Watch sports videos you won’t find anywhere else
Read More »Arguing with your teen has benefits
June 20, 2012 | For parents of teenagers | Click on title to comment!
According to a new study, teens who argue with their parents learn to express their opinions and are better able to resist peer pressure: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2161680/Its-good-argue-Teenagers-likely-resist-drink-drugs-row-parents.html#ixzz1yLsOZR7s
Read More »The Han Solo factor
June 19, 2012 | For parents of teenagers,metaphors to help facilitate communication | Click on title to comment!
Several years ago, my older brother and I were discussing the Star Wars movies. We both felt the original movies were superior, and were trying to figure out what it was that made us feel this way. We came up with a few theories, when he suggested an idea that has stuck with me as […]
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