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

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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

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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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Chores

June 19, 2012  |   For parents of children   |   Click on title to comment!

Tips for getting kids involved: http://www.liveinnanny.com/blog/10-ways-to-get-your-kids-involved-in-the-kitchen/ http://www.housekeeping.org/blog/10-ways-to-teach-kids-to-do-laundry/  

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Teens trying to find jobs

June 19, 2012  |   For parents of teenagers,For teens   |   Click on title to comment!

Job-hunting teenagers in cities across the United States face the third bleak summer in a row. http://in.reuters.com/article/2012/06/16/usa-cities-teens-idINL1E8H33YV20120616

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