On teens and driving safety: http://www.omantribune.com/index.php?page=leisure_details&&id=7270&heading=Special%20Features
Read More »Television & self esteem
June 02, 2012 | For parents of children | Click on title to comment!
Watching TV can boost the self esteem of white boys, but harm the self esteem of girls and minority kids: http://www.cnn.com/2012/06/01/showbiz/tv/tv-kids-self-esteem/index.html
Read More »On texting
June 01, 2012 | For parents of teenagers,For teens | Click on title to comment!
the impact of texting on communication: http://www.the-press-news.com/ap%20general%20news/2012/05/31/is-texting-ruining-the-art-of-conversation http://www.kfvs12.com/story/18687099/is-texting-ruining-the-art-of-conversation http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/higher-education/text-vs-talk-are-new-technologies-ruining-conversation-or-enhancing-it/2012/06/03/gJQA2VsXBV_story.html TxtWatcher announced the availability of “Talking Text Stats”, a set of real-time statistics highlighting teen texting practices. http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/6/prweb9547764.htm those stats are available here: http://www.txtwatcher.com
Read More »Teaching a child to ride a bike
May 29, 2012 | For parents of teenagers,metaphors to help facilitate communication | Click on title to comment!
When a child is first learning to ride a bike without training wheels, many parents follow a similar sequence. At first, the child may use training wheels. These provide some clear support and yet allow the child the feeling of some control. Eventually it is time for the training wheels to come off. The transition […]
Read More »Teens skipping meals
May 29, 2012 | For parents of teenagers | Click on title to comment!
According to a survey, Teens are often too busy for meals… but are less likely to skip dinner: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/shorthose-russell-teenagers-no-time-for-mealtime-2012-05-28
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