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

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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 […]

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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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Helping kids cope with divorce

May 24, 2012  |   For divorced parents   |   Click on title to comment!

some tips… http://www.marketwatch.com/story/helping-children-cope-with-divorce-2012-05-23 http://www.sun-sentinel.com/features/south-florida-parenting/sfe-sfp-coping-with-divorce,0,2414882.story

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The first time you separate from your child

May 23, 2012  |   For parents of children   |   Click on title to comment!

Some great tips from a colleague and friend: http://clubmom.ca/blog/helping-your-child-separate-from-you-for-the-first-time/

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