Teenage-proofing your computer

April 25, 2012  |   For parents of teenagers   |   Click on title to comment!

this article has some tips (windows 7): http://howto.cnet.com/8301-11310_39-57419350-285/how-to-teenager-proof-a-windows-7-pc/

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The Power of Love

April 24, 2012  |   For parents of children,For parents of teenagers,metaphors to help facilitate communication   |   Click on title to comment!

The following quote is taken from the movie Parenthood (1989). It is an exchange between the somewhat stern grandfather and patriarch, Frank, played by Jason Robards Jr., and his adult son, Gil, played by Steve Martin: Frank: “You know, when you were two years old, we thought you had Polio…Did you know that?”   Gil: […]

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Speed and Ecstasy use in teens associated with Depression

April 23, 2012  |   For parents of teenagers,For teens   |   Click on title to comment!

A five year study conducted with thousands of local teenagers by University of Montreal researchers reveals that those who used speed (meth/ampthetamine) or ecstasy (MDMA) at fifteen or sixteen years of age were significantly more likely to suffer elevated depressive symptoms the following year. http://www.psypost.org/2012/04/speed-and-ecstasy-associated-with-depression-in-teenagers-11213

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Classroom tool of the future

April 21, 2012  |   Uncategorized   |   Click on title to comment!

An innovative electronic pen which could replace whiteboards is to be tested in schools in the US. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-17754264

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Promoting good physical development in babies

April 21, 2012  |   Uncategorized   |   Click on title to comment!

some tips for new moms on how to how to promote strong baby core strength: http://mommybites.com/col1/baby/how-to-promote-strength-in-babies/

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