Local anti-bullying program

January 14, 2012  |   For parents of children,For parents of teenagers   |   Click on title to comment!

This past Thursday, Norwood High School held a discussion on bullying and cyberbullying: http://norwood.patch.com/articles/understanding-and-dealing-with-bullying-cyberbullying

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Communicating with teens

January 14, 2012  |   For parents of children,For parents of teenagers   |   Click on title to comment!

Despite the convenience of texting…a new study found children respond better to their parent’s voice than the words on a phone: http://kezi.com/news/local/236300 And an article with tips to help communicate with your teen: http://www.successmagazine.com/want-open-communications-with-your-teen/PARAMS/article/1685/channel/22

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When kids misbehave

January 14, 2012  |   For parents of children,For parents of teenagers   |   Click on title to comment!

this article offers some tips on how to respond when kids act up: http://www.guampdn.com/article/20120114/LIFESTYLE/201140317

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Teenagers today

January 12, 2012  |   For parents of teenagers   |   Click on title to comment!

A frank look at how adolescence has changed with societal changes: http://blogs.thenews.com.pk/blogs/2012/01/11/teenagers-of-today/

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The teen brain and concussions

January 10, 2012  |   For parents of teenagers,For teens   |   Click on title to comment!

This article discusses the risks of concussions in high school football: http://www.grantland.com/story/_/id/7443714/jonah-lehrer-concussions-adolescents-future-football And further info on teen brain’s sensitivity to concussions: http://todayhealth.today.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/02/28/10528725-teenage-brains-particularly-vulnerable-to-concussions http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-02-teenagers-vulnerable-sport-concussions.html http://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/737033

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