New research is calling into question common assumptions on the benefits of same sex schooling: http://www.apa.org/monitor/2011/12/single-sex.aspx
Read More »On teen delinquent behaviors
December 07, 2011 | For parents of teenagers | Click on title to comment!
New progress being made in programs addressing juvenile delinquency: http://www.apa.org/monitor/2011/12/troubled-teens.aspx
Read More »on kids and weight
December 07, 2011 | For parents of children | Click on title to comment!
Apparently many medical Doctors are reluctant to tell parents when their children are overweight: http://health.usnews.com/health-news/diet-fitness/diet/articles/2011/12/06/most-doctors-dont-tell-parents-kids-are-overweight and overweight teens are likely to have trouble managing their diabetes http://www.presstelegram.com/ci_20511541/heavy-teenagers-face-tough-fight-against-diabetes
Read More »Fewer teens getting their licenses
December 07, 2011 | For parents of teenagers | Click on title to comment!
Teens are focusing more on virtual contact online or with smart phones, and many are waiting before getting their license: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-gas-prices-20111206,0,2458028.story
Read More »Teen sexting not as prevalent as thought
December 05, 2011 | For parents of teenagers | Click on title to comment!
Unsurprisingly, reports of teen sexting have been exaggerated: http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2011/12/05/sexting-youth.html http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/12/05/sexting-among-teenagers-not-as-common-as-thought/ http://gothamist.com/2011/12/05/study_teenagers_dont_sext_so_much_a.php http://www.csmonitor.com/The-Culture/Family/Modern-Parenthood/2012/0620/Teenagers-and-sexting-Studies-aim-to-reveal-frequency-behavior
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