Texting while driving

November 11, 2011  |   For parents of teenagers   |   Click on title to comment!

In St. Louis, AT&T (News – Alert) recently launched a campaign to raise awareness about the risks of texting and driving. And Major League Baseball’s superstar Albert Pujols joined AT&T in this important public safety initiative: http://unified-messaging.tmcnet.com/topics/unified-messaging/articles/237864-att-launches-campaign-st-louis-remind-teenagers-texting.htm And an article on how to talk to teens about not using cell phones when driving: http://central-pennsylvania.injuryboard.com/automobile-accidents/how-to-talk-with-your-teenager-about-distracted-driving.aspx?googleid=295808 And the […]

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Kids and guns

November 11, 2011  |   For parents of children,For parents of teenagers   |   Click on title to comment!

A Florida law that restricts doctors from talking to patients and their parents about guns endangers open communication between doctors and patients, Children’s Hospital of Boston Dr. Fleegler says in a just-published American Journal of Preventive Medicine report.: http://bostonherald.com/blogs/news/the_pulse/?p=199

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A new anti-meth website for teens

November 09, 2011  |   For parents of teenagers,For teens   |   Click on title to comment!

Methproject.org, is a new website that developed through the attorney general’s office and the Illinois Sheriff’s Association with input from teens and is designed to answer questions teens are likely to pose about the drug: http://www.pekintimes.com/news/x1439481830/Anti-meth-website-targets-teens

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On coparenting

November 09, 2011  |   For divorced parents   |   Click on title to comment!

This article offer some tips for good communication with your ex: http://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/483783

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Teens experiencing sexual harassment

November 09, 2011  |   For parents of teenagers,For teens   |   Click on title to comment!

Nearly half of 7th to 12th graders experienced sexual harassment in the last school year, according to a study by the American Association of University Women: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/07/education/widespread-sexual-harassment-in-grades-7-to-12-found-in-study.html?_r=2&src=rechp

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