A new study out of University of Arkansas found that a link between depression in teenagers and the amount of time they spend on the Internet and playing video games. Although it is difficult to discern cause and effect, as depressed teens might spend more time playing games as an escape: http://www.todaysthv.com/news/article/172235/126/On-Assignment-Study-links-teen-depression-risk-to-hours-spent-with-online-media and how misbehavior […]
Read More »On raising teens
September 09, 2011 | For parents of teenagers | Click on title to comment!
This article includes excerpts from Letting Go with Love and Confidence by Authors Dr. Kenneth Ginsburg and Susan FitzGerald: http://www.newsworks.org/index.php/local/item/26149-tips-on-raising-resilient-responsible-teenagers and some tips from teens on raising teens: http://www.care2.com/greenliving/5-things-every-teen-wants-their-parent-to-know.html
Read More »Communicating with your teens
September 08, 2011 | For parents of teenagers | Click on title to comment!
Some new links with helpful tips: http://lemongrove.patch.com/articles/helpful-tips-for-parents-of-a-new-teen-2 http://family.lifegoesstrong.com/talk-talk-talk-and-your-teens http://factoidz.com/the-parentchild-communication-killers-ii/ http://www.semissourian.com/blogs/parentscorner/entry/44464/?response=no
Read More »On starting middle school
September 07, 2011 | For parents of children | Click on title to comment!
This article discusses the impact on both child and parents: http://www.app.com/article/20110905/NJBIZ/309050021/Middle-school-means-big-change-for-kids-parents
Read More »Teenage drivers
September 07, 2011 | For parents of teenagers,For teens | Click on title to comment!
According to new research, teen drivers cause fewer accidents than the elderly: http://www.voanews.com/english/news/usa/Elderly-Drivers-Cause-More-Deadly-Crashes-than-Teens-129298768.html
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