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According to research, being in a teen relationship can exacerbate depression: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/bella-depaulo/effects-of-adolescent-relationships_b_947642.html

This link offers tips for traveling parents to connect with their kids: http://www.hollandsentinel.com/mysource/family/x462610389/How-traveling-parents-can-stay-in-touch-with-kids

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 […]

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

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