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

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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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The impact of new technology on communication skills

September 06, 2011  |   For parents of teenagers,For teens   |   Click on title to comment!

This article suggests that texting, IMing and other forms of communication are having an impact on teens’ ability to communicate face-to-face http://www.ksdk.com/news/article/275185/3/Teens-have-trouble-communicating-face-to-face-

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Teens and prescription medications

September 06, 2011  |   For parents of teenagers,For teens   |   Click on title to comment!

A large number of teenagers frequently take medicines and drugs without full knowledge of its risks and benefits: http://www.healblog.net/health-news/better-drug-information-for-teenagers-needed/ http://www.irishhealth.com/article.html?id=19700  

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Teens and debt

September 06, 2011  |   For parents of teenagers,For teens   |   Click on title to comment!

The Consumer Credit Counselling Service (CCCS) has experienced a surge in the number of 18 and 19 years olds seeking advice on how to deal with their debts: http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/debt-help-news/concern-about-teenager-debts/

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