ParentLink’s latest iPhone application gives parents quick and easy access to school messages, keeping them informed and engaged in their children’s education: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/parentlink-releases-iphone-app-for-parents-of-k-12-students-128676283.html
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Educational cruise line
CruiseOne offers parents educational travel with their kids: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/g/a/2011/08/29/prweb8733535.DTL
Read More »Communicating with teens
Some new helpful links: http://www.mtparent.com/index.php/component/myblog/communication-and-teens.html http://doorwaysarizona.com/%E2%80%9Chelp-i-can%E2%80%99t-talk-to-my-teenager-he-says-i-don%E2%80%99t-understand%E2%80%9D/ http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2011/08/26/great-ways-to-boost-teens-self-esteem/ http://www.iol.co.za/lifestyle/family/parenting/the-rules-of-engagement-with-teens-1.1127006
Read More »Handling another parent’s child
This article discusses what to do when someone else’s child misbehaves: http://www.stgeorgeutah.com/news/archive/2011/08/26/handling-another-parents-out-of-control-child/
Read More »Parents prefer direct e-communication from teachers/schools
A new survey by the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) shows that parents surveyed prefer electronic- or internet-based sources like email, e-newsletters, district websites, and parent portals for their information: http://www.gomasa.org/news/survey-shows-parents-prefer-direct-e-communication
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