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A new resource website is launching (designed by Dawn Hynes, MSW and Whitney Post from Wellesley): http://wellesleywestonmagazine.com/spring11/dept_fitness.htm the website is called Eating for Life Alliance: http://www.eatingforlife.org/  

How technology influences parenting younger kids: http://www.kansascity.com/2011/08/30/3108873/new-technology-helps-parents-monitor.html and college age kids: http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/valleynewsdispatch/lifestyles/s_754061.html http://www.thespec.com/news/local/article/600204–cutting-the-electronic-umbilical-cord and using a new app to keep tabs on your latch-key kids: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/just-in-time-for-back-to-school-parents-know-when-their-latchkey-kids-get-home-from-school-with-iconosys-new-smartphone-app-latchkey-kidtm-2011-08-31 And another app that makes checking in with parents a game for kids: http://mashable.com/2011/10/19/imok/ and wireless companies have agreed to send alerts to customers that are at risk of […]

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

CruiseOne offers parents educational travel with their kids: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/g/a/2011/08/29/prweb8733535.DTL

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