Parents and modern technology

August 02, 2011  |   For parents of children,For parents of teenagers   |   Click on title to comment!

This article counsels parents on not letting modern devices like smartphones interfere with connecting with your children: http://journalstar.com/lifestyles/family/article_f51891b7-7217-5a10-a243-b4880408aff6.html

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On teens and stress

July 28, 2011  |   For parents of teenagers,For teens   |   Click on title to comment!

With help from the National Science Foundation (NSF), Adriana Galván, a psychologist at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), has been studying the effects of stress on teenagers and adults: http://www.mnn.com/lifestyle/arts-culture/videos/teenagers-and-stress

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On doing chores

July 28, 2011  |   For parents of children,For parents of teenagers   |   Click on title to comment!

A link with tips on how to get your family more involved in doing chores: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/parents-fighting-chore-wars-survey-shows-half-of-us-kids-will-do-anything-to-avoid-cleaning-126241673.html

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Sending your college students back to school

July 28, 2011  |   For parents of teenagers   |   Click on title to comment!

A link with some tips for parents: http://www.newswise.com/articles/back-to-school-tips-for-parents-ryerson-student-expert

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Discussing money matters in split famlies

July 27, 2011  |   For divorced parents   |   Click on title to comment!

This advice column advices not discusses child support arrangements with the children, and keeping conversations about money to the adults: http://www.kansascity.com/2011/07/26/3037210/ex-etiquette-discuss-money-issues.html

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