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This article warns of the risks of irresponsible use of debit cards: http://www.bnd.com/2011/07/25/1798758/debit-drama-can-ruin-a-teenagers.html

This is a review of the book “THE iCONNECTED PARENT: Staying Close to Your Kids in College (and Beyond) While Letting Them Grow Up,” by Barbara K. Hofer and Abigail Sullivan: http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705388069/Book-review-The-iConnected-Parent-give-tips-to-parenting-college-aged-kids.html

This article looks at some of the pitfalls many parents fall into in communicating with their teens: http://understandingteenagers.com.au/blog/2011/07/3-ways-to-kill-communication-with-your-teenager-part-1/ And this article discusses tips from Michael Riera, author of the book, Staying Connected to Your Teenager: http://allafrica.com/stories/201107260880.html

This article looks at the decision of whether to let your teen’s significant other spend the night: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/24/opinion/sunday/24schalet.html?_r=1 and a response: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/08/01/opinion/american-attitudes-toward-teenage-sex.html?_r=1

Some tips and warnings for parents on what to expect when holding a sleepover: http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/relationship/125986818.html