NEVER leave children unattended in a hot car

July 23, 2011  |   For parents of children   |   Click on title to comment!

SAFE KIDS USA discusses the significant risks of kids left unattended in cars: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/safe-kids-reminds-caregivers-of-the-dangers-to-children-alone-in-cars-125948278.html

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Honest communication

July 23, 2011  |   For parents of children   |   Click on title to comment!

This opinion piece advocates the benefits of honest communication with children: http://www.humboldtbeacon.com/ci_18517439

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Grumpy teens more likely to have bad health later in life

July 23, 2011  |   For parents of teenagers,For teens   |   Click on title to comment!

According to a study out of England’s Northwestern University, ‘surly’ teenagers are more likely to suffer ill health in later life, while more cheerful teens may have better health in their adult years: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2017144/Surly-teenagers-likely-suffer-ill-health-later-life.html#ixzz1SwcejWhZ

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Your time with your kids… a valuable but scarce commodity

July 21, 2011  |   For parents of children,For parents of teenagers   |   Click on title to comment!

This article looks at the importance of putting in time with your kids: http://www.hawaiireporter.com/what-do-our-kids-especially-our-teenagers-really-want-from-us/123

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Teenagers and idle time

July 21, 2011  |   For parents of teenagers   |   Click on title to comment!

This article from WebMD looks at what teens do when they are not in school/camp/working: http://blogs.webmd.com/all-ears/2011/07/teenagers-and-idle-time.html

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