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This 2-part article looks at how some teens develop symptoms during their parents’ divorce, and the issue of when to try medication: Part 1: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/mark-banschick-md/teenagers-divorce-and-whe_b_888926.html Part 2: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/mark-banschick-md/teenagers-divorce-and-whe_2_b_890749.html

In light of recent measles and whooping cough outbreaks in Florida and across the country, the Florida Academy of Family Physicians encourages all parents and caregivers to make sure their children’s vaccinations and those of their caregivers are current: http://www.wctv.tv/news/headlines/125374478.html And a resource on Vaccinations: http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/patient-ed/conversations/conv-materials.html

some new links for parents: http://www.expressandstar.com/education/2011/07/11/are-your-children-safe-online/ http://www.queenscourier.com/articles/2011/07/11/news/top_stories/doc4e1af21835bab878702098.txt

This article out of Australia gives parents advice on how to curb this concerning trend: http://www.theage.com.au/technology/technology-news/communication-is-key-dont-put-off-the-talk-20110709-1h850.html

A reaction to the stereotype of the dad who works all day and then is disengaged at home: http://www.cnn.com/2011/OPINION/07/07/levs.dads.responsible/index.html?hpt=hp_t2