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
Read More »On fathers
July 09, 2011 | Uncategorized | Click on title to comment!
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
Read More »Open communication with your teens helps their mental health
July 09, 2011 | For parents of teenagers | Click on title to comment!
A new study by a Wellesley College psychologist researching the effect of relationships on depression in teenagers has found that the authenticity of parents’ relationships with their children is a large factor in their sons’ and daughters’ mental health: http://www.deseretnews.com/article/700150248/Open-parent-teen-relationship-helps-mental-health-studies-say.html http://www.parents.com/blogs/parents-news-now/2011/07/08/child-health/parental-honesty-openness-linked-with-lower-teen-depression/ http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0191886911001905
Read More »Talking to your teen about drugs
July 09, 2011 | For parents of teenagers | Click on title to comment!
A new online resource: http://charlestown.patch.com/articles/need-help-talking-with-your-teen-about-drugs and some tips: http://www.courierpress.com/news/2011/oct/11/tips-for-talking-with-your-teens-about-drugs-and/ http://www.kccommunitynews.com/kearney-courier-news/30678126/detail.html http://madison-ct.patch.com/articles/back-to-school-tip-for-parents-talk-with-your-kids-about-drinking-and-drugs
Read More »Teens and sex
July 08, 2011 | For parents of teenagers | Click on title to comment!
An opinion on teens’ typical interest in sex, and how reading can be a healthy and safe outlet: http://thestir.cafemom.com/teen/122738/sex_in_books_is_the
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