A teen writes about how teens need more sleep, and the damage done by today’s teens’ schedules: http://www.odt.co.nz/news/schools-news/162913/sleeping-prerogative-teenagers
Read More »On introducing teens to drinking
June 02, 2011 | For parents of teenagers | Click on title to comment!
Research out of Britain challenges the idea that it is better introduce teens to drinking at a younger age in the home: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1392541/Leading-psychologist-says-odd-glass-wine-doesnt-help-teenagers-drink-sensibly.html?ito=feeds-newsxml
Read More »Optimistic parenting
June 02, 2011 | For parents of children | Click on title to comment!
A new book by University of South Florida St. Petersburg professor and researcher V. Mark Durand offers advice to parents on how to gain insight and impact real change in their child’s behavior: http://www.tampabay.com/news/health/optimistic-parenting-focuses-on-changing-a-childs-unwanted-behavior/1173054
Read More »Keeping your kids safe online
June 02, 2011 | For parents of children,For parents of teenagers | Click on title to comment!
Advice regarding your kids and social networking: http://chartiersvalley.patch.com/articles/what-parents-need-to-know-about-facebook and other safety tips: http://www.courierpress.com/news/2011/may/28/no-headline—23texting/ when are kids old enough to use social networking: http://fostercity.patch.com/articles/when-are-kids-old-enough-for-facebook-and-cell-phones
Read More »Parental support for child anxiety
June 02, 2011 | For parents of children | Click on title to comment!
A study looks at how mothers and fathers differ in how they support and help their anxious kids: http://www.healthcanal.com/mental-health-behavior/17629-Helping-children-cope-with-anxiety.html
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