An article about “The Geeks Shall Inherit the Earth: Popularity, Quirk Theory and Why Outsiders Thrive After High School” (Hyperion), a new book by Alexandra Robbins: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/26/fashion/an-ex-geek-offers-hope-to-teenagers.html?_r=1
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May 26, 2011 | For parents of children,For parents of teenagers,For teens | Click on title to comment!
On internet addiction
May 23, 2011 | For parents of teenagers,For teens | Click on title to comment!
A recent US study attempted to study internet addiction. Defining it as ‘an irresistible urge to be online when they were away from the internet.’ the study found that around four per cent of teenagers exhibit some sort of internet addiction: http://www.justsearch.co.uk/news/internet-news/internet-addiction-in-teenagers-could-affect-one-in-25.html
Read More »Teens and long distance relationships
May 23, 2011 | For parents of teenagers,For teens | Click on title to comment!
This article offers some tips for teens as some have to deal with moving to college: http://www.guampdn.com/article/20110523/LIFESTYLE/105230318/Long-distance-relationships-What-teens-need-consider
Read More »On online predators
May 21, 2011 | For parents of children | Click on title to comment!
keeping your kids safe online: http://newsok.com/effort-seeks-to-keep-kids-safe-from-online-predators/article/3569427
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May 21, 2011 | For parents of teenagers,Uncategorized | Click on title to comment!
Protecting you teen’s private information when social networking: http://www.gadget.co.za/pebble.asp?relid=3089 the benefits of ‘friending’ your teen on social networking sites like facebook: http://www.todaysthv.com/news/article/158114/2/At-5-Mich-parents-say-friending-kids-on-Facebook-helps-communication http://www.denverpost.com/opinion/ci_18194787 The drawbacks of doing so: http://www.wvpubcast.org/newsarticle.aspx?id=20272 On cyberbullying: http://norristown.patch.com/articles/fighting-bullies-in-cyberspace
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