New research suggests teens are not drinking that often, but are drinking a lot when they do drink: http://www.westhartfordnews.com/articles/2011/05/26/news/doc4ddd6a4569711026029705.txt
Read More »Teens appreciating what their parents give them
May 27, 2011 | For parents of teenagers | Click on title to comment!
A new survey suggests that teens have been affected by the great recession, and have more appreciation for what their parents provide: http://money.msn.com/saving-money-tips/post.aspx?post=fefdfea2-7d86-4b04-bc00-7d2167a39713
Read More »Hope for the geeks
May 26, 2011 | For parents of children,For parents of teenagers,For teens | Click on title to comment!
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
Read More »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
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