Teens and driving

May 09, 2011  |   For parents of teenagers   |   Click on title to comment!

On using essays and contracts to engender safer driving: http://www.sunherald.com/2011/05/06/3090245/essay-contract-may-help-teenagers.html

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The modern mom

May 09, 2011  |   For parents of children,For parents of teenagers   |   Click on title to comment!

On how modern times and technology can change the parenting role: http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/report_changing-dynamics-between-mother-and-child_1540903 http://www.turlockjournal.com/news/article/9399/

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Communicating with your teenagers

May 09, 2011  |   For parents of teenagers   |   Click on title to comment!

Some new links with tips for communication with your teen: http://www.newcanaannewsonline.com/default/article/Psychologist-discusses-way-to-improve-1385714.php https://www.homeword.com/improving-communication-with-your-teenager-ta-a-1399.html http://www.guideto.com/health/teen-health/wellness-safety/improving-communication-with-your-teenagers.html http://www.zzwsrc.com/1110/how-to-enhance-the-communication-process-in-parenting-teens/ On teenagers’ need to mock,  push back, and test rules: http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/opinion/2014985117_marcus08.html

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Aggression from video games

May 06, 2011  |   For parents of teenagers,For teens   |   Click on title to comment!

New research suggests that ‘first-person shooter’ games cause less aggression than sports-related games: http://www.thetechherald.com/article.php/201118/7144/Sports-games-cause-more-violent-player-emotions-than-first-person-shooters

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Social benefits of online gaming with friends and family

May 06, 2011  |   For parents of teenagers,For teens   |   Click on title to comment!

New research suggests gamers who played with family members or friends experience various psychosocial benefits, including more family communication time: http://health.usnews.com/health-news/family-health/brain-and-behavior/articles/2011/05/06/online-gaming-with-real-world-friends-is-healthier-study

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