This article discusses how cell phones, the internet, and other communication media have changed the ’empty-nest’ stage: http://blogs.wsj.com/juggle/2011/05/04/prepping-the-empty-nest/
Read More »On confidence
May 04, 2011 | Uncategorized | Click on title to comment!
New research out of England suggests boys are more confident speaking in front of groups/peers than girls: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-13278812
Read More »Kids want happiness, not fame or fortune
May 04, 2011 | For parents of children | Click on title to comment!
According to a new survey: http://www.herald.ie/lifestyle/parents/children-want-happiness-not-stardom-when-they-grow-up-2636970.html
Read More »Communicating with teens
May 04, 2011 | For parents of teenagers | Click on title to comment!
This blog discusses “Parenting with Common Sense”, a program run by Sabrina Coppola, manager of Care Plus NJ. the program aims to help parents “educate, instruct and encourage their children, so that they do develop positive coping skills and character strengths.”: http://ridgewood.patch.com/articles/communications-key-be-your-childs-first-teacher This interview aims to shatter common myths about parent-teen communication: http://fulleryouthinstitute.org/2011/05/busting-the-myths-of-parent-teen-communication/ Elissa C. […]
Read More »On bullying
May 04, 2011 | For parents of children,For parents of teenagers,For teens | Click on title to comment!
A new Android app to help Teens block and catch bullies: http://www.bartowparentsagainstbullying.org/new-android-app-bully-block-allows-teenagers-to-block-and-capture-bullies/ and some tips for parents: http://hermosabeach.patch.com/articles/parents-learn-how-to-talk-about-bullying
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