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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. […]

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

One parent’s cautionary tale of not taking enough precautions before giving their teen a cell phone: http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2011/05/teenager-on-your-cellphone-account-read-this.html

Andrew Kensley, a Colorado father and Blogger discusses the merits and concerns of promoting competition among his daughters: http://thecoloradowriter.blogspot.com/

this article discusses research out of New Zealand regarding sleep deprivation among kids, and habits/interventions to improve sleep: http://www.frenchtribune.com/teneur/114873-right-techniques-can-solve-sleep-deprivation-amongst-children and on the effects of sleep deprivation on teens: http://www.apa.org/monitor/oct01/sleepteen.aspx And on children: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/24/health/24brody.html?_r=1 http://blogs.indystar.com/ypress/2011/05/07/no-rest-for-the-weary-teenagers/