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This article offers tips for teens and their parents as the teen starts to date: http://www.cbs42.com/content/localnews/story/Teens-and-the-Dating-World/zHwj18KDZUmKa2i2FGe56w.cspx

This article discusses some of the ways teens are able to deceive parents and hide their drinking, and the risks of even moderate alcohol use in teens: http://lagunaniguel.patch.com/articles/minor-drinking-major-problem

Tips for improving communication: http://www.ehow.com/info_7916720_10-improve-communication-parents-children.html http://www.articlesbase.com/parenting-articles/parent-child-communication-checklist-4219713.html http://www.ehow.com/info_7932458_activities-communication-between-parents-teenagers.html http://www.naplesnews.com/news/2011/feb/15/words-words-words-making-the-difference-3301/ http://pelham.patch.com/articles/moms-talk-q-a-connecting-with-your-teen http://ezinearticles.com/?Parent-Child-Communication-Checklist&id=5911057

A survey of married parents suggests that communication is the key for positive family life: http://www.parentdish.com/2011/02/08/communication-may-be-key-to-improving-family-life-survey-shows/ And an article on the importance of communication: http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2011/2/11/focus/8041276&sec=focus

Parents’ reports indicate that kids with ADHD are more likely to also suffer from other conditions: http://psychcentral.com/news/2011/02/09/parents-of-children-with-adhd-report-multiple-conditions/23360.html