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A new program in Buffalo seeks to address the impulsive bad driving of some teens who suffer from ADHD: http://www.dailyhealthreport.org/new-program-helps-adhd-teenagers-worst-drivers-on-road/1239/ and here is some research about the risks for drivers with ADHD: http://blogs.consumerreports.org/cars/2011/02/study-shows-risks-for-teen-drivers-with-adhd-greg-fabiano.html http://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/27/health/add-and-adhd-challenge-those-seeking-drivers-license.html?_r=1 http://www.dailycomet.com/article/20120327/WIRE/120329603/1008?Title=ADD-and-ADHD-challenge-those-seeking-driver-8217-s-license&tc=ar http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2012/03/26/MN3L1NQERS.DTL

This article looks at the potential damage done by this behavior, and offers parents some suggestions: http://santee.patch.com/articles/sexting-carries-lifelong-consequences-for-teens And here is an update regarding legal implications: http://www.philly.com/philly/news/new_jersey/117988459.html and an opinion piece: http://blogs.villagevoice.com/runninscared/2011/03/sexting_today_t.php http://technorati.com/women/article/sexting-and-teens-an-epidemic/

This is an article with helpful information on teen insomnia, and some tips for combating it: http://www.prlog.org/11242254-symptoms-of-insomnia-in-teenagers-how-using-some-simple-insomnia-remedies-can-resolve-this-problem.html

This article discusses new research on how unhealthy food and drinks can impact a teen’s heart functioning: http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/4935/Sugary_drinks_food_bad_for_teenagers_heart.html?pfrom=home-DoctorNDTV

Here are some new links on this subject http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/6230674/communication_is_the_key_to_parenting.html?cat=25 http://searchwarp.com/swa687533-Parenting-Doesnt-Come-With-A-How-To-Guide-Especially-For-Teenagers.htm http://www.sfs-group.co.uk/Communicationisvitalforchildren/3095/?parent=11