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These links offer tips on how to foster a healthy relationship with your kid: http://www.wwlp.com/dpp/mass_appeal/family/bonding-with-your-kids http://www.herald.ie/lifestyle/parents/how-to-discipline-without-smacks-2490309.html http://carlsbad.patch.com/articles/how-to-communicate-better-with-your-child http://parenting.ygoy.com/2011/01/17/effective-ways-to-build-a-parent-%E2%80%93-child-communication/

New research supports the long term benefits of a strong relationship with your teen: Including protecting them against early sexual behavior, inconsistent condom use, and outcomes such as pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). http://psycnet.apa.org/journals/fam/24/6/731?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+apa-journals-fam+%28Journal+of+Family+Psychology%29 And by promoting adaptive personality traits during childhood and adolescence, you can help them delay early entry into parenthood, promote […]

this article suggests some benefits of modern technology on teens’ brains: http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/science/jan-june11/digitalbrain_01-05.html and here is an article on the problems teens today face: http://edu.prinews.net/2011/01/the-issues-and-problems-faced-by-teenagers-in-todays-world-2/

There is a new online security service that protects children from vulgar, sexual or bullying emails, text messages and social networking interactions: http://www.twice.com/article/462044-Next_Gen_SW_Debuts_To_Protect_Kids_Online.php

Here are some new links: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/family-and-relationships/anthony-e-wolf/no-nagging-lecturing-or-arguing-three-tips-for-parents-of-teens/article1860718/ http://www.poconorecord.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20110107/FEATURES/101070354/-1/NEWSMAP http://parent2parentwithteens.com/5-tips-for-improving-communication-with-your-teenager/