this article discusses a new study: http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2011/01/12/132814924/for-teens-too-much-sugar-can-be-a-heartbreaker
Read More »Teens with high sugar intake at risk for later heart problems
January 12, 2011 | For parents of teenagers,For teens | Click on title to comment!
How to talk to your parents
January 12, 2011 | For teens | Click on title to comment!
This link offers tips on how to approach your parents about difficult topics: http://www.hindustantimes.com/How-to-broach-difficult-topics-with-your-parents/Article1-648908.aspx
Read More »Parenting teens with cell phones
January 11, 2011 | For parents of teenagers | Click on title to comment!
This study explored how cell phone communications impact parent-teen relationships: http://www.liebertonline.com/doi/abs/10.1089/cyber.2009.0455 and here is an article on teens and their first cell phone: http://financial.tmcnet.com/news/2011/01/11/5237127.htm
Read More »Connecting with your kids
January 11, 2011 | For parents of children,For parents of teenagers | Click on title to comment!
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/
Read More »the importance of a good relationship with your teen
January 07, 2011 | For parents of teenagers | Click on title to comment!
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 […]
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