Here are some new links with helpful tips: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/6134128/talking_to_teenagers.html?cat=25 http://edu.prinews.net/2010/12/the-ten-commandments-of-parenting-teenagers-2/ http://bobfartall.com/blog/sermon-talking-with-your-teenagers/
Read More »Parents who let their teens drink
This editorial argues that parents should not allow teen drinking in their home: http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/opinion/editorial/bs-ed-teen-party-20101213%2C0%2C999227.story
Read More »Teens and substance use
New research suggests teens are more likely to smoke pot more than cigarettes: http://seerpress.com/study-says-teenagers-more-likely-to-smoke-pot-than-cigarettes/17652/
Read More »Teens and cell phones
The FCC is holding a panel to discuss teens’ use of cell phones. The open panel will include of teens, parents and educators and will discuss issues like cyberbullying, sexting, over use, privacy and texting-while-driving: http://fixed-mobile-convergence.tmcnet.com/topics/mobile-communications/articles/126276-fcc-host-panel-mobile-phone-use-among-teens.htm New polls show that more and more parents are buying phones for their kids and teens: http://www.dispatch.com/live/content/local_news/stories/2010/12/13/parents-giving-in-tocellular-demands.html?sid=101
Read More »Teaching your teen about healthy eating habits
Here is an article with some helpful advice: http://www.caloriesexpert.com/how-to-teach-teenagers-healthy-eating-habits
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