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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/

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

Here is an article with some helpful advice: http://www.caloriesexpert.com/how-to-teach-teenagers-healthy-eating-habits

Here is a thoughtful article for parents: http://southorange.patch.com/articles/dealing-with-21st-century-kids And here is an article by a  teen on how teens view parents’ attempts to use modern communication,  such as texting: http://goodmenproject.com/2010/12/10/when-parents-text-hilarity-ensues/ and here is one teen’s challenge to get unplugged this holiday season: http://www.thefridayflyer.com/FF-2010-12-10/FFS-16034.htm And articles regarding parents’ concerns over their teens’ dependency on technology and […]

This article by a teen comments on teens’ lack of enthusiasm for Twitter: http://www.seofacts.biz/why-teens-dont-and-wont-tweet/ And an interview discussing this pattern: http://mmoorejones.com/2010/12/examining-teenagers%E2%80%99-social-media-habits-my-interview-with-racetalkblog/ and why some don’t email either: http://slatest.slate.com/id/2278754/