Research is still conflicting regarding whether exposure to video game violence has ill effects on kids/teens: http://www.apa.org/monitor/2010/12/virtual-violence.aspx And this article offers a different perspective: http://www.newswise.com/articles/video-games-and-realism-what-parents-should-know-this-holiday-season
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December 06, 2010 | For parents of children,For parents of teenagers,For teens | Click on title to comment!
Balancing parenting and social life
December 04, 2010 | For parents of children,For parents of teenagers | Click on title to comment!
This blog discusses the balance of being a parent and having some social life: http://www.coloradoan.com/article/20101128/COLUMNISTS112/11280319/1263
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December 04, 2010 | For parents of children,For parents of teenagers | Click on title to comment!
This article discusses some new legal attempts to crack down on bullying: http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/editorial_opinion/oped/articles/2010/12/01/whats_bullying/
Read More »avoiding tantrums
December 04, 2010 | For parents of children,For parents of teenagers | Click on title to comment!
This article offers some suggestions on how to avoid reinforcing a tantrum: http://www.abcactionnews.com/dpp/lifestyle/family/parents-in-action%3A-keys-to-avoiding-the-dreaded-temper-tantrum
Read More »Communication for divorced parents
December 04, 2010 | For divorced parents | Click on title to comment!
This article stresses the importance of open and flexible communication between divorced parents: http://www.americanbankingnews.com/2010/12/02/flexibility-understanding-and-communication-are-keys-for-divorced-parents-during-the-holidays-texas-family-lawyer-says/
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