on bullying

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/

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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

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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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On raising teenagers

December 04, 2010  |   For parents of teenagers   |   Click on title to comment!

Here are some links for how to support your teen: http://www.suite101.com/content/coping-with-troubled-teenagers-a316184 http://healthtop.org/2010/12/the-art-of-communication-with-teenagers-2/ http://ezinearticles.com/?How-To-Help-Your-Teen-Make-Good-Decisions&id=5452084

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Male teens not honest with their doctors

November 22, 2010  |   For parents of teenagers   |   Click on title to comment!

According to new survey results, male teens find doctors to be artificial and professional, and not ‘real’ enough, and so they are not motivated to trust and be open with their doctors: http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2010/11/22/prbf1122.htm

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