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These articles helps parents understand WHY teens are drawn to risky behavior, and what parents can do about it: http://www.waytostopdrinking.com/way-to-stop-drinking/why-do-teenagers-take-risks.html http://www.hindustantimes.com/Teens-naturally-inclined-to-risk-taking/Article1-747513.aspx http://www.publicnewsservice.org/index.php?/content/article/32123-1  

Here are more helpful links: http://www.ehow.com/list_7421344_tips-effective-communication-teenagers.html http://www.theprovince.com/life/good+listener+teens+will+talk/3754395/story.html http://choose4me.com/3-effective-tips-for-parenting-teenagers/ http://www.zchand.com/64/importance-of-communication-between-parents-and-their-teens-2 http://parenthelp.biz/typical-communication-mistakes-parents-make/ http://www.parentingexpert.org/how-to-get-your-teen-to-listen-a-guidebook-to-effective-communication-and-parenting.html

Here is an article on the importance of good communication in helping your teen manage their diabetes: http://www.myangryteenager.com/blog/helping-teenagers-with-diabetes-communication-is-key/

The Health Alliance on Alcohol (HAA) today released “College and Alcohol,” a new community tool kit encouraging communication between parents and teens. Here is an article regarding the release: http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/New-Underage-Drinking-Educational-Resources-Launched-During-National-Collegiate-Alcohol-1340017.htm The kit is available here: http://healthallianceonalcohol.com/us A recent survey emphasizes the benefits of better communication on curbing underage drinking: http://www.courierpress.com/news/2010/oct/23/survey-shows-teen-behavior-alcohol-used-less/ And here is an article […]

New research shows that raising the minimum driving age does reduce crashes: http://www.communitypub.com/news/x1946663021/Data-shows-raising-teen-driving-age-reduced-crashe as does restricting teen drivers: http://www.delawareonline.com/article/20101023/OPINION11/10230302 This article discusses the risks of using smartphones while driving: http://www.dnj.com/article/20101022/OPINION01/10220328/1014/OPINION This article suggests how parents can help their teens avoid crashes http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Parent—Teen-Communication-Important-In-Avoiding-Crashes/1730821 This article highlights a new national campaign for safe teen drivers: http://www.rockdalecitizen.com/newtonnews/headlines/Ditching_distractions_Teenagers_asked_to_put_focus_on_driving_105499398.html And […]