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 […]
Read More »Teens and driving
October 29, 2010 | For parents of teenagers,For teens | Click on title to comment!
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 […]
Read More »communication tool for divorced parents
October 29, 2010 | For divorced parents | Click on title to comment!
This online resources provides a medium for divorced parents to exchange emails: http://www.talkingparents.com/
Read More »Teens and money management
October 29, 2010 | For parents of teenagers,For teens | Click on title to comment!
There is a new online resource to help parents and teens with money management. Here is an article about the resource: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/billmyparents-presents-money-tips-blog-to-aid-parents-and-teens-2010-10-28?reflink=MW_news_stmp And here are the links to the resource: https://www.billmyparents.com/BillMyParents/BMP/flow?_flowId=home-flow http://www.marketwatch.com/story/billmyparents-presents-money-tips-blog-to-aid-parents-and-teens-2010-10-28?reflink=MW_news_stmp
Read More »Teens and screen time
October 29, 2010 | For parents of teenagers,For teens | Click on title to comment!
This article explores the impact of screen time on teens’ academics, and discusses the debate of TV versus computer and texting: http://www.google.com/hostednews/canadianpress/article/ALeqM5gsqSAlkvthnBTtTKrckXuSY1pfLg?docId=4955849
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