Teens speak out on the importance of family

October 12, 2010  |   For parents of children,For parents of teenagers,For teens   |   Click on title to comment!

This article collects teens’ quotes on the importance of family http://www.njeffersonnews.com/local/x996060249/Teens-give-views-on-why-family-life-is-important

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Dealing with a bad report card

October 12, 2010  |   For parents of children,For parents of teenagers   |   Click on title to comment!

This article offers parents some advice on how to react when your child brings home a bad report card: http://www.shreveporttimes.com/article/20101011/LIVING/10110305/Tips-teach-parents-how-to-ace-dealing-with-a-bad-report-card

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Awkward mom moments

October 08, 2010  |   For parents of children,For parents of teenagers   |   Click on title to comment!

This is a great blog by Melissa Balmain of  Parenting.com, describing some singularly awkward moments as a mom, and some advice on how to navigate them: http://www.parenting.com/article/Mom/Work–Family/Awkward-Mom-Moments

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Cigarette packaging

October 08, 2010  |   For parents of teenagers   |   Click on title to comment!

New research shows the influence of cigarette packaging on teen smoking: http://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/wellbeing/for-teenagers-plain-packets-take-gloss-off-cigarettes-20101007-169wn.html

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Teen website shows what teens are really thinking

October 08, 2010  |   For parents of teenagers   |   Click on title to comment!

Here is an article discussing a new British website designed for better understanding between the generations. It has teens answering questions from adults, explaining why teens do what they do: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-11486155 And here is the website: http://www.whydo.co.uk/o2/questions.publisha

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