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Here are 2 articles discussing the importance of good communication with your teen: http://usteacher.biz/2010/10/getting-on-with-teenagers/ http://www.examiner.com/parenting-teens-in-los-angeles/keeping-teens-safe-starts-with-communication?render=print http://familyfunshop.com/talking-to-teens.htm http://www.media-cn.com/the-value-of-communication-parents-and-teens.html http://uniquebabyshowerfavors.net/communication-between-parents-and-teens.htm http://parent2parentwithteens.com/?tag=argue

New research shows that car accidents are the leading cause of deaths in teens. Most teen car accidents are caused by driver error, such as: failure to yield, driving at unsafe speeds, or not paying attention. http://www.edmondsun.com/opinion/x1644184562/Car-wrecks-leading-cause-of-death-for-teens

This article discusses how to stay positive as a sports parent: http://www.peaksports.us/2010/positive-communication/ And this is a story about how sports can help provide some kids with motivation and college ambition: http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/varsitytimesinsider/2010/10/football-why-sports-are-important.html

New research finds that same-sex couples: -are negatively affected by being prohibited to marry -have relationships that are as strong and long term on average as heterosexual couples -raise children that are as well off as heterosexual marriage http://www.apa.org/monitor/2010/10/same-sex.aspx

New research suggests children with a strong relationship with their father are better able to cope with stress, and that parents of children who are successful report higher well-being: http://www.apa.org/monitor/2010/10/dad.aspx