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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

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

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

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