Resent research suggests are engaging in safer sex: http://topnews.ae/content/24324-teenagers-more-responsible-about-using-condom http://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/lifematters/sex-survey-points-to-teenagers-who-are-wise-20101004-164ed.html?from=smh_sb
Read More »Parenting, Cell phones and texts
October 05, 2010 | For parents of children,For parents of teenagers | Click on title to comment!
Here is an article that discusses the issue of what age to get your child a phone http://living.oneindia.in/relationship/parents-and-children/2010/pros-cons-mobile-phones-child-041010.html and here is some research results suggesting parents are using texting and cell phones more: http://www.purdueexponent.com/?module=article&story_id=22816 And here is an article by a parent discussing the benefits and concerns after getting her teen a phone: http://esnews.org/2010/10/teenagers-and-cell-phones/
Read More »ADHD linked to depression
October 04, 2010 | For parents of children,For parents of teenagers | Click on title to comment!
New research suggests kids with ADHD are more likely to develop depression: http://www.cnn.com/2010/HEALTH/10/04/health.adhd.depression.risk/index.html?hpt=T2 http://www.healblog.net/health-news/adhd-linked-to-depression-and-higher-suicide-risk-for-teenagers/
Read More »intimacy in front of your children
October 04, 2010 | For parents of children,For parents of teenagers | Click on title to comment!
This article explores how much intimacy is apporpriate in front of your kids: http://www.monitor.co.ug/Magazines/Full%20Woman/-/689842/1021972/-/oxgib6z/-/
Read More »Texting and driving
October 04, 2010 | For parents of teenagers,For teens | Click on title to comment!
Some more important articles on the dangers of texting while driving: http://www2.godanriver.com/news/2010/oct/02/distractions-put-teen-drivers-risk-ar-539016/ http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/metro/2010-10-01/teens-hear-message-not-heeding-advice?v=1285980033
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