This article addresses some unspoken, unrealistic, but common beliefs about being the perfect parent: http://www.dreamboxvault.com/parenting-teenagers-5-big-fat-lies-to-being-a-perfect-parent/
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Parenting tips
This site is an interesting website that offers parenting advice written by kids: http://www.radicalparenting.com/
Read More »communcating with your ex
This article outlines the importance of maintaining communication lines with your ex, and how email can be a useful medium: http://www.dreamboxvault.com/divorce-support-for-parents-successful-email-communication/ And this article offers some tips for communicating with your ex http://www.thirdage.com/divorce/communication-skills-divorced-parents
Read More »Why teens take drugs
New research suggests that teens take drugs not just to be rebellious or to feel the effects, but because of the perception that doing drugs will make them look cool to their peers: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/relationships/parenting/Kids-take-drugs-and-alcohol-to-look-cool/articleshow/6651993.cms
Read More »Teens and body image
This article offers some tips to help your teen feel good about how they look: http://esnews.org/2010/09/helping-your-teenagers-to-develop-pride-in-themselves-and-a-good-body-image/
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