This is a heartfelt blog by a parent debating how much freedom to give her teens, versus how much protection/limits http://www.dulwichdivorcee.com/how-much-freedom-should-teenagers-have/
Read More »Teens and drinking-related emergencies
September 17, 2010 | For parents of teenagers | Click on title to comment!
Here is some new data on teens and alcohol related ER-visits http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2010/sep/13/teenagers-drinking-emergencies-first-aid
Read More »Teens don’t tell their parents the truth about alcohol consumption
September 17, 2010 | For parents of teenagers | Click on title to comment!
Recent reserach confirms that teens are not honest with their parents about how much they drink: http://www.pressherald.com/opinion/how-much-do-teens-drink_-dont-ask-their-parents_2010-09-14.html
Read More »Using texting to reach teens
September 17, 2010 | For parents of teenagers | Click on title to comment!
A new initiative is taking advantage of teens’ heavy use of texting as an avenue to communicate important messages: http://www.redorbit.com/news/health/1917599/text_messages_aim_to_reduce_risky_teen_behaviors/
Read More »Raising girls
September 17, 2010 | For parents of children,For parents of teenagers | Click on title to comment!
A recent study of parents’ opinions suggests that parents find girls more challenging to raise than boys: http://hamaraphotos.com/news/entertainment/girls-harder-to-manage-as-teenagers-than-boys.html
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