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These articles talk about how parents can use modern technology can provide parents with an appropriate balance of connection, but not too much connection: http://dailycollegian.com/2010/09/19/the-digitally-connected-parent/ http://www2.timesdispatch.com/lifestyles/2010/sep/18/i-coll0810-ar-509595/ http://www.usnews.com/blogs/the-college-solution/2010/09/21/how-to-keep-in-touch-with-college-students.html http://www.ocregister.com/articles/keep-269411-kid-today.html http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2010/09/28/1722554/parents-need-to-limit-calls-stop.html

Here are some new helpful articles on better communciation: http://www.tpgonlinedaily.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1916:why-are-you-talking-to-your-teenager&catid=62:featured-columnist&Itemid=150 http://tipsnquips.com/2010/09/15-tips-for-communications-and-reaching-out-to-teenagers/

This article offers some tips on how to deal with a teen who is infatuated with his/her partner: http://living.oneindia.in/relationship/parents-and-children/2010/parenting-teenagers-parent-tips-200910.html

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/

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