Blog

Here are some more  great blogs on communication with your kids: http://asa.ilikehandbag.com/2010/09/07/communication-getting-to-know-your-child/ http://homeinsteadwakp.wordpress.com/2010/09/09/communication-tips-children-with-parents/ http://graycenter.wordpress.com/2010/09/11/facilitating-communication/ http://www.villagecounselingandwellness.com/Communicatingwithteens.html

This advice column offers some helpful advice to a divorced mom struggling on how to reduce contact with a difficult ex: http://www.mercurynews.com/family-relationships/ci_15985908?nclick_check=1

This article offer some tools to identify if your child is being bullied, and tips to help you help them: http://thestir.cafemom.com/big_kid/109020/bullying_your_kid_how_to

A new fad on facebook involves posting photos of peers, including provocative photos, embarrassing photos, or photos posted without permission, and starting a discussion about whether the posters would or would not have sexual relations with that person, leading to raunchy comments. http://www.the33tv.com/news/kdaf-facebook-smash-or-pass-sex-page-mesquite-story,0,811113.story

A new study suggests that teens who do not sleep enough hours are more prone to unhealthy eating habits that  can lead to obesity: http://www.silentnight.co.uk/news_ext/800053011/less-time-in-bed-for-teenagers-leads-to-obesity http://www.cultureclashdaily.com/page1111138.php http://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/wellbeing/teenagers-sleep-a-clue-to-mental-health-risk-20101022-16xxb.html