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This article looks at how parents manage the decisions that come along with parenting teens in the age of modern technology: http://www.postcrescent.com/article/20100911/APC0403/9110326/Teens-cell-phones-texting-and-online-social-networking-put-parents-on-high-alert and this article explores the pros and cons of teens’ use of that technology: http://www.stljewishlight.com/special_sections/ohr_chadash/article_6c4d8d8a-d6e4-11df-8471-001cc4c03286.html

This article talks about the troubling trend of teens trafficking sexual pictures of other teens, and offers tips for parents on how to protect their kids: http://www.tmcnet.com/usubmit/2010/09/10/5000870.htm

Here is an article suggesting that texting with your teen offers some opportunities /benefits: http://www.boston.com/community/moms/articles/2010/09/11/texting_can_distance_teens_from_parents_but_it_can_also_lead_to_better_communication/ and another article outlining some tips for texting with your teen: http://www.boston.com/community/moms/articles/2010/09/11/texting_tips_for_parents_and_teens/

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