This article discusses how drug abuse is often times preceded by a break down in communication: http://www.alcoholdrugdetox.net/drug-detox-rehab/factors-of-drug-addiction-communication-breakdown.html
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Back to school budget
This article discusses how parents and teens might disagree on what are the priorities in back to school spending: http://www.creditcards.com/credit-card-news/back-to-school-spending-priorities-clash-for-parents-kids-1280.php
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This article discusses the realities of traveling with teens: http://www.family-travel-made-easy.com/vacations-with-teenagers.html
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New research suggests that while parent-child communication generally declines as kids go through middle school, having family dinners through early adolescence can help protect against this decline: http://www.livescience.com/culture/family-dinner-parent-child-communication-100806.html
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Here is a resource on teen nutrition: http://www.laser-beauty-cosmetics.com/beauty/nutrition-for-teenagers-why-do-teenagers-need-nutrients.html
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