According to a new survey, the number of smokers aging between 14 to 15 have reduced to more than half that were ten years ago: http://topnews.ae/content/22932-smoking-no-longer-fascinates-teenagers and a recent study suggests those that smoke are more likely to try marijuana: http://health.usnews.com/health-news/family-health/childrens-health/articles/2011/03/28/teens-who-smoke-early-often-try-pot-later-study-finds
Read More »Teens and anger
This blog offers some advice for how to help your teen cope with and express their anger more appropriately http://choose4me.com/the-best-anger-management-lessons-for-teens/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-best-anger-management-lessons-for-teens
Read More »Teens and social networking
Here are some recent articles (out of England) with different views of how much teens are actually using social networking sites: http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2010/jul/16/teenagers-mobiles-facebook-social-networking http://www.parentalcontrol.co.uk/2010/07/teenagers-and-social-networking-an-addiction-that-might-not-be-as-concerning-as-we-think
Read More »Teens and alcohol abuse
A good resource for teens with an alcohol problem: http://www.beatalcoholism101.com/item_1326345_teens-and-alcohol
Read More »spending time with your kids, on their terms
This blog suggests that you get involved in your kids play and interests, even when they are activities that are foreign or difficult for you. The author suggests that you take the time to learn and join in. http://communication.topiczilla.com/spending-time-with-the-kids-is-important.html
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