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
July 16, 2010 | For parents of teenagers,For teens | Click on title to comment!
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
July 15, 2010 | For parents of children,For parents of teenagers | Click on title to comment!
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
Read More »The myth of the perfect parent
July 15, 2010 | For parents of children,For parents of teenagers | Click on title to comment!
This is a nice blog that names some of the impossible ideals that parents try to live up to: http://blog.newsdx.com/15028/parenting-teenagers-5-big-fat-lies-to-being-a-perfect-parent/
Read More »Stumbling on Happiness
July 15, 2010 | Uncategorized | Click on title to comment!
I just finished reading the book by Daniel Gilbert. While I firmly enjoyed reading it, let me say this much: this book is not for everyone. The basic notion of the book is too look at why we are such poor predictors of our own happiness. This book explores how what we think will make […]
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