The importance of direct and honest communication

July 07, 2010  |   Uncategorized   |   Click on title to comment!

This is a great article by Deborah Schoeberlein author of “Mindful Teaching and Teaching Mindfulness” http://www.huffingtonpost.com/deborah-schoeberlein/say-what-you-mean_b_632654.html

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texting with your teen

July 06, 2010  |   For parents of teenagers   |   Click on title to comment!

this article explores the ramifications of texting as a major means of communication for teens: http://www.kcparent.com/KCParent/10-07-01/Texting_Your_Teen_Are_You_in_the_Loop.aspx

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Sleeping in

July 06, 2010  |   For parents of teenagers,For teens   |   Click on title to comment!

New research shows benefits to a later start in the school day for teenagers: http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20100705-704870.html

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Empathic communication

July 06, 2010  |   For parents of children,For parents of teenagers   |   Click on title to comment!

This is a great article that offers practical dos and don’ts for communciating with your kids: http://www.education.com/reference/article/ref_empathic/

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Stay C.A.L.M. with your teen

July 06, 2010  |   For parents of teenagers   |   Click on title to comment!

This is a helpful blog by Sue Blaney on a method for communicating with teens: http://www.thetrackingsite.com/sprt/?p=8669

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