When is is more than ‘just moodiness?’

June 30, 2010  |   For parents of teenagers   |   Click on title to comment!

This is a helpful article discussing how to discern more typical teenage mood shifts from something more serious: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703964104575334740269660342.html

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Parenting teens

June 30, 2010  |   For parents of teenagers   |   Click on title to comment!

This article offers some helpful insight for parenting teens and how to transition more independence and autonomy: http://www.zeeol.com/teenage-parents-how-to-connect-to-teens.html

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A teen’s perspective on communication and consequences

June 28, 2010  |   For parents of teenagers,For teens   |   Click on title to comment!

This is a nice little blog from a teen’s point of view: http://www.radicalparenting.com/2010/06/27/it-works-both-ways/

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Research looks at parenting practices

June 28, 2010  |   For parents of teenagers   |   Click on title to comment!

This research supports the idea that balancing  being supportive and caring, while still monitoring behavior and enforcing family rules, offers the best combination of respect for independence and protection from bad decisions. http://dating.over-blog.net/article-fathering-teenagers-53027135.html

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The importance of a good sense of humor in parenting teenagers

June 28, 2010  |   For parents of teenagers   |   Click on title to comment!

This is a nice blog by Dawn Hawkins: http://www.helium.com/items/1873743-importance-of-a-good-sense-of-humor-when-parenting-teenagers

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