Why do teens need more sleep?

June 10, 2010  |   For parents of teenagers   |   Click on title to comment!

A recent article explaining the physiological underpinnings of teens’ need for sleep http://edu.prinews.net/2010/06/why-do-teenagers-sleep-so-much/

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Earlier start time for high school

June 10, 2010  |   For parents of teenagers   |   Click on title to comment!

According to the results of some research, earlier start times result in less sleep, and higher risk of car accidents: http://health.usnews.com/health-news/family-health/sleep/articles/2010/06/09/early-school-start-times-raise-risk-of-teen-car-crashes.html

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emotional education tool

June 10, 2010  |   For parents of children,For parents of teenagers   |   Click on title to comment!

Just found out about an interesting program using card to teach emotional empathy and coping skills: http://www.learnbrightgroup.com/

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communication and your child

June 08, 2010  |   For parents of children   |   Click on title to comment!

some good articles on positive supportive communication http://www.articles.vanlinh.net/2010/06/08/communicating-with-your-child/ http://www.dotneter.tk/2010/06/08/improving-your-familys-communication/

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drunk driving

June 08, 2010  |   For parents of teenagers,For teens   |   Click on title to comment!

An article on the dangers of driving under the influence, and the generally blase attitude that most teens have regarding dui http://www.mercurynews.com/peninsula/ci_15249493?nclick_check=1

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