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Contents

1. Tools for Parenting Teens
2. Learn Their Lingo
3. Movie Reviews
4. Links to Learn From
5. A Little Encouragement…And Humor

1. Tools for Parenting Teens

From http://www.realworldparents.com/starters/

Money Problems

Whatever your family has talked together about during this economic crisis, it continues to be a great opportunity to discuss financial wisdom and foolishness with your kids.
Read More:
http://www.realworldparents.com/starters/article/money_problems/

Featured Resource: A Parent’s Guide to Helping Teenagers in Crisis

Fights at school, sexual abuse, eating disorders, school crises … the list goes on and on. Hardly a day passes without a local crisis at involving junior highers or high schoolers. This practical resource covers the whole continuum of private and public crisis, equipping parents to work with their kids to deal with any crisis in a way that helps the individual and helps the family stay intact.

Receive 30% off A Parent’s Guide to Helping Teenagers in Crisis using coupon code RWPN102 by April 11th, 2009.

2. Learn Their Lingo

MOOS = Text message slang for member of the opposite sex.

Nonversation = A completely worthless conversation, wherein nothing is illuminated, explained or otherwise elaborated upon.

3. Movie Reviews for Parents

Teens may or may not be attracted to a spy movie starring bankable middle-aged stars like Julia Roberts and Clive Owens, but fans of cat-and-mouse…
Read Review:
http://www.realworldparents.com/movies/review/duplicity/

There is no witch in “Race to Witch Mountain,” just a couple of alien kids who need to The Rock to help them find their…
Read Review:
http://www.realworldparents.com/movies/review/race_to_witch_mountain/

4. Links to Learn From

Girl violence getting more lethal
http://www.thestarphoenix.com/news/Girl+violence+getting+more+lethal/1418840/story.html

Vitamin D Deficiency Makes Young Girls’ Muscles Weak
http://www.naturalnews.com/025914.html

Allergy sufferers cautious about peanut research
http://www.beaumontenterprise.com/news/local/allergy_sufferers_cautious_about_peanut_research_03-24-2009.html

Scholarships Drying Up [Associate Press]
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hAgWZsDAa8xaSjrav7_IW8i7a06AD96SCVF80

5. A Little Encouragement…And Humor

Teenagers are people who act like babies if they’re not treated like adults.
- MAD Magazine

Contents

1. Tools for Parenting Teens
2. Learn Their Lingo
3. Movie Reviews
4. Links to Learn From
5. A Little Encouragement…And Humor

1. Tools for Parenting Teens

From http://www.realworldparents.com/starters/

Obeying God First

The challenge we face in communicating our commitment and passion for obeying God to our kids is not a new one, of course. It’s the same challenge the nation of Israel faced with each new generation. And we know they…
Read More:
http://www.realworldparents.com/starters/article/obeying_god_first/

Featured Resource: Wisdom On Getting Along with Parents

This book is about giving teenagers insight and understanding into the dynamics of their relationship with their parents, and helping them learn to use wisdom when they interact with you.

Receive 30% off Wisdom On Getting Along with Parents using coupon code RWPN101 by April 4th, 2009.

http://www.realworldparents.com/store/item/wisdom_on_getting_along_with_parents/

2. Learn Their Lingo

Sky Up = to exit or leave a place

YIC = text message lingo for “Yours in Christ”

3. Movie Reviews for Parents

There is no witch in “Race to Witch Mountain,” just a couple of alien kids who need to The Rock to help them find their…
Read Review:
http://www.realworldparents.com/movies/review/race_to_witch_mountain/

“Street Fighter” didn’t set any box office records, but it is aimed squarely at young action fans, including those who have spent time with the…
Read Review:
http://www.realworldparents.com/movies/review/street_figher_the_legend_of_chun-li/

4. Links to Learn From

Scholarships Drying Up [Associate Press]
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hAgWZsDAa8xaSjrav7_IW8i7a06AD96SCVF80

Teen Conflicts Linked to Potential Risk for Adult Cardiovascular Disease [Science Daily]
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/03/090310124859.htm

Hyperactivity Helps ADHD boys with memorization [Ans Technica]
http://arstechnica.com/science/news/2009/03/hyperactivity-helps-adhd-boys-with-memorization.ars

Celebrate a Passover Seder
http://www.echothestory.com/index.php/blog/comments/celebrate_a_passover_seder_with_your_group

5. A Little Encouragement…And Humor

No matter how calmly you try to referee, parenting will sometimes produce bizarre behavior … and I’m not talking about the kids.
- Bill Cosby

For students who want a new kind of devotional, The Script offers a new twist on the Gospel of John as they listen to, and reflect on a spoken word translation from youth ministry veteran, and former rapper, Fred Lynch. Each reading is followed by creative exercises, as well as prayer and journaling to help students take the Word of God to heart.

http://www.youthspecialties.com/shop/product_info.php?products_id=426

Explore the spiritual dynamics of parenting, and why caring for children is such an effective discipline in shaping our souls and forming the character of Christ within us.

Save 30% off the retail price of “Sacred Parenting” when you use Coupon Code YPN391 and order by 3/18/09

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