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5.1.09 Parent Newsletter

April 29, 2009 at 1:27 pm · Filed under Parent Newsletter ·Tagged , , , ,

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/

Finding Peace

Okay, so teens don’t always seem like the most peace-loving people on the planet. Or in the house. But everyone wants peace of mind, even if some of us seem to want to have it really loudly. Teens can represent…
Read More:
http://www.realworldparents.com/starters/article/finding_peace/

Featured Resource: The Wisdom Deck

Packed with ideas for conversation starters and wisdom that will help with school, sports, dating, money, and college. Dive into deeper, wiser discussions with The Wisdom Deck. Lean more about The Wisdom Deck at http://www.theWisdomDeck.com!

*Save 20% off the retail price of “The Wisdom Deck” when you use Coupon Code RWPN104 and order by 5/30/09.

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

2. Learn Their Lingo

bromance = A non-sexual relationship between two men that are unusually close.

dudevorce = When two male best friends officially end their friendship over a lame disagreement, usually concerning a girl.

3. Movie Reviews for Parents

Fighting

“Fighting” is grittier “Rocky”-style genre picture full of pummeling for fun and profit. Teens who have seen Channing Tatum in the “Step Up” films or…
Read Review:
http://www.realworldparents.com/movies/review/fighting/

State of Play

Russell Crowe’s turn as a rumpled old-school newspaper journalist investigating a government corruption-and-sex scandal may not appeal to many teens. But those who care to…
Read Review:
http://www.realworldparents.com/movies/review/state_of_play/

4. Links to Learn From

Fathers and sons: Don’t forget to celebrate mothers next month [Jackson Sun]
http://www.jacksonsun.com/article/20090428/LIFESTYLE/904280302

Teen Drug Education Also Helps Curb Risky Sexual Behavior [Science Daily]
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/04/090429111247.htm

Family arguing leaves a long-lasting imprint on children [Boston.com]
http://www.boston.com/news/health/articles/2009/04/27/a_lingering_cloud/

Worried Your Kid Is Addicted to Video Games?  [U.S. News & World Report]
http://health.usnews.com/blogs/on-parenting/2009/4/21/worried-your-kid-is-addicted-to-video-games-unplug-the-xbox-and-get-him-a-job.html

5. A Little Encouragement…And Humor

Fatherhood is pretending the present you love most is soap-on-a-rope.
- Bill Cosby

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4.24.09 Parent Newsletter

April 24, 2009 at 11:48 pm · Filed under Parent Newsletter ·Tagged , , , ,

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/

Angry Much?

A lot of the drama in the lives of students revolves around anger issues. That’s partly because we live in an anger-driven world and partly because adolescent hormones make angry feelings rise to the surface more easily. Because of that,…
Read More:
http://www.realworldparents.com/starters/article/angry_much/

Featured Resource: Boundaries with Teens

In this exciting new book, Dr. Townsend gives important keys for establishing healthy boundaries—the bedrock of good relationships, maturity, safety, and growth for teens and the adults in their lives. The book offers help in raising your teens to take responsibility for their actions, attitudes, and emotions.

*Save 30% off the retail price of “Boundaries with Teens” when you use Coupon Code YPN292 and order by 4/30/09.

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

2. Learn Their Lingo

n00b = Text message, short for “newbie.”

Sadprise = A surprise with a disappointing or sad connotation.

3. Movie Reviews for Parents

State of Play

Russell Crowe’s turn as a rumpled old-school newspaper journalist investigating a government corruption-and-sex scandal may not appeal to many teens. But those who care to…
Read Review:
http://www.realworldparents.com/movies/review/state_of_play/

17 Again

In addition to reflecting (sometimes poignantly) the common “what if” game played by grown-ups everywhere, the silly “17 Again” works out a couple of big…
Read Review:
http://www.realworldparents.com/movies/review/17_again/

4. Links to Learn From

Worried Your Kid Is Addicted to Video Games?  [U.S. News & World Report]
http://health.usnews.com/blogs/on-parenting/2009/4/21/worried-your-kid-is-addicted-to-video-games-unplug-the-xbox-and-get-him-a-job.html

Adolescent Risk-Taking Has Major Consequences When It Comes To Marriage [University of Buffalo]
http://www.buffalo.edu/news/10060

Estrogen May Combat Marijuana’s Effect on Cognition [Forbes]
http://www.forbes.com/feeds/hscout/2009/04/20/hscout625997.html

1.5 Million Kids on the Street [Fuller Youth Institute]
http://fulleryouthinstitute.org/2009/03/15-million-kids-on-the-street/

5. A Little Encouragement…And Humor

The sign on the door of opportunity reads PUSH.
- unknown

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4.17.09 Parent Newsletter

April 15, 2009 at 11:38 am · Filed under Parent Newsletter ·Tagged , , , ,

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/

The Real Jesus

Dual identities are a huge part of our entertainment and youth culture right now. Having just wrapped up Easter week, your child has likely been reminded that Jesus operated while here on Earth as a kind of dual identity, as…
Read More:
http://www.realworldparents.com/starters/article/the_real_jesus/

Featured Resource: Boundaries with Teens

In this exciting new book, Dr. Townsend gives important keys for establishing healthy boundaries—the bedrock of good relationships, maturity, safety, and growth for teens and the adults in their lives. The book offers help in raising your teens to take responsibility for their actions, attitudes, and emotions.

*Save 30% off the retail price of “Boundaries with Teens” when you use Coupon Code YPN292 and order by 4/30/09.

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

2. Learn Their Lingo

JJA = Text messaging, short for “just joking around”

Ghetto Upgrade = When you are flying economy on a near empty flight and can lay across an entire row of seats.

3. Movie Reviews for Parents

Hannah Montana: The Movie

If your daughter is a fan of the Hannah Montana franchise, this record-breaking G-rated movie might provide some valuable teachable moments about issues of fame,…
Read Review:
http://www.realworldparents.com/movies/review/hannah_montana_the_movie/

Fast & Furious

“Fast & Furious” is a huge hit, scoring an opening weekend for April that is nearly $30 million more than the previous record. Many teens…
Read Review:
http://www.realworldparents.com/movies/review/fast_furious/

4. Links to Learn From

1.5 Million Kids on the Street [Fuller Youth Institute]
http://fulleryouthinstitute.org/2009/03/15-million-kids-on-the-street/

Disney Expert Uses Science to Draw Boy Viewers [New York Times]
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/14/arts/television/14boys.html?_r=1

Six Teen Sexual Health Myths Spread by Web Identified [Stanford University]
http://www.businesswire.com/portal/site/google/?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20090414006224&newsLang=en

Don’t Be a Party to Teenage Drinking [Valley Courier]
http://www.alamosanews.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=75&story_id=12526

5. A Little Encouragement…And Humor

What you see and hear depends a great deal on where you are standing; it also depends on what sort of person you are.
- C.S. Lewis

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4.10.09 Parent Newsletter

April 8, 2009 at 3:22 pm · Filed under Parent Newsletter

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/

Why the Resurrection Matters

Easter week provides an obvious opportunity to talk with teens about the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. Our cultural response to the holiday runs the gamut from ignoring it altogether, secularizing it for the sake of marketing and festivities,…
Read More:
http://www.realworldparents.com/starters/article/why_the_resurrection_matters/

Featured Resource: Wisdom On Time & Money

There never seems to be enough time or money for what we want to do. Sometimes it can be overwhelming trying to manage our schedules—between school, work, sports, friends, and our family. And keeping track of our money—and using it wisely—can be just as challenging. It may not be something you think of very often, but whenever you hit a time or money crunch, a little wisdom could help.

Receive 30% off Wisdom On Time & Money using coupon code RWPN103 by April 18th, 2009.

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

2. Learn Their Lingo

LDOC = Short for “last day of school.”

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

3. Movie Reviews for Parents

Fast & Furious

“Fast & Furious” is a huge hit, scoring an opening weekend for April that is nearly $30 million more than the previous record. Many teens…
Read Review:
http://www.realworldparents.com/movies/review/fast_furious/

The Haunting in Connecticut

“Based on a true story” can be misleading words when applied to a horror movie—especially when given credence by an inconclusive documentary on the Discovery…
Read Review:
http://www.realworldparents.com/movies/review/the_haunting_in_connecticut/

4. Links to Learn From

Less Soda, More Beans Lowers Diabetes Risk [MedPage]
http://www.medpagetoday.com/Pediatrics/Obesity/13612

Laid-off Adults Compete with Teens for Part-time Jobs [Boston Herald]
http://www.bostonherald.com/entertainment/lifestyle/view/2009_04_07_Laid-off_adults_join_teens_in_line_for_summer_jobs/srvc=home&position=recent

More Teens Girls Having Sex in Israel [Haaretz.com]
http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/1077219.html

Teens Love Texting and Here is Why [Worldwide Lab at Alcatel-Lucent]
http://teenlab.blogspot.com/2009/03/guest-blogger-teens-love-texting-and.html

5. A Little Encouragement…And Humor

Insanity is hereditary, you can get it from your children!
- unknown

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4.3.09 Parent Newsletter

April 2, 2009 at 2:37 pm · Filed under Parent Newsletter ·Tagged , , , ,

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/blog/

Teaching Wisdom On Purpose

Are you teaching your sons and daughters wisdom? And if so, what wisdom are you teaching them? We just came late to a great blog called 1001 rules for my unborn son. According…
Read More:
http://www.realworldparents.com/blog/article/teaching_wisdom_on_purpose/

Featured Resource: Wisdom On Time & Money

There never seems to be enough time or money for what we want to do. Sometimes it can be overwhelming trying to manage our schedules—between school, work, sports, friends, and our family. And keeping track of our money—and using it wisely—can be just as challenging. It may not be something you think of very often, but whenever you hit a time or money crunch, a little wisdom could help.

Receive 30% off Wisdom On Time & Money using coupon code RWPN103 by April 18th, 2009.

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

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

The Haunting in Connecticut

“Based on a true story” can be misleading words when applied to a horror movie—especially when given credence by an inconclusive documentary on the Discovery…
Read Review:
http://www.realworldparents.com/movies/review/the_haunting_in_connecticut/

12 Rounds

You might not expect much from a movie made by the WWE and starring wrestler John Cena. But some young fans of non-stop action movies…
Read Review:
http://www.realworldparents.com/movies/review/12_rounds/

4. Links to Learn From

Teens Love Texting and Here is Why [Worldwide Lab at Alcatel-Lucent]
http://teenlab.blogspot.com/2009/03/guest-blogger-teens-love-texting-and.html

How To Be Both Clever and Popular in School
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/education/educationnews/5066078/Research-reveals-how-to-be-both-clever-and-popular-at-school.html

Study Has Mostly Good News About Predators [CNET]
http://news.cnet.com/8301-19518_3-10208135-238.html

Find a Niche to Become a Mentor [Detroit Free Press]
http://www.freep.com/article/20090401/COL/904010380/1081/Find+a+niche+to+become+a+mentor

5. A Little Encouragement…And Humor

Never lend your car to anyone to whom you have given birth.
- Erma Bombeck

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