http://www.examiner.com/x-13489-Louisville-Parenting-Teens-Examiner?cid=exrss-Louisville-Parenting-Teens-Examiner en-us Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:45:56 -0700 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 17:42:31 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-13489-Louisville-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m7d14-Great-reasons-your-teenager-should-get-a-job?cid=exrss-Louisville-Parenting-Teens-Examiner Photo credit jmjvicente/StockXchng Even if you’re the parent of a busy teen there are a lot of great jobs that they can get while still leaving time for extra curricular activities. If you’re wondering whether or not it’s a good id... Employment Tue, 14 Jul 2009 17:42:31 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13489-Louisville-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m7d14-Great-reasons-your-teenager-should-get-a-job?cid=exrss-Louisville-Parenting-Teens-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13489-Louisville-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m7d13-Dealing-with-teenage-temper-tantrums?cid=exrss-Louisville-Parenting-Teens-Examiner Photo credit obyvatel/StockXchng Most parents think that by the time their child reached school age the threat of the temper tantrum is long past. No more irrational foot stomping or screaming. No more wild outbursts or flying objects. Then you... Communication Parent Survival Mon, 13 Jul 2009 17:59:31 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13489-Louisville-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m7d13-Dealing-with-teenage-temper-tantrums?cid=exrss-Louisville-Parenting-Teens-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13489-Louisville-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m7d12-Teenagers-and-depression-What-parents-should-avoid?cid=exrss-Louisville-Parenting-Teens-Examiner Photo credit Mrinkk/StockXchng If you feel that your child is depressed then there are steps that parents can take to help the situation. It’s important for parents to understand that the best method for solving depression issues is through ea... Communication Health Depression Sun, 12 Jul 2009 10:17:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13489-Louisville-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m7d12-Teenagers-and-depression-What-parents-should-avoid?cid=exrss-Louisville-Parenting-Teens-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13489-Louisville-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m7d11-Teenagers-and-depression-Knowing-the-signs?cid=exrss-Louisville-Parenting-Teens-Examiner Photo credit lusi/StockXchng The teenage years can be an often emotional roller coaster for most kids, but understanding the difference between normal teenage moodiness and true depression is critical for parents. Depression in teenagers can be... Teen Pregnancy Health Addiction Depression Sat, 11 Jul 2009 13:07:54 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13489-Louisville-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m7d11-Teenagers-and-depression-Knowing-the-signs?cid=exrss-Louisville-Parenting-Teens-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13489-Louisville-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m7d9-Free-condom-distribution-available-to-Louisville-teenagers?cid=exrss-Louisville-Parenting-Teens-Examiner Photo credit szazesk2/StockXchng  With teen birth rates still above average in the Louisville area, the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness has established a free condom distribution program as part of their teen initiativ... Education Teen Pregnancy Health Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:48:28 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13489-Louisville-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m7d9-Free-condom-distribution-available-to-Louisville-teenagers?cid=exrss-Louisville-Parenting-Teens-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13489-Louisville-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m7d8-Is-your-teenager-addicted-to-drugs-or-alcohol?cid=exrss-Louisville-Parenting-Teens-Examiner Photo credit tizwas01/StockXchng The Partnership for a Drug-Free America has developed a website full of excellent resources for parents who suspect that their teenager might be addicted to drugs or alcohol.The Time to Act website lists multiple are... Education Health Addiction Wed, 08 Jul 2009 18:01:16 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13489-Louisville-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m7d8-Is-your-teenager-addicted-to-drugs-or-alcohol?cid=exrss-Louisville-Parenting-Teens-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13489-Louisville-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m7d3-Steps-parents-can-take-to-protect-their-teenagers-online-reputation?cid=exrss-Louisville-Parenting-Teens-Examiner Photo credit GinnyLynni/StockXchng As more and more teenagers are taking part in social network sites such as Facebook and MySpace, it’s becoming more and more important for parents to take an active role in helping to protect their teens onlin... Technology Communication Education Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:21:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13489-Louisville-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m7d3-Steps-parents-can-take-to-protect-their-teenagers-online-reputation?cid=exrss-Louisville-Parenting-Teens-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13489-Louisville-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m7d2-What-is-your-teenagers-online-reputation?cid=exrss-Louisville-Parenting-Teens-Examiner Photo credit woodsy/StockXchng As teenagers become more and more involved in the digital world around them a growing need to educate them, and their parents, on ways to protect their online reputation has developed.AT&T, iKeepSafe and the Americ... Technology Communication Education Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:02:13 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13489-Louisville-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m7d2-What-is-your-teenagers-online-reputation?cid=exrss-Louisville-Parenting-Teens-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13489-Louisville-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m7d1-Ciara-encourages-teens-to-Do-Something-this-summer?cid=exrss-Louisville-Parenting-Teens-Examiner Photo credit scol22/StockXchng Pop star Ciara has joined forces with Staples and Do Something, an organization which encourages teenagers to make a difference in their communities, to support a drive to collect school supplies for students in need. ... Community Involvement Education Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:46:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13489-Louisville-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m7d1-Ciara-encourages-teens-to-Do-Something-this-summer?cid=exrss-Louisville-Parenting-Teens-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13489-Louisville-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m6d30-Louisville-tweens-encouraged-to-participate-in-VERB-Summer-Scorecard?cid=exrss-Louisville-Parenting-Teens-Examiner Photo credit edudflog/StockXchng Louisville area tweens aged 9 to 13 are encouraged to participate in VERB Summer Scorecard and have the chance to win a lot of cool prizes for being physically active this summer.VERB Summer Scorecard is an initiativ... Health Louisville Kid Activities Tweens Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:37:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13489-Louisville-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m6d30-Louisville-tweens-encouraged-to-participate-in-VERB-Summer-Scorecard?cid=exrss-Louisville-Parenting-Teens-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13489-Louisville-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m6d30-Does-your-teenager-suffer-from-obesity?cid=exrss-Louisville-Parenting-Teens-Examiner Photo credit crossfire/StockXchng According to the Centers for Disease Control, the obesity rate among children aged 12 to 19 years old has more than tripled in the last 20 years. These statistics indicate that it’s more important than ever to... Self Esteem Health Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:52:38 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13489-Louisville-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m6d30-Does-your-teenager-suffer-from-obesity?cid=exrss-Louisville-Parenting-Teens-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13489-Louisville-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m6d29-Louisville-Free-Public-Library-holds-teen-summer-reading-program?cid=exrss-Louisville-Parenting-Teens-Examiner Photo credit memoossa/StockXchngLouisville teenagers have the opportunity to participate in a summer reading program offered through the Louisville Free Public Library until August 1. Teens completing the requirements of the reading program will be ... Louisville Kid Activities Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:33:42 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13489-Louisville-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m6d29-Louisville-Free-Public-Library-holds-teen-summer-reading-program?cid=exrss-Louisville-Parenting-Teens-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13489-Louisville-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m6d28-Is-your-teenager-sexting?cid=exrss-Louisville-Parenting-Teens-Examiner Photo credit macanudo/StockXchng Amidst wide spread media coverage of the potential penalties for teenagers engaged in sexting, a recent survey released from Cox Communications reported that one in five teens have engaged in sexting activities... Technology Communication Sun, 28 Jun 2009 12:23:32 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13489-Louisville-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m6d28-Is-your-teenager-sexting?cid=exrss-Louisville-Parenting-Teens-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13489-Louisville-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m6d27-Louisville-teenagers-invited-to-participate-in-United-We-Serve?cid=exrss-Louisville-Parenting-Teens-Examiner Photo credit piovasco/StockXchng This summer President Obama is calling on all Americans to take part in the recovery of our country by making community service part of every day life. For teenagers, this becomes an especially wonderful opport... Community Involvement Employment Self Esteem Sat, 27 Jun 2009 20:43:24 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13489-Louisville-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m6d27-Louisville-teenagers-invited-to-participate-in-United-We-Serve?cid=exrss-Louisville-Parenting-Teens-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13489-Louisville-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m6d27-Tips-to-make-sure-teenagers-tan-safely-this-summer?cid=exrss-Louisville-Parenting-Teens-Examiner Photo Credit satollo/StockXchng This summer many teens will be spending their days swimming in the pool, enjoying outdoor activities, or just lounging in the sun. Before you send your teenager out for the day, make sure to discuss with them the pote... Health Sat, 27 Jun 2009 06:41:40 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13489-Louisville-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m6d27-Tips-to-make-sure-teenagers-tan-safely-this-summer?cid=exrss-Louisville-Parenting-Teens-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13489-Louisville-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m6d25-GPS-system-allows-parents-to-track-teenage-drivers?cid=exrss-Louisville-Parenting-Teens-Examiner Photo credit lusi/StockXchng Having a teenage driver can be stressful for any parent, but a new system can take away some of the worry when your teen pulls out of the driveway.According to the Centers for Disease Control, in 2005 teenagers acco... Technology Driving Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:18:25 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13489-Louisville-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m6d25-GPS-system-allows-parents-to-track-teenage-drivers?cid=exrss-Louisville-Parenting-Teens-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13489-Louisville-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m6d25-Louisville-working-teens-to-benefit-from-minimum-wage-increase?cid=exrss-Louisville-Parenting-Teens-Examiner Photo credit svilen001/StockXchng For many teenagers who are spending their summer working part-time jobs they can look forward to an early raise in pay thanks to the Kentucky Labor Cabinet.Minimum wage pay in the state of Kentucky will raise f... Employment Wed, 24 Jun 2009 22:44:06 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13489-Louisville-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m6d25-Louisville-working-teens-to-benefit-from-minimum-wage-increase?cid=exrss-Louisville-Parenting-Teens-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13489-Louisville-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m6d24-Louisville-teen-mother-featured-on-ABC-Primetime?cid=exrss-Louisville-Parenting-Teens-Examiner In a ABC Primetime episode which aired on Tuesday, June 23, 15-year-old Mahogany Bryant of Louisville was one of the teenagers featured that is currently dealing with the struggles of being a teenage parent.For Mahogany, who was only 14 when she beca... Education Teen Pregnancy Wed, 24 Jun 2009 11:05:35 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13489-Louisville-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m6d24-Louisville-teen-mother-featured-on-ABC-Primetime?cid=exrss-Louisville-Parenting-Teens-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13489-Louisville-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m6d23-Louisville-modeling-school-helps-boost-selfconfidence-in-teens?cid=exrss-Louisville-Parenting-Teens-Examiner Photo credit jc 2086/StockXchngDeveloping a positive self image and gaining self confidence is more critical now than ever before. With so many potentially negative influences, helping your teenager gain a stronger sense of self will benefit them not... Self Esteem Tue, 23 Jun 2009 20:40:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13489-Louisville-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m6d23-Louisville-modeling-school-helps-boost-selfconfidence-in-teens?cid=exrss-Louisville-Parenting-Teens-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13489-Louisville-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m6d22-Decipher-the-code-Know-what-your-teenager-is-texting?cid=exrss-Louisville-Parenting-Teens-Examiner Photo credit digi/StockXchng In a report issued by the Event Marketing Institute, an estimated 78% of teenagers use their cell phone as their primary source of communication, but few of them are using their phones to just talk with their friends.Wit... Technology Communication Mon, 22 Jun 2009 20:56:37 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13489-Louisville-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m6d22-Decipher-the-code-Know-what-your-teenager-is-texting?cid=exrss-Louisville-Parenting-Teens-Examiner