http://www.examiner.com/x-1750-Parenting-Teens-Examiner?cid=exrss-Parenting-Teens-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:59:35 -0700 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 21:02:37 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-1750-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m10d15-Parenting-lessons-from-Colorado-balloon-boy?cid=exrss-Parenting-Teens-Examiner You’ve all heard by now. For several hours our nation sat transfixed as intensive rescue efforts were launched to find a six year old boy presumed to be alone on board a helium balloon accidentally launched in Colorado. Thankfully, he was found... Thu, 15 Oct 2009 21:02:37 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1750-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m10d15-Parenting-lessons-from-Colorado-balloon-boy?cid=exrss-Parenting-Teens-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1750-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m9d26-The-ten-worst-things-to-say-to-your-teen?cid=exrss-Parenting-Teens-Examiner Much has been written about all the right things to say to your teen. It’s time to take a look at the other side of the coin. Following is a list ten inflammatory statements which are sure to anger and or distance your child from you. Beware of... Sat, 26 Sep 2009 07:50:08 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1750-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m9d26-The-ten-worst-things-to-say-to-your-teen?cid=exrss-Parenting-Teens-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1750-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m9d11-Where-would-we-be-without-grandparents?cid=exrss-Parenting-Teens-Examiner Grandparents sometimes get a bad rap—they indulge grandchildren and can undermine parents, we’re told. But the accolades greatly outweigh the occasional critique. I’ve spoken to thousands of children over the years who fondly rememb... grandparents day Fri, 11 Sep 2009 07:00:24 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1750-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m9d11-Where-would-we-be-without-grandparents?cid=exrss-Parenting-Teens-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1750-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m9d3-Parenting-101-How-to-tell-if-your-teen-is-using-drugs?cid=exrss-Parenting-Teens-Examiner I’ve heard it again and again. Parents tell me they had no idea their teenagers were drinking or using drugs. Often, that’s because they missed the hints all around them. Today’s youth are pretty savvy when it comes to avoiding dete... Thu, 03 Sep 2009 06:08:52 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1750-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m9d3-Parenting-101-How-to-tell-if-your-teen-is-using-drugs?cid=exrss-Parenting-Teens-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1750-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m8d19-So-you-think-you-know-your-teen?cid=exrss-Parenting-Teens-Examiner Surveys have a way of shaking our commonly held beliefs. Check out these poll results when parents and teens are asked about the same issues.• Fifty percent of teens who attend parties say alcohol, drugs, or both are available but eighty percent... Wed, 19 Aug 2009 21:55:01 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1750-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m8d19-So-you-think-you-know-your-teen?cid=exrss-Parenting-Teens-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1750-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m8d3-Parenting-teens-101-How-can-I-keep-my-middle-schooler-on-track?cid=exrss-Parenting-Teens-Examiner Not too long ago, your child loved spending time with you, sought your advice, and readily expressed his admiration for you. But times do change, and by middle school they’ll be admiring those offensive teenagers you watched in horror at the ma... Mon, 03 Aug 2009 15:27:05 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1750-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m8d3-Parenting-teens-101-How-can-I-keep-my-middle-schooler-on-track?cid=exrss-Parenting-Teens-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1750-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m7d16-Parenting-teens-101-When-should-I-check-their-phone-calls-text-messages-and-facebook?cid=exrss-Parenting-Teens-Examiner  We all want to know what our kids are up to when they’re not around us.  After all, there are many dangers out there (e.g. drugs, alcohol, pornography, risky games, and online predators) and it’s only natural to be protective.&... Thu, 16 Jul 2009 08:04:17 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1750-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m7d16-Parenting-teens-101-When-should-I-check-their-phone-calls-text-messages-and-facebook?cid=exrss-Parenting-Teens-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1750-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m7d9-Mom-can-I-bring-a-friend?cid=exrss-Parenting-Teens-Examiner  We’ve all heard it many times before. The family is going to visit the grandparents, take a vacation, or just go out to dinner. Your child claims she’ll be bored and resists the excursion. You’re faced with a de... Thu, 09 Jul 2009 07:01:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1750-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m7d9-Mom-can-I-bring-a-friend?cid=exrss-Parenting-Teens-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1750-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m7d1-Why-rock-superstars-selfdestruct?cid=exrss-Parenting-Teens-Examiner  Perhaps there’s a corner in Rock and Roll Heaven for the tormented superstars who lived too hard and died too soon. Sadly, Michael Jackson has joined an elite club whose membership includes Elvis Presley, Kurt Cobain, Jimi Hendrix, J... Wed, 01 Jul 2009 06:47:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1750-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m7d1-Why-rock-superstars-selfdestruct?cid=exrss-Parenting-Teens-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1750-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m6d24-Looser-reins-for-the-college-bound?cid=exrss-Parenting-Teens-Examiner  Every year around this time recent high school graduates across the country declare their independence from their parents. Their refrain sounds something like this: Look mom and dad, I’m eighteen now and I don’t need a curfew a... Wed, 24 Jun 2009 06:50:47 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1750-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m6d24-Looser-reins-for-the-college-bound?cid=exrss-Parenting-Teens-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1750-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m6d17-Battling-the-summer-doldrums?cid=exrss-Parenting-Teens-Examiner  Your kids couldn’t wait to get out of school but guess what—they’ll be bored in a few weeks. Of course, some have their summers carefully choreographed, but many will be left to their own resources. And “just h... Wed, 17 Jun 2009 06:42:41 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1750-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m6d17-Battling-the-summer-doldrums?cid=exrss-Parenting-Teens-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1750-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m6d10-A-meaningful-fathers-day-gift?cid=exrss-Parenting-Teens-Examiner  Father’s day is rapidly approaching and we’re out buying ties, picture frames, and sports books. But like the old saying goes, what’s popular isn’t always right. Many dads I’ve spoken to over the years ha... Wed, 10 Jun 2009 06:42:25 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1750-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m6d10-A-meaningful-fathers-day-gift?cid=exrss-Parenting-Teens-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1750-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m6d3-Drug-test-your-teen?cid=exrss-Parenting-Teens-Examiner   Concerned about your son or daughter smoking marijuana? You have good reason—it’s the most often used illegal drug in this country and can easily be obtained by high school students. You’ve watched your kids closely... Wed, 03 Jun 2009 06:59:41 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1750-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m6d3-Drug-test-your-teen?cid=exrss-Parenting-Teens-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1750-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m5d28-Should-doctors-screen-all-teens-for-depression?cid=exrss-Parenting-Teens-Examiner  A recent Washington Post article reported that the Preventive Services Task Force recommended that all children between 12 and 18 be screened by their doctors for depression. While there are decided benefits to this proposal, parents shoul... Thu, 28 May 2009 07:18:30 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1750-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m5d28-Should-doctors-screen-all-teens-for-depression?cid=exrss-Parenting-Teens-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1750-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m5d19-Can-you-be-a-friend-and-also-a-respected-parent?cid=exrss-Parenting-Teens-Examiner  In a recent NY Times piece, a Canadian researcher reported today’s teens like their parents better than previous generations. Indeed, they report stronger ties, less arguing, and more enjoyable time spent together. That’s ... Tue, 19 May 2009 07:04:11 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1750-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m5d19-Can-you-be-a-friend-and-also-a-respected-parent?cid=exrss-Parenting-Teens-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1750-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m5d12-Stronger-better-and-dumber?cid=exrss-Parenting-Teens-Examiner  Manny Ramirez currently leads the pack of sports superstars censured for breaking the rules. And he has plenty of company as we’re all well-aware.   One would think that our idols have learned their lessons by now, but the ... Tue, 12 May 2009 06:54:05 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1750-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m5d12-Stronger-better-and-dumber?cid=exrss-Parenting-Teens-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1750-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m5d6-Heads-up-for-senior-proms-beach-week-and-other-graduation-rituals?cid=exrss-Parenting-Teens-Examiner  As graduation looms near, high school seniors across the country are revving up their engines for prom night festivities. Many are well-known to parents but a few are veiled in secrecy. Now is the time to start talking about the big n... Wed, 06 May 2009 06:31:44 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1750-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m5d6-Heads-up-for-senior-proms-beach-week-and-other-graduation-rituals?cid=exrss-Parenting-Teens-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1750-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m4d29-Chill-parent-control-freak-or-happy-medium?cid=exrss-Parenting-Teens-Examiner  Teens are fond of telling their friends that their parents are “control freaks”. It’s not an endearing term, I can assure you. “Chill parents” in contrast, typically score high on teen rating scales but t... Wed, 29 Apr 2009 07:32:02 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1750-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m4d29-Chill-parent-control-freak-or-happy-medium?cid=exrss-Parenting-Teens-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1750-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m4d22-Leave-Susan-Boyles-appearance-alone?cid=exrss-Parenting-Teens-Examiner  All this chatter about a Cinderella makeover for Susan Boyle is really getting to me. So she’s quirky and a bit frumpy—is that such a crime? Our culture has become so engrossed with physical attractiveness that we’ve... Wed, 22 Apr 2009 09:34:52 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1750-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m4d22-Leave-Susan-Boyles-appearance-alone?cid=exrss-Parenting-Teens-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1750-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m4d20-Do-you-know-why-some-teenagers-are-celebrating-420?cid=exrss-Parenting-Teens-Examiner  Wondering if your teenager has anything special planned for today? Think no more, 4/20 is a national stoner holiday. Teens, college students, and adult advocates will be out in force, smoking marijuana, touting its virtues, and lobbyi... Mon, 20 Apr 2009 06:58:33 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1750-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m4d20-Do-you-know-why-some-teenagers-are-celebrating-420?cid=exrss-Parenting-Teens-Examiner