http://www.examiner.com/x-9465-Newark-Parenting-Teens-Examiner?cid=exrss-Newark-Parenting-Teens-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:20:32 -0700 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 16:18:25 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-9465-Newark-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m8d17-Teens-taking-responsibility?cid=exrss-Newark-Parenting-Teens-Examiner When it comes to teens and some of the bizarre behavior they engage in the question that most often comes to mind is “Why.” In reality the question that should be foremost in their minds and ours as parents is “What now?” Teen... Teens acting responsible Mon, 17 Aug 2009 16:18:25 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9465-Newark-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m8d17-Teens-taking-responsibility?cid=exrss-Newark-Parenting-Teens-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9465-Newark-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m7d28-Teens-and-manners?cid=exrss-Newark-Parenting-Teens-Examiner The days of Emily Post seem to be numbered, however, common courtesy should not become a thing of the past and teens, in particular, need to be cognizant between what is courteous, indifferent and just plain rude.Etiquette knows no age. Just because ... Teen social behavior Tue, 28 Jul 2009 16:08:01 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9465-Newark-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m7d28-Teens-and-manners?cid=exrss-Newark-Parenting-Teens-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9465-Newark-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m7d23-Head-lice?cid=exrss-Newark-Parenting-Teens-Examiner Head lice is not just a childhood condition. Although it is a common problem among school age kids (ages 3 through 12) lice can affect teens who live, work or come in contact with someone who has the nasty nits. Though they are not considered dangero... Teens acting responsible Thu, 23 Jul 2009 12:47:15 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9465-Newark-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m7d23-Head-lice?cid=exrss-Newark-Parenting-Teens-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9465-Newark-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m7d16-Teens-and-unemployment?cid=exrss-Newark-Parenting-Teens-Examiner Summer is here and for some the living is not so easy. Unemployment has hit an all time high and among those greatly affected are teens. Many teens who used to hold part-time jobs are now faced with competition from adults seeking full time positions... Teens acting responsible Thu, 16 Jul 2009 14:41:19 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9465-Newark-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m7d16-Teens-and-unemployment?cid=exrss-Newark-Parenting-Teens-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9465-Newark-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m7d1-Teens-and-gambling?cid=exrss-Newark-Parenting-Teens-Examiner Do teens who engage in online gambling run the risk of becoming addicted? The answer is no crap shoot. Gambling among teens is becoming a growing problem and a concern among parents who question whether this “virtual” vice will become a l... Teens acting responsible Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:35:25 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9465-Newark-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m7d1-Teens-and-gambling?cid=exrss-Newark-Parenting-Teens-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9465-Newark-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m6d28-Teens-behind-the-wheel?cid=exrss-Newark-Parenting-Teens-Examiner  Each year, like fledglings entering the real world, a new batch of provisional license holders merge onto the highway of life and become a part of the road. And, with this new-found freedom comes a number of rules, responsibilities and an unde... Teens acting responsible Sun, 28 Jun 2009 08:40:17 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9465-Newark-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m6d28-Teens-behind-the-wheel?cid=exrss-Newark-Parenting-Teens-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9465-Newark-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m6d24-Teens-behind-the-wheel?cid=exrss-Newark-Parenting-Teens-Examiner  Each year, like fledglings entering the real world, a new batch of provisional license holders merge onto the highway of life and become a part of the road. And, with this new-found freedom comes a number of rules, responsibilities and an unde... Teen Suicide Teens acting responsible Wed, 24 Jun 2009 17:58:29 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9465-Newark-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m6d24-Teens-behind-the-wheel?cid=exrss-Newark-Parenting-Teens-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9465-Newark-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m6d18-Calling-teens-to-dinner?cid=exrss-Newark-Parenting-Teens-Examiner Calling your kids to dinner has taken on a whole new ring – literally. Cell phones have replaced the dinner bell and the practice of yelling up the stairs or out the back door “Dinner is ready,” is a thing of the past. Personal expe... Teen social behavior Thu, 18 Jun 2009 17:36:25 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9465-Newark-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m6d18-Calling-teens-to-dinner?cid=exrss-Newark-Parenting-Teens-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9465-Newark-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m6d14-Volunteerism-and-teens?cid=exrss-Newark-Parenting-Teens-Examiner  Recently I covered a story for Paterson Habitat for Humanity’s Women Build project and had the opportunity to interview Singer-songwriter Patti Scialfa and her daughter Jessica Springsteen who were honorary co-chairs of the event. It was ... Teen social behavior Sun, 14 Jun 2009 13:16:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9465-Newark-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m6d14-Volunteerism-and-teens?cid=exrss-Newark-Parenting-Teens-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9465-Newark-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m6d9-Teens-and-tattoos?cid=exrss-Newark-Parenting-Teens-Examiner Tattoos … self-expression or a sign of trendiness?Chances are, if you scope out the beaches of the Jersey Shore a large number of beachgoers will be sporting some sort of body art, which has become a form of “tattoo trendiness.” Ac... Teen social behavior Tue, 09 Jun 2009 18:21:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9465-Newark-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m6d9-Teens-and-tattoos?cid=exrss-Newark-Parenting-Teens-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9465-Newark-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m5d30-Teen-hugging?cid=exrss-Newark-Parenting-Teens-Examiner Hugging too much?Hello, I hug you, now won’t you tell me your name?Hugging has become for today’s teens what the “high five” or “down low” was to generations ago. For parents who grew up in an era where physical co... Teen Suicide Teen social behavior Sat, 30 May 2009 10:58:37 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9465-Newark-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m5d30-Teen-hugging?cid=exrss-Newark-Parenting-Teens-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9465-Newark-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m5d19-Teenage-suicide?cid=exrss-Newark-Parenting-Teens-Examiner Death is not an easy subject to discuss with your teens. To talk about the death of one of their peers is even more difficult. To address the suicide death of a fellow classmate is a discussion no parent wishes to have yet the odds for this happening... Teen Suicide Tue, 19 May 2009 18:41:15 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9465-Newark-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m5d19-Teenage-suicide?cid=exrss-Newark-Parenting-Teens-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9465-Newark-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m5d14-Post-prom-protocol?cid=exrss-Newark-Parenting-Teens-Examiner  Post Prom Protocol   Going to the prom these days is still a special occasion. However, what once used to be an end-of-year celebration has morphed in to a three-ring circus. Between the pre-prom, the live prom, and post prom partying, a... Thu, 14 May 2009 15:40:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9465-Newark-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m5d14-Post-prom-protocol?cid=exrss-Newark-Parenting-Teens-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9465-Newark-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m5d1-Teen-sexting?cid=exrss-Newark-Parenting-Teens-Examiner A topic that has been making headlines in the news and hits home a little too personally is the “Teenage Sexting” debacle – teens taking nude pictures of themselves and sharing via their cell phones.http://de.truveo.com/Students-bus... Cyber Safety Fri, 01 May 2009 15:24:39 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9465-Newark-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m5d1-Teen-sexting?cid=exrss-Newark-Parenting-Teens-Examiner