Parent Newsletter
Contents
- Tools for Parenting Teens
- Learn Their Lingo
- Movie Reviews
- Links to Learn From
- A Little Encouragement…And Humor
1. Tools for Parenting Teens
From http://www.realworldparents.com/starters/
You’re Adopted
It’s not surprising that so many of the people involved in efforts to place children in adoptive families are Christians—or that a growing number of Christian parents are seeking to adopt children domestically and internationally. The idea of adoption is…
Read More:
http://www.realworldparents.com/starters/article/youre_adopted/
Featured Resource: The Space Between
The changes and challenges of adolescence can leave many parents feeling overwhelmed at times with fear, confusion, frustration, and a lack of understanding. But here you’ll find hope to help you understand and effectively parent your teen. Dr. Walt Mueller brings more than 30 years of adolescent research (and his own parenting experience) to help you through the tumultuous years of adolescence.
Receive 20% off The Space Between using coupon code RWPN107 by August 30th, 2009.
http://www.realworldparents.com/store/item/the_space_between/
2. Learn Their Lingo
JW = Text message short code for “Just Wondering”
Go Primative = Instead of texting, instant messaging, or Facebook wall posts, this refers to an actual face-to-face conversation.
3. Movie Reviews for Parents
Bandslam
“Bandslam” is one of the best-reviewed teen films in a long time, but it got killed at the box office its opening weekend. Thanks to…
Read Review:
http://www.realworldparents.com/movies/review/bandslam/
The Time Traveler’s Wife
For a high-concept film with a delayed opening and mediocre reviews, “Wife” is doing okay at the box office. Those who have read Audrey Niffennegger’s…
Read Review:
http://www.realworldparents.com/movies/review/the_time_travelers_wife/
4. Links to Learn From
Many U.S. Teens Share Medications [CBC}
http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2009/08/10/prescription-drug-sharing-teens.html
What Parents Think Teens Are Doing Online [LA Times]
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/technology/2009/08/teens-on-social-networks.html
Helping Homeless Youth Succeed [Chicago Tribune]
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/letters/chi-090811hamann_briefs,0,1850272.story
5. A Little Encouragement…And Humor
What is a home without children? Quiet.
- Henny Youngman
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