Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
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/From God’s Playlist
Right now, millions of teens are looking at the same “Top Songs” list on iTunes and wondering about which songs to add to their playlists. This week we’re encouraging you to make a much older song the entry to a…
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http://www.realworldparents.com/starters/article/from_gods_playlist/
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
NGL = short for "not going to lie"
youtuber = One who spends so much time browsing YouTube videos.
3. Movie Reviews for Parents
Star Trek
“Star Trek” creator Gene Rodenberry’s overtly humanistic and evolutionary worldview perspectives get very little mention in this well-reviewed reboot of the franchise. Instead, director J.J.…
Read Review:
http://www.realworldparents.com/movies/review/star_trek/ X-Men Origins: Wolverine
The first big blockbuster of the “summer” borrows from “The Dark Knight” in its violent tone, killing off innocent and major characters one after another…
Read Review:
http://www.realworldparents.com/movies/review/x-men_origins_wolverine/
4. Links to Learn From
Mamas in Ministry Part 1
http://www.youthspecialties.com/blog/2009/mamas-in-ministry-part-1/
White House may seek funding for abstinence-only education [CNN]
http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/05/12/white-house-may-seek-funding-for-abstinence-only-education/
10 Things You Must Tell Your Teenage Daughter [Guardian UK]
http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2009/may/13/teenage-girl-essential-information
5. A Little Encouragement...And Humor
An ounce of mother is worth a pound of clergy.
- Spanish Proverb
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
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/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…
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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
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
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/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,…
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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
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
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