Resources for Parents
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Parent Newsletter
Contents
- Tools for Parenting Teens
- Learn Their Lingo
- Links to Learn From
- A Little Encouragement…And Humor
1. Tools for Parenting Teens
From http://www.realworldparents.com/starters/
Zoom Out
Let’s help our kids to pull back from the moment right in front of them to think about their big “P” purposes as a follower of Christ—no matter where they go to school, what jobs they hold, or who they…
Read More:
http://www.realworldparents.com/starters/article/zoom_out/
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.
http://www.realworldparents.com/store/item/boundaries_with_teens/
2. Learn Their Lingo
MFEO = Acronym for “made for each other”
that’s crazy = It’s the perfect response when you haven’t been listening at all.
3. Links to Learn From
Tips for teenage drivers
http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/features_momsatwork/2010/02/teen-driving-tips-for-parents-aaa.html
Teenage Fathers Often Born to Teenage Fathers, Study Finds
http://www.healthcanal.com/male-reproductive/5056.html
Siblings Play Formative, Influential Role as ‘Agents of Socialization’
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/01/100115112104.htm
4. A Little Encouragement…And Humor
If you want children to keep their feet on the ground, put some responsibility on their shoulders.
- Abigail Van Buren