December 17 Parent Newsletter

Parent Newsletter

Contents

1. Tools for Parenting Teens


2. Learn Their Lingo


3. Links to Learn From


4. A Little Encouragement...And Humor

1. Tools for Parenting Teens

From http://www.realworldparents.com/starters/

Faith Like Mary

Our hope this week is to prod our kids to be inspired by—and to aspire after—Mary’s faith. We hold her up as a role model not because she was extraordinary (which she was) but because she was also a normal…

Read More:

http://www.realworldparents.com/starters/article/faith_like_mary/

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

Elf-Esteem = The feeling of being overworked, underappreciated and like you don't exist to others during the holidays while in actuality the season's success depends on you.

Wiper Beat = When the windshield wipers on your car sync up with the music on your car radio.

3. Links to Learn From

Survey: 15 percent of teens get sexual text messages
http://www.cnn.com/2009/TECH/12/15/pew.sexting.survey/

Plasticizer may be tied to boys’ breast enlargement
http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE5BD39920091214

Boy Sent Home For Drawing Of Crucifixion
http://wbztv.com/local/taunton.cross.drawing.2.1370369.html

4. A Little Encouragement...And Humor

The best of all gifts around any Christmas tree: the presence of a happy family all wrapped up in each other.

- Burton Hillis

December 10 Parent Newsletter

Parent Newsletter

Contents

1. Tools for Parenting Teens
2. Learn Their Lingo
3. Links to Learn From
4. A Little Encouragement...And Humor

1. Tools for Parenting Teens

From http://www.realworldparents.com/starters/

Big Grace

One of the challenges of parenting for Christians is that we want our kids to be as excited about God’s unbelievable grace and forgiveness as we are—but we still want them to perform. We pray they’ll be absolutely convinced that…
Read More:
http://www.realworldparents.com/starters/article/big_grace/

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

Brodie = A combination of the two words "brother" and "buddy"

I.M.Y = I miss you

3. Links to Learn From

Parents’ Sex Talk with Kids: Too Little, Too Late
http://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1945759,00.html

NATION: Obesity in some children tied to DNA, study finds
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-tc-nw-briefs-1206-12070dec07,0,673593.story

Character says new tests show Go Go Pets are safe
http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSGEE5B61Q720091207?type=marketsNews&utm

4. A Little Encouragement...And Humor

It’s not what you leave to your children, it’s what you leave in your children
- Author Unknown

December 3 Parent Newsletter

Parent Newsletter

Contents

1. Tools for Parenting Teens
2. Learn Their Lingo
3. Links to Learn From
4. A Little Encouragement...And Humor

1. Tools for Parenting Teens

From http://www.realworldparents.com/starters/

Big Grace

One of the challenges of parenting for Christians is that we want our kids to be as excited about God’s unbelievable grace and forgiveness as we are—but we still want them to perform. We pray they’ll be absolutely convinced that…
Read More:
http://www.realworldparents.com/starters/article/big_grace/

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

Automagically = something that happens automatically, but that also has some mysterious, "magical" element to it. "Smart" appliances, features, etc. that do intelligent things with less help than you might expect

Mantrum = when a grown man throws a tantrum when he can't have his way

3. Links to Learn From

Fort Hood Shooting: Five tips to help parents talk to their kids about violence in the news
http://www.examiner.com/x-14708-Toddlers-to-Teens-Examiner~y2009m11d6-Fort-Hood-Shooting-Five-tips-to-help-parents-talk-to-their-kids-about-violence-in-the-news

Teenage pregnancy does not discriminate
http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=861929&category=OPINION

Hunger in America: Half of Our Kids on Food Stamps
http://chattahbox.com/us/2009/11/03/hunger-in-america-half-of-our-kids-on-food-stamps/

4. A Little Encouragement...And Humor

As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.
- John Fitzgerald Kennedy

Junior High Winter Retreat

All Junior High youth and their friends are invited to join us for our Winter Retreat at Camp Utaba! Registration is limited to the first 90 people so get signed up today! For more information contact the church office (801-255-8181). Registration forms are available HERE.

November 11 Parent News

Parent Newsletter

Contents

1. Tools for Parenting Teens
2. Learn Their Lingo
3. Links to Learn From
4. A Little Encouragement...And Humor

1. Tools for Parenting Teens

From http://www.realworldparents.com/starters/

Talk About Praise

You likely experience praising God together with your family regularly at church. But how often do you talk about that experience? Why do we do it? Why does God care? What does it do for us and for Him?

Read More:
http://www.realworldparents.com/starters/article/talk_about_praise/

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

Automagically = something that happens automatically, but that also has some mysterious, "magical" element to it. "Smart" appliances, features, etc. that do intelligent things with less help than you might expect

Mantrum = when a grown man throws a tantrum when he can't have his way

3. Links to Learn From

Fort Hood Shooting: Five tips to help parents talk to their kids about violence in the news
http://www.examiner.com/x-14708-Toddlers-to-Teens-Examiner~y2009m11d6-Fort-Hood-Shooting-Five-tips-to-help-parents-talk-to-their-kids-about-violence-in-the-news

Teenage pregnancy does not discriminate
http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=861929&category=OPINION

Hunger in America: Half of Our Kids on Food Stamps
http://chattahbox.com/us/2009/11/03/hunger-in-america-half-of-our-kids-on-food-stamps/

4. A Little Encouragement...And Humor

As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.
- John Fitzgerald Kennedy

October 28 Parent News

Parent Newsletter

Contents

1. Tools for Parenting Teens
2. Learn Their Lingo
3. Links to Learn From
4. A Little Encouragement...And Humor

1. Tools for Parenting Teens

From http://www.realworldparents.com/starters/

What Are You Going to Be?

It’s the question of the week for some kids. The answer often reveals a child’s current hero or role model and their desire to be that person, at least for a day. All kids—all of us—find patterns to follow in…
Read More:
http://www.realworldparents.com/starters/article/what_are_you_going_to_be/

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

Last Texter = That friend that always sends you a meaningless text after the obvious end of a text conversation, just to get the last text.

KPC = Text shorthand meaning "keep parents clueless."

3. Links to Learn From

Up Close & Personal with Lisa T. Bergren
http://www.christianitytoday.com/momsense/2009/sepoct/upcloseandpersonal-lisatbergren.html

Study Reveals More Details About The iPhone Mom
http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/10/26/study-reveals-more-details-about-behavior-of-the-iphone-mom/

“Say Aah” …and, “What’s in Your iPod?”
http://www.thesource4ym.com/youthculturewindow/article.asp?id=99

4. A Little Encouragement...And Humor

Reputation is what men and women think of us; character is what God and angels know of us.
- Thomas Paine

October 21 Parent News

Parent Newsletter

Contents

1. Tools for Parenting Teens
2. Learn Their Lingo
3. Links to Learn From
4. A Little Encouragement...And Humor

1. Tools for Parenting Teens

From http://www.realworldparents.com/starters/

Self-Control

None of us like to say “no” to ourselves, and that might go double for teenagers. Facing the strongest appetites of their lives, a natural urge toward independence, and pressure from peers to go along with the crowd, the ability…
Read More:
http://www.realworldparents.com/starters/article/self-control/

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

Bootsie = Something undesirable

Bamboozled = to get tricked or decieved

4. Links to Learn From

Question To Ask
http://www.youthspecialties.com/blog/2009/question-to-ask/

Pastor “Daddy”: Juggling Ministry and Fatherhood
http://www.youthspecialties.com/blog/2009/pastor-daddy/

Media Multitaskers: “Suckers for Irrelevancy”
http://www.realworldparents.com/blog/article/media_multitaskers_suckers_for_irrelevancy/

5. A Little Encouragement...And Humor

When you wholeheartedly adopt a "with all your heart" attitude and go out with the positive principle, you can do incredible things.
- Norman Vincent Peale

GSLC Youth Boondock's Night

Due to illness the Boondock's event scheduled for tonight, October 16, (junior & senior high youth) has been rescheduled to Friday, November 6. We apologize for any inconvenience. New flyers will be distributed shortly.

October 14 Parent News

Parent Newsletter

Contents

1. Tools for Parenting Teens
2. Learn Their Lingo
3. Links to Learn From
4. A Little Encouragement...And Humor

1. Tools for Parenting Teens

From http://www.realworldparents.com/starters/

The Foolish Joy of Mocking

Many students fall into the habit of mocking as a way for covering up their own insecurity. Afraid of looking stupid, some will mock others before they can become the victim. Eventually, the habit can become a lifestyle.

Read More:
http://www.realworldparents.com/starters/article/the_foolish_joy_of_mocking/

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

GMAS = Acronym for give me a second.

Caraoke = Singing along with music in a car, especially loudly and passionately.

4. Links to Learn From

140 Characters of Parenting Insight [YS Blog]
http://www.youthspecialties.com/blog/2009/140-characters-of-parenting-insight-2/

Teen Sex Escalation [The Source for Youth Ministry]
http://www.thesource4ym.com/youthculturewindow/article.asp?id=96

While Adolescents May Reason As Well As Adults, Their Emotional Maturity Lags…[Science Daily]
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/10/091007153745.htm

5. A Little Encouragement...And Humor

Making the decision to have a child is momentous. It is to decide forever to have your heart go walking around outside your body.
- Elizabeth Stone

Youth Ministry Volunteers Needed

October 7 Parent News

Parent Newsletter

Contents

1. Tools for Parenting Teens
2. Learn Their Lingo
3. Movie Reviews
4. Links to Learn From
5. A Little Encouragement...And Humor

1. Tools for Parenting Teens

From http://www.realworldparents.com/starters/

Faith and Feelings

All of us struggle some to line up our emotional responses to life with our stated beliefs about God’s greatness, power, goodness, forgiveness, and His absolute love for us. Teens, though—fueled by a cocktail of hormonal change and hyper-cultural connectivity—may…
Read More:
http://www.realworldparents.com/starters/article/faith_and_feelings/

Featured Resource: Sacred Parenting

Explore the spiritual dynamics of parenting, and why caring for children is such an effective discipline in shaping our souls and forming the character of Christ within us.

Save 20% off the retail price of “Sacred Parenting” when you use Coupon Code YPN391 and order by 10/15/09

http://www.realworldparents.com/store/item/sacred_parenting/

2. Learn Their Lingo

Hinky = Something as yet undefinable is wrong, out of place; not quite right.

Microvisit = The real-world equivalent of microblogging. Stopping by to talk to someone for 140 seconds or less.

3. Movie Reviews for Parents

Surrogates

“Surrogates” didn’t clean up at the box office, but its proven sci-fi action premise and even its aging action star will likely draw the interest…
Read Review:
http://www.realworldparents.com/movies/review/surrogates/

Fame

Thirty years ago, the original “Fame” was built on the idea that talented kids could take their shot at glory by working with everything they…
Read Review:
http://www.realworldparents.com/movies/review/fame/

4. Links to Learn From

The Guilt-Trip Casserole: The Family Dinner [New York Times]
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/04/fashion/04dinner.html?_r=1&8dpc

Five Nutrition Facts About Milk [The Baltimore Sun]
http://www.baltimoresun.com/health/family/sns-health-milk-kids,0,4513088.story

Parental Pride and Adolescence [Psychology Today]
http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/surviving-your-childs-adolescence/200910/parental-pride-and-adolescence

5. A Little Encouragement...And Humor

“Patience is waiting. Not passively waiting. That is laziness. But to keep going when the going is hard and slow - that is patience.”
- Author Unknown

Teen Parent Prayer Time

All parents of teenagers are invited to come to the Good Shepherd House of Prayer (GSHOP) on the first Sunday of each month @ 9:30 am for a time of prayer FOR your teenagers! This is a great time of ministry for your students and for each other. For more information contact the church office.

September 24 Parent News

Parent Newsletter

Contents

1. Tools for Parenting Teens
2. Learn Their Lingo
3. Movie Reviews
4. Links to Learn From
5. A Little Encouragement...And Humor

1. Tools for Parenting Teens

From http://www.realworldparents.com/starters/

When God Waits, Part 2

Is God good? Does He truly love us? Is He really powerful? Your kids will eventually face these questions in their own lives or in the lives of others, often when confronted with great pain. The story of Jesus and…
Read More:
http://www.realworldparents.com/starters/article/when_god_waits_part_2/

Featured Resource: Sacred Parenting

Explore the spiritual dynamics of parenting, and why caring for children is such an effective discipline in shaping our souls and forming the character of Christ within us.

Save 20% off the retail price of “Sacred Parenting” when you use Coupon Code YPN391 and order by 9/30/09

http://www.realworldparents.com/store/item/sacred_parenting/

2. Learn Their Lingo

Frenemy = An enemy disguised as a friend.

Kind of a big deal = A term for a person who is facetiously joking about how important/cool/awesome they are.

3. Movie Reviews for Parents

Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs

Based on the popular kids’ book, the movie version is a very different experience from that charming story. Wildly inventive, colorful and funny, it will…
Read Review:
http://www.realworldparents.com/movies/review/cloudy_with_a_chance_of_meatballs/

I Can Do Bad All By Myself

Tyler Perry has quickly become one of our most successful filmmakers. His usually urban stories lean toward the melodramatic, walking the line between comedy and…
Read Review:
http://www.realworldparents.com/movies/review/i_can_do_bad_all_by_myself/

4. Links to Learn From

Smacking Makes Children Naughtier [Telegraph U.K.]
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/healthnews/6188692/Smacking-makes-children-naughtier-research.html

Reading and Writing Must Be a Priority [SmartBrief.com]
http://www.smartbrief.com/news/ascd/storyDetails.jsp?issueid=1EFBA3A0-48F5-4FAF-9FA2-7968350229B3&copyid=6DE78BF4-3E0C-44B9-AC50-91CE01674BBD

Study Shows Teenage Girls Attracted to Deep Voices [Physorg.com]
http://www.physorg.com/news172304097.html

5. A Little Encouragement...And Humor

Where there is love, there is pain.
- Spanish Proverb

September 16 Parent News

Parent Newsletter

Contents

1. Tools for Parenting Teens
2. Learn Their Lingo
3. Movie Reviews
4. Links to Learn From
5. A Little Encouragement...And Humor

1. Tools for Parenting Teens

From http://www.realworldparents.com/starters/

When God Waits

One of the most difficult questions for Christian parents to answer is, “Why did God let this happen?” At issue may be the death of a loved one or a pet or any devastating loss deeply felt. If God is…
Read More:
http://www.realworldparents.com/starters/article/when_god_waits/

Featured Resource: Sacred Parenting

Explore the spiritual dynamics of parenting, and why caring for children is such an effective discipline in shaping our souls and forming the character of Christ within us.

Save 20% off the retail price of “Sacred Parenting” when you use Coupon Code YPN391 and order by 9/30/09

http://www.realworldparents.com/store/item/sacred_parenting/

2. Learn Their Lingo

Frenemy = An enemy disguised as a friend.

Kind of a big deal = A term for a person who is facetiously joking about how important/cool/awesome they are.

3. Movie Reviews for Parents

I Can Do Bad All By Myself

Tyler Perry has quickly become one of our most successful filmmakers. His usually urban stories lean toward the melodramatic, walking the line between comedy and…
Read Review:
http://www.realworldparents.com/movies/review/i_can_do_bad_all_by_myself/

9

This dark, post-apocalyptic tale began as an 11-minute short film by a UCLA animation student. The wildly original story is built on a very spiritual…
Read Review:
http://www.realworldparents.com/movies/review/nine/

4. Links to Learn From

Smacking Makes Children Naughtier [Telegraph U.K.]
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/healthnews/6188692/Smacking-makes-children-naughtier-research.html

Reading and Writing Must Be a Priority [SmartBrief.com]
http://www.smartbrief.com/news/ascd/storyDetails.jsp?issueid=1EFBA3A0-48F5-4FAF-9FA2-7968350229B3&copyid=6DE78BF4-3E0C-44B9-AC50-91CE01674BBD

Study Shows Teenage Girls Attracted to Deep Voices [Physorg.com]
http://www.physorg.com/news172304097.html

5. A Little Encouragement...And Humor

Where there is love, there is pain.
- Spanish Proverb

HS Staff Certification

Mark your calendar for 2009 HS Staff Certification. Classes start this Sunday in the Trench. This certification is open to all students in high school that would like to serve as staffers. All staffers must attend, even if you were certified last year. Contact Ffej PRIOR to Sunday if you have a conflict with the schedule.

Fall Calendar Now Available

Download your copy of the Good Shepherd Youth Ministry FALL CALENDAR today. Click on the graphic above to visit our downloads page. For more information on any of the events please visit www.gslc.net/family/youth or contact Ffej at ffej@gslc.net or 801-255-8181

September 3 Parent News

Parent Newsletter

Contents

1. Tools for Parenting Teens
2. Learn Their Lingo
3. Movie Reviews
4. Links to Learn From
5. A Little Encouragement...And Humor

1. Tools for Parenting Teens

From http://www.realworldparents.com/starters/

New Year, New I.D.

This week—and next—we’ll be encouraging conversations with our children meant to help them take advantage of the fresh start of a new school year by pointing them to the big biblical idea that we are all called to participate in…
Read More:
http://www.realworldparents.com/starters/article/new_year_new_i.d/

Featured Resource: Sacred Parenting

Explore the spiritual dynamics of parenting, and why caring for children is such an effective discipline in shaping our souls and forming the character of Christ within us.

Save 20% off the retail price of “Sacred Parenting” when you use Coupon Code YPN391 and order by 9/30/09

http://www.realworldparents.com/store/item/sacred_parenting/

2. Learn Their Lingo

Afterclap = That last person/people who keep(s) clapping after everyone else has stopped.

mascary = When a person wears a scary amount of mascara

3. Movie Reviews for Parents

All About Steve

In spite of a likable cast, very few recent films have annoyed secular critics as much as “All About Steve.” We can’t disagree. But if…
Read Review:
http://www.realworldparents.com/movies/review/all_about_steve/

500 Days of Summer

This non-linear romantic comedy brings lots of artful indie charm, has won over secular critics, and is likely to appeal to older teens. It finds…
Read Review:
http://www.realworldparents.com/movies/review/500_days_of_summer/

4. Links to Learn From

Girls and Dieting, Then and Now [Wall Street Journal]
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204731804574386822245731710.html

Better News, but Retail Prospects Are Still Dim [New York Times]
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/02/business/economy/02shop.html?_r=1&hp

Survey: Parents overestimate role in teens’ sex education [Austin-American Statesman]
http://www.statesman.com/news/content/news/stories/local/2009/09/02/0902teensex.html

5. A Little Encouragement...And Humor

Take the first step in faith. You don't have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.
- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

August 26 Parent News

Parent Newsletter

Contents

1. Tools for Parenting Teens
2. Learn Their Lingo
3. Movie Reviews
4. Links to Learn From
5. A Little Encouragement...And Humor

1. Tools for Parenting Teens

From http://www.realworldparents.com/starters/

The Ten Commandments

Why talk about the Ten Commandments with your son or daughter? For one, our kids need to understand God’s standard for right and wrong in order to get how amazing His grace really is. The Ten Commandments is a good…
Read More:
http://www.realworldparents.com/starters/article/the_ten_commandments/

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

BION = Text message short for, "Believe it or not."

RAWK! = RAWK is the slang spelling of ROCK, originally used by metal fans. 1) RAWK is used to express joy, as in a rallying cry. 2) It can also mean congratulations.

3. Movie Reviews for Parents

Post Grad

Students may be attracted to the stars in this cast, including Alexis Bledel (“Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants,” “Gilmore Girls”) and Zach Davies (“Friday Night…
Read Review:
http://www.realworldparents.com/movies/review/post_grad/

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/

4. Links to Learn From

85% of those 18-23 who make a commitment to God did so before age 14 [Fuller Youth Institute]
http://fulleryouthinstitute.org/2009/08/the-85-statistic-is-back/

Why are coming of age movies about grown-ups now? [Washington Post]
http://www.mercurynews.com/movies/ci_13207099

Abercrombie & Fitch: Worst Recession Brand? [Time]
http://www.time.com/time/business/article/0,8599,1918160,00.html

5. A Little Encouragement...And Humor

Within the covers of the Bible are the answers for all the problems men face.
- Ronald Reagan

August 19 Parent News

Parent Newsletter

Contents

1. Tools for Parenting Teens
2. Learn Their Lingo
3. Movie Reviews
4. Links to Learn From
5. A Little Encouragement...And Humor

1. Tools for Parenting Teens

From http://www.realworldparents.com/starters/

Spiritual Confidence?

How convinced is your Christian child that they belong to the Father, that His love for them is absolute? It’s not unusual for Christian kids to experience a crisis of faith, especially those who trusted in Jesus for salvation at…
Read More:
http://www.realworldparents.com/starters/article/spiritual_confidence/

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

good hang = Someone who is fun to hang out with

sloth-cloth = An old tee-shirt you wear while hanging around the house.

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

Gamers aren’t all teenage geeks [TG Daily]
http://www.tgdaily.com/content/view/43646/98/

Phys Ed: Does Exercise Reduce Your Cancer Risk? [New York Times]
http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/08/18/phys-ed-does-exercise-reduce-your-cancer-risk/?hp

Longitudinal study investigates cocaine’s impact on adolescent development [Biotech News]
http://www.genengnews.com/news/bnitem.aspx?name=60851383

5. A Little Encouragement...And Humor

They say that God is everywhere, and yet we always think of Him as somewhat of a recluse.
- Emily Dickinson

Big Canyon Music Festival

Big Canyon is a new Christian camp that is being built in Utah and they are hosting their second annual Music Festival on August 28 and 29. This is a great event and perfect for the whole family. For more information and for tickets visit BIG CANYON.

August 12 Parent News

Parent Newsletter

Contents

1. Tools for Parenting Teens
2. Learn Their Lingo
3. Movie Reviews
4. Links to Learn From
5. 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

G.I. Joe: The Rise of the Cobra

“G.I. Joe” is another summer blockbuster where parents (okay, dads) are as likely to have grown up playing with the toys and watching the cartoons…
Read Review:
http://www.realworldparents.com/movies/review/g.i._joe_the_rise_of_the_cobra/

Julie & Julia

I’d guess not many kids will know who Julia Child was, but more and more kids are getting into creative cooking and eating. (Thanks, Food…
Read Review:
http://www.realworldparents.com/movies/review/julie_julia/

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

Habitat for Humanity

On Tuesday and Wednesday (August 11 & 12) we are serving with Habitat for Humanity and we need your help.

Here are the details:

Meet @ GSLC at 8:30 am on Tuesday and/or Wednesday ready to work (work clothes, shoes/boots, and gloves)

Return to GSLC at 3:45 pm

Bring a sack lunch and a water bottle (we will bring a cooler)

If you are able to attend either or both days I need you to let me know in advance because all participants must complete a "Volunteer Application" and bring it with you. This is a great project and an awesome way to serve our community. Please consider attending one or both of these days of service.

Project open to the first 12 people to sign up (must be at least 16 years old).

If you have any questions just get in touch with me (ffej@gslc.net or 801.910.1531)

August 6 Parent News

Parent Newsletter

Contents

1. Tools for Parenting Teens
2. Learn Their Lingo
3. Movie Reviews
4. Links to Learn From
5. A Little Encouragement...And Humor

1. Tools for Parenting Teens

From http://www.realworldparents.com/starters/

Powerful Temptations

Have you noticed that every corner of the entertainment landscape is crawling with vampire stories? Many students are knee-deep in the craze. What makes vampires so alluring for the moment? In part, it has to do with the gut-level issues…
Read More:
http://www.realworldparents.com/starters/article/powerful_temptations/

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

REHI = Text message or Instant message for, "Hello again."

Take a digger = Commonly used to describe an ungraceful fall.

3. Movie Reviews for Parents

Aliens in the Attic

It’s not a hardcore message movie, but “Aliens in the Attic” does reveal some worldview ideas that kids are likely to notice. Those include the…
Read Review:
http://www.realworldparents.com/movies/review/aliens_in_the_attic/

G-Force

None of the worldview perspectives in this cute-but-forgettable kids’ movie dig very deep, but the “G-Force” team does live in a world of values worth…
Read Review:
http://www.realworldparents.com/movies/review/g-force/

4. Links to Learn From

One in 10 High School Seniors Have Used Narcotic Painkillers [U.S. News and World Report]
http://health.usnews.com/articles/health/healthday/2009/08/03/one-in-10-high-school-seniors-have-used-narcotic.html

Millions of Children In U.S. Found to Be Lacking Vitamin D [Washington Post]
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/08/02/AR2009080202114.html

Too much TV time bad for kids’ blood pressure [Rueters]
http://www.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUSTRE5725UV20090803

5. A Little Encouragement...And Humor

Mother, life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're going to get. Your life, on the other hand, is like this box of active grenades!
- Family Guy

August 3 Parent News

Parent Newsletter

Contents

1. Tools for Parenting Teens
2. Learn Their Lingo
3. Movie Reviews
4. Links to Learn From
5. A Little Encouragement...And Humor

1. Tools for Parenting Teens

From http://www.realworldparents.com/starters/

Why Church?

You’ve likely read the alarming stats that as many as 80 percent of teens leave the evangelical church and don’t come back. Honestly, that’s a hard number to pin down, but it’s fair to say most churched teens end up…
Read More:
http://www.realworldparents.com/starters/article/why_church/

Featured Resource: A Parent’s Guide to Helping Teenagers in Crisis

Fights at school, sexual abuse, eating disorders, school crises … the list goes on and on. Hardly a day passes without a local crisis at involving junior highers or high schoolers. This practical resource covers the whole continuum of private and public crisis, equipping parents to work with their kids to deal with any crisis in a way that helps the individual and helps the family stay intact.

Receive 20% off A Parent’s Guide to Helping Teenagers in Crisis using coupon code RWPN106 by July 31st, 2009.

http://www.realworldparents.com/store/item/a_parents_guide_to_helping_teenagers_in_crisis/

2. Learn Their Lingo

PBB = Text message or Instant message, short for "Parent Behind Back"

Man Cave = A room, space, corner or area of a dwelling that is specifically reserved for a male person to be in a solitary condition, away from the rest of the household in order to work, play, involve himself in certain hobbies, activities without interruption.

3. Movie Reviews for Parents

Aliens in the Attic

It’s not a hardcore message movie, but “Aliens in the Attic” does reveal some worldview ideas that kids are likely to notice. Those include the…
Read Review:
http://www.realworldparents.com/movies/review/aliens_in_the_attic/

G-Force

None of the worldview perspectives in this cute-but-forgettable kids’ movie dig very deep, but the “G-Force” team does live in a world of values worth…
Read Review:
http://www.realworldparents.com/movies/review/g-force/

4. Links to Learn From

Counseling 101: How do I get my teen to go to therapy? [Examiner.com]
http://www.examiner.com/x-12730-SF-Teen-Issues-Examiner~y2009m7d28-Counseling-101-How-to-I-get-my-teen-to-go-to-therapy

Even the School Janitor Can Play a Role [Health News Digest]
http://www.healthnewsdigest.com/news/Education_390/Even_the_School_Janitor_Can_Play_a_Role.shtml

“No Doubt” Sunbeds Cause Cancer [BBC]
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/8172690.stm

5. A Little Encouragement...And Humor

Fear less, hope more; whine less, breathe more; talk less, say more; hate less, love more; and all good things are yours.
- Swedish Proverb

Good Shepherd Lagoon Day

The annual Good Shepherd Lagoon Day is drawing near and you don't want to miss out on this day of fun and fellowship with others from Good Shepherd. Get your tickets today from the church office or from the display table on Sunday! For more information contact the office at 801.255.8181

July 22 Parent News

Parent Newsletter

Contents

1. Tools for Parenting Teens
2. Learn Their Lingo
3. Movie Reviews
4. Links to Learn From
5. A Little Encouragement...And Humor

1. Tools for Parenting Teens

From http://www.realworldparents.com/starters/

Trusting God When Things Go Wrong

Does God care more about our obedience—or about our trusting Him? They often go hand-in-hand, but many students carry with them a kind of black-and-white view of God that their behavior is what matters most to Him. Yes, they know…
Read More:
http://www.realworldparents.com/starters/article/trusting_god_when_things_go_wrong/

Featured Resource: A Parent’s Guide to Helping Teenagers in Crisis

Fights at school, sexual abuse, eating disorders, school crises … the list goes on and on. Hardly a day passes without a local crisis at involving junior highers or high schoolers. This practical resource covers the whole continuum of private and public crisis, equipping parents to work with their kids to deal with any crisis in a way that helps the individual and helps the family stay intact.

Receive 20% off A Parent’s Guide to Helping Teenagers in Crisis using coupon code RWPN106 by July 31st, 2009.

http://www.realworldparents.com/store/item/a_parents_guide_to_helping_teenagers_in_crisis/

2. Learn Their Lingo

fauxhawk = A full head of hair combed into the middle to fabricate the look of a mohawk.

TTYN = Talk to you never

3. Movie Reviews for Parents

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Episode 6 of this enormously popular franchise lightens the tone a bit and dabbles in some real teen issues like crushes, cheating, obsession, and obedience…
Read Review:
http://www.realworldparents.com/movies/review/harry_potter_and_the_half-blood_prince/

I Love You, Beth Cooper

Almost nobody is recommending this unfunny film for teens (or anyone else). And with a barrage of teen sexual content, it’s another example of how…
Read Review:
http://www.realworldparents.com/movies/review/i_love_you_beth_cooper/

4. Links to Learn From

Minimum Wage Hike Could Lead To Job Losses [CBS News]
http://www.cbsnews.com/blogs/2009/07/21/business/econwatch/entry5178888.shtml

Drawing up a game plan for life [Chron.com]
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/sports/hso/6538772.html

Divorce: don’t discount dad, you’ll deny your daughter [Examiner.com]
http://www.examiner.com/x-5939-Divorce-Support-Examiner~y2009m7d20-Divorce-dont-discount-dad-youll-deny-your-daughter

5. A Little Encouragement...And Humor

Kids go where there is excitement. They stay where there is love.
- Zig Ziglar

Vacation Bible School

Vacation Bible School starts this Sunday afternoon at GSLC. Approximately 140 kids are pre-registered and there is still room for more! We would love to see your kids there this year. For more information contact the church office at 801.255.8181.

This is a great event to invite your extended family, neighbors, and friends to participate in.

July 15 Parent News

Parent Newsletter

Contents

1. Tools for Parenting Teens
2. Learn Their Lingo
3. Movie Reviews
4. Links to Learn From
5. A Little Encouragement...And Humor

1. Tools for Parenting Teens

From http://www.realworldparents.com/starters/

Talking About Sex

What’s the big deal? Isn’t it just a normal, physical act? Haven’t we been freed from the Law? Why not just do what comes naturally? Why would God care what I do with my own body? Paul seems to be…
Read More:
http://www.realworldparents.com/starters/article/talking_about_sex/

Featured Resource: A Parent’s Guide to Helping Teenagers in Crisis

Fights at school, sexual abuse, eating disorders, school crises … the list goes on and on. Hardly a day passes without a local crisis at involving junior highers or high schoolers. This practical resource covers the whole continuum of private and public crisis, equipping parents to work with their kids to deal with any crisis in a way that helps the individual and helps the family stay intact.

Receive 20% off A Parent’s Guide to Helping Teenagers in Crisis using coupon code RWPN106 by July 31st, 2009.

http://www.realworldparents.com/store/item/a_parents_guide_to_helping_teenagers_in_crisis/

2. Learn Their Lingo

N4SCD = means now for something completely different.

skate foot = Shoes (most of the time skateboard shoes) with torn laces, blown out toe, holes in the soles, fraying stich lines and perhaps Shoe Goo.

3. Movie Reviews for Parents

I Love You, Beth Cooper

Almost nobody is recommending this unfunny film for teens (or anyone else). And with a barrage of teen sexual content, it’s another example of how…
Read Review:
http://www.realworldparents.com/movies/review/i_love_you_beth_cooper/

Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs

This strangely titled addition to the “Ice Age” saga is getting less love from critics than the first two films, but the franchise continues to…
Read Review:
http://www.realworldparents.com/movies/review/ice_age_dawn_of_the_dinosaurs/

4. Links to Learn From

Teen sexual health info on Web is often wrong, says researcher at Packard/Stanford.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvuFiag5y-M&feature=channel_page

Texting Teen Falls Down Open NYC Manhole
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,531684,00.html?test=latestnews

More Sit Down Meals = Better Behaved Kids?
http://www.realworldparents.com/blog/article/more_sit_down_meals_better_behaved_kids/

5. A Little Encouragement...And Humor

"When I was a boy of fourteen, my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man around. But when I got to be twenty-one, I was astonished by how much he'd learned in seven years."
- Mark Twain

July 9 Parent News

Parent Newsletter

Contents

1. Tools for Parenting Teens
2. Learn Their Lingo
3. Movie Reviews
4. Links to Learn From
5. A Little Encouragement...And Humor

1. Tools for Parenting Teens

From http://www.realworldparents.com/starters/

Sin Spotting

Are Christians intolerant and judgmental? What did Jesus mean when he said “do not judge” but “do help your brother get that speck out of his eye when you’ve removed your own plank”? We’re talking with our kids this week…
Read More:
http://www.realworldparents.com/starters/article/sin_spotting/

Featured Resource: A Parent’s Guide to Helping Teenagers in Crisis

Fights at school, sexual abuse, eating disorders, school crises … the list goes on and on. Hardly a day passes without a local crisis at involving junior highers or high schoolers. This practical resource covers the whole continuum of private and public crisis, equipping parents to work with their kids to deal with any crisis in a way that helps the individual and helps the family stay intact.

Receive 20% off A Parent’s Guide to Helping Teenagers in Crisis using coupon code RWPN106 by July 31st, 2009.

http://www.realworldparents.com/store/item/a_parents_guide_to_helping_teenagers_in_crisis/

2. Learn Their Lingo

JTOL = Text message lingo for "Just Thinking Out Loud"

Facebrag = To use Facebook as a platform to brag. Normally about a job, internship, trip, purchase or anything else that nobody really needs to know but you'd like to tell everyone because you're awesome.

3. Movie Reviews for Parents

Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs

This strangely titled addition to the “Ice Age” saga is getting less love from critics than the first two films, but the franchise continues to…
Read Review:
http://www.realworldparents.com/movies/review/ice_age_dawn_of_the_dinosaurs/

My Sister’s Keeper

Based on book by Jodi Picoult, this film tackles some of the ethical issues surrounding genetic family planning, but ends up focused much more intently…
Read Review:
http://www.realworldparents.com/movies/review/my_sisters_keeper/

4. Links to Learn From

Smart Snacking to Combat Obesity [Chicago Tribune]
http://www.chicagotribune.com/health/sns-health-smart-snacking,0,7415046.story

Teen pregnancy project ditched [BBC]
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/8139315.stm

Teen sex linked to children’s TV viewing [Baptist Press]
http://www.sbcbaptistpress.org/BPnews.asp?ID=30846

5. A Little Encouragement...And Humor

Nothing you do for children is ever wasted. They seem not to notice us, hovering, averting our eyes, and they seldom offer thanks, but what we do for them is never wasted.
- Garrison Keillor

GS Youth Raging Waters Day

All Good Shepherd youth and their friends are invited to join us on Wednesday, July 8 at Raging Waters. Cost is $12 for admission (regularly $21)! We will meet at church at 9:30 a.m. on July 8 and return at 4:00 p.m. Please RSVP to Ffej so we can plan transportation.

July 1 Parent News

Parent Newsletter

Contents

1. Tools for Parenting Teens
2. Learn Their Lingo
3. Movie Reviews
4. Links to Learn From
5. A Little Encouragement...And Humor

1. Tools for Parenting Teens

From http://www.realworldparents.com/starters/

Wisdom, Fame, and Fortune

The nonstop coverage of this week’s celebrity deaths provides an excellent teachable moment to reinforce to our kids that living for fame and fortune brings only short-term benefits. Given the opportunity, be ready to talk about your memories of Michael,…
Read More:
http://www.realworldparents.com/starters/article/wisdom_fame_and_fortune/

Featured Resource: A Parent’s Guide to Helping Teenagers in Crisis

Fights at school, sexual abuse, eating disorders, school crises … the list goes on and on. Hardly a day passes without a local crisis at involving junior highers or high schoolers. This practical resource covers the whole continuum of private and public crisis, equipping parents to work with their kids to deal with any crisis in a way that helps the individual and helps the family stay intact.

Receive 20% off A Parent’s Guide to Helping Teenagers in Crisis using coupon code RWPN106 by July 31st, 2009.

http://www.realworldparents.com/store/item/a_parents_guide_to_helping_teenagers_in_crisis/

2. Learn Their Lingo

GDW = Grin, Duck and Wave

mow the laundry = Doing a load of laundry after allowing clothes to pile up on your bedroom floor for weeks.

3. Movie Reviews for Parents

My Sister’s Keeper

Based on book by Jodi Picoult, this film tackles some of the ethical issues surrounding genetic family planning, but ends up focused much more intently…
Read Review:
http://www.realworldparents.com/movies/review/my_sisters_keeper/

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen

Michael Bay’s first “Transformers” film back in 2007 was well reviewed and did huge box office around the planet. This one may be louder, longer,…
Read Review:
http://www.realworldparents.com/movies/review/transformers_revenge_of_the_fallen/

4. Links to Learn From

Breast lump removal in teens overdone, rarely needed [Chicago Sun-Times]
http://www.suntimes.com/lifestyles/health/1645011,CST-NWS-breast30.article

Cyber Bullying Affects One in 10 Students [Forbes]
http://www.forbes.com/feeds/hscout/2009/06/29/hscout628463.html

Teen girls to take safe driving lead [The Age- Australia]
http://www.theage.com.au/national/teen-girls-to-take-safe-driving-lead-20090701-d5c6.html

5. A Little Encouragement...And Humor

Time you enjoyed wasting is not wasted time.
- T.S. Elliot

Brandon Heath Concert

This is going to be a fantastic concert! It would be great to get a group from GSLC to attend together. If you are interested in getting in on some group tickets contact Ffej ASAP. Hope to see you there!

June 24 Parent News

Parent Newsletter

Contents

1. Tools for Parenting Teens
2. Learn Their Lingo
3. Movie Reviews
4. Links to Learn From
5. A Little Encouragement...And Humor

1. Tools for Parenting Teens

From http://www.realworldparents.com/starters/

Redefining Success

It’s possible to unintentionally communicate to kids that Christianity is a great tool for solving problems or becoming personally successful. These talking points are intended to build on the idea that knowing Jesus is the goal of life, not the…
Read More:
http://www.realworldparents.com/starters/article/redefining_success/

Featured Resource: Wisdom On Music, Movies and Television

This book won’t tell your kid what they should not listen to or watch. Instead, this book is filled with principles to help them gain the wisdom needed to help make wise choices about what they choose to be entertained by.

*Save 20% off the retail price of “Wisdom On Music, Movies and Television” when you use Coupon Code RWPN105 and order by 6/30/09.

http://www.realworldparents.com/store/item/wisdom_on_music_movies_and_television/

2. Learn Their Lingo

Drop a Dime = To snitch on someone in an effort to keep yourself out of trouble.

SUL = Snooze You Lose

3. Movie Reviews for Parents

The Proposal

Students who are fans of Sandra Bullock or Ryan Reynolds might be drawn to this otherwise “grown up” and predictable romantic comedy. Panned by critics,…
Read Review:
http://www.realworldparents.com/movies/review/the_proposal/

Year One

Writer/director Harold Ramis and his team attempt to generate comedy from a surprising amount of crude and sexual humor, along with openly mocking several key…
Read Review:
http://www.realworldparents.com/movies/review/year_one/

4. Links to Learn From

Gardasil: To Vaccinate Your Teenage Daughter or Not?
http://www.examiner.com/x-11056-Philadelphia-Parenting-Teens-Examiner~y2009m6d22-Gardasil--to-vaccinate-your-teenage-daughter-or-not

PHYSICIAN’S CORNER: The growing danger of childhood obesity
http://timesbulletin.com/main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=4&ArticleID=152630&TM=20998.55

Can better parenting reduce risk of unsafe teen sex? - - Modern Medicine
http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Obstetrics%2FGynecology+&+Women's+Health/Can-better-parenting-reduce-risk-of-unsafe-teen-se/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/602125?contextCategoryId=40157

5. A Little Encouragement...And Humor

The way a donkey expresses gratitude is by giving someone a bunch of kicks.
- African Proverb

June 16 Parent News

Parent Newsletter

Contents

1. Tools for Parenting Teens
2. Learn Their Lingo
3. Movie Reviews
4. Links to Learn From
5. A Little Encouragement...And Humor

1. Tools for Parenting Teens

From http://www.realworldparents.com/starters/

Counting Days

Life is short and hard. It’s not the kind of message they put on posters, but kids who believe it are wiser than kids who don’t, yet. We’re pulling our questions from Psalm 90 this week and hoping our kids…
Read More:
http://www.realworldparents.com/starters/article/counting_days/

Featured Resource: Wisdom On Music, Movies and Television

This book won’t tell your kid what they should not listen to or watch. Instead, this book is filled with principles to help them gain the wisdom needed to help make wise choices about what they choose to be entertained by.

*Save 20% off the retail price of “Wisdom On Music, Movies and Television” when you use Coupon Code RWPN105 and order by 6/30/09.

http://www.realworldparents.com/store/item/wisdom_on_music_movies_and_television/

2. Learn Their Lingo

Whacked = weird or crazy

Aight or Ahight = alright, okay

3. Movie Reviews for Parents

Imagine That

It hasn’t made a huge splash at the box office this summer—and it’s unlikely to appeal to older teens—but Eddie Murphy’s latest family film offers…
Read Review:
http://www.realworldparents.com/movies/review/imagine_that/

Land of the Lost

A remake of the classic kids show starring Will Ferrell sounded like comedy gold, but even most secular critics have panned the film, now a…
Read Review:
http://www.realworldparents.com/movies/review/land_of_the_lost/

4. Links to Learn From

PHYSICIAN’S CORNER: The growing danger of childhood obesity
http://timesbulletin.com/main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=4&ArticleID=152630&TM=20998.55

Can better parenting reduce risk of unsafe teen sex? - - Modern Medicine
http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Obstetrics%2FGynecology+&+Women's+Health/Can-better-parenting-reduce-risk-of-unsafe-teen-se/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/602125?contextCategoryId=40157

‘Vid Kids’ Likely to Suffer Delayed Language Development - ABC News
http://www.abcnews.go.com/Health/MindMoodNews/story?id=7733749&page=1

5. A Little Encouragement...And Humor

Many parents are finding out that a pat on the back helps develop character - if given often enough, early enough, and low enough
- Unknown