JUNE 1

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/

Clean Hands Empty Hearts

More than in any other season of life, kids and teenagers are dominated by rules and rewarded for good behavior. Is it surprising that some of them get the idea that what God cares most about it our performance instead…
Read More:
http://www.realworldparents.com/starters/article/clean_hands_empty_hearts/

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

NMP = Text message for "Not My Problem"

Cobra Yawn = The involuntary spraying of saliva while yawning. Much like the venom spray from a cobra. In most cases the yawner doesn't realized it has happened only finding the aftermath once the yawn is over.

3. Movie Reviews for Parents

Up

“Up” is a fantastic movie and a natural addition to Pixar’s library. The story is also laugh-out-loud funny, but it’s built on a foundation of…
Read Review:
http://www.realworldparents.com/movies/review/up/

Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian

The first “Night at the Museum” movie was a big hit with families back in 2006, and we’d expect this madcap, silly misadventure to do…
Read Review:
http://www.realworldparents.com/movies/review/night_at_the_museum_battle_of_the_smithsonian/

4. Links to Learn From

Importance of empathy [Examiner.com]
http://www.examiner.com/x-5452-Portland-Parenting-Teenagers-Examiner~y2009m5d20-Importance-of-empathy

One Third of Americans Don’t Use Sunscreen [ABC News]
http://abcnews.go.com/Health/SkinCare/story?id=7637104&page=1

Are Sexy Sims Hurting Girls? [Newsweek]
http://blog.newsweek.com/blogs/thehumancondition/archive/2009/05/27/the-consult-are-sexy-sims-hurting-girls-and-other-news-from-around-the-web.aspx

5. A Little Encouragement...And Humor

Having a family is like having a bowling alley installed in your brain.
- Martin Mull