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