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.