ACS E-Newsletter: July 2010
July 8, 2010
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ACS PARENT RESOURCE BLOG
Parenting Teens and Technology (Part 4)
July 6, 2010
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Section Four: Protect yourself Help your child understand the concept of ‘digital footprint’, and think about what they can do to protect it. Children think
Recent Teen Mental Health News
July 2, 2010
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“Alcohol Use and Abuse: A Pediatric Concern” The American Academy of Pediatrics revised their alcohol use and abuse policy statement in May, encouraging increased alcohol
Recent Emotional and Behavioral Health Statistics
July 1, 2010
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Visit the following links at KidsData.org for new drug, alcohol and depression data, including statistics on alcohol use, binge drinking, cigarette use, inhalant use, marijuana
Parenting Teens and Technology (Part 3)
June 30, 2010
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Section Three: Pay Attention Monitor usage. Figure out how much time your child is using technology, where and when. Know where your child has access
New Article: Teen behavioral norms
June 29, 2010
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“Worried about a Moody Teen?” The Wall Street Journal published a new article on how to tell the difference between typical teen angst and more
Teen Drug and Alcohol Abuse News/Info
June 28, 2010
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Interactive drug and alcohol abuse educational resource The National Institute for Drug Abuse has a great website with interactive features, providing valuable information behind the
New Suicide Support Booklet and Other News
June 24, 2010
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Youth Suicide Support Booklet The mother of a teen who committed suicide in Nova Scotia recently developed a booklet which “provides helpful resources to support
Parenting Teens and Technology (Part 2)
June 22, 2010
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Section Two: Listen and Learn Keep the lines of communication open Talk with your child about technology in a positive way. Express your interest. Ask to
