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‘Dating Smarts,’ by Amy Lang

‘Dating Smarts,’ by Amy Lang

by Dennis Coates | Adolescence, Parent-child Communication, Parenting Books, Teen Culture, Teen Sex, Teen Success

In the adult world, dating is like an audition. An acquaintance asks you out to dinner or an event, which will give you time together to learn more about each other. Will you enjoy each other’s company? Will you have shared values and common ground? Will you...
Strong Self-Esteem – The Antidote to Peer Pressure

Strong Self-Esteem – The Antidote to Peer Pressure

by Dennis Coates | Adolescence, Alcohol, Drugs, Education, Encouragement, Parenting, Self-Esteem, Teen Culture, Teen Sex, Teen Suicide, Work

Why would a teenager do something as stupid as engaging in one of the teen challenges, such as binge-drinking, or swallowing a spoonful of cinnamon, or snorting a condom. Quite a few kids have ended up in the hospital and a few have died. Part of the answer is they...

Talking about Sex with Your Teen

by Dennis Coates | Adolescence, Education, Health & Nutrition, Parent-child Communication, Parenting Books, Peer Pressure, Teen Culture, Teen Sex

One evening when I was 14, I was sitting on my bed reading a novel when my mom walked past my door. Then she came back, stood in the door, and asked me, “You know about sex, don’t you?” Her question took me by surprise. I answered, “Uh,...
Warning Signs – Teen Drug/Alcohol Use

Warning Signs – Teen Drug/Alcohol Use

by Dennis Coates | Adolescence, Alcohol, Drugs, Guest Blog Posts, Parenting, Parenting Blogs, Teen Culture

The surveys and statistics bear it out: teens are misusing drugs and alcohol at younger and younger ages. Parents are often unaware that it’s begun, since the warning signs can take time to appear. The physical, emotional and behavioral changes come on gradually. Now...
Disconnected – The Potential Horrors of Excessive Screen Time

Disconnected – The Potential Horrors of Excessive Screen Time

by Dennis Coates | Adolescence, Behavior Change, Education, Guest Blog Posts, Parenting Books, Teen Culture, Teen Suicide

Disconnected, a new book by Thomas Kersting, documents the horrible effects of excessive screen time on children. One of the most insidious technologies is video games, because of its ability to quickly addict the gamer. Here are a few shocking stories excerpted from...
Get Real about Video Games and Excessive Screen Exposure

Get Real about Video Games and Excessive Screen Exposure

by Dennis Coates | Adolescent Brain, Education, Health & Nutrition, Parenting, Peer Pressure, Teen Culture

I recently spoke with a mother of three boys, ages 11, 13 and 15. She told me she and her husband plan to give all three sons video game consoles for Christmas. Of course, they’ll win a lot of “best mom and dad” points with these gifts. She and the father...
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