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Real World Parents Newsletter
Real World Parents - YS Parent Newsletter

Contents

  1. Tools for Parenting Teens
  2. Learn Their Lingo
  3. Links to Learn From
  4. A Little Encouragement...And Humor

1. Tools for Parenting Teens

 

From http://www.realworldparents.com/starters/

No Reluctant Father

Is your child convinced—are you—that God’s love for him or her is eager, joyful, tender, and complete? God is no reluctant Father. He doesn’t take us on as a burden or an obligation or a government program.


Read More:
http://www.realworldparents.com/starters/article/no_reluctant_father/

Featured Resource: Boundaries with Teens

In this exciting new book, Dr. Townsend gives important keys for establishing healthy boundaries?the bedrock of good relationships, maturity, safety, and growth for teens and the adults in their lives. The book offers help in raising your teens to take responsibility for their actions, attitudes, and emotions.

http://www.realworldparents.com/store/item/boundaries_with_teens/

2. Learn Their Lingo

MFEO = Acronym for "made for each other"

that’s crazy = It's the perfect response when you haven't been listening at all.

3. Links to Learn From

Tips for teenage drivers
http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/features_momsatwork/2010/02/teen-driving-tips-for-parents-aaa.html

Teenage Fathers Often Born to Teenage Fathers, Study Finds
http://www.healthcanal.com/male-reproductive/5056.html

Siblings Play Formative, Influential Role as ‘Agents of Socialization’
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/01/100115112104.htm

4. A Little Encouragement...And Humor

If you want children to keep their feet on the ground, put some responsibility on their shoulders.
- Abigail Van Buren

Think About This

The Bible is the most shoplifted book in the world.  Think about this!

Have You Heard The Word
Romans 8:28-And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. 
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