Another week seems to have gone by very quickly. It feels like I am still working through material from last week – that’s probably because I am still working through last week’s material.
There were some fresh new articles on bullying this week, along with interesting research on digital and health issues. Of course many of the bloggers I subscribe to continue to deliver quality content, particularly when it comes to parenting teenagers. So take a few minutes to read through some of these articles – it will be time well spent.
I have tacked on a Ted talk by Twitter guru Scott Stratten at the end of the post . It has nothing to do with Twitter or social media, but is an insightful, honest, self reflection that struck a chord with me as a dad. It goes for just under 15 minutes but is well worth a look – especially if you are a busy parent.
Bullying
Notes from a conference on bullying - Net Family News
Bullying: Whose kids do such cruel things? Ours – Oregon Live (Thanks to The Parent Practice)
“Bullying” Has Little Resonance with Teenagers - Danah Boyd
Digital Developments
Is There A “Decline” In Kids Reading Or Is It Just Shifting Forms? – Shaping Youth
90% of parents have discussed Internet safety with their kids – Barking Robot
Boy Meets Girl: How Facebook Functions in Modern Romance – Mashable
Research
Kids who hate school turn to sex, alcohol – Health News
Study: Do Energy Drinks Lead to Alcohol Abuse? – Time
Who Are the Biggest Influencers Among Teen Girls? Teen Girls! – Varsity (Thanks to 4YA)
Youth call Australia home, but cling to heritage – Sydney Morning Herald
Parenting
10 Tips to Raise Smoke-Free Kids - Dr Micchele Borba
It’s never too late to start parenting your teen – Sue Scheff
Teaching boys compassion – Raising Boys World
Moms of Boys: Tips, Tricks and Advice to Bond - Radical Parenting
Clean Anger vs. the Other Kind – Annie Fox
When and how to negotiate with your teen – Sarah Newton
Co-Viewing Media with Your Child – Neurogistics Blog
Culture Stuff
‘Harry Potter’ poised to pass ‘Star Wars’ as biggest franchise – USA Today
Call of Duty: Black Ops launch new record – Cnet News
For Dads Especially (but worth a look by anyone)
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