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Dads are Important in the Lives of Their Kids

Research indicates that time spent with Dad is a key to kids' happiness.

What does the research say about the importance of dads and kids interacting?

  • A recent study indicated that chatting with your dad on a regular basis resulted in a happier child.
  • "Regular basis" was defined as "most days" rather than "rarely"
  • In earlier research, it was shown that a teenager's relationship with his parents has an influence on his well-being in later years.
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Parents, your rules about drinking can make a positive difference.

New research suggests that a parent's position on teenage drinking definitely influences the teen's behavior.

Why is teenage drinking an important issue?

  • Alcohol has a particularly toxic effect on an adolescent's brain cells. The areas of the brain responsible for judgment, critical thinking and memory don't fully mature until the person's mid-20's and alcohol can damage cells in these regions when the brain is still developing.
  • Adolescents who binge drink (over 4 drinks) show brain abnormalities. Cognitive function is actually affected.
  • Fewer than 4 drinks on occasion (binge drinking) can also negatively affect the thinking and memory abilities of some teenagers.
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Class Reunion

My High School class reunion was last Saturday night.  My BFF, Jane, picked me up in her '65 Mustang.  Here we are at an earlier time.  What fun!!!

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The Movement Toward Modesty
Through the years, the parents of teen and tween girls have found themselves debating with their daughters about the types of clothing that is acceptable. Take heart!  It appears that modesty is making a comeback...at least for awhile.

Why is modesty in dressing such an issue?

  • The media and "fashion" trends often send messages that do not highlight modesty.
  • Buying clothes that fit into the parents' definition of modest and acceptable can be very difficult.

How is modesty defined?

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