ParentingTeensOnline The Monthly Buzz ... October

A lot has been going on in the world of parents and teens this month, and we want to be sure to keep you in the loop. Here's some interesting information you shouldn't miss. DID YOU KNOW... A recent national survey of 1,280 young people ages 13 to 24 conducted by the Associated Press and MTV shows that spending time with family was the top answer when teens were asked what makes them happy. And you thought your kids couldnt stand you! DID YOU KNOW... Mos Def, rapper and actor, sent out a viral video on October 5th, urging students to walk out of classrooms nationwide in protest of the prosecution of six black teens who were initially charged with attempted murder in the beating of a white classmate in Jena , LA. How are your kids dealing with issues of race and tolerance? Do you talk about them together? If you read ParentingTeensOnline regularly, you know that you get this kind of in-depth information every month. So if you havent already, dont forget to read our October issue for information on: How to be sure your teen is safe from binge drinking What its like to be a family dealing with breast cancer A technology guide for parents of teens  Also, take our poll on When did you start saving for college? and compare your answers with other parents. Look for the upcoming November issue! Some of the articles include: Learning disorders in teens, the hot new trend of blogging for moms, and what parents and teens around the country do about sharing access to the family car. And please dont forget to spread the word about ParentingTeensOnline and tell five friends about this great resource.