November 14, 2009

Typical Teen Behavior - or Not?

First, we talk with a clinical psychologist and expert on troubled teens for advice on how a parent can tell when certain behaviors are typical teen stuff, or when real concern is warranted. Then, a marketing expert explains why we're now living in a true renaissance period for consumers and society. And, a Gulf War veteran tells about the non-profit he's started to help returning vets find good jobs.

Episode Segments:

Troubled Teen, or Not? Parents often wonder how to distinguish typical teenage behaviors from those that warrant concern. Lisa Boesky, PhD, author of When to Worry: How to Tell if Your Teen Needs Helpand What to Do About It explained how parents can recognize warning signs and what they can do to help a teen before it is too late. She also mentioned resources where parents can locate professional help.
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The Renaissance Generation Patricia Martin, marketing expert, and author of Ren Gen: Renaissance Generation believes that Americans are on the precipice of a major cultural renaissance, much of it fueled by the massive increase of information available via the Internet. She explained how the high-tech convergence of art, entertainment, education, and business may affect many basic social structures, and significantly alter the behavior of consumers.
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Helping America's Heroes Bill Coplin, PhD, author of 25 Ways To Make College Pay Off explained how prospective college students can choose the right school, develop skills that employers actually want, and leave school well-prepared for the real world.
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