Sunday Reading

Amy over at Shaping Youth interviewed PAYjr CEO David Jones where they talked about teaching kids about money management.

Has your teen read the 10 best books from 2008?

MTV’s ratings are falling within the teen and young adult age group…so their target market. I guess we no longer want our MTV.

Gaming is no longer just for boys. Publishers are now targeting girls as well with new games such as chearleading and High School Musical.

Author Lisa McMann and Simon & Schuster asks U.S. teens between 14 and 18 to tell them “What is the Greatest Obstacle You’ve Overcome?” Your teen could win $1000 towards reaching his/her goal.

A devastated mom warns of the dangers of alcohol poisoning.

Local scholarships are better than online scholarships.

American Girl is coming out with new dolls to teach self-empowerment. They are starting in 2009 with Charissa who teaches girls how to stand up to bullies.

There’s some new technology to help prevent teens from drunk dialing their latest crush.