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What Do You Know About Your Teen's World?

Between the fast-paced world of teen culture and the negative media influences that bombard teens, parenting is a challenging and unpredictable task. Parents struggle valiantly to keep up with their children -- but how much do you know about your teen's world?

 

Now, the National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign has opened a new Parent Chronicles section on the Internet. This website acts to immerse parents in teen culture and help them reduce risky behaviors. With quizzes about teen culture, action items for parents to try on their own, and an online forum for discussion with other parents, the National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign is a tremendous resource for helping parents to understand and provide guidance to their teenage children. Check out the site at: www.TheAntiDrug.com/ParentChronicles -- you'll be glad you did!

 



PTC Picks of the Week

 

[Print PTC Picks of the Week]

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

World’s Best, 7:00 p.m. (Eastern) Travel Channel The crème de la crème of fast food stops are featured.             

Family Feud, 8:00 p.m. (Eastern) Game Show Network Two families of five try to guess what the “survey said” in polls conducted with 100 people. 

Property Virgins, 8:00 p.m. (Eastern) HGTV A couple search for a home in Boston and hold high expectations despite their fixed budget. 

Andy Griffith Show, 8:00 p.m. (Eastern) TV Land Goober attempts a computer dating service and his amateur replies on the form lead to his being mismatched with an attractive psychologist. 

Finn on the Fly, 8:00 p.m. (Eastern) Disney Channel Lonely schoolboy Ben gains a new partner in crime when his dog Finn turns into a human.

Tasting Ireland, 8:00 p.m. (Eastern) Food Network Bobby Flay samples the Emerald Isle’s culinary offerings, from a customary Irish breakfast to filling lamb stew.       

 

Thursday, March 11, 2010

House Hunters International, 7:00 p.m. (Eastern) HGTV A man looks for a two-bedroom home along Italy’s Amalfi Coast. 

Food Network Challenge, 7:00 p.m. (Eastern) Food Network Cake artists decorate cakes inspired by popular cartoon characters like Curious George, Popeye, Scooby-Doo, and Betty Boop.    

Yellowstone Bison, 7:00 p.m. (Eastern) Animal Planet Buffalo of Yellowstone National Park endure low temperatures and predators like grizzly bears and wolves.   

Modern Marvels, 7:00 p.m. (Eastern) History Channel The history of the fast-food industry, which details the steps needed to sell the food, including harvesting, processing, packaging, and preparation.     

The Incredibles, 8:00 p.m. (Eastern) Disney Channel A superhero crime fighter and his family come out of retirement after spending years living normal lives.        

Tastiest Places to Chowdown, 8:00 p.m. (Eastern) Travel Channel The best sandwich shops in the country are visited. 

 

Friday, March 12, 2010

Dog Whisperer, 7:00 p.m. (Eastern) National Geographic Channel A investigation into some of the most challenging dogs host Cesar Millan has reformed. 

Man v. Food, 7:00 p.m. (Eastern) Travel Channel In Austin, the host samples supersized donuts and authentic Hill Country barbecue.    

Phineas and Ferb, 8:00 p.m. (Eastern) Disney Channel A bunny secret agent impersonates a new family pet in order to locate Perry’s lair.  Phineas and Ferb institute a spa day and hire Baljeet as their manicurist and Buford as their masseur.   

Chopped, 8:00 p.m. (Eastern) Food Network Piquillo peppers and snap peas are among the main ingredients. 

Andy Griffith Show, 8:00 p.m. (Eastern) TV Land The barbershop business is doing quite well, and Mayberry’s women grow envious when a beautiful manicurist sets up shop at Floyd’s. 

Property Virgins, 8:30 p.m. (Eastern) HGTV A couple are preoccupied about prices for the space they want even though they’ve been creating a nest egg for a large down payment.      

 

Saturday, March 13, 2010

The Good Witch’s Garden, 7:00 p.m. (Eastern) Hallmark Channel Cassie faces the prospect of leaving town when a stranger shows up claiming to own Grey House.  She quickly realizes that a few Middleton residents would like to see her move out of town.    

Throwdown with Bobby Flay, 7:00 p.m. (Eastern) Food Network The host surprises the “Casserole Queens” of Austin for a chicken pot pie challenge.    

Cats 101, 7:00 p.m. (Eastern) Animal Planet Cat breeds focused upon include the ocicat, Abyssinian, Norwegian forest, Selkirk red, Bombay and Havana brown.     

Suite Life on Deck, 7:30 p.m. (Eastern) Disney Channel London offers a 1 million dollar incentive to her friends for an invention her father can market, and they create a multi-faceted robot that causes chaos on the ship.    

Divine Design, 8:00 p.m. (Eastern) HGTV A worn out country kitchen is renovated to make it more convenient for a large family who wanted more seating, storage, and updated appliances. 

Kingdom of the Blue Whale, 8:00 p.m. (Eastern) National Geographic Channel An international team of scientists follow endangered blue whales to their rarely seen wintering ground. 

 

Sunday, March 14, 2010

Killer Aliens, 8:00 p.m. (Eastern) Animal Planet An investigation of Florida’s ecosystem and the threat from invasive species like Burmese pythons and Gambian rats.    

Food Network Challenge, 7:00 p.m. (Eastern) Food Network A look at the fifth annual Texas Steak Cookoff, where amateur chefs show off their grilling skills in a quest for a 2500 dollar grand prize.    

101 Dalmatians, 7:00 p.m. (Eastern) Hallmark Channel Glenn Close plays Cruella de Vil in this live-action remake of the 1961 Disney cartoon about Cruella’s malicious plan to kidnap a litter of adorable puppies.    

Hannah Montana, 7:30 p.m. (Eastern) Disney Channel Part 1 of 2.  Miley must choose between living in Malibu or at her ranch in Tennessee.  Jackson transitions to his own apartment, and Oliver mulls over taking to the road and pursuing a singing career. 

Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, 8:00 p.m. (Eastern) ABC A family whose son had a heart transplant at 10 months of age enjoys a new house when their moldy, termite-infested house is replaced with a safe new one. 

House Hunters, 8:00 p.m. (Eastern) HGTV First-time buyers look for a short-sale property in Sacramento.              

 

Monday, March 15, 2010

Reptile Kings: Search for the Lost Viper, 7:00 p.m. (Eastern) Animal Planet Father-son herpetologist team Lee and Jesse Grismer travel to Malaysia and find bizarre jungle creatures while looking for an elusive viper. 

Family Feud, 8:00 p.m. (Eastern) Game Show Network Two families of five try to guess what the “survey said” in polls conducted with 100 people. 

Eloise at the Plaza, 8:00 p.m. (Eastern) Disney Channel An adaption of Kay Thompson’s kids’ books about an enfant terrible terrorizing her Nanny and their neighbors at New York’s lush hotel.            

Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations, 8:00 p.m. (Eastern) Travel Channel Anthony visits Panama for a sampling of local food and culture in the Season 6 premiere. 

HGTV Dream Home Giveaway 2010, 8:00 p.m. (Eastern) HGTV The winner of a pueblo-style home in Sandia Park, N.M. is announced. 

Good Eats, 8:00 p.m. (Eastern) Food Network The nutritional delights of cabbage are investigated, along with some facts about the leafy green vegetable. 

 

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Modern Marvels, 7:00 p.m. (Eastern) History Channel The development of bladed instruments since the Paleolithic Age is followed.      

Food Wars, 7:30 p.m. (Eastern) Travel Channel In Buffalo, the Anchor Bar and Duffs both claim to have the best chicken wings in town. 

Her Best Move, 8:00 p.m. (Eastern) Disney Channel A 15-year-old soccer dynamo has the chance to join the U.S. National Team, but also must deal with the demands of romance, high school, and family.     

Ace of Cakes, 8:00 p.m. (Eastern) Food Network Haloti Ngata of the Baltimore Ravens visits the bakery to help make a cake for his teammates as they prepare to battle for a place in the playoffs. 

Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?, 8:00 p.m. (Eastern) My Network A game show testing how much contestants have forgotten since grade school in subjects like math, geography, and social studies.    

My First Place, 8:00 p.m. (Eastern) HGTV An Atlanta duo learn the trials and tribulations of buying a home. 

 

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Impossible Hotel, 7:00 p.m. (Eastern) National Geographic Channel A chronicling of the construction of the Burj Al Arab in Dabai, U.A.E., one of the most extravagant hotels in the world. 

Man v. Food, 7:00 p.m. (Eastern) Travel Channel Adam Richman visits the Salt Lick Bar-B-Que in Driftwood, Texas, and the Thurman Care in Columbus, Ohio.               

Family Feud, 8:00 p.m. (Eastern) Game Show Network Two families of five try to guess what the “survey said” in polls conducted with 100 people. 

Property Virgins, 8:00 p.m. (Eastern) HGTV A New York renter relocates to Richmond, where she plans to buy her first home. 

The Luck of the Irish, 8:00 p.m. (Eastern) Disney Channel A teen realizes he’s part leprechaun after he misplaces his lucky charm and ends up in an adventure with his family and a deceptive leprechaun.           

Ultimate Recipe Showdown, 8:00 p.m. (Eastern) Food Network Season 3 premieres as four home chefs prepare their best comfort food recipes, including crawfish-and-andouille-sausage pizza and Buffalo-chicken mac and cheese.         

 

For more PTC Picks throughout the day visit our TiVo KidZone Guide.

 

[Print PTC Picks of the Week]

Parental Education, Guides, and Tips


1. Tips for Parents

2. Understanding TV Ratings

3. Understanding Movie Ratings

4. Understanding Video Game Ratings

5. About Album Ratings

6. Effects of Media on Children Facts

7. APA.org
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Potential Warning Signs for Violence in Children
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Raising Non-Violent Kids

8. Strategies To Reduce the Impact of Media Violence on Young Children

9. Young Children View TV Differently

10. What Families Should Teach Young Children About Media

11. Article from WebMD: Is TV Really So Bad for Kids?

12. Media quiz

13. Talking with kids about television

14. TV Vs Real Life Quiz from PBS Kids

15. Controlling your Cable TV

16. FAQS about V-Chip Technology

17. Sky Angel TV Service

 

Family Web Links


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Family Style Film Guide

Sports Illustrated for Kids

Bonus.com: SuperSite for Kids

Kidsclick: Search Engine for Kids made by Librarians

PBS Kids: Get Media Smart!

Surf Safely

Stop Email Spam

 

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