High School Article Archive

• Coming Soon to Your School: Common Core State StandardsThe Common Core State Standards are likely to be implemented at your school, possibly this year. Forty-five states have adopted the national educational standards. Here’s a Common Core primer on what to expect your kids will be learning.
• 12 Ways To Help Your Child Love the LibraryHave you and your child been to your local library lately? In addition to wonderful books, today’s libraries offer multimedia options, community events, fun activities, and more—and all for free.
• 6 Childhood Illnesses That Are Icky, Gross, and Disgusting (but Harmless)They’re unpleasant but exceedingly common. We’re talking about head lice, ringworm, and other “icky” childhood illnesses that are more repugnant than harmful. Here’s how to handle them...and the “yuck” factor.
• 8 Back-to-School Family TraditionsCreating back-to-school memories for your children can be simple or elaborate. The tradition doesn’t matter; what does is easing them back with a special memory.
• Handwritten Thank-You Notes Offer Many Ways To LearnParents can add humor—and math and history learning—to this task, which is one that most children initially resist.
• Instill a Love of Learning in Your ChildTo encourage curiosity and a passion for learning in your child, discuss things you’re interested in, show her real-world examples, and don’t forget to take her lead.
• Today’s Multitasking TeensToday’s teens spend seven-plus hours a day involved with some type of technology or media—including time when they’re studying or doing homework. A researcher specializing in teens and media offers tips for parents to help kids disconnect and focus.
• The Road to College: A Guide to Helping Your Child Find the Right SchoolSchoolFamily.com’s College Prep Guide will help your family navigate the years leading up to college applications and enrollment decisions with less stress.
• Help Your Teenager Become a Confident WriterA literacy coach and author shares tips to help parents encourage their teen’s writing ability—without doing the work for them or having them take offense during the editing process.
• High School Math: How Parents Can Help Build SkillsSome simple strategies and encouragement will benefit students who are struggling in math.
• Help Your High School Student Enjoy ReadingAs English class gets harder, reading can still be fun. Parents can help teens by encouraging them to choose and enjoy all types of reading.
• Fun Summer Reads for Ages 4 to 18Looking for some good summer reads for your kids? These books, which we've sorted by age (4-8; 9-12; 13-18), are so much fun, kids will dive right in!
• Help Your Child Reduce Test StressIt’s normal for kids to worry about tests, but worrying too much can be bad for kids and their grades. Here’s how to tell if your child has text anxiety and what you can do about it.
• Help Your Gifted Child Succeed in SchoolHow to tell whether your child is gifted, plus ways to make school more meaningful for him.
• Help Your Autistic Child Succeed in SchoolHow to work with the school to improve education and school life for your autistic child.
• Tips for Preventing Online BullyingOnline “cyberbullying” can be as cruel as anything that happens on the playground—and harder to defeat.
• College Courses May Motivate Some Bright, Bored Teenagers“Bright but bored.” Teens who fit this description often start to “turn off” from school.
• Do These Three Things After A Good Or Bad Report CardWhen we think about student report cards, we are usually concerned about how to handle bad grades.
• Teachers Want Student ParticipationThe older kids get, the more their teachers want to hear from them.
• Help Your Teenager Develop Responsible HabitsSometimes, the best way to teach a teen responsibility is to help her develop good habits.
• Help Your High Schooler Talk to the TeacherAs students get older, they must learn to dig themselves out of their own messes. That’s true when they fall behind in school.
• Tips for Teens Who Get Stuck on TestsSmart students don’t always know the answer on tests. But they are resourceful.
• Let Your Child Learn From the Consequences of Her ActionsLet kids learn from natural consequences.
• Chores Help Build Important Life SkillsTeaching teens domestic skills should be done while the teen is still at home.
• Calm Talk, Agreeing on Home Chores Can Work WondersHelping teens build a sense of personal responsibility is one of the most important things parents can do.
• You Can Teach Your Teen Positive Financial HabitsThere are four days before your teen’s allowance is due but she’s asking for a loan to carry her through.
• You Can Teach Your Teen How To Manage Time EffectivelyThe most successful students learn how to manage their time effectively.
• Give Your Teenager Some Responsibility This HolidaySet aside time to talk about your family’s holiday plans.
• What Can You Do if Your Teen Has Fallen Behind in School?The end of the school year is in sight, and you have just learned that your teen has fallen behind in one or more classes.
• Here’s How Parents Can Help Prevent School ViolenceIn a recent study, 80 percent of school districts reported that school violence is on the increase.
• Involved Parents Help Keep Teens Out of TroubleNo child is perfect—and parents should not expect a child to grow up without ever doing something wrong.
• Is Your Teen a Troubled Reader? Watch for SignsA reading problem is the source of many school problems.
• Let Your Teen Know Cutting School Is Very Risky BusinessThe older some kids get, the harder it is to get them to go to school—and the more important going to school becomes.
• What Can Parents Do If Their Child Is Failing a Class?Your child is in serious danger of failing a course.
• Be Clear, Consistent When You Assign Chores to Your ChildSometimes giving children chores can feel like a chore.
• Three Steps To Help Build Teens' Memory SkillsWhether it’s memorizing vocabulary words in a foreign language or recalling important dates in history class, your teen needs to develop the ability to memorize and recall facts.
• Teach Your Child To Be Responsible Managing MoneyTeach your child to be responsible about money now, and you’ll be giving him tools to make smart financial decisions later.
• A ‘Personal Success Portfolio’ Displays Your Teen’s TalentsBefore teens can make choices about the future, they must look over the past and evaluate the most important events, experiences, and decisions in their lives.
• Activities Can Help Keep At-Risk Students in SchoolParents whose teens are having trouble in school should try to get their kids involved in student activities.
• Teach Critical Thinking Skills at HomeMost jobs of the future will require employees to “think” about how to solve problems—not just perform a routine task.
• Study Groups for Teens: 6 StepsStudy groups are a great way to help teens tackle difficult subjects.
• Why Teens Should Read: 6 ReasonsSome teens seem to have lost interest in reading. They think reading has nothing to offer.
• 10 Ways To Help Your Child Deal With Peer PressureTangible ways to help your child cope with peer pressure.
• Try ‘Waging War’ Against The TelevisionGetting kids to read more usually means getting them to turn off the TV.
• Break Down Large Goals Into Short-Term Goals for SuccessHow managing long-term goals starts with managing short-term goals.
• Students Who Don’t Give Up Achieve Academic SuccessFew qualities will serve your child better than sticking to a job until she has done her best.
• Neatness Can Help Your Child Improve Grades in SchoolChecklist for improving homework neatness.
• Help Your Child Identify Role Models, Set Goals for FutureTeach your child that responsibility contains two words—respond and ability.
• Teach Your Middle Schooler the Importance of Being on TimeThe downside of allowing your child to be late to school.
• Overcome ‘Stage Fright’ With a Dose Of Self-EsteemHere are some ways teens can overcome stage fright.
• Self-Esteem Is Key to Success; Help Your Teen Develop ItChildren with high self-esteem do better in school.
• Show Your Adolescent How To Become a Real InventorInventing something can help people feel good about themselves.
• Arm Your Teen With a Big Dose of Self-EsteemArm your teen with the self-esteem that will carry her through tough times.
• Adolescence Is a Critical Time To Help Girls Build Self-EsteemHow parents can help their daughters retain their sense of themselves.
• Learning How To Make Good Choices Teaches ResponsibilityA person becomes responsible when she learns to decide for herself what’s right.
• Build Your Teen’s Self-Esteem With These Acts of LoveThere are hundreds of ways to tell a teen, “I love you,” without saying those words.
• Combat Peer Pressure; Arm Your Teen With Self-EsteemExperts agree that children who lack self-esteem can’t stand up as well to peer pressure.
• Dealing with the Tough Issues . . . Popularity and Friendship ProblemsSome children have no problems making friends.
• Don’t Just Reward Teens for Good Grades; CelebrateMany parents offer their children a carrot—a tangible reward, like money—for each good grade on their report card.
• Don’t Let Your Teenager Become a School DropoutIn the past, you didn’t need a high school education to get a job that paid a living wage.
• Help Your Child Make the Leap Into Middle School Less ScaryStarting middle school can be exciting and fun. But it also can be scary.
• Parents Can Help Make Sure Teens Stay in SchoolEven if your teen is not thinking about dropping out of school, doing these things will help ensure he doesn’t.
• World Food Day Encourages Teens To Take ActionHelp your teen get involved in a community service project.
• Help Your Child Use Five Steps for Making DecisionsSteps to helping your child learn to make decisions.
• Children Who Make Decisions Also Learn to Be ResponsibleAt this stage, it is very important that your child decide some things for herself.
• Steer Your Child in the Direction of CollegeParents and schools must work together to convince students to work harder in school
• Give Children Advice So They Can Solve Their Own ProblemsIt’s hard to take a “hands off” attitude when kids are making less-than-perfect decisions.
• Encourage Children To Listen to Their Inner Voices Before ActingThe ability to think things through is critical to good decision making.
• Find Out Why Your Preteen Is Procrastinating, Find a SolutionPutting things off until the last minute is an easy habit to fall into.
• Peer Pressure Can Often Be More Positive Than NegativePeer pressure has a bad name.
• Help Preteens Stay Strong When Peers Put Pressure OnPeer pressure is a real concern for parents, and it should be.
• It’s Not Too Early for Parents to Help Prevent Eating DisordersMany parents don’t worry about eating disorders until their children reach high school.
• Schools Rely on Parents to Build Their Children’s CharacterHow to build character in your child.
• Attending School Will Help Your Child Avoid TroubleYour child’s education can open a world of possibilities, but walking through the school door is the first step.
• Community Service Programs Promote Fun and LearningStudies show that children who participate in community service have better grades and more interest in school than those who don’t.
• Look for Educational After-School Programs in Your TownMany towns do have places for children to spend safe time after school.
• Show Your Child You Love Him Many Ways on Valentine’s DayThis Valentine’s Day and beyond, make sure your child hears your “I love you” message loud and clear.
• Encourage Good Nutrition, Exercise For School SuccessDiets often change as children approach the teen years.
• Encourage Your Child to Be Fit, Active During Teen YearsThe middle school years can set the stage for a healthy body later in life.
• Teens Can Take a Stand, Get Involved to Make Schools SafeTeens worry about whether they’ll be safe at school. But they don’t have to be victims.
• Driver’s Education doesn’t end when teens get a licenseYour teen just got her driver’s license.
• Answering Essay Questions: 4 StepsNow that your teen is in high school, he will face more essay questions.
• After-School Activities Are Critical for High SchoolersYour teen has just started high school.
• Alert Your Teen’s School When Cyberbullies ThreatenIf your child is the victim of a cyberbully, he may be facing problems with bullies at school, too. Take steps immediately to help your teen.
• Ask ‘Who Owns the Problem?’ To Develop Teen ResponsibilityTeach teens to take responsibility for their problems.
• Talk With Your Teen About the Qualities of True FriendsHere are some other qualities of true friends to discuss with your teen.
• Peer Pressure Can Be a Good Thing for Your TeenagerWe often think of peer pressure as a negative force.
• Becoming a ‘Thermostat’ Helps Teens Deal With Peer PressurePeer pressure isn’t always a bad thing.
• Help Steer Your Teen Toward Safe, Healthy FriendshipsMany parents worry about negative peer pressure.
• Help Your Teen Avoid Peers Who Promote Risky BehaviorSuggestions that may help your teen NOT go along with the crowd.
• Help Your Teen Read Faster To Improve ComprehensionPeople who are able to read quickly also understand more of what they read.
• Visualization Can Help Teens Remember What They Read"I read it, but I didn’t remember it when I took the test.” Sound familiar?
• Tips To Get Teens ReadingReading for pleasure can boost your teen’s vocabulary and reading skills.
• Show Reluctant Readers That Reading Is FunBy the time they reach high school, teens can read...but many of them don’t.
• Show Your Teenager How To Retain Textbook InformationTeens spend a lot of time reading chapters and sections of textbooks.
• Encourage Your Teen To Read Throughout High SchoolIn high school, reading continues to be the most basic of the basic skills.
• Promote Reading, Reduce TV Time To Boost Test ScoresWhat’s the secret to a perfect score on a college admission test? Reading.
• Help Your Teen Find Books of InterestIt’s not that teens are illiterate and can’t read. It’s that far too many of them are aliterate—they just don’t read.
• Tips for Teaching Teenagers The Value of MoneyThe older your teen gets, the more important it becomes for her to know how to spend wisely.
• ‘Imaginary Portfolios’ Teach Teens About the Stock MarketToday, more and more people have some money “in the market."
• Teens With Inner Strength Overcome Life’s ProblemsHow teens can overcome personal obstacles.
• Help Build Teenage Responsibility as ‘Adulthood’ NearsResponsible students do better in school, but many parents struggle with how much freedom and responsibility to give teens.
• Help Your Teen Budget Time, Money This SummerFor many teens, the summer paycheck is the first “real” money they’ve ever had. And some have a tendency to spend every cent they make on clothes, CDs, and entertainment.
• Encourage Your Teenager To Keep a Spending NotebookTeens need help in learning how to manage their money.
• Get the Most Out of Science TextbooksReading a science book is a lot different from reading a novel.
• Encourage Teens To Think Like ScientistsScientists share a few common qualities that help them understand and use what they discover.
• Make Science More Meaningful For TeensScience should be a lively, fascinating subject.
• Urge Teens To Do Science Projects: 6 ReasonsIn many schools, science fair projects are not required. But your teen should do one anyway.
• Tips To Make the Grade in Advanced ScienceIs your teen struggling with an advanced science course?
• Practice Science By Presenting LessonsA great way to find out if you know something is to try to explain it to somebody else. Instead of just looking over your teen’s science lesson, challenge her to present it to you.
• Study Tips for Math and Science ClassesIn most schools, students have to take several math and science classes to graduate. Studying these subjects requires different skills than studying other subjects.
• Offer Your Teen Some Helpful Tips to Ease the Stress of ExamsBy this point in your teen’s school career, she has probably taken hundreds of tests and quizzes.
• Help Teens Edit and Revise EssaysGood writers know the importance of having an editor with a sharp eye. That’s because writing can almost always be improved in some way, whether the writing is a novel by a top author or a school paper written by your teen.
• Have Your Teen Try Newswriting TechniquesIf your teen is unhappy with an essay or paper she’s writing, suggest she focus more strongly on the beginning and ending.
• Find Ways for Your Teen To Practice Vital Writing SkillsMore and more, employers say they’re looking to hire people who can write.
• Tips To Become a Better ProofreaderYour teen has great ideas, but his papers always get marked down because he makes careless errors.
• Research, Outlines, Drafts Help With Writing TasksSome high school writing, such as taking notes, can be done quickly. But most writing should be done carefully.
• Research Success Tips for TeensSearching for information is a key first step when writing a paper. Too often, it’s a step that teens overlook.
• Editing Techniques for Better EssaysTeens don’t always know what to look for when they’re editing their own writing.
• Accountable Teens Keep Promises, Admit MistakesAn accountable teen takes ownership of what she did, and deals with the aftermath.
• Offer Your Services to Promote A Safe School for All StudentsIt’s a fact. Schools are still among the safest places teens can be. But school safety doesn’t happen by accident. It happens when parents, staff and students work together.
• Teach Your Teen How To Keep Up With Records, File TaxesIf your teen held a paying job during the year, she’ll need to file a tax return.
• Organize a Family ‘Launch Pad’ To Cut Down on Morning ChaosSteps to organizing your mornings.
• Give Responsibility To Prepare Teens For AdulthoodHelp your teen learn to be responsible.
• Planners Can Help Teens Keep Track of School TasksHow to help your child organize school work, other tasks.
• Give Your Teen Advice to Plan Ahead for Final Math ExamsHow to get ready for that big math test.
• Help Your Teen Make Good Promises and Follow ThroughA huge part of being responsible is actually doing what we say we’re going to do.
• Give Your Teen Guidelines for Practicing Good JudgmentHaving good judgment is a necessary step toward becoming responsible.
• Help Your Teen Become More Responsible This School YearHelp kids become responsible for themselves.
• The Four R’s of Responsibility Help Teens Learn From MistakesTeens can sometimes learn important lessons about responsibility from those mistakes.
• The Four-Jar System Helps Teens Budget Money WiselyLearning to manage money is a big part of growing up.
• ‘Coach’ Your Teenager in This Process for Making DecisionsHow to coach your child toward making good decisions.
• Encourage Teens To Do Things for ThemselvesThe next stage for your teen is adulthood—taking care of himself without constant help from parents.
• Maintaining a Schedule Builds Teen’s Sense of ResponsibilityAs your teen moves toward adulthood, she should gradually take over her own schedule and activities.
• Encourage, Notice Signs of Responsibility in Your TeenSigns that your child is becoming more responsible.
• Make Your Teen’s Volunteer Time More SuccessfulTips to make your child's volunteering more successful.
• Teens Should Be Making Conscious and Informed ChoicesHelp your child make conscious choices.
• Help College Applicants Focus on Acceptance, not RejectionThe envelope you’ve been waiting for has finally arrived. But instead of reading “Welcome to our newest freshman class,” the letter starts with “We’re sorry.”
• Don’t Let Prom Night Be the Last Night for Your TeenagerFor too many teens, the prom means more than a formal dress and a corsage.
• Stay Informed, Keep Your Teen Out of GangsIf gangs do not exist in your community, consider yourself lucky.
• Teach Your Child How to Avoid Violence at SchoolThe statistics on school violence are chilling. The news reports are horrifying.
• Help Your Teenager Resolve Problems Before Next YearMaybe this hasn’t been the best school year for your teen.
• Discuss Cheating Violations With Your AdolescentFew teens want to seem out of step with their peers.
• Do You Know Key Who’s Who at Your Teen’s School?Who was your teen’s elementary school principal?
• Encourage Teens To Communicate With Their TeachersSometimes your teen may want to approach a teacher but isn’t sure what to say. Especially in his first year of high school, he may feel a bit intimidated.
• Four R’s Can Help Teens Learn From All Their MistakesGuidelines that help your teen handle mistakes.
• Heed Signs, Take Action if Your Teen Has a Reading ProblemTeens who can’t read—or who can’t read well—often find ways to hide their problem.
• Help Your Teenager Start the High School Years Off RightYour teen is entering the last phase of her childhood and both of you want it to be a success.
• High School Is Not Too Late to Notice Learning ProblemsThe earlier you spot a learning problem in your child, the better.
• It’s Important To Contact Teachers if Problems AriseWhen your child was in elementary school and middle school, you probably answered the phone at least once and found his teacher on the line.
• Learning Disability Students Can Learn Success StrategiesLearning disabilities (LD) are frustrating for students and their parents.
• Note-Taking Tips for TeensMany teens have never learned how to take notes. Yet most teachers expect students to write down and remember what goes on in class.
• Parents Can Help to Solve School Violence ProblemsFew things are as frightening to parents as reports of school violence.
• Mentoring Can Be a Rewarding Summer Project for Your TeenFew things are more important than providing children with good role models.
• Angry Reactions Can Be ControlledEveryone feels angry sometimes, but not everyone expresses anger the same way.
• Teens Avoid Last Minute Panic By Keeping a Time Log of TasksSometimes you may find yourself wondering if your teen ever learned to tell time. After all, she’s late to everything. She often has to stay up all night to finish a big project.
• Encourage Teens To Develop Math StrategiesMath is about more than calculations. It is about finding patterns and using strategies to solve problems.
• Find the Type of Math That Will Catch Your Teen’s InterestEven teens who say “I hate math” can find something to like if their interest is sparked.
• Successful Parents Know Three Ways to Build CharacterTips for making the job of parenting a teen easier.
• Help Your Teen When There is ‘Nothing to Do’ This SummerFor many teens, the lazy days of summer are just that.
• Help Your Teenager Schedule Activities Wisely This YearThe second half of the high school year is especially busy.
• Another Adult May Be Able To Inspire Your Teen To ActYour teen may be willing to take a risk for another adult that she would not take for you.
• Instill the Character Traits Your Family Values in Your TeenAs a parent, you choose the values you instill in your teen.
• Will Your Teen Benefit From an Online Course?Most teenagers use the Internet to help them with school courses. But some are now using it to take school courses.
• Set Limits on Teens’ Computer TimeComputers can be an important part of a high school student’s life.
• Help Your Teen Handle StressBetween trying to maintain grades, activities, social life and worrying about further education, stress is part of life for high school students.
• Get Your New High Schooler Off to a Good Start This Year!The change from middle school or junior high to high school can be especially challenging.
• Help Your Teenager Survive Typical Friendship ProblemsLast week, Tonya was your daughter’s best friend. Now your daughter is furious with her because of a comment Tonya made to another friend.
• Reference Notebook Keeps Important Facts at HandHow many r’s in “occurrence”? What is the formula for finding the volume of a sphere? Teens have lots of facts to remember, and there are a few that are always a problem.
• Routines, Good Study Habits Help Teens ConcentrateHe’s trying to study biology, but his mind just keeps wandering. He’s trying to write an English essay, but he only has three doodles on his paper. Sound familiar?
• Helpful Testing Strategies for TeenagersYour teen is in a panic because of a big test tomorrow. Although she knows the material, she doesn’t always test well.
• Start an After-School Club to Meet Your Teen’s InterestsYour teen spends hours on the computer, but there’s no computer club at school.
• Encourage Your Teenager to Be Self-Directed During Free TimeYou know you should keep track of your teen during the late afternoon—the time when teens are most likely to get into trouble.
• Teens Can Combine Physical Fitness With Earning MoneyHas your teen become a couch potato?
• Your Teen’s Résumé Can Be Enriched With Summer ClassesMany teens have interests that go beyond what they can take in high school.
• Let Teenagers Know They Have Some InfluenceWhen babies play peek-a-boo, they’re learning about cause and effect.
• Sleep, Nutritious Food Are Essential for Teens in MayA big test tomorrow. A prom on the weekend. A major project due Tuesday. That’s a typical schedule for an overloaded teen during the frantic month of May.
• Getting Good Grades, Getting Into College Top Teen WorriesIt isn’t easy to be a teen today. In a recent survey, two out of three high school students said their life is tough.
• Parents Can Help Their Gifted Girls Thrive in SchoolIt’s hard to be a gifted student in high school. It’s even harder to be a gifted girl.
• Be Alert to Signs That Your Teen May Be Dropping OutIn many states, students are legally able to drop out of school at age 16.
• Be on the Lookout for Warning Signs Your Teen May Drop OutWhen a teen drops out of school, parents often wonder if they could have prevented it.
• Confidence Rises as You Place Faith, Value in Your TeenTeenagers need the opportunity to contribute to their families.
• Don’t Criticize Shy Teens, But Be Available if They Want HelpIt’s Friday night and there’s a school dance on.
• Encourage Your Teen To Focus on Three Daily GoalsHere’s a simple exercise that can help your teen focus on other people’s needs.
• Encourage Your Teen to Have Fun & Productive WeekendsEvery teen needs some time each weekend to daydream, or just “hang out” with friends.
• Explain That Sometimes, Success Starts Out as FailureExamples for your kids of successful folks who made it through rejection.
• Fill the ‘gap hours’ to keep your teenager in schoolExperts call the time from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. the “gap hours.”
• Finding Patterns Makes Math Problems EasierAll the math problems your teen’s teacher assigns do have solutions.
• Get High School off to a Good StartThe first year in high school can be a make-or-break year, says one veteran principal.
• Help Combat Eating Disorders; Boost Your Teen’s Body ImageHow to help your child develop a better body image.
• Help Prepare Your Teen by Reinforcing Key “Life Skills”Besides learning reading, writing and arithmetic, teens also need to master certain life skills.
• Help Teens See Their Own Special Talents, PotentialTeens thrive if they have the right self-image.
• Help Your Child Make and Keep Friends at SchoolNew research shows that there are academic, as well as social, consequences when children don’t make friends.
• Help Your Teenager Get Sleep Needed For School SuccessTeens who are tired can’t do their best in school. And research shows that many teens are tired every day.
• Make Sure Your Teen Is Getting Enough SleepThe last thing your teen probably wants right now is a regular bedtime. But it may be the best thing for him.
• Making ‘Trial Runs’ With Your Teen Can Boost ConfidenceTeens do lots of things for the very first time.
• Parents Can Help Keep Latina Girls In High SchoolDropout rates for Hispanic students are high. Only about six in 10 Hispanic students finish high school. Today, that means dropouts will never be able to get a high-paying job.
• Parents Can Help Teens Deal With the Downside of CliquesWalk into any high school and you’ll see groups of friends spending time together.
• Practice Real-World Percentage ProblemsMany times, teens know how to find the correct answer to a percentage problem, but they make simple mistakes that cause them to get the problem wrong.
• Sample Problems Help Reinforce Science Concepts“Don’t start your homework” might sound like exactly the wrong advice to give most teens. But it may help your teen see the big picture. It may also help her get an A.
• Students Who Skip Class May End Up as School DropoutsWhen a teen drops out of school, it doesn’t just happen one day.
• Teens Who Believe in Themselves Build ConfidenceConfident people are generally happy and successful.
• To Develop Responsibility, Get Your Teen to Take ChargeSome people have more success than others—not because they are luckier—but because they have positive attitudes and a strong sense of responsibility.
• What Makes a Student Drop Out? What Can Parents Do?Out of a typical class of 100 ninth graders, 28 won’t make it to graduation.
• ‘Esteem Boosters’ Help Your Teen Keep a Positive AttitudeMany things can happen throughout the course of a teen’s day to hurt self-esteem.
• If You Think Your Child Needs a TutorIf your child is having trouble in a subject, you may have thought about finding a tutor. But first try talking with your child’s teacher.
• Report Card Time: 3 Ways To Help Your ChildA midyear report is a good time for you and your child to set goals for the remainder of the year.
• Afternoon Plan Ends Morning CatastrophesOrganization can make mornings easier.
• Avoid Overscheduling During the Final Weeks of SchoolAt the end of the school year, children can often become overscheduled.
• Consider Having An End-of-the-Year ConferenceWhether your child has had a great year, or one that’s not so wonderful, an end-of-the-year conference can help you learn some important things.
• A Card System Keeps Your Child Focused on ChoresUse a "Tickler File" to keep kids on task.
• Help Your Child Stay Calm and Confident on Test DaysNobody likes to take a test. And some kids get what’s called “test anxiety.”
• Cardboard Box Organizes HomeworkAn easy way to keep kids school stuff organized.
• Setting Expectations at Home Helps Children in Many WaysSetting expectations for your children at home and following up on those expectations is a great way to build responsibility.
• Start Good Habits Early to Make the Most of the Year
• Routines and Schedules Start the Year RightWays to get your family back into a good routine for the school year.
• What To Do if You Think Your Child Has a Learning DisabilityWhat do Albert Einstein, Woodrow Wilson, Greg Louganis, and Cher have in common? All had learning disabilities. So do millions of kids today.
• Teach Your Child The Process of ‘Plan, Do, Finish’Students can’t be successful in school if they lack organization.
• Do You Know Why Your Child Gets Bad Grades?Your child has brought home a report card that’s less-than-perfect.
• Help Your Child Avoid Foods That Might Affect LearningChildren who eat right have more energy and ability to learn. Protein and iron, for example, help the brain function.
• Help Your Older Child Get OrganizedAs the state of their rooms usually shows, preteens and teenagers are not naturally organized! As students move into the higher grades, though, teachers expect them to assume more responsibility for their own learning.
• Breakfast Most Important Meal for SchoolchildrenDon't let rushed morning schedules keep kids from starting the day with something nutritious.
• Help Relieve Too Much Pressure On Kids to ExcelThe Girl Scouts of America recently conducted a national survey asking young people about their biggest worry.
• Parents Influence Character As They Make Daily ChoicesThe choices you make will teach your child more about what it means to be kind to others than 100 lectures.
• Children Who Volunteer Get Better GradesChildren learn important lessons when families volunteer together.
• Teach Your Child the Value Of Hard Work, PerseveranceHelp your child learn to work hard and persevere.
• Use the Six E’s To Teach About ResponsibilityYou can help your child develop the trait of responsibility by using the six E’s.
• Volunteering as a Family Teaches Children ValuesLooking for a way to help your children become better citizens?
• What If Your Child Doesn't Like a Teacher?When children are very young, they usually adore their teachers. But as they get older, they may find there’s a particular teacher they just don’t like.
• Back-to-School BooksReading about going back to school is a great way to ease the transition. Especially with younger children, as you turn the pages together, you can talk about their real-life hopes and fears as well as discuss the wonderful characters in these books.
• What Is Your Child’s Learning Style?Understanding how your child learns can reduce frustration and improve achievement.
• If Your Child Is the BullyWhat to do when the school says your child has been involved in bullying — and she's the bully.
• Bullying: How Parents Can Fight BackKids are often reluctant to talk about bullying. Here’s how to spot it and what to do if your child is a victim.
• Facebook and Social Networking: What Parents Should KnowSocial networking sites like Facebook keep growing in popularity, especially among teens. But they can also be used for online bullying. Here are 10 tips to get parents up to speed and help them be aware of their teen's social networking activity.
• Internet Safety Tips for ParentsKids need to use the Internet; these tips will help you keep them safe.

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