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How to Calm a Teen's Fears About College

By eHow Parenting Editor

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Going to college marks a turning point in teenagers' lives. They're making their way into the adult world and that can frighten teens. As a parent, you can help calm your teen's fears about college and make the transition as smooth as possible... more »

How to cure the back to school blues

By Sprice

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As kids get older they tend to dread going back to school, making a parents job even harder. The older they get the more work they are expected to do and they realize their fun, carefree summer is coming to an end. This can make even the nicest ... more »

How to Get Your Child to Move Out After High School

By Julia Fuller

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Congratulations, your child is a high school graduate. It is an accomplishment that will open other doors of opportunity and you helped your child achieve it. You had thought that your job would be over when your child graduated. Maybe you were ... more »

How to Keep Your Child Safe When Using the Internet

By favefive

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The use of the Internet is something that is hardly avoidable. Nowadays, the Internet is a great source for school projects and researches. The Internet has been substituting the use of libraries, especially to those who live in places where ... more »

How to make your kid part of the solution in the problem of skyrocketing college costs

By Maria Champine

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By the 10th grade, your kids have probably decided if post-secondary education is THE goal for them. It is at this time, that you need to make them aware of the financial burden of college costs, and engage them in the emotional and fiscal ... more »

How to Play Hooky With a Teen

By Judy Ford

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Remember when you were a teenager and you pretended to have a stomachache so that you could stay home from school? You weren’t really sick, but you needed a break from the daily grind. You complained the night before about feeling puny, you went ... more »

How to Proofread an Essay

By ranchgirl

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Has your child ever asked you to proofread a paper he has written? It may not be a bad idea for you to brush up on your proofing skills. Many parents focus only on the punctuation and spelling. While this may be important, it is not the only area ... more »

How to Represent a College at a College Fair

By Therese Haberman

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Prestigious private colleges and universities try to recruit students at public and private schools. Sometimes they are unable--because of workload limitations--to send an admissions rep to every fair. Parents and alumni are called upon to sell ... more »

How to Select Colleges for Students with Asperger's Syndrome

By Nancy Larson Larson

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Your smart and special child with Asperger’s Syndrome has made it to his junior year in high school and it’s time to consider colleges! The good news is that more and more colleges are meeting the special needs of these students to help them succeed... more »

How to Take a Teenager to a Zoo

By eHow Parenting Editor

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If you're looking for a family outing that's relatively cheap and doesn't involve sitting in a darkened room eating junk food, try the zoo. Zoos are great for all children, including teenagers. However, if you plan to take a teenager to the zoo, ... more »

How to Teach Kids and Teens to Live Green

By DrJewell

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Nowadays, the word "green" is not just a color. It is a symbolic representation of our nature, our planet, our earth, our ecosystems. To live green or become greener means adopting a certain way of thinking and living our existence that will ... more »

How to Understand What Colleges Seek in a Student

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Applying to college is often an extremely stressful time for both parent and student. It is often hard to understand why a college may accept one student and reject another. While good grades are important, most colleges are seeking a ... more »

How to Use a Positive Spin to Get the Message Across

By Judy Ford

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When 14-year-old Max came home from school after the counselor informed his parents that he had forged a note excusing his absence, his mother casually mentioned it to him by saying, ”If you are thinking about becoming a criminal, you’d better ... more »

How to Enjoy Parenting a Teen

By Judy Ford

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The idea that teenagers are impossible to talk to, live with, and relate to has become so commonplace that we adults start to believe and act as if it's so. The myth of the difficult teenage years is perpetuated over and over until everyone ... more »

How to Give a Graduate Money

By CCrock

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Graduates always need cash whether they are on their way to college or on their way out. Create a nest egg by filling an empty nest with cash filled eggs for a graduate who is leaving the nest... more »

How to Learn About Money in Your Teens

By Cougar1002

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Something that really suprised me after 4 years of high school and another 4 years of college is the lack of financial education available to teens and young adults in a classroom setting. In this article, I want to provide you with some ideas ... more »

How to Make a Graduation Scrapbook

By CCrock

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With Graduation season coming around the corner, you may be trying to think of something special to celebrate the achievement. There are many graduation gift ideas and so the key is to determining what you can do and will it be special. Here is ... more »

How to Make Sure Your Family Sees You During Graduation

By CCrock

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If you are part of a large graduating class, you may get lost in the sea of gowns and hats. Make sure your family and friends can see you during your graduation ceremony!.. more »

How to Show a Son How Much You Love Him

By Judy Ford

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Raising a son is a privilege. A boy is a contradiction--a bundle of energy one minute and lethargic the next. They’re curious and bored at the same moment. It is so much fun to have a son because they provide excitement around the house. They ... more »

How to Teach a Teenager With a Learning Disability How to Write a Five-Paragraph Essay

By eHow Parenting Editor

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Writing a sentence is difficult for students with learning disabilities, let alone a whole paragraph. How can a student with a learning disability learn to write a five-paragraph essay?.. more »

How to Be Goth at School

By eHow Parenting Editor

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It doesn't matter what school you go to or how strict your dress code is because you can still dress goth with some extra creativity. Follow these steps to learn how to be your true gothic self while at school... more »

How to Discuss Finances with a Teen

By Matt C

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What to tell you teenager when teaching them personal finance? You know its a necessary evil, that constant advertising for every new and cool gadget out there. Read on for some tips on talking to your teen about finances... more »

How to Give Creative Consequences

By Judy Ford

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Your teenage daughter stayed out past curfew, your 15-year-old son cut classes and the counselor called to let you know that he is flunking in math. Your neighbor called to say that they saw your 16-year-old smoking outside the movie theater, ... more »

How to Let Go When Your Child Leaves for Out-of-State College

By Nancy Larson Larson

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Even while changing his diapers, you dreamed about sending your baby boy to college. But now that he’s 18 and preparing to launch, it’s a bittersweet time. You’re proud and happy that he’s been accepted to the school of his choice, but it’s ... more »

How to Teach a Teen to Drive

By eHow Cars Editor

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Patience and calm are your best friends when teaching a teenager to drive. If you can't handle it, have your spouse, a trusted friend or relative, or a driver-training teacher take on the job... more »

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