Teens & Education

It's one of the hardest moments of many parent's lives when it comes time to talk about the birds and the bees with your children. Many parents are hesitant and will procrastinate these talks...

Education, aside from good values, is probably one of the most important things you can give to your child. But let’s face it, college education doesn’t come cheap and if you want real quality...

If they graduate, they wil have been in school for 13 years, and they are bound to have at least a few bad teachers. It's math.... but it could also be an English teacher. Here are a few ideas on...

If you are teaching a teen to drive a car, you may find it to be a little challenging. Although many teens take classes in school that are meant to help them be a better driver, you know that the...

This is an article on how to prepare for the ACT college test.

One of the most difficult times for both child and parent is the teen era. The problem is the rapid change, both physical and mentally that a child in the 13-16 year old age undergo. Add in the...

It is that time again. Many parents are sending their children off to school. But some, are sending their children off to college, and to dorm living. How do you prepare you children for such a...

High school can be pretty traumatizing, especially if you're an outcast, loner, or just different from the rest of the student body. Here's how to deal.

how to get your child interested in reading

Some people may think this is a little harsh, but it instills a great lesson of responsibility,work ethics and the value of money.

This article will address driving skills, mirror use, space cushions and signaling. Tips on residential, night and freeway driving.

Although SAT scores are not the ultimate factor of getting into a good school (some schools have even started placing less importance on the test), getting a score within the average of the...

Tips for helping you choose the best SAT prep courses for your child. Read before you spend thousands of dollars on scams or worthless programs.

Fostering creativity in children is important if you wish them to grow up to be independent, flexible, resourceful, and imaginative. Why are these traits so important you may ask? Because these...

Are people at school referring to you as racial slurs? Racism is flooding are school institutions every year. Do you feel like your the victim of racist slurs? Do you ask yourself, what should you...

One of the greatest things that a parent can do is to arm their child with information. The transition from 8th grade to High School can be shocking to many teenagers. The purpose of this article...

Often times teenagers enter into high school unaware of all of the rigor and the cultural differences. This can be very stressful for a new 9th grader. This article will assist you in preparing...

A high school students' senior year involves expectations of homecoming, prom, pictures, class ring, yearbook, cap and gown, and other events; these traditions associated with a student's...

Raising a teenager to be patriotic requires that parents instill strong ethical and moral values in their children. The challenges that are facing parents today have never been seen before in our...

Ready to leave the nest and start a life all on your own. Hey I understand exactly where you're coming from. But as young people, we must understand that it is so important not to move too fast,...

You want to help your kid(s) find career ideas, but you're just not sure where to start? You want to help them out without doing too much for them? You've come to the right place!

One of the many expenses of the final year in high school is senior pictures. There are some ways that you can cut your costs by half or even more. Don't worry, you'll have enough other ways to...

Every fall, young men and women head off to college and a lot of firsts. The first time away from home, first time for college and the first time they get a credit card. With major credit card...

Taking the practice SAT test, otherwise known as a PSAT, will give you both experience and a great gauge to see what areas you may want to spend more time focusing your study on before the real...

Wouldn't it be nice, for once, to enroll all of your kids, regardless of age or gender, in one activity that they all enjoyed. Wouldn't it be even nicer if this activity gave them freedom, fun,...

Help your teenager get a realistic grip on their finances for the future

The key to handling a truant teen is simple; be PROACTIVE. Be AWARE. Be INVOLVED. Below are some tips to keeping your teen in school.

As the new school term gets under way, many children entering high school worry about making new friends. Without being in their face, there’s a lot parents can do to help them with this major...

Over the years English has absorbed a large number of French words into its vocabulary. You know a great many of them already like - Adieu (farewell), Bon voyage (have a good trip), A la carte...

One of the biggest challenges faced by children the world over occurs during the months of August and September. That's when kids make the transition to high school. And it's not only the kids who...

I bet there are times you're frustrated about the hit-or-miss quality of your kids' home study. Good study habits are essential for progress, and without them children can very quickly fall behind...

It can be difficult, even as adults to budget money. The earlier we start learning, the better off we are. Here are some tips on getting your teenager on the right track with their very first job.

You can never do enough to keep your children safe, espeically once they go off to college. One of the best things you can do is to inform your kids about simple ways they can keep themselves...

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...

Being a 19-year-old-college-seeking teenager, I believe the best teenage advice comes from teenagers themselves. It's obvious that the wishes of the parents of graduating teens want the best...

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...

A teacher once told me that too often, educators and parents are too quick to point out a teen's bad grade, the low test scores, the sloppy work and poor behaviors and habits while failing to...

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...

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...

One thing your teen can’t bring to college is a parent. So if she’s planning to go away to school, you’ve got to come up with a plan for her to become self-sufficient before she leaves home.

If your teeanger has just brought home a bad report card, you should not panic. There is a way to help him recover and get back on track. With a bit of commitment on your part, both you and your...

Driving is the number one risk factor and cause of death for teenagers in America today. In addition, studies show that two-thirds of the people killed in crashes involving teen drivers are...

Your child has gone away to college for the first time, what do you do? Along with the preparation to get them ready, enrolled and moved; there is the psychological adjustment factor. Parents...

Parent’s night at high school is a very valuable opportunity to learn what your child will be doing in class for the school year, to get a sense of your child’s teachers and to get important...