Visiting colleges 鈥� even when you can鈥檛 go in person
College visits are an essential part of the application process. Use these tips to make these visits happen 鈥� even if you can鈥檛 afford to be there in person.
Stepping it up the summer after 10th grade
You may think all of your child鈥檚 college prep work happens during the school year, but what your teen does during the summer can be a total game changer.
Planning your teen's summer after 9th grade
How teens spend their time over the summer can be excellent fodder for college essays and applications. Now鈥檚 the time to strategically plan your ninth grader鈥檚 summer.
The 5 best college admissions books
Here are our top picks for books that lead you through the college admissions process. (And don鈥檛 panic, they鈥檙e all relatively fast and fun reads.)
When boys go silent
What makes teen boys stop talking 鈥� and how concerned should you be?
When teens lie (because they all do!)
Teenage lying is nearly universal 鈥� and developmentally appropriate. So how can you build a trusting relationship with your adolescent child?
Inside the teen brain
What insights can neuroscience offer parents about the mind of a teenager?
Quick writing tips for every age
From preschool through high school, try these easy writing 鈥減rojects鈥� at home.
You can't tell anybody 鈥� to keep a secret or not
What should you do when your child says she can only tell you something if you promise to keep it a secret?
Secrets of searching for college money
If parents start early and get creative, college funds may turn up in the most unexpected places.
Summer planning for tweens and teens
Too old for camp. Too young to get a job. What to do? If you start early and know where to look, there's plenty out there to keep older kids happy and busy during summer break.
Choosing a high school crash course
Ready to pick a high school? Here's your go-to guide, including insider tips on touring, the lowdown on AP classes, and a handy school tour checklist.
9 dangerous teen trends
You probably don鈥檛 want to think about the ill-advised and life-destroying things some teens are doing 鈥� but you need to.
10 tips for improving teens' writing
Expert suggestions on how to help your teen with writing assignments.
Why boys fail in school
He's gifted and once loved learning. Somewhere along the way, my boy slipped through the educational cracks and nearly out of school. Is it too late to save him?
10 tips to help your teen get smart about tests
Here's how you can help your child succeed on tests and make sure that tests are tools for learning at school.
Talking with your teenager about learning difficulties
An expert offers advice on fostering ongoing, positive dialogue with your teenager about her learning problems and how they impact her life.
The challenges of romance for teens with LD
Learn how and why teens with learning and attention difficulties often misunderstand the nuances of dating -- and how you can help.
Foundations for resilience in teens with ADHD
Dr. Sam Goldstein tells parents how to reduce risky behavior and foster resilience in their teens with AD/HD.
Quit or carry on: when should you let your child give up?
Parents have different rules when their child makes a commitment. Here's what to consider when your child says they're done with something.
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