School Articles

• Expert Answers: School Issues

  ParentingTeensOnline™ asks Donna Secor, LMSW, John Blaber, MA, and Chris Valdez for answers to your questions on school issues.

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  Resources and links on current hot-button teen issues:
  • Setting Expectations for the New School Year
  • Teens and Dating
  • Teens and Athletic Training
  • Teen Lingo
  

• EXPERT VIEW: Demystifying the FAFSA

  As your teen starts making decisions about college, one of the first things to think about is how much it will cost. What is the FAFSA application, and will it save you money in the long run? Find out!

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  Resources and links on current hot-button teen issues:
  • Your Teens’ Teachers
  • Teen Gambling
  • Teen Exercise
  • Date Rape
  

• New Kid in School

  It can be lonely and scary to be the new kid… or the new parent… in town. Find out how to be involved yourself and get your teen to start mixing in.

• BOOK EXCERPT: 97 Things to Do Before You Finish High School

  Dozens of life skills that every teen needs, like connecting with a role model, learning how to end an argument, and getting CPR certification.

• Hot Topics:

  Resources and links on current hot-button teen issues:
  • College Acceptance
  • Teen Dropouts
  • Teen Shopping and Spending
  • Parent Burnout

• EXPERT VIEW: When Your Teen Needs a Tutor

  When do teens need tutoring? Should you select a student tutor, a private tutor, or a learning center? Get expert advice to give your teen the best academic advantage.

• Parent-to-Parent: Staying Sane During the College Application Process

  One father talks about how to get through the grueling task of helping your teen apply to college -- and come out on top.

• Troubled Teens or Learning Different

  When the child who did fine in elementary school is suddenly struggling, it could be a sign of a previously undetected learning difference. Find out how to get a diagnosis and help your teen.