Jumpstart Your Work: How to Stop Procrastinating When a due date is rapidly approaching, it’s easy to find anything else to do rather than starting on the task at hand. This is especially true when it comes to holding your teen accountable for their homework, school...

The Power of Asking Powerful Questions As your teenager progresses through school and grows older, communicating effectively with them can become more and more difficult. A simple, "How was your day?" isn't going to illicit much of a response anymore as it did when...

How to Handle It All: School, Activities & A Social Life The beginning of a new school year can be a stressful time for your teenager. There are new routines to learn, new teachers to meet and, of course, more school work. On top of adjusting to new school...

How to Get Involved in High School Student involvement is not only instrumental to character building during a teen’s high school career, but also important when it comes time to apply for college. Although this is a common go-to activity for most teens and their...

The Key to High School Success: One Thing At A Time We’ve discussed the three biggest differences between middle school and high school: the faster pace, more independence expected by teachers and increased social demands. Once you fully understand the obstacles your...

For your teen, transitioning from middle school to high school is one of the biggest changes of their life thus far. For you, it can be a huge adjustment. From teacher involvement, class scheduling and peer engagement, a lot of things change as your teenager gets...

When your teen is struggling in school and you suspect that your child may have a disability, it can be an emotional experience. Meeting with your teen’s teachers is the best first step. Your child’s teachers are likely the most knowledgeable people about your child...

On my way into work this morning, I saw three girls taking selfies. One may have just been checking her hair using her camera as a mirror, but the other two were definitely posing. I know this because one of them used the infamous duck face and the other threw up a...