Monthly Archives: October 2014

Getting teens to agree to rules and consequences is tough. Getting them to stick to their agreements can be even tougher. To take the arguments out of discipline, try these four steps: 1. Don’t lecture. Keep comments short. 2. Remind … Continue reading →

Teens often believe it is only their friends who are looking at their social networking pages. But predators often use the information they find online. Ask your teen to show you her social networking profiles and pages. If she hesitates, … Continue reading →

Your teen will spend less time searching and more time working when she uses this checklist to organize her binder: 1. Dividers. Use one for each class. 2. Assignment pages. Put one at the front of each section to write … Continue reading →

If you still manage your teen’s every move, he will only do things because you push him. This isn’t motivation. Motivation happens when teens feel, from within, a reason to act. Encourage your teen to create routines he can rely … Continue reading →

It’s important that your teen pay attention and participate in class. Learning and grades depend on it. A process called SLANT can help. S-sit up straight. To focus better, sit near the front. L-lean forward. A-Act interested. Think of a … Continue reading →

There are a lot of terms to learn in science. Teach your teen this fun way to study them: 1. Fold a sheet of paper in half the long way. 2. With the fold at the left, cut four or … Continue reading →

It’s time to do math, but your teen forgot her notebook. Teens often have trouble keeping track of their belongings. Some transition smoothing can help. Your teen will be more likely to have what she needs when she needs it … Continue reading →

Here’s a five-day program that can help your teen prepare more effectively for tests: Four days before, gather notes, handouts and quizzes about the material covered. Three days before, read everything over. Make flash cards and a list of questions … Continue reading →

A few extra minutes at the end of a math homework session can make a big difference in how well your teen understands what he’s learning. When the problems are done, have your teen ask himself: “Is there another way … Continue reading →