Build your teen's vocabulary, reading skills with a book club
Your teen reads--he's reading Jane Austen's Emma for English class. And he spent an hour reading his biology textbook last night.
So why is reading for pleasure so important to make time for? When teens read for fun, they're not stressing about memorizing every detail for an upcoming test. They're enjoying what they're reading, and likely reading faster.
Parent involvement in high school is critical for success
In elementary school, it's easy to get involved with your child's education. You can chaperone field trips or volunteer in the classroom. In high school, however, your teen may discourage your involvement.
Teens think they're invincible. So it's up to parents to help teens develop an appropriate sense of caution. Are you teaching your teen to make good choices and consider consequences?
Use ‘drive time' to teach your teen a lesson about respect
It's important to look for opportunities in your teen's everyday life to teach him about respect. And if you can find something he can really relate to, you have a golden teachable moment.