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Team up with the teachers to help your teen learn

When parents work with teachers, students succeed. Teachers say that making sure your teen gets to school on time is one great way to help.... https://t.co/hKyfPjvxXd

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Parents can help teens succeed if they STUDY

You can help your teen succeed in school by recalling the word STUDY. S is for Schedule. Make sure your teen uses his time effectively. T is for Team.... https://t.co/K10p920qHY

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Start new habits by taking the screen-free challenge

Teens today spend about nine hours a day on screen time, often using multiple screens at a time. This time displaces creativity, productivity... https://t.co/uiIfiuqZ4G

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Help your teen handle pressure without melting down

You want to help your student deal with pressures, not add to them. To be a safety valve for your teen, show her you care. Respect her feelings,... https://t.co/wkPPaaefTg

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How to address conflicts with your teen without a fight

From time to time, parents need to discuss sensitive topics with their teens. To keep a conversation with your teen from becoming an... https://t.co/gZKoL8xsTv

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Help your teen see beyond a college rejection

Receiving a college rejection letter is disappointing. To help your teen cope, be sympathetic. Then help her see the advantages of the schools that... https://t.co/cf0broiviZ

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You don't have to know the subject to boost test success

You used to be able to quiz your teen to help him study for a test. But now, you may have no idea if his... https://t.co/7hi3jVyXiM

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Encourage your teen to back opinions with action

Does your teen hold strong opinions on issues around him? Encourage him to see an opinion as an opportunity to take action on something that... https://t.co/prpmwmxuM2

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It's time to transition from helper to coach

As students move through middle and high school, parent involvement changes. But it is still vital! In these years, be a coach for your teen: Talk to... https://t.co/NDAVR83Xv5

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Foster your teen's desire to learn

Some students are motivated to learn for external reasons, like earning a grade or other reward. But those who are motivated by an internal... https://t.co/U3JUy5JMbM

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To encourage responsibility, make it routine

Routines are terrific tools for building responsibility. They provide a framework for trying out new skills, and help students feel capable. Show your... https://t.co/6lIvGtxwmX

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Address behavior that puts education at risk

Students who misbehave a lot risk being suspended from school. If you think your teen is in danger of being suspended, help her recognize situations... https://t.co/s8jQbNYmCY

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Your confidence can help your teen get started

Sometimes teens don't do their homework because they lack confidence in their ability to do it. You can help your teen by... https://t.co/v97RqeqOXr

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Setting goals helps turn dreams into reality

Middle and high school students are too young to have their paths set in stone. But they are at a great age to begin thinking... https://t.co/dg9gC2T3gP

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Looking forward to seeing everyone Tuesday 3-26-19 @ 3:30pm for our last session of March Madness Parent Workshops. https://t.co/32YBx5ELWW

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Point to the science in your teen's favorite things

Does your teen think science is boring? Spark his interest by pointing out things he loves that he owes to science, like breakfast cereal,... https://t.co/nJQGJ1osbM

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Connecting with teens takes time

Sometimes daily life gets so busy that parents can forget their adolescents are struggling with many complex issues. To reconnect with your teen, find ways to... https://t.co/GpAXPX9pb7

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Unleash your teen's creative powers

All kids can be creative, and parents can have a big impact on whether their teens' creativity comes through. To support creativity, expose your teen to new... https://t.co/xTJ4syydrL

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Inhalants can kill. Discuss the dangers with your teen

Inhalants are common household products such as paint, nail polish remover and hairspray, inhaled to achieve a "high." They are often abused... https://t.co/62i4hX0VKd

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Your teen and the school are counting on you

Your teen needs your support for her efforts in school, and the teachers and school staff depend on it, too. Here are some important ways you can help:... https://t.co/eUEr33O366