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Your Child, Ages 12-18

Dear Parents,

Getting into college is only half the battle. Paying for college can be just as challenging. From scholarships to financial aid, get the answers to your questions about funding your child's higher education.

Whether you're hosting or attending a Super Bowl party, visit our recipe database to find super snacks that everyone will love, like Hail Mary hot dogs, touchdown dip, and coin toss crunch.

February is Black History Month. Find books and trip ideas to help your family learn about African-American heritage.

From the Editors at FamilyEducation.com

Paying for College
Applications are out the door. The next step is figuring out how to pay tuition.

The Cost of Higher Education
Containing the High Cost of College
Talking About Money with Your College-Bound Child
Financial Aid Milestones
Seven Questions to Ask the Financial Aid Officer
Finding Money for College
Finding the Best College Scholarships
More on Paying for College

Snacks for the Big Game
Whether you're rooting for New England or New York, these tasty recipes will be the real star of the game.

Super Bowl Party Dip
Hail Mary Hot Dogs
Touchdown Dip
Coin Toss Crunch
Asian-Style Meatballs
Super Fan Snacks
Baked Crabmeat Dip in Bread Bowl
Crunchy Veggie Bites
Recipe Database

Black History Month
Black History Month is a chance to emphasize the importance of diversity and equality.

Black History Month Printable Quiz
Quiz: Black History Month Literature
Books for Black History Month
Trips for Black History Month
Black History Month Year-Round
African-American Pioneers Quiz
Timeline of the Modern Civil Rights Movement
More on Black History Month

Take a Break
Make some time for a little fun and games. We have what you need to unwind!

2008 Presidential Primaries
Do you know enough to make an informed decision? Before you cast your vote, learn where both Republican and Democratic presidential candidates stand on the important issues that affect your family: health care, taxes, education, and the war in Iraq.

Join in this discussion about raising teens on our Message Boards:

"For some reason, no matter what I say to my daughter she turns it into an argument. Constantly rolling her eyes at me or slamming her door on me when I ask her for help. It seems like no matter what I say to her, she takes it the wrong way, yells at me, and then slams her bedroom door." —tammyl

Interactive College Search
Want to start looking for colleges, but just don't know where to start? Try our interactive college search to peruse hundreds of colleges and universities in the United States and beyond!

Poll: Watching the Super Bowl

Why will your family watch the Super Bowl this year? Vote now!

37%  It's a grand sporting event!
5%  To be home if the Prize Patrol
  drops by.
16%  To see $10 million commercials.
8%  Patriotism. It's un-American not
  to watch!
34%  We'll skip it. We've got better
  things to do.

Fun Facts Calendar for 2008
Print out our free fun facts calendar for 2008. This printable calendar is full of entertaining and interesting facts for every day of the year.