Your Child, Ages 12-18

Dear Parents,

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed this year on January 21. Find activities to celebrate the day, take a quiz about Dr. King, and learn how the holiday began.

January is National Book Month. Discover how reading benefits teens, as well as how you can instill a love of reading in your teen. Check out lists of reading suggestions for younger teens and older teens.

American students' geography skills are slipping more and more. Help your kids bolster their knowledge with printable maps of the United States, Europe, Asia, and other parts of the world.

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Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Teach your kids how to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Martin Luther King Quiz for Parents Martin Luther King Quiz for Kids Tips for Young Activists Talking About Racism All About Dr. King

Five Activities for Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day The Origin of Martin Luther King Jr. Day More on Martin Luther King Jr. Day

National Book Month
Foster your teen's love of reading during National Book Month.

Books for Younger Teens Books for Older Teens and Adults The Benefits of Reading as a Teen Providing Reading Help to a Teen

A Love of Reading Reading Toolkit for Homeschoolers Tackling Tough Reading Assignments More on Books and Reading

Geography Printables
Reinforce your child's geography skills with these printables.

World Map Map of Antarctica United States Map U.S. Map with State Capitals

Map of Europe Map of Africa Map of South America Map of Asia More Printables

School Search
Considering a new school for your child? Browse reviews and statistics with FamilyEducation.com's new school search so you can make the best decision.

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.

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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!

Smart Snack Finder
With our new Smart Snack Finder, you can instantly find healthy substitutes for all those less-than-healthy snacks you and your kids are tempted by. Give it a whirl!