Your Child, Ages 12-18

Dear Parents,

March is Music in Our Schools Month. Whether your teen has rock star dreams, or a more modest love of music, learn the importance of supporting school music programs.

It's also important to give your kids grounding in the arts. Arts education is in decline -- find out why it's so important for kids in all grades.

These troubled economic times are proof that saving money is an essential skill. Teach your kids to save by emphasizing the power of compound interest.

From the Editors at FamilyEducation.com

Music in Schools
Learn about the importance of a music program in your child's school.

Grade Your Child's School Music Program Music Aspirations in High School The National PTA's Guide to School Music Programs

Why Music Matters Encouraging Your Teen's Musical Talents Practice Tips for Parents of Young Musicians Music: Possible Careers More on Kids and Music

Celebrating the Arts
Kids who excel in the arts don't always get the attention they deserve.

The ABCs of Arts Education These Kids Are Art Smart Arts on the Outs The Joy of Spontaneous Expression

How the Creative Process Works Art Supplies: Buying Smart Guess the Artist Guess the Poet More on the Arts

Saving Money
Teaching teens the habit of saving money will pay dividends, literally.

Savings Accounts for Kids Getting into a Savings Mindset Teach Kids to Save Money for the Wish List Communicating a Positive Message About Money to Your Kids

A Penny Saved Is More Than a Penny Earned Assessing Your Spending and Saving Habits Teach Kids About Investing Their Savings More on Teens and Money

2008 Presidential Primaries
Next week is primary voting in the battleground states of Texas and Ohio. Do you know enough to make an informed decision? Before you cast your vote, read about 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.

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.

		Join in this discussion about raising teens on our Message Boards: "My 12 yr old (13 in a couple of weeks) came to me last night with a confession that she had forged my name on a disciplinary document from school. She added that it happened several weeks ago and she has been bothered about it ever since." —lovingmother

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!

Is Your Home Energy-Efficient?
An energy-efficient home can save you hundreds of dollars in energy costs, while doing some good for the environment. Find out if your home is energy-efficient, and then get energy-saving tips to cut down on your bills.

Express Yourself
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