Your Child, Ages 12-18

Dear Parents,

The back to school season has begun! Help your high-schooler prepare with helpful homework tips, the top 10 skills for high-schoolers, and ways to beat back-to-school anxiety.

Before schoolwork takes up all of your teen's time, recommend some summer reading. We've got great book suggestions, as well as ways you can encourage a reluctant reader.

Finally, skill-building printables can get your child focused and ready for the new school year. Visit the Printables Center for help with science, math, and more.

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Back to School
Help your teen get ready for the first day of high school.

Moving from Middle to High School High School and Higher Expectations Top 10 Skills for High School Students Coping with Back-to-School Anxiety

Is Your Teen Ready for High School? Homework Tips for Teens More Help for Your High-Schooler Back to School Homepage

Summer Reading
There's still time to take in a great book -- or two -- this summer.

Recommended Books for Older Teens and Adults Benefits of Reading as a Teen Promote Summer Reading

When Kids Hate to Read Lord of the Rings Quiz How to Keep Reluctant Readers Reading over the Summer More on Summer Reading

Printable Skill Builders
Get your teen mentally ready for school with skill-building printables.

Test Your Logic Paragraph Writing: Similarities and Differences Climate Activities Elements of the Scientific Method

Writing a Persuasive Essay Teen Budget Worksheet World Map More Skill Builders for Teens Printables Center