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Your Child, Ages 12-18

Dear Parents,

Did you know that kids lose one to three months of learning over the summer? Our summer learning resources can help your teen retain crucial skills in math, science, and language arts.

Because you can't keep an eye on your kids all day, visit our summer safety page for tips on how to stay safe in the sun, while swimming, and around the neighborhood.

Summer is a dangerous time for teen drivers. Help make your teen a better driver with 9 rules for staying safe on the road.

From the Editors at FamilyEducation.com

Summer Learning
Don't let your kids lose all that they've learned during the school year.

Stop the Summer Brain Drain!
Reading and Language Arts Skill-Builders
Science Skill-Builders
Math Skill-Builders
Social Studies Skill-Builders
Summer Reading
Recommended Books for Teens
Printable Summer Learning Contract
More on Summer Learning

Summer Safety
Make sure your teen stays safe away from home this summer.

Neighborhood Safety Guide
Keeping it Cool: Preventing Heat-Related Illnesses
Summer Food Safety
What's Your SPF IQ?
Camping Cautions
Safety Precautions for Pools
Pool Safety
Prevent Recreational Water Illnesses
More on Summer Safety

Teen Driving
The majority of teen traffic fatalities occur during the summer months.

9 Rules for Keeping Your Teen Safe Behind the Wheel
Teaching Your Teen to Drive
Caution: Teen at the Wheel
Will Your Teen Be a Good Driver?
Setting Rules for Your Teen Driver
Emergencies on the Road
Making Your Teen a Better Driver
Keeping Your Teen Safe on the Road
More on Teen Driving

What's Your Mothering Personality?
Presenting the first and only personality test designed specifically for moms! Take the MotherStyles quiz, and learn how to use your unique strengths to raise great kids.

Poll: Encouraging Summer Reading

How do you encourage your kids to read over summer break? Vote now!

32%  By setting a good example --
  they always see me reading.
49%  By introducing them to books
  on subjects they're interested
  in.
5%  Bribery's the only way to get
  them to crack open a book.
13%  I still haven't found a way that
  works.

No-Cook Summer Recipes
Our yummy no-cook recipes are light and nutritious, and perfect for those broiling summer days.

What's new in the FamilyEducation blogs:

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--Aliki McElreath, Chatterbox

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