Surviving and Thriving in High School
By Denise Witmer, About.com Guide to Teens
As teens grow older, they are more capable and independent. But with this independence, they need guidance from their parents in order to get the most out of their high school education. Use the resources below to help guide your teen to achieving in their highest potential in school.
After School Snacks
Teens get very hungry and often grumpy because they are hungry after school. Here are some suggested tips and snack recipes to help you keep them full and happy.
- After School Snack Mix Recipe
- Apples and Cream Cheese Dip
- Banana Wrap Recipe
- PB and J with Marshmallow Snack Mix
- Pizza Bread Sticks
- Soft Pretzels
- All of Our Snack Recipes for Kids and Teens
- Honey Rice Crispy Snack
- Frozen Grapes
- Cheesy Popcorn
- Cheesy Crunch Snack Mix
Avoid School Pitfalls
School problems can lead to a unproductive or troubled teen. Here are articles that will help you avoid any school pitfalls.
- Falling Asleep in Class
- Not Getting Along with Teachers
- Having Trouble with Homework
- Never Being Prepared
- Not Involved in Anything
- Overscheduled Teen
- Avoiding the Future
- Problems with Peers
- Has a Hard Time Taking Tests
- Your Teen Has Become a Discipline Problem
- School Lunch: Does your teen pack or buy? Do they eat it?
Bullying, Mean Girls and School Violence
Your teen will see more violence than you will ever want them too. Here are resources for parents whose teens are experiencing some type of school violence and for those parents who wish to try and prevent violence from happening at all.
- Bullying: What Is the Schools Responsibility?
- Bullying Is Your Child a Bully? Parenting Quiz
- Five Steps to Take if Your Child is Being Bullied
- Make Your Child Bully Proof
- 5 Tips on Dealing with Mean Girls
- How common is the mean girl trend?
- Parenting Quiz - Are you raising a mean girl?
- Are Mean Girls Getting Meaner?
- What Can Parents Do To Fight Gangs
- School Violence Poll: Zero Tolerance?
Handling Homework
After a full day at school the last thing your teen wants to do is homework. You can help your teen by being understanding and prepared with needed resources. These articles will help.
- Set Up a Mobile Homework Center
- Is your teen having trouble with homework?
- Tips On Getting Your Teen To Do Their Homework... And Keep Your Sanity
- Should my teen do their homework in their room?
- Science Fair Projects Ideas
- In Thousands of Homes Every Night: Teens Not Doing Homework
- Fixing School Problems: Your teen is having trouble doing the homework.
Making the Grade
Middle school and high school are stepping stones into your teen's future. Help them understand how to succeed in their school year by setting goals.
- Build a Winning Academic and Personal Record
- Tips on Setting and Obtaining Goals
- Book Review: How to Become a Straight-A Student
- Encourage Your High School Student to Do Their Best
- Best Ways to Motivate Your Teen To Earn Good Grades in High School
Organize Your Time
Time management in the home is a big factor when calculating the moods of a family. If everything is rush, rush, rush, no one is going to be happy. Teens who aren't happy at home have a harder time succeeding in school. Here are some resources to help you organize your family's time at home so your teen will be happier in school.
