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The Critical Need for Kids to Think Critically

Sam honestly believes all the claims he reads in his junk email. He wants to respond and send money right away to some very suspect source claiming to help starving invertebrates in a country he has never heard of. Dan follows the lead of other kids, even when they are leading him astray. That got ...
Reference | All Kinds of Minds

Back-to-School Tips: Connecting With Your Child's School Counselor for a Successful School Year

Understand the expertise and responsibilities of your child's school counselor. School counselors make a measurable impact in every student's life, assisting with academic, career and personal/social development. Professional school counselors are trained in both educating and counseling, allowing ...
Reference | American School Counselor Association

Credit Cards on Campus

It's not only possible — but crucial — to teach teens good money habits before they go to college For a generation where "cash is so five minutes ago" and 18-year-old basketball stars flout $90 million sneaker deals, old school values like saving and long- term planning can ...
Reference | Center for a New American Dream

Straight Talk: Helping Bright Teens Through Tough Times

Let's face it - raising a child is difficult. Add to this fact all the characteristics of exceptionally bright young people that make this population unique. As they get older, they begin to move through adolescence, puberty, and teenage years. On any given day, it's likely that you already have a ...
Reference | Davidson Institute for Talent Development

Traversing the Straits of Adolescence: A Guide for Parents of Profoundly Gifted Teens

One of the frustrations for parents (and PG teens, too!) is the grand intellect that seems to fly in the face of the "goofiness" associated with the teen years. At one moment, you are trying to rationalize with a teen worried about zits and dates and telephone conversations--in ...
Reference | Davidson Institute for Talent Development

Tips for Parents: Gifted...and Teenagers, too

Although parents of gifted children remain concerned about meeting their kids' intellectual, emotional and social needs throughout their lives, it's probably safe to say that as gifted children become teenagers, most parents loosen the strings of concern just a little bit. Hey, it's natural: as our ...
Reference | Davidson Institute for Talent Development

A Challenging High School Education for All

en Español "Getting every child to graduate high school with a meaningful diploma ... is one of the biggest challenges our country faces." —Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 helps to ensure that all children receive a ...
Reference | U.S. Department of Education

Preparing for College: How Do I Set Up a Long-Range Plan?

Step by step, you can help your child make informed decisions about his or her education, do well academically, learn about colleges, and find the best possible opportunities for a college education. Following are two checklists that are designed to help you and your child, year by year, ...
Reference | U.S. Department of Education

Helping Your Child Become a Responsible Citizen: Activities I

Making good decisions is an important part of strong character. What to Do Children learn to exercise good judgment by having many opportunities to make decisions on their own. ...
Reference | U.S. Department of Education

Helping Your Child Become a Responsible Citizen: Resources II

Children's Magazines American Library Association. Notable Children's Books. (www.ala.org/alsc/awards.html#notable) Yearly lists provide brief descriptions of books recommended by a committee of the American Library Association. Hearne, Betsy and Stevenson, Deborah. Choosing Books ...
Reference | U.S. Department of Education