College Readiness Blog for Parents

It’s the holiday season, and new releases are about to hit theaters Thanksgiving Day. But before you check out new Thanksgiving films, tune in to these top books turned movies in 2011.

Want your teens to build character? Find out how high school senior Haley gave back and had fun with her high school volunteer work.

Are your teens doing high school volunteer work? High school senior Chelsea S. shares her own experience volunteering in high school and the impact it will have on your teens.

Are you excited about Thanksgiving dinner? We are! Find out what delicious dish Molly’s family is whipping up this Turkey Day and add another family tradition to your Thanksgiving recipe list.

A resume is the key to landing a dream job. It is a paper representation of your teens’ achievements — so why would they ever want to leave off a thing like volunteering? Volunteering can enhance their resumes dramatically.

STUDENT COMMENTARY In response to “China to Curb Overly Entertaining Reality TV.” The Chinese people must bid farewell to reality television. Christopher Bodeen reports the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television, (SARFT) limited television to “meet the public’s demand for varied, multilevel, and high quality viewing.” Bodeen writes that the Chinese want to promote [...]

Trick-or-treating can be enjoyable for the whole family, unless your kids are rushed to the hospital with an allergic reaction to Crunch bars. Find out how to keep your kids safe and happy without raining on their parade this Halloween.

During test week, your teens just want to get through midterms and be stress-free! To keep your kids sane, try out these tips during your teen’s upcoming midterm tests.

How do you use everyday math? Share your story with us and with your teens!

This month, your teens have probably…most likely…very definitely been swamped with the ACT Test, SAT exam, PLAN test, PSAT-NMSQT and/or midterms, papers and group projects. To help your teens unwind, find out how schools and teens across the country are coping during this test month.