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.

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.

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.

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

Read this advice from Vanessa Van Petten, a youthologist and author of “You’re Grounded!” How to Stop Fighting and Make the Teenage Years Easier. Check out more of her advice on her site, Radical Parenting.

High school stereotypes give teens enough trouble, but they can be an even bigger problem for parents. Before you start judging your teen’s friends, try getting to know the kid behind the label.

If you point out everyday math away from the classroom, your teens might not be so bummed about math class when they get back to school. Find out how college student Molly found everyday math even at the beach.

We all had embarrassing moments in high school, and your teens will too. As a former high school freshman, share your not-so-traumatic embarrassing moments to let them know that starting high school isn’t quite that terrifying.

If you live anywhere near the East Coast, your teens probably had a lesson in hurricane preparedness this weekend. With the current graduation rate at 33%, high school requires just about as much preparation.

The Facebook pressure is on! Find out how social networking sites might be influencing your teen’s behavior.