All of us want our children to succeed in school. But for many kids and teens, concentration in this always-pressured, starved-for-time era can be difficult.

Learn what it takes to be a good listener. It may surprise you how many closed responses you actually give.

For many teenagers these days obtaining their license is the biggest and most exciting step life has offered so far. Many are excited, some a little worried, but all should be prepared for what having a driver license means.

For many parents who have home schooled their children through the elementary years, continuing the process during high school may seem like a daunting task. After all, math and science become more advanced in the teen years, and you may not have been a genius when it came to those subjects when you were in high school. You may also be concerned about the social aspect of your child’s development, as this becomes even more important for teenagers. But if your son or daught...

Whether you are a senior in high school or a parent whose teen is about to graduate, there is no doubt that you are in the middle of the process of trying to choose a college that is best. Is the process overwhelming you and your family? Are you finding it hard to find a school that fits all of the things you and your family are hoping for? There are countless issues to consider when searching for colleges, not the least of which is money. I'm confident that you are well awar...

In this article I talk about the benefits of living with a local Spanish speaking family at the same time as you take Spanish lessons. Many Spanish schools throughout the Latin American world (and in Spain), provide cultural immersion programs that give you the opportunity to live and mix with a local family. This type of cultural immersion is probably one of the best you will find.

To make sure your child’s home schooled education is successful, there are several things you can do.

Many parents may admit math was not their favorite subject in high school. Many may also admit that math now plays an important role in their lives and careers--and will be necessary for their own children's futures.

I began my writing career as a poet, and I’m still a poet. So my journey into fiction was never a planned career move. In fact, my first short story arrived as a complete shock. No kidding. Because I have written and published poetry in books and magazines for years, I’ve developed a writing schedule that provides time to write every day, always a half hour after breakfast each morning and again after dinner every evening. I also keep a notepad and pen next to the bed to c...