Previous Tips of the Day

Tip of the Day March 21

Instead of being frustrated because your child has a trait you don’t have, remind yourself that the characteristic is special and unique—just like your child.

Tip of the Day March 20

The next time your child wants to have a chat with you, resist all temptation to interject disagreements, corrections, or other “chat killers” and focus on listening and sharing ideas.

Tip of the Day March 19

Whenever your children are honest about something they’ve done of which you don’t approve, be sure to praise them for their honesty before enforcing consequences for their actions.

Tip of the Day March 18

Talk with your kids about how and why they need to speak up for themselves and resist those who encourage them to try unsafe behaviors. Practice what to do in difficult situations.

Tip of the Day March 17

Help your child learn one new life skill this week by asking her or him to work with you on a task or project.

Tip of the Day March 16

As a family, talk about what you hope your lives will be like in six months, a year, five years, ten years. This helps teach your child that a vision is the first step of a plan.

Tip of the Day March 15

Encourage your child to seek help when needed from peers and teachers, and form study groups.

Tip of the Day March 14

Talk to a school counselor about career interest inventories that can help your child find careers that fit his or her interests.

Tip of the Day March 13

Avoid the “senior slump.” Enroll your teen in at least one class that offers college credit. Get more tips for college readiness >>

Tip of the Day March 12

Ask your school if your child’s test scores indicate he or she will be college ready in math, writing, and reading. Get more tips for college readiness >>