Success in School & Life

Learn the true meaning of success and how to support tweens and teens to become their best selves at school, work, in their communities, and beyond.

Learn How To Get Out of Your Teen’s Way

Aug 19, 2026

Sometimes you need to get out of your teen’s way. This is their life. Their work. Their mistakes and recovery.

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Connect Classroom Lessons to the Real World

Aug 19, 2026

School leaves out why your teen is studying what they’re studying. Help homework make sense by connecting it to the real world.

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Teach Teens To Think Backward About Their Future

Aug 19, 2026

Teens can’t always see how the work they’re doing now will open doors in the future. Help your teen think backward toward a goal.

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3 Key Ways Parents Can Get Involved in School (Without Leaving Home!)

Aug 06, 2026

Parents and teachers working together to support students in school leads to higher grades and motivation to do their best work.

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There Is No Time Limit on Building Identity

Jul 19, 2026

There is no time limit on building identity. It is something that will take place throughout your teen's life.

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Notice How You Talk About Mistakes

Jul 19, 2026

Teens listen to what is said as well as what is not said, and many learn to fear mistakes when they see errors as potential catastrophes.

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