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Best Social Justice Books For Teens: 30+ Great Choices
There are some amazing books that teach about social justice -books that teach about social justice and are great for Martin Luther King Day and black history month. Social justice books for teens are a great way to start important conversations. Be sure to check out this list of YA books about social justice. Also included are social just books for young readers and social justice books for adults.

15 Best Gifts For Dad That a Teen Can Afford!
Are you looking for great gifts ideas for dad? Gifts for grandpa? Dad birthday gifts and Fathers day gift ideas can be difficult to come up with, so read on for some cool gifts for dad -the best gifts for dad, including gifts for the dad who has everything!

5 Steps to Avoid Losing Your Cool With Your Teen This Summer
Are you looking forward to this summer with your teenager? With college kids home for summer, you will need rules for college kids at home! This will help those college summers go so much more smoothly. When you set house rules for teens home for summer, they will need to be different than before they left for college. You have changed, and they have changed as well. The boundaries for teens need to be re-established now that they are home from college. Have fun and good luck!

15 Ways to Keep Your Child Safe at College
How can you keep your child safe? How to help your teen stay safe? School safety and college campus safety are important issues in today’s world. We need to teach our kids how to be safe at college and how to be safe at school. Are you worried for your college girl safety? Or your son’s safety? There are medications to consider, other valuables, and even their cars safety! Here are ideas about how to keep your child safe, especially at college.

Stressed Out Teens? 15 Simple Ways Parents Can Help
Do you have stressed out teens? There are many activities for stressed out teens, teen stress relievers, self care ideas… Teach your teens habits for calming your self, taking a time out, and a variety of coping strategies. Here are many ideas for stress management for teens.

About Me

Melanie Prather Studer has spent the last thirty years as a mother and teacher- preschool through middle school. When her kids became teenagers, Melanie started keeping notes and doing research to help her children get a head start on getting into college and ultimately out into the real world.
Resources I Recommend

Learn exactly what you need to talk about with your middle and high schoolers who are planning to go to college and why.

The College Preparation Planner
This 142 page planner has everything you need to organize the college search, preparation, and application process.

How to Win Scholarships
This guide shows exactly what parents can do to help their students prepare their scholarship applications in a way that will set them apart and get them noticed by the judges
