Articles School and grades

Practical guides for parents of 11–17 year olds: what to watch for and what to say, one situation per article

  1. Why does my teen put off homework?

    8 min read

    Your teen puts off homework for one of five reasons, and each one has a different first step. How to find the stuck point in one evening.

  2. My teenager refuses to go to school. What can I do?

    11 min read

    Sort the morning into four common causes, then take the first step that fits yours.

  3. Why are my teenager's grades suddenly dropping?

    11 min read

    Six causes to check, how to tell them apart from the report card, and the first step for each one.

  4. Why does my teen refuse to go to school?

    10 min read

    Eight causes behind teenager school avoidance, with how to tell each one apart, what parents can check this week, and how the causes pull on each other.