Everyday Mentor – Putting Research Into Action

Academics impact college access, career and earning potential. Plus, they lay the foundation for work habits and interpersonal skills. Use this section help them reach academic goals and achieve lifelong success.

Not all challenges are visible, physical or easily discussible—which is why emotional and psychological stresses are often overlooked. This section provides insights you'll need to navigate these complex and elusive challenges.

Talking about sex is difficult. To answer questions about becoming sexually active, confronting sexual identity or online relationships, you need to be ready. This section arms you with answers and advice you’ll need.

Smart phones. Laptops. Tablets. Wearables. Teens have more Internet access than ever. And while it’s great for research, it's also a portal to danger. This section gives you the tools and resources to keep teens safe.

By helping teens navigate the pitfalls and temptations of youth, you’ll play a crucial role in their development. Applying to college. Balancing multiple activities. Getting a job. This section helps you help them make the most of their teens.

Home should be a safe place. Except when it's not. A parent who's a substance abuser. Or abuser. Or both. A neighborhood—or school—that's unsafe. This section gives you strategies and resources to help teens avert danger.