If you are in the midst of college applications with your teen right now, or are just waiting to hear back, then it can be a pretty stressful time. Not only are you wanting to hear where they will be off and moving to, but you will also be wondering about how they are going to manage and if they will be able to manage it all; it can feel like an overwhelming process for all. But there are plenty of different things that you can do to help your child to prepare for the rigor that is college life.

If your teen is like many teens in high school, having a love of reading is not too high on their list of priorities.

Most high school students are forced to read hundreds of pages from textbooks every week. After reading page after page of “boring” text, why would they be inspired to read anything for “fun”.

I believe that everyone should develop a love of reading!

I believe we as parents have a responsibility to our kids to teach them to be life long learners. And the best way for anyone to be a self learner is through reading new information.

Further education isn’t for everyone but if your teen is academic, they should be looking at colleges and working out what they would like to study and where. Moving away to college is a really exciting opportunity but picking the right place is key.

Though you should definitely be thinking about what sort of grades your teen is likely to get and what your budget is, the location you choose is perhaps the most important thing that many people forget to consider. No matter whether you are studying for a teaching degree or you want to go to art school, the location is going to impact on your experience.

When your teen is in high school, it’s highly likely that they’re going to be thinking a lot about their future. From college to their career choice, there’s a lot for them to think about when they are in their teenage years.

And it can definitely be overwhelming for them. So it’s a good idea for you to try and help guide them in a good direction. Not only might you want to motivate them and try to keep them on track, but it’s great to be able to guide them and help them work out what they want to do.

Because they’re young, it’s hard to know what you want to do for the rest of your life when you’re only a teen. So, let’s take a look at what you can do to help them.

We all know that education can be hard, especially as it becomes more advanced and we move out of the normal, state-mandated requirements.

But if we hope to be successful in life, becoming a lifelong learner is absolutely essential. Encouraging a burning desire for education is essential, in your child, in yourself, or in your loved one who just wishes to move to the next level.

With this burning desire, finding the pleasure and accomplishment in education will come much more naturally to you.

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Many parents tell me that their biggest struggle with their teen is:

Lack of motivation

How do I help my child do better in school, if they don’t have the motivation to do well?

How do I motivate my teen to get up on time?

How do I motivate my child to go to school today?

How do I get my kid to do anything?

If you can relate, this is a struggle that most parents feel.

While most teens that seem motivated, are actually intrinsically motivated, there are a few things you can do to try to help your teen become motivated to do better in school (and in life)

We all make mistakes. Some of them are less important than others. But most of the time, they can all be fixed - or things work out for the best. However, when it comes to school or college or trying to find the best possible career for you, if you feel like you’re on the wrong path, it can seem like the end of the world. But it’s not. Because it’s absolutely okay to be a college or career chameleon. You can change or go back or redo things and get it right. You just have to not worry so much, take back control of the situation, and move forward. Still a little scared or not sure how you’re going to do it? Read on.