School will be out soon. How do we help our teens prepare for summer? First - help your teen "wrap up" the final details of school. Final exams, projects, etc. should all be given full attention. Next discuss with your teen if he has any goals for the summer - what he would like to be able to say he has done before going back to school.
And help hi think of activities that would help him learn and would also benefit others. Volunteering for agencies is an excellent way for teens to develop more skills while being worthwhile contributors to others. And working at a job can be very helpful also.
Factor in some fun too! Summer should be a time for fun also.
Dr Debra
