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Suggestions for dealing with the back-to-school blues and the first-day nervousness.
http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/feeling/school/back_to_school.html
Examines the many reasons someone may have to repeat a grade and suggests ways to cope with the situation.
http://kidshealth.org/kid/feeling/school/repeating.html
Everyone has a bad day at school once in a while, but if you really hate going to school, there are some things you can do.
http://kidshealth.org/kid/feeling/school/hate_school.html
Alone after school? This article talks about how to stay safe and what to do when you're lonely.
http://kidshealth.org/kid/feeling/home_family/homealone.html
Short article explains why homework is important and how kids can successfully complete it.
http://kidshealth.org/kid/feeling/school/homework_help.html
Tips help athletes develop strong relationships with their coaches so they may get the most out of their chosen sports.
http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/f.../sports/coach_relationships.html
Article provides the basics and benefits of getting involved in extracurricular activities.
http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/s...jobs/school/involved_school.html
Short guide helps young people move past the first day jitters, make new friends, and get into the swing of the school year.
http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/s..._jobs/school/back_to_school.html
Identifies common problems between teachers and students, and provides tips for developing positive relationships. Also tells what to do if a teacher becomes abusive.
http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/s...chool/teacher_relationships.html
Helps first-time students prepare to cope with college.
http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/school_jobs/school/college.html
Practical suggestions for setting up a work space, organizing a schedule, and getting necessary studying done.
http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/school_jobs/school/homework.html
Examines the many pressures that accompany the big night and provides tips for dealing with them.
http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/school_jobs/school/prom.html
Provides practical tips for teens who are deciding what to do after graduation.
http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/school_jobs/jobs/after_hs.html
Addresses legitimate concerns about school violence and provides ways young people can help to ensure that their school remains safe.
http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/s...bs/bullying/school_violence.html
Short article provides practical steps that young people can take to make their schools safer.
http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/q...tion/get_help/weapon_school.html
Advice on identifying your learning styles (or preferences) and using this information to enhance learning.
http://www.sdc.uwo.ca/learning/index.html?styles
Learn what they are, why kids get into them, what it feels like from the outside, and what can be done.
http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/feeling/friend/clique.html