Smart Summer Alternatives for Teens Vacation jobs aren't the only option for high school students these days. As well as teen-centered summer camps and summer schools (both of which are enjoying rising popularity), teens who have struggled with behavioral, academic or emotional challenges during the academic year have some additional – and very effective – options. Learn more about Smart Summer Alternatives for Teens >> Tough Love Parenting Why can’t all children be parented with consistency, expectations, reminders, redirection, prompts, and love? Parenting wouldn’t be so bad if kids did what we asked and teens followed our rules. However, many kids with behavioral and emotional issues are not easy to parent. Read more about Tough Love Parenting >> Rolling Admissions Get Teens on Track through the Summer Giving your teen “a summer off” after a particularly challenging or difficult school year can be especially tempting, but it’s important to remember that any extended vacation – especially summer – can be particularly risky for teens who are already struggling. Without the structure of an established daily routine, summer’s abundant “free time” is often a catalyst for susceptible teens to fall into even riskier behavior patterns. Read more about Getting Teens on Track this Summer >>