There are certain homes where kids seem to gravitate and hang out, and quite often those parents seem to have as good a sense of what's happening in their teen's world. If your teen is involved in a sports team or academic group, volunteering to help can allow you better access to what's going on. Carving out special time with your teen just to grab a snack, grab a walk or drive can mean precious time to find out what's really going on. Most of us will survive the school experience. Just remember to take it one school day at a time!!

