Parent Toolkit expert Faye de Muyshondt suggests that you teach them how to maintain eye contact, speak clearly, introduce themselves and smile or convey warmth to make a good first impression. You ...

Encourage discussion as much as possible. Ask your child for their opinion about political and social issues, or about books, movies, and TV shows. Listen carefully and prompt them to express their ...

Want to help your seventh-grader develop healthy eating habits? Here are some tips from experts. Try to talk to your seventh-grader about the food they're eating when you’re not around. If they are ...

To learn more about social awareness for your teen, check out our seventh-grade social awareness page. Parent Toolkit resources were developed by NBC News Learn with the help of subject-matter experts ...