How Hard Should We Push Our Teens?

As a new school year begins, it’s always a time of year when many of us want to start fresh and put our best foot forward. Maybe it’s the school supplies, new outfits, and new kicks but the first day of school has always felt like a new beginning to most – even more so than the new year.

We want our kids to thrive each year and we know there will be new challenges to face. We  want to support our kids in any way we can.

Do we push them a bit and encourage them to study and try harder in hopes...