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Challenge Success Resource Center
Dive into the research behind our offerings, discover helpful tools and strategies, and explore examples of how other schools and families have put these into practice.
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10 Summer Activities for Teens to Help Them Stay Healthy and Engaged
Many parents have asked me, “What should my kids be doing this summer so they are prepared for the next school year?”
Tips for Raising Well-Balanced Kids
Tips to support healthy development and prepare your child for real success.
SPACE Framework for School Change
Examples of changes schools make based on our research-based school change framework.
Our Book: Overloaded & Underprepared
Best practices and case studies based on our work with schools since 2003.
“PDF” Tips
Why PDF (Playtime, Downtime, and Family time) is essential for kids of all ages.
College Admissions Resources
Resources to support students suffering from a mental health crisis.
What Students Wish We Knew
Listen to students share what they wish their parents and teachers knew about them.
Student Story: Leah Messing
A student shares the impact of Challenge Success on her school experience.
Time Wheel Activity
Reflect on how your child is spending their time.
Time Management Worksheet
A tool to help students as they select courses and determine extracurricular activities for the year.
How Do You Define Success (La Cañada High School)
Students share how they define success and how they feel adults define success for them.
Overloaded & Underprepared
Denise Pope shares insights about teens who feel overloaded yet underprepared for life beyond high school.