School is over and summer is finally here. Your teenagers are ready to enjoy some fun in the sun and they absolutely should. The summer months are also a great time for them to learn about money management and responsibility. Getting a summer job is one of the best ways for young people to begin to gain independence and learn important life lessons while they have you handy … [Read more...] about Best Summer Jobs for Teens
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Gratitude Journal for Teens With Daily Prompts
After a lot of hard work behind the scenes for the past several months, I'm so excited to finally announce that my new book is coming out today! It is called Gratitude Journal for Teens: Prompts to Cultivate a Habit of Awareness and Improve Well-being. This is my third book and each one has a special spot in my heart. I really cherish this one because I know firsthand the power … [Read more...] about Gratitude Journal for Teens With Daily Prompts
College Scholarship Strategies: How To Start Early
As a parent of two teenagers, I can tell you that college is on our minds already and so are scholarships. I certainly don't want my children to saddle themselves with huge student loans. They know how important a good education is and they know that means giving their studies their full effort now. They also understand that giving their best effort will help improve their … [Read more...] about College Scholarship Strategies: How To Start Early
Conversation Starters For Teens And Parents
Talking to teens about relationships can feel a bit weird. Talking to your teen about sex can feel even more awkward. However, having open conversations with our children is so important to supporting them emotionally and to keeping them safe. Today, I am happy to share some really great conversation starters for teens and parents from renowned child psychologist Dr. Jillian … [Read more...] about Conversation Starters For Teens And Parents
Do You And Your Children Know The Juul E-Cigarette Health Facts?
Most people know cigarettes are bad for you. But many wonder how safe are e-cigarettes? The short answer is, e-cigarettes still pose health concerns and as a parent, that is something I want to get the word out about. A report from the Surgeon General says that, "E-cigarette use among U.S. youth and young adults is now a major public health concern... These products are now the … [Read more...] about Do You And Your Children Know The Juul E-Cigarette Health Facts?
How To Handle Mood Swings In Children
If you have a tween or a teen, you have probably noticed some moody behavior. Mood swings in children get more common during puberty. I am happy to have an expert today share more about moodiness – identifying signs and ideas on how to best handle moody behavior. Puberty comes with many challenges and Dr. Suanne Kowal-Connelly's new book PARENTING THROUGH PUBERTY: Mood Swings, … [Read more...] about How To Handle Mood Swings In Children
Why I Got An Additional Credit Card For My Teen from American Express
This post was created in partnership with American Express. My daughter is a teenager and I only have a few more years before she leaves for college! There is so much I want to do with her and so many things I still need to teach her before she goes. A huge priority has been teaching her how to properly budget and creating responsible habits. She has helped me shop and look … [Read more...] about Why I Got An Additional Credit Card For My Teen from American Express