In today’s fast-paced world, the term “helicopter parent” has gained significant attention in discussions about parenting styles. Helicopter parents are characterized by their over-involvement in their children’s lives, often hovering closely to monitor and guide every decision and action. While this approach stems from a deep desire to ensure their children’s success and safety, it […]
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Teen Driver Safety To Prevent Teenage Driving Accidents
Teen drivers are much more likely to have a driving accident than experienced adult drivers. According to the NHTSA, the unfortunate fact is, “crashes are still the leading cause of teen deaths”. The good news is that proper guidance from parents can decrease the chances of teenagers being involved in an accident. Before they get […]
Tips For How To Get Scholarships For College
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 full effort now. They also […]
A Debit Card For Teens With Parental Controls
Let’s face it. Teaching teens money management isn’t easy but it is essential. Just like everything else, it takes a little practice. I don’t want my kids having to practice balancing their bank account and using credit cards for the first time when they are away at college. I want to let them get practice […]
Good 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. Conversation starters are questions or topics used to initiate a conversation or keep it going. […]
How To Deal With Mood Swings
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. Her tips may be just what you need for identifying causes of moodiness and ideas on how to deal […]
Additional Credit Card For Teens [Why And How]
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 […]