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 understand that giving their best effort will help improve their chances of … [Read more...] about College Scholarship Strategies To Increase Your Odds Of An Award
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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. They are designed to be open-ended and … [Read more...] about Good Conversation Starters For Teens And Parents
Is Juul bad for you? Infographic With Juul E-Cigarette Statistics
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. 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 Is Juul bad for you? Infographic With Juul E-Cigarette Statistics
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 … [Read more...] about How To Handle Mood Swings In Children
Why I Got An Additional Credit Card For My Teen
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 for the best prices and discounts. She has learned to save part … [Read more...] about Why I Got An Additional Credit Card For My Teen
The Greenlight Card For Kids And Teens Builds Money Management Skills
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 while they are still at home. In fact, we have been taking baby steps in … [Read more...] about The Greenlight Card For Kids And Teens Builds Money Management Skills
Parenting Teenagers: 7 Ingenious Techniques to Build Stronger Bonds
Teenagers are strange and fascinating creatures. One moment they’re all sweetness and light and the next they turn into hormone-fueled beasts that can test the patience of even the most stoic of parents. No one ever said the teenage years would be easy, but while every teen and every family are unique, no one ever said it would be this hard either. When parenting teenagers in … [Read more...] about Parenting Teenagers: 7 Ingenious Techniques to Build Stronger Bonds