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 Additional Credit Card For Teens: Why I Got One For My Daughter from American Express
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The Greenlight Debit Card For Teens Helps Kids Learn About Money Management
Let's face it. Teaching teens money management isn't easy but it is essential. Just like everything else, it takes a little practice. Now, 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 plan to break them in slowly. In fact, we have been taking baby steps in that direction since … [Read more...] about The Greenlight Debit Card For Teens Helps Kids Learn About Money Management
Don’t Make These Mistakes Parenting Your Teen
It is no secret that parenting teens can sometimes be challenging. However it can also be very rewarding. Parenting teens these days is a whole new challenge because there are so many kinds of technology, including social media, dominating our teen's lives and opening the door to things like cyberbullying and peer pressure in a whole new format. Many teens feel stressed out … [Read more...] about Don’t Make These Mistakes Parenting Your Teen
Your Teen Can Learn Valuable Driving Tips Online & Sign The Drive Safe Contract
Ahh, teen drivers. Just the thought is a bit anxiety producing. It doesn't have to be though. The best approach is preparation, communication, and practice. Teens learning to drive means they are gaining their independence and that is very exciting for both the parent and the teen. However, because of the inherent risks that come with car driving, it is imperative to educate … [Read more...] about Your Teen Can Learn Valuable Driving Tips Online & Sign The Drive Safe Contract
How To Make A Dream Board And Why You Will Be Glad You Did
Today, I am bringing you a little inspiration for the coming new year (or any time of the year really!) Sixteen year old CEO Maya S. Penn was featured in Oprah Winfrey's SuperSoul 100 List for her work as founder and CEO of Maya’s Ideas, an eco-friendly accessories puts profits towards making a positive impact on the environment, the planet and all of its creatures. Now she … [Read more...] about How To Make A Dream Board And Why You Will Be Glad You Did
mSpy Geo-Fencing Solutions: A Great Way To Prevent Teen Drug Abuse
Research shows that the main reason that kids don’t use alcohol, drugs, or tobacco is because of their parents - specifically because of their positive influence on their children and because kids don't want to disappoint their parents. That’s why it is so important that parents build a strong relationship with their children and talk to their kids about drugs. Peer pressure … [Read more...] about mSpy Geo-Fencing Solutions: A Great Way To Prevent Teen Drug Abuse
Parenting Teenagers? Here’s Help Saving Your Sanity
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 it 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, help may sometimes … [Read more...] about Parenting Teenagers? Here’s Help Saving Your Sanity