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
How To Stop Teens From Texting While Driving
It is so important for safety that teens don't text and drive. Of course, actions speak louder than words, so we must begin to educate our teens by through our own example. That is probably not enough alone. We also need to talk to our teens about texting and driving, sharing texting while driving statistics to help understand the dangers. Teens need to understand … [Read more...] about How To Stop Teens From Texting While Driving
Gift Ideas For Teen Girls That They Actually Want
My niece is a very fashion forward teen. She is always sporting the latest trends, playing with new makeup looks, and showing off a variety of fashion styles. Naturally, I get my teen gift ideas largely from her! But what actually inspired me to write this post featuring cool, trendy gift ideas for teen girls was a visit to Yahoo Style. I was looking at an article on Taylor … [Read more...] about Gift Ideas For Teen Girls That They Actually Want
5 Ways For Teens To Earn Money
School’s out and summer is finally here. No doubt your teens are excited for the break but in a couple of weeks they’ll be bored and looking for something to do. Helping your teen come up with creative ways to make money this summer will not only teach them responsibility and great financial lessons; it will keep them busy doing something they’ll enjoy. They can stay busy, … [Read more...] about 5 Ways For Teens To Earn Money
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
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. 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 want to let them get practice while they are still at home. In fact, we have been taking baby … [Read more...] about The Greenlight Card For Kids And Teens Builds Money Management Skills