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
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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
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 and … [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
I am bringing you a little inspiration for the next year. With a few simple steps, you can make your first vision board full of new ideas for long term goals. Sixteen year old CEO Maya S. Penn was featured on the Oprah Winfrey SuperSoul 100 List. Maya Penn is founder and CEO of Maya’s Ideas, an eco-friendly accessories shop that puts profits towards making a positive impact on … [Read more...] about How To Make A Dream Board And Why You Will Be Glad You Did
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
Growing Up Journey: Even Teens Need Their Parents
Becoming a parent changes us. It changed me in so many ways. But we are not done changing after they are born. As our children grow from tots to teens, we realize that growing up is a journey for the child and the parent. Sure, we mostly think about how much the child has grown and changed but as parents we grow and change with them (though not as literally as they do!) Having … [Read more...] about Growing Up Journey: Even Teens Need Their Parents