It is so important for safety that teens don’t text while driving. Of course, actions speak louder than words, so we must begin to educate young drivers through our own example. That is probably not enough alone. We also need to talk to our teens about texting and driving. Finally, we can reinforce the importance of our […]
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How To Prep For SAT
High school students have a lot on their plate with grades, social challenges, and extracurricular activities. On top of that, they have to navigate career selection, testing, and college applications! One particular challenge for almost every high school student is the SAT test. Their ACT and/or SAT score plays a significant role in the college […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
An Easy Fun Group Game: Zip-Bom
I love playing a good group game. Games seem to lighten the mood and are great for connecting with others. Youth often need a break from academic and social pressures. Games offer a fun and stress-free outlet for them to relax and enjoy themselves. Zip-Bom is a really easy, fun group game my nieces taught […]