My youngest sister started her freshman year of high school this week. It was certainly a shock realizing that my baby sister is now a bona fide teenager. The beginning of high school brings many changes: more schoolwork, more responsibility, and more freedom. High schoolers will encounter brand new situations, develop a clearer sense of their own identities, and navigate more … [Read more...] about Entering High School: Advice For Freshmen
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Preparing Yourself and Your Child for the Big Move to College
Lots of my friends have kids going to college for the first time this year and they are sad and excited all at once. As most moms know, planning for your kid’s big move to college can be an emotional and stressful time for both parent and child, especially preparing your finances to pay for tuition, college housing, books and food. Even if your child may be years away from … [Read more...] about Preparing Yourself and Your Child for the Big Move to College
3 Mistakes Adults Make Parenting Teenagers
I spent a couple of hours with a group of high school students last week (during one of my career day talks) and one of the things that often comes up in those youth speeches are mistakes that we adults make with teens. So, I thought that I would share a few with you - the three blunders, according to the teens themselves, that we most often make when dealing with them. … [Read more...] about 3 Mistakes Adults Make Parenting Teenagers
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
How to Encourage Perseverance In Teenagers
Parenting Teenagers Ahh, the dreaded teenager years. Parenting can sure be a thankless job as your teens test their limits but it is an important job and one that they need you to do more than ever as they begin to face the challenges of becoming an adult. That is why I am so excited to share an excerpt from Rebecca Deurlein's new book called, "What a Top Teacher Wishes You … [Read more...] about How to Encourage Perseverance In Teenagers
Parenting Teens- Navigating the College Process
I am so honored to have the parenting expert and author of the recently released, A Survival Guide to Parenting Teens: Talking to Your Kids About Sexting,Drinking, Drugs, and Other Things That Freak You Out, Joani Geltman, MSW, agree to share a section of her new book with us. She is all about helping 21st century parents survive the teenage years with sage advice for … [Read more...] about Parenting Teens- Navigating the College Process
Tips for College Students
Going off to college can be an exciting and scary experience. I have learned many things that I wish I had known as a freshman in college. Here are a few tips for college students, whether you are going to the local college or moving to a different state. Everything written is my personal opinion as a current college student. 7 Tips For College Students- Things You Need To … [Read more...] about Tips for College Students