Podcast:   Parenting Your "Nearly Grown"   JUST.   GOT.   EASIER.   

 How up to speed are you on:

• money
• current events
• ways to sneak last bits of wisdom to your kids before they enter adult life?

Not sure?  Then this fun quiz (podcast link above) is for you. 

The questions in this podcast are designed to:

• catch your "almost-out-the-door's" attention
• show you how you can use current events and data to sneak in learning
• and yes, impress your kids with some of today's current famous names

As our teens and young adults get older, the more they pay attention to "outside" sources.  As parents, when we learn to harness that crucial connection, it's a powerhouse way to not only communicate to them, but sneak in information they need to know.

Have fun with this.  Use the thought process as a guide to other ways you can "reach 'em."  

Till next time . . . and . . . 

You CAN Have Success...

 Podcast:   Parenting Your "Nearly Grown"   JUST.  GOT.   EASIER.   

 What does your child do when a new opportunity or challenge occurs?

• avoids it
• takes 3x longer to tackle it
• feels inadequate
• doesn't know where to start?

Odds are high you picked at least one of the above.

None of those responses are surprising.  Your "nearly grown" child still has some growing to do on the "rational/language" side of the equation while their "emotional" growth is practically complete.  

But, of course, tackling new things?   You and I know it is an absolute must in their becoming the very best they can be.    Of course, learning how to do this sooner rather than later?  It helps them get where they are heading faster and wiser.

How can you teach them to look at those opportunities and challenges?

AND

How can they master the steps to keep moving forward and avoiding the fear,...

 Podcast:   Parenting Your "Nearly Grown"   JUST.  GOT.   EASIER.   

Should your "teachable moments" include an introduction to contracts?  

Absolutely.  In fact, it is highly likely you already have what it takes to make the topic creative, yet meaningful.  You've just never been shown how to use it.  

In this short podcast you will learn: 

• 5 contract concepts every teen should hear
• A creative method to get your child involved in learning
• A few buzz words made easy
• And odds are high you will learn information you need, too

This rarely taught topic isn't generally found in traditional academics with so many other things they need to cover.  But as we know, contracts are important and rule so much of our "can" and our "can't".

As your time winds down with your "nearly grown", important lessons loom larger.  This is one of them and we hope it helps you move the needle...

 Podcast:   Parenting Your "Nearly Grown"   JUST.  GOT.   EASIER.   

What lessons does your "nearly grown" teen or young adult still need to learn?  

And, how can you weave them into your busy parent-life?

With just one hour, you can pour 3 lessons/concepts/wisdom into your "almost out the door" child.  They get a little smarter and you get a bit less worry as they pull away and move into adulthood.  

In this podcast, learn how to cover these 3 crucial points in just 1-hr:

• the concept of buying without debt
• how much debt can really cost
• the importance of safety devices (use and maintenance)
• car accidents and what to do

When you narrow focus and concentrate on specific teaching points, you'll be surprised at what you can cover in a short amount of time.

So go ahead and challenge yourself to find that hour this weekend.   You'll be so glad you did.

As always . . . 

You...

 Podcast:   Parenting Your "Nearly Flown"   JUST.  GOT.  EASIER.   

So you have a High School freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior daughter that is considering college in their future.  You want them to get the most from college while, of course, getting a degree that propels them into adulthood successfully and with a job that can sustain them, right?

How can they make the most of college?  Generally it's only 2-4 years.  The first year is the toughest.  They need to set solid groundwork almost with their first foot on campus.

Lurking in the background looms the question facing many a household...do they go through "rush" and consider joining a sorority.  If "yes" might be the case at your house, then there are points you will want to know even if your daughter is in the early stages of high school.  If "no", I give you a way to explore alternatives.  That first college semester is...

 Podcast:   Parenting Your "Nearly Flown"   JUST.  GOT.  EASIER.  

It's time to get rid of the phrase . . . "the art of negotiating."    It is way beyond an "art".  It's crucial. 

In fact, you could describe it as a "survival" skill.  

Your child will not have unlimited resources and time as they move toward adulthood.  None of us do.  But we both know that when someone is first starting out they have even more need for resources just when they have even less resources to go around.  

Let's teach them a skill to help.  When you break this down into small steps, introducing "how to negotiate" isn't nearly as difficult as it might sound.

In this podcast you will hear 6 important steps you'll want to remember as you introduce this topic to your "nearly grown" teen or young adult.  

• Negotiation conversation starters
• What to do before starting those conversations
• The...

 Podcast:   Parenting Your "Nearly Flown"   JUST.  GOT.  EASIER. 

Dinner on the table.  Helping with homework.  Laundry needs.  Leftover work from your day.  That's just for starters. 

Who ever invented the word "spare time"?

And yet, you want to instill those last lessons, gems of wisdom into your "nearly grown" before well, before they are completely out of your influence the majority of the time.

Today you are going to learn 5 statistics & areas which give you a foundation in which to formulate your personal approach to huge topics your kids need to understand and master.   Does this sound vague?  Believe me, it isn't.  And as always, I respect your time so all you need is the next 6 or so minutes to gather these 5 important statistics.

In this podcast you will learn:

1. What a study of 168,000 10th students revealed about gaining success
2. Salaries 
3. Why books matter
4. The 25% time waster
5. ...

 Podcast:   Parenting Your "Nearly Flown"   JUST.  GOT.  EASIER. 

• You are born with them or you aren't.
• Or, you just have to learn them the hard way.

People Skills Lead To

self-confidence > leadership > positive risk taking > networking & even > kindness.  

Any step forward on this skill will further their future and those around them.  

• how to help your teen plan for group events
• how to ask questions in a way to begin a leadership personality
• how to put others at...

   Podcast:   Parenting Your "Nearly Flown"   JUST.  GOT.  EASIER. 

Networking. If ever there was a critical skill needed these days for our kids to survive and thrive in the "adult-world", networking would be on the Top 5 list.  

But our kids often don't get direct advice/training/practice on how to start conversations.  Practice helps reduce stress and fear.  You CAN help your "nearly flown" child with this Top 5 skill.  

This short podcast is designed to help you as a parent/grandparent/guardian:

• bone up on conversation starter phrases
• understand the 2 R's of good conversation with someone you don't know
• discover a way to help your teen practice this needed skill

We know there is so much left you want to cover with your child . . .  and time grows shorter.  We've been in your shoes.  It is our fervent hope that this podcast and this episode can help you.  

And as...

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We tend to make things so much harder than it needs to be.  We tend to get overwhelmed when teaching our "nearly grown" kids.

It's completely understandable . . . and avoidable.

There are things your "nearly flown" must know.  You intend to tell them or  teach them, but there's just SO much to cover.

That's where this podcast can help.  Learn:

• How to conquer that "overwhelm" feeling in your last season with your child
• How to start that learning ball rolling with just 5 minutes per week.
• In just 4 weeks, you will look back to what you've accomplished.

As always, enjoy this season with your "mini-you" and 

You CAN Have Success in the Middle of it ALL

The JellyGeneration Team/Pam