#90:  Yes, Your Teen Can Build More Self-Confidence

Your teen needs to have one big self-confidence myth busted. 

Plus, they can start increasing their self-confidence tonight. 

Here are 2 methods they can put into play tonight. 

Does your teen have enough self-confidence to tackle new projects, believe in their abilities, and even challenge themselves with goals?  

What an important foundational skill - - self-confidence.  

Did you know that there are actual methods that can help increase the crucial skill of self-confidence?

 

It's a common misconception that you just gain self-confidence as you go thru life experiencing and reacting to situations.  Well, of course, that's true.  But who wouldn't want to work on increasing or building confidence right now?  

If you...

#90:  Your Teen is Barreling Toward Life After Your House.  Here's 10 Items/Ways to Help Them Launch Smarter and More Prepared!

Here are 10 ideas (in 5 different critical categories) to help expand their thinking and help you sleep better at night

knowing you are finishing your parenting strong.

If you've ever thought to yourself  "they have so much more to learn" leaving you just a bit worried because you've run out of ways or topics to get them to think more as an adult, it could be because you are busy.

 It isn't because you don't care.  You think big and you want big things for your almost-out-the-door "mini you."   But what to cover and how can you pull it off?  

I suspect I am describing thoughts you've had a least some of the time and I've been there too.  I spent many a night while...

Is a Resume Enough?  How Can My Older Teen Standout among the competition?

Is there anything that can help your...

Is there a social media app that you should as a parent take a look at?  That's what this podcast is going to help you consider - and quickly.

In reality, there are strong reasons for "NO, this isn't for my teen" and strong reasons to actually consider encouraging your teen to join LinkedIn.   

Just for starters, in this podcast you'll learn:

• What is the age requirement to join LinkedIn?
• What does it mean when LinkedIn is described as "professional"?
• Why would a teenager even want to be on LinkedIn?
• Is LinkedIn for every teen?  What about your mini-you?

Get up to speed on this important question:  is LinkedIn a good fit for my teen?  Get ahead of the...

As Parents, What Should We Concentrate on

Teaching our High School Kids?

High School Aged Kids.   Often, this is our last parent season with them.  They've learned to follow "influencers", create TikTok videos, and post with lightening speed on Instagram. 

They head into High School itself and wrestle with history, math, ACT-SAT's, GPA's and more.  Their life could probably be described as much "faster" than when we were their age. 

There are so many lessons we want and need to teach them while we still have that chance.  We want to ignite their future with all the potential they possess.  So often we fall into the trap of teaching all about the 2-4 years after high school.   

But is that our best parent move?  

...

Your Teen Can Tap Into Their Future Potential Right Now 

As I watched my class of students intently absorb what I just handed to them, I realized I was tapping into something much larger than what was on that paper. 

What if kids were in a position to actually think about their future now while still in high school?  It results in more motivation, better decisions on courses, and so much more.

What was on that paper these students were reading?  Research about careers they might be interested in.  Now let me make the following statement clear:  very few students know what they want to pursue as a career while in high school.  But wouldn't it be wonderful if they did know enough to rule things in and out, to give lessons a meaning beyond a textbook...

 We've made it to the end of 2021.  Wow.  

So much has happened.  I truly wish we could just sit and talk about this year, what it meant, share each other’s holiday plans, and the up and down joys of raising kids. 

But since that isn't quite possible, I'd like to vary from our normal educational format just this once.  I’ve got a wonderful holiday tradition to share that you just might want to adopt at your house.  

But before I do that, let me give you a quick programming head’s up for the 1st week in January.  

Did your teen receive money this holiday season thru a gift from Grandma? Or did they earn money?  In short, do they have money that needs to be put into action?  Or will they at some point this coming year have a bit of extra jingle in their pocket?  It's a wonderful ...

Guess what happens during almost any holiday? 

Your Teen's Need for Cash. 

Is the answer YOU as their ATM? Learn 5 Alternatives.

Buying Gifts. Spending Money. Gas Money.   All of this and more simply skyrocket during the holidays.  Especially for our "almost grown" kids.

The Good News in all of this?  Opportunity.

You look all the time for ways to teach your "almost grown" skills - without them recognizing it.  The holidays simply help we parents with both:  money in our kids pockets AND learning life skills as well.

Today's podcast >> 5 Money Making Ideas for the Holiday Teen.  You'll learn:

• 5 Great Money Making Ideas that can start as early as THIS weekend
• Learn how add a "twist" to any Holiday Venture to Increase...

Coming soon . . . job applications, resumes, interviews, and . . . competition for it all.    

Here are 3 methods to help them stand out.

Fast Forward.  Now imagine a room with a desk.  In the chair sits someone reviewing your child's resume, or perhaps it's an interview.  Across on the other side of the table sits your child.

Are they ready?  Have they done something the interviewer will spot?  Have they learned to even recognize their accomplishments?  

Your "almost grown" child needs to learn to Stand OUT.  

What's not seen in that room?  There might be countless others vying for the same thing.  

Now come back to the present.  Your child is building their brand, their story, their resume so to speak - right...

Want your "almost grown's" attention to impart your parent wisdom?  Get creative.  

Do you remember your favorite teacher?  What made them so amazing? 

Odds are high they caught and held your attention in unique and persuasive ways.  That's one of the best techniques for you to use at home, as well.  

Having taught teenagers, I can tell you that when you do something out the ordinary yet with a a teachable point involved, they are far more likely to pay attention. 

If you'd like a bit of help in the creative question department using holidays to sneak in crazy yet teachable questions, then this podcast is right where you need to be. 

In this quick and to the point podcast you'll hear:

• 5 random, unique questions sure to get fun yet informative dinner table...