How long does your teen spend on their smart phone?  7 Hours and 22 Minutes per day according to ABC News.  

But what if their smart phone could be used for the good?  YES! That's why this episode is so important.  Better grades and productivity are just around the corner.

Your teen can use their smart phone to not only get smarter, but get more organized.   

1. Taking Notes
2. Getting Help on Challenging School Topics (math for starters . . . )
3. Getting Organized

Here's a glance at this episode in more detail:

• [3:34] Apps for Taking Notes
• [4:50] App for Homework Help on 66 different topics
• [5:40] Apps for getting organized with study breakdowns, group projects & more
• BONUS:  [7:14] 8 Safety app considerations...

Often, it's the little things.

It's the small steps that our kids that take slowly but surely build their connecting to the outside world.  

And the need to begin NOW connecting them to the "adult world" is important.  Less fear and more confidence, just to name a couple of obvious payoffs.  

But often we spend so much time looking for the BIG steps to getting our kids ready that we don't get anything accomplished.   

That's why today's podcast is special:

• you'll learn how to use a simple book, yes, a simple book to get them looking "outside" of that box they've built for themselves and connect to adults
• you'll plant a small seed that will let them feel that they can do more than they think they can.

For a super quick glance at this episode:

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I wish the following question could be taken at just face value: 

"Have you ever wondered how you are doing as a parent?"  

Truth be told, we mentally answer that for our parent-selves all the time.  And it's usually "could do better" or even sometimes "lousy".  

But it's a question that deserves an answer.  Funny thing is that we don't often go to the source - our teen - and find out.  After all, their opinion is the one that really matters.  

Wouldn't it be great to find out what they think and not use a shouting match or guessing game to find out?  

In this quick, yet concise podcast, find out:

• a quick and smart question designed to help you find out
• plus, gather a few amazing brownie points for later, too (and it's true, "later" is coming much...

If you were to ask me what one of the top 10 "need to knows" as a parent would be, today's podcast would answer that question.

Help your teen to connect to their future....post-home life one step at a time.  Often, without this progression, many kids struggle at first with the huge leap from your house to . . . the "real-world" so to speak.  

In reality, this transition from your teen's "small bubble" to their "world-sized balloon" is best nurtured by a caring parent.

That's why this episode is so important.  Today you'll learn:

• what most teens think of life after traditional school and why that's a myth you need to bust
• how to help them connect thru this first basic small step

Here's a glance at this episode:

• [1:02] what simple thing you'll need to get started
• [1:18] what the typical teen...

Can you find the mistake?

You are so excited.  You finally visit this HUGE museum.  It's several floors and each is olympic-sized.  The museum covers thousands of years of history.  You are overwhelmed with seeing beautiful paintings, artifacts, manuscripts, jewels, and ancient money.  Wow.  You and your best buddy and walk thru the whole museum.  It takes hours and your head is spinning with all you saw.  (you wish you'd worn more comfortable shoes). 

Two weeks later, you ask yourself . . . . "what did I see there?"  [cue the cricket sounds]. 

Note:  the answer to "can I find the mistake"  is found in the podcast.  

What went wrong? ...

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

 Your Teen Needs to Know How to Stand OUT on Paper - NOT Just Face-to-Face!

Does your teen know how to stand out on paper or digitally - and NOT just for an interview? 

Without a method, standing out can be challenging.   Often success lives and dies in that few starting seconds on paper.  

Thankfully, there is a method to standing out that offers so much more than you'd ever thought possible and it's everywhere - or so it seems.  You just need to know where to look for contests.  That's why today's podcast is so important.  

In this podcast we will talk about:

• the multiple ways to enter and use contests
• why it doesn't matter whether they win or lose 
• what to look for in contests
• what to look for in contests and hope not to find
• 2 contests that illustrate all the above

Every parent of a teen and teens...

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

 Yes, you CAN get their attention.  And you can sneak in a teaching point, too!

I'll bet you asked yourself this question  . . . like 5 minutes ago.  How can I get my teen's attention? I've got wisdom to share and they are "checked-out".

So what's my secret to getting a teen's attention?  First, you need to know that stats say we all have about 15 seconds to get and hold the attention of those we talk to.  That's why today's episode is so important. 

How can you grab your teen's attention in that short time span? 

• Not only do I have an intriguing method, but I've attached a "formula" to it. 
• This method works the world over, but in this podcast you'll find I've "teenaged" it to work especially for you.
• It's easy, and you can use this method just as soon as the next 5 minutes if you'd like.

So if you need a bit of...

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

 5-Point Checklist to Get Them Excited/Prepared  For Their Future

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

 Teaching & Learning For Kids Often Hides in Plain Site- You CAN Create Those Moments and Have FUN at the same time!

Cryptocurrency Journey?  Yes!   As parents, we all want to be able to connect with them on a deeper level.  One easy way to do this?  Jump into an activity they are hearing about and share the learning experience with them.

I recently found myself in a group of 20 somethings and snatched up my opportunity to connect, create an ongoing conversation, learn a bit, and have FUN all at the same time.

• an easy definition of what most cryptocurrency is all about
• an 30,000 foot overview of how it works
• which one I invested in
• how you can use it to teach your teen 
• my personal parent point at the end
• plus, you might laugh a bit, too
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