Welcome to Parent 52, your parent guide to surviving all those crazy, unexpected scenarios with your teen in their last season at home with you!

Today's topic is a big one: 

Yes, your teen needs to brag!

• Do they know WHAT to brag about?
• Do they know WHEN to brag?
• Do they know those hidden accomplishments that build self-confidence?
• Do they have documentation to back all this up?
• Do they have it all organized?

If the answer is "no" to any of the above, then you will want to watch/listen to this episode.

BONUS: 

We've included a free download of our "Teen Tool Box Checklist" to save your teen (and YOU) hours and hours of worrying and searching for the amazing things your teen has done.  (see the show notes below for the link)

What's not documented is likely forgotten and never recognized!

Parents, this episode will save countless hours of frustration.  We give you 3 guidelines guaranteed to help your teen recognize their worth.  The best part of...

Hi Parents:  Welcome to the Parent-52 Series.  Each week learn a power parent move to improve the learning and launching of your mini-you:  your teen!

Today's Episode?  Bragging Rights

Yes, we all know at some point our teens need to "brag".  But what to they brag and do they realize what their accomplishments are?  

That's where you, as an encouraging parent, come in.   Today you begin your journey into identifying bragging needs and start a system to making it easy.  Hint:  there is so much more reward to gathering accomplishments than the obvious!  Enjoy the episode.  It's short but powerful.

Questions?  Always feel free to reach us at [email protected]

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Hi Parents:

Welcome to this episode of Parent-52, a weekly parent power move designed to help you help your teen burst into the adult world as prepared as they can be!  

Today's topic:  Money Management

• What 3 things MUST they know
• What you must ask your teen to do if using a debit card
• What's a "purchase pickle" they mind find themselves in?
• When should they USE and NOT use their card?

Bonus Parent Point:

• Learn how by doing this one thing you can capture your teen's attention on the topic of money management.  

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  We will email you, each week, your power move for the week (as you can see, they are short and to the point.)
   
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Hi Parents:  Welcome to our Parent 52 Series.  Yes, one power parent move to help their teen per week.  (each segment 5 minutes or less!)

You don't have to constantly wonder what you can do.  NO, this isn't helicopter parenting.  It is you simply giving your teen tools that they use.  

Today's Episode:

It's a How-To!  Your teen can learn money management skills one growth step at a time.  We cover 3 stair-step moves you can easily make to get them up and running on getting their money to obey and not magaically disappear.

Show Note Links:

1) Do you want the 8-Step Parent Planning Guide? (FREE 8 steps with links/tips/info on crucial topics your teen needs to know).    It's 12 pages chock full of super information. 

Hi Parents:

Welcome to the next episode in our Parent-52 Series.  Each week we outline a parent power move in helping your teen become their best.  

Today's move?  Help them set up their new financial base while capitalizing on life-skill learning opportunities they need to know.

Links mentioned in this episode?

1) Intro to Financial SetUp, Episode P1:  https://www.jellygeneration.com/blog/super-charge-your-parenting-in-2020

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Hi Parents:

Welcome to the next episode in our Parent-52 Series.  Each week we outline a parent power move in helping your teen become their best.  

Today's move?  Help them set up their new financial base while capitalizing on life-skill learning opportunities they need to know.

Links mentioned in this episode?

1) Want to Receive The Parent 52 Series in your InBox with a BONUS?

Click Here --->>>   Just tell us where to send it

2) Intro to Financial SetUp, Episode P1:  https://www.jellygeneration.com/blog/super-charge-your-parenting-in-2020

3) . Last Week's Episode:  https://www.jellygeneration.com/blog/P2

Odds are you’ve never thought of your teen as “rich”.   In fact, you are probably wondering, as I did, if my child even understands the “value of a dollar”.  Oh how I wish I had a nickel for each time my mom said that to me. 

Does any of this sound familiar?  If so, rest assured it is a conversation going on all over the country for parents of teens. 

Note: at the bottom of this article you will see 3 steps to helping your child move the needle in this huge learning category.   

But more to the point, let’s get to that word “rich”.  Whether rich is having a cool million in the bank, or having enough to keep yourself clothed and fed, it’s all wrapped up in the same mindset:  controlling your money. 

Financial Follies

If I could wave my magic wand and get what I want for you out of this article, it would be to not only educate and convince you of the importance to starting your...

First:  Full transparency here.  After you ask this question, you might not like the answer, but then again, you might love it.  After asking you will learn so much that you will be glad you asked.

Second: You can modify this question to cover an unlimited supply of topics.  You can re-purpose it at nearly any time you’d like.

Third: Few parents have probably ever asked this type of question before.  It’s rather simple in concept.

Fourth: Our teens (though this question can work at any age) are already “conditioned” to respond.

The question? 

“Honey, what grade would you give me on ___________?”

Our teens receive/earn grades every week day, and probably several times per day. They understand the concept of grades. They probably don’t like getting them, but it shows them where they are with respect their mastery of the topic involved.

Wouldn’t we parents like to know how we are doing on a...

Well, it is here.  Lists. Gifts. Shipping. Traffic.  Returns.  Receipts.  That busy shopping season.  The evergreen dilemma of "what do I get them".  We all look for meaningful gifts for our "nearly-flown" kids.  They are almost "gone" and you have so much you still want to teach them.  But hold on.  

Here's a fun .  . . and dare we say it . . . slightly sneaky way to slip in a bit of knowledge AND give them something they will enjoy.  We certainly don't want to break the bank either. 

What about giving something worth 2x or 3x or priceless?   Amazing gift ideas are below that won't cost you that arm and a leg - but will deliver a powerful parent punch.  (Note: JellyGeneration is not affiliated nor compensated for any website, company, or product we list below. These are suggestions on where to start your gift process – not specific recommendations)

 #1. Why not give $ and for part-time...

JellyGeneration knows parents & students have more “need to know” than time. Join them on their journey as they break down financial and legal issues into practical and usable information.

Never Let a Good Crisis Go To Waste

Even a political phrase can be used in our daily lives. In fact, the upcoming holiday season offers high school and college-aged students just such an opportunity. We all crave control over our own financial destiny and the last two months of the year present not only a large need to get that control, but unparalleled possibilities in how to achieve it. Everyone faces how to avoid a cash crunch during the holidays. Time Inc., reminded us of why millennials see even more enticing advertising than other buying groups: The 4 Most Sought After Shoppers

The millennial generation gets a lot of attention from retailers. Americans in the mid-teens to late 20s represent the country’s largest demographic, so it’s understandable that...