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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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...

What skill would help your child the most in the next 12 months?  

We teach our teens how to drive a car, how to wash clothes, how to handle high school, and so much more, right? 

But often we overlook teaching how to tackle new things. 

Which skills will they need next yr, 5 years from now or 20 years from now?  Who knows.  We can predict a few skills, but what about the ones we can't predict?

What can we teach now that can apply to their known and their unknown skill needs?

What CAN we teach them?  Answer:  an approach, a system, a method in which to view mastering new skills or even improve old ones.  

• learn a 5-step framework to skill learning or improvement
• ...

 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,...

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When did your child quit asking questions?  Do you know how important it is that they learn this skill?  

Even more importantly, you can help them re-learn this skill.

Why does it matter?  

And that's just for starters.

In this podcast learn:

• 4 myths to remove from your parent repertoire 
• 4 fabulous reasons to encourage questions-communication 
• easy 3-step method to getting them to ask ?'s in class

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

You CAN Have Success in the Middle of it ALL

The JellyGeneration Team/Pam

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

Self-Confidence.  The root of almost everything.  Does your "nearly grown" have enough of it?  Answer:  probably not.  

Can self-confidence be practiced and increased?  Absolutely.

In today's episode:  (podcast link at the top)

• learn this fast self-confidence builder 
• learn how to practice it
• you will learn it in less time than it takes to wait on your gourmet coffee order
• you will be able to teach it to your teen on the way home from nearly anywhere
• it has the double benefit of encouragement to others
• your child will gain self-confidence, earn and give respect, and be able to use this for a lifetime
• it can become a great habit if practiced often enough

This is one of the most informative podcast episodes ever.  Its simplicity is contagious.  We hope it helps your, your kids, and others you meet along...

An edge.  Everyone needs one - including your "nearly grown" child. 

Why?  In today's computer tech world, adults your child needs to influence and impress have seen just about everything.   Information all becomes a "blurr".

That "blurr" is white noise and is easily tuned out.

But the good news?  There are ways to identify and create unique ways to stand out.  This huge need begins in high school and travels with them right through college or that first job . . . and truth be told . . . beyond.  

Where will they need to stand out?

Resumes, interviews, peer groups, organizations, and even within their classes at school.  

This podcast (top of this article) you will learn:

• the 3 questions method to help your child develop those "look at what I did" gems
• their "unique standout" beginning just might be hiding right under their nose
• how their "stand out gem" can naturally flow from an interest they already have

You can help your...

Recognizing Skills

• Teens everywhere don’t recognize the talents they are learning in the seemingly “every day” part of their life. They sell themselves short constantly. 
• Each time your child completes a project, help them identify skills they’ve used beyond the obvious.
• From...