When Your College-Bound Teen Gets Deferred
You and your teen spent thousands of hours researching colleges, visiting different schools, studying for the SAT or ACT, writing essays, and filling out applications. You probably also spent thousands of dollars on travel costs, tutors, and college application fees....
Teaching Your Teen to Be Financially Literate
As a teen, you can’t wait to be on your own and be able to buy whatever you want. I remember that feeling. I also remember going into debt because I didn’t make smart choices. I didn’t have the financial know-how that I do now. Most states don’t have financial...
Why Sending Your Teen to a Community College Can Save You Thousands
Footing the bill for your child's college education is certainly one of the most expensive joys of being a parent. However, many parents now are nearly slashing those expenses in half by sending their teen to a local community college for the first two years of their...
Keeping Communication Open With Your Teen
If you're the parent of a teenager, you've probably noticed some major behavioral changes over the past few years. I know I have as a parent of two teen boys. Although these behaviors are normal for adolescence, it's still necessary to keep the communication flowing...
Five Ways Teens Can Feel Gratitude in Challenging Times
Life is unpredictable and often very challenging. The year 2020 has more than proved that notion for all of us. For high school seniors like mine, many of the traditional senior events we’ve anticipated for years have sadly been canceled. Each day we're faced with...
How to Modify Your Teen’s Behavior
Struggling to change your teen’s behavior? You’re not alone. Teenagers can be stubborn and struggle against any attempts to control their behavior. But teaching your teen to exhibit positive, healthy, and effective behaviors is an important part of parenting. They...