Last week in Ohio, our governor announced that schools would be closed due to the coronavirus outbreak. With schools and parents scrambling to figure out how to finish out the school year, I wanted to share some tips with moms on how to teach kids at home with schools closed. As a mom for 22 years and a homeschool mom for 16 years, I know that there are some definite tricks to educating kids at home. Here are my favorite hacks for how to teach kids at home! [Read more…]
20 Epic True Survival Stories for Tweens and Teens
Does your tween or teen crave adventure and danger? I’ve never quite outgrown my fascination with survival stories, partly because I know I need all the help I can to survive. However, I also love survival stories because they can teach us so much about ourselves and human nature. How would we handle that much stress? What are we doing today to hone our inner strength and determination? So here is a list of epic true survival stories for tweens and teens. [Read more…]
12 Smart Ways to Help Your Teenager Choose a Career Path
“What do you plan to do after you graduate?”
Senior year in high school is bursting full of activity. But not too far into the school year, people begin to ask your high school student what their plans are for AFTER high school. And while just because a person asks a question doesn’t mean you have to answer them, let’s help our teen be prepared. What are their career plans for after high school? What is the next step? How can we connect our teens to their dream job? Here are 9 smart ways to help your teenager choose a career path! [Read more…]
7 Resources to Help Find a Therapist for Your Teenager
As a parent, you have made the decision to find counseling for your teenager. Now what do you do? One of the biggest hurdles in getting your teenager counseling is figuring out WHERE to find one. It feels confusing. If you live in a rural area you may feel like you have no options. Or perhaps you live in a big city, and you feel overwhelmed by all your choices. Here are 7 resources to help you find a therapist for your teenager. Plus find helpful tips on what to keep in mind as you and your teenager meet with the therapist. [Read more…]
Help! My Teenager Refuses To Go To School
A new semester of school has started. And many parents are hoping that this means a fresh start. That this semester their teen will get up and go to school. It’s one thing when your teen is disrespectful at home, but what happens when your teenager refuses to go to school? And what can a parent do to fix the situation? [Read more…]
How to Know When to Find Counseling for Troubled Teens
Watching our kids step into the teen years can be daunting, for parents. We have all heard the stories of rebellious and troubled teens. Are all teens rebellious? Will my teen experience wild mood swings and experiment with drugs or alcohol? How is a parent to know what is normal or when to find counseling for troubled teens? [Read more…]
Common Time Wasters at Home and How Moms Can Overcome
Ever yell at your kids for wasting their time? You point out that they are wasting too much time online. Or they are doddling when they could have had their school work done. Only to realize that you struggle with the exact thing! Ugh! So what are some common time wasters at home and how can moms overcome? After all, I would rather be productive while completing my work or household duties so I have time to do the things I love! [Read more…]
12 Smart Small Business Ideas for Teenagers
In every group with teens, that I facilitate or teach, I ask the BIG question! Do you have a job? Inevitably, I get lots of blank stares and few raised hands. During the awkward silence, parents often chime in telling me that their teenager can’t work because they aren’t 16 or 18 yet. While it has gotten harder to find typical jobs for your teens and tweens with the age increasing on almost every job requirement, in other ways, helping your teenager find a job is easier than ever! Let’s think outside of the box today, as I share 12 smart small business ideas for teenagers and tweens! [Read more…]
How to Move Forward in the New Year by Looking Back
Are you ready to rush into 2020? But wait! Before we move forward in the new year, it is vital to look back, though some years are more emotional to review. Looking back can help us reflect on our losses, celebrate our wins and learn from our mistakes. Taking a moment to reflect can be very balancing too. Often, we can forget all the wonderful things that happen, the things we worried might happen that never did and the blessings that took our breath away. [Read more…]
How to Confidently Parent Your Strong-Willed Teenager
Parenting a strong-willed child is an uphill battle! A strong-willed child is truly born, strong-willed and comes out in the delivery room barking orders or telling you the room is NOT to their liking. But, I want you to know that strong-willed kids can be amazing. And I am going to share with you how to confidently parent your strong-willed teenager. [Read more…]
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