My niece is a very fashion forward teen. She is always sporting the latest trends, playing with new makeup looks, and showing off a variety of fashion styles. Naturally, I get my teen gift ideas largely from her! But what actually inspired me to write this post featuring cool, trendy gift ideas for teen girls was a visit to Yahoo Style. I was looking at an article on Taylor … [Read more...] about Gift Ideas For Teen Girls That They Actually Want
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5 Ways For Teens To Earn Money
School’s out and summer is finally here. No doubt your teens are excited for the break but in a couple of weeks they’ll be bored and looking for something to do. Helping your teen come up with creative ways to make money this summer will not only teach them responsibility and great financial lessons; it will keep them busy doing something they’ll enjoy. They can stay busy, have … [Read more...] about 5 Ways For Teens To Earn Money
Why I Got An Additional Credit Card For My Teen
My daughter is a teenager and I only have a few more years before she leaves for college! There is so much I want to do with her and so many things I still need to teach her before she goes. A huge priority has been teaching her how to properly budget and creating responsible habits. She has helped me shop and look for the best prices and discounts. She has learned to save part … [Read more...] about Why I Got An Additional Credit Card For My Teen
An Easy Fun Group Game: Zip-Bom
I love playing a good group game. Games seem to lighten the mood and are great for connecting with others. Youth often need a break from academic and social pressures. Games offer a fun and stress-free outlet for them to relax and enjoy themselves. Zip-Bom is a really easy, fun group game my nieces taught me. Zip-Bom is a game without props and does not require anything but … [Read more...] about An Easy Fun Group Game: Zip-Bom
The Greenlight Card For Kids And Teens Builds Money Management Skills
Let's face it. Teaching teens money management isn't easy but it is essential. Just like everything else, it takes a little practice. I don't want my kids having to practice balancing their bank account and using credit cards for the first time when they are away at college. I want to let them get practice while they are still at home. In fact, we have been taking baby steps in … [Read more...] about The Greenlight Card For Kids And Teens Builds Money Management Skills
Maya Penn Shares How To Make A Dream Board
I am bringing you a little inspiration for the next year. With a few simple steps, you can make your first vision board full of new ideas for long term goals. Sixteen year old CEO Maya S. Penn who was featured on the Oprah Winfrey SuperSoul 100 List will show you how. She is founder and CEO of Maya’s Ideas, an eco-friendly accessories shop. She has also released a new … [Read more...] about Maya Penn Shares How To Make A Dream Board
Parenting Teenagers: 7 Ingenious Techniques to Build Stronger Bonds
Teenagers are strange and fascinating creatures. One moment they’re all sweetness and light and the next they turn into hormone-fueled beasts that can test the patience of even the most stoic of parents. No one ever said the teenage years would be easy, but while every teen and every family are unique, no one ever said it would be this hard either. When parenting teenagers in … [Read more...] about Parenting Teenagers: 7 Ingenious Techniques to Build Stronger Bonds