If you are the parent of a high school student-athlete, you may be wondering what your child needs to do to play at the collegiate level. Timing is important. While some athletes are recruited as early as middle school for… read more
Teens
Teen Cha-Ching: Help Your Child Learn About Investing!
Money talks and teens are listening! The stock market, investing, trading, shares — these are all terms floating around the minds of today’s teens. While these things all might seem a little confusing to even the most educated parents, there are many apps and… read more
Skipping School: A Day of Fun or Something More Serious?
Teen life is tough. School is “boring” and teens gripe about the daily school grind. While they may rather stay in bed all day, Florida law requires regular school attendance. Some kids play hooky a few times while others are… read more
15 Essentials for Dorm or Apartment Life
Preparing for your child to head off to college can not only be heartbreaking but, as many parents before you know, it can also break the bank! The list of must haves seems to grow daily as you prepare them… read more
Cherish the Relationship Between Fathers and Daughters
The relationship between fathers and daughters can often be hidden in the shadows of the “father-son relationship” and “like-mother-like-daughter” references. However, the influence of a father on their daughter can have a long-lasting impact on girls, especially throughout their teenage… read more
College Alternatives That Lead to Success
By the time our kiddos grow to be 16, 17 or 18 years old, thoughts like “Which college am I going to go to?” and “What career path do I want to choose?” have already flooded their minds. For many… read more
How Do You Talk to Your Teen About Depression?
Warning: The following content talks about depression, suicidal thoughts, teenage suicide and the importance of talking to your teen about depression. Imagine getting a phone call from the high school guidance counselor, informing you that your son or daughter was… read more
Why Do Teens Sleep Till Noon?
Your daughter used to scurry to your bedroom door at a ripe 6 a.m. and peer inside at your sound asleep self. Without hesitation, her mouse-like tendencies would turn feline and she'd pounce — jolting you awake in hopes that… read more
Talk to Me: How To Get Your Teens to Open Up
Remember when they were little and they wouldn’t stop talking? Or maybe you still have one of those non-stop chatters. For many children, the older they get the less they begin to share with their parents about their day; this… read more
Beyond the Paper Route: Helping Your Teen Get Their First Job
Encouraging your teen to get a their first job might start out a little rocky, but they will be thankful in the long run! It is so important to teach our children the importance of working hard for what they… read more
