As parents and leaders, we want to do whatever we can to raise our teens so they are prepared to be happy, productive, thriving adults! And sometimes it looks like, once they are teens, there’s not much more we can do for them. We’re busy, they’re busy, and just holding it together on a daily… Continue Reading
What a great sign! Busy teens are involved, living life fully, exploring lots of different activities and opportunities. I hope all busy teens grow into busy adults. As a busy adult, how do you find time to fortify yourself, your foundation, so you have the energy to enjoy your pursuits? I am finding that, if… Continue Reading
Some folks think teaching teens great money skills requires expertise and a calculator and a budget. I call that “stinking thinking”. This misconception keeps parents from teaching their teens a critical life skill. Try this simple step-by-step approach over time. Take it piece by piece…lean into it… Start by talking to your teen about why… Continue Reading
When I was young, I had very specific beliefs about money: I really and truly believed that wealthy people were shallow and not very smart. (My parents were academics, so you can see how I arrived at that conclusion.) I also believed that money was a pain. I never had enough, and whenever I wanted… Continue Reading
Have your teen set a financial freedom goal that sounds something like, “I will have $X by age X that will allow me to be completely financially free so I can have _________, be ______________, do _____________, and help _____________ without financial worries or constraints.” Teach your teen the habit of tracking his/her money. Use… Continue Reading