Parenting Your "Nearly Grown" JUST. GOT. EASIER.

more than turkey.  More than Black Friday.  More than decorating for the Christmas Season.  And . . . no gifts required.  Certainly, it's a way of connecting.  But allow me to share in this podcast what I am thankful for.  (I also did a video version of this so head to https://www.jellygeneration.com/blog/124 if you want to watch it in video form.)

It's more than turkey and dressing.  It's an opportunity to reach out to those that need to hear that simple phrase - thank you.  But how and who?  Here are 10 ways to connect this season both personally and professionally.  Tip:  these 10 ideas can work for any season.  

We all have it.  Its that individual brand.  Our challenge?  Defining the gap, which is the difference between what people think vs. what we would like to have our brand defined as.  This podcast can help you narrow that gap.  

Everyone wants one.  Everyone offers them.  To do them well requires more than you think.  Learn 3 typical compliment-giving mistakes AND 1 sincere compliment-giving technique sure to extend its goodwill beyond the expected timeframe.  

Considering pausing your career?  1/3 of those in the workforce are.  Re-entering it can be tough.  But laying the groundwork  to stay relevant can smooth the way.  

You play most important musical instrument in your life - your voice.  How well do your play it?  When we speak, we want others to listen.  From job interviews and business meetings to college entrance appoints and even at a PTA meeting, connecting with others requires us to "play" our voice-instrument at top performance.  Here are 5 ways to help you up your voice game.  

What is it someone does that makes them a people magnate?  Whether it's to increase friends, acquaintances, or business contacts, what makes someone a "people person?"

Learn the "what" and the "why" of the simplest, yet most overlooked way to meet and connect with others, whether for business or personal relationships.  

Clearly so many changes have happened since 2019-2020.  How might they affect you and how can you adjust?  This podcast covers changes and 3 ways to jump start your connecting skills again.  

Sometimes those conversations just happen - or almost happen.  How can we reduce or avoid communication conflict?  By switching this 1 word you can see a difference.  

The very next person you meet will have an impact on you in one way or another.  Either they are a ship in the night, or you with them connect in some way.  Yes, both make an impact.  But we all want connection on some level.  Here's what your #1 goal in meeting someone should be.

Who hasn't had a difficult time exiting a conversation that's gone too long, or just needs to end?  It is imperative these days to learn important soft-skills such as this.  Learn 3 effective and easy strategies on how to close out a conversation and do so gracefully!  

You want to portray confidence as you meet people.  It helps put everyone at ease.  But before you even open your mouth to say hello, something else happened.  You walked in the room or approached them.  How well did you portray your approachable confidence? What can you do to improve?  Here's how . . . 

Do you want a network of friends, associates and more that can be meaningful relationships to all involved?  Then you must begin a framework to do so with these 3 steps.  

Just who is your boss?  You've got at least 2.  One of them stares back at you in the mirror.  How are you doing at being boss?  Is it stopping or helping you as you connect with others?  Learn 3 ways to fire and then rehire a better you.  Hint:  one of them is a habit that's easy to adopt.  

Quit looking back and thinking "wow, did I miss that opportunity".   Here are 3 ways, both big and small, to be able to say "I've got this!"

Nothing charts your growth in connecting with others (friends/networking, etc.) than knowing the signals you send and adjusting as needed.  Here are 3 ways to learn, be authentic yet  alter your trajectory.  It starts with research.  

When you look at your teen "what you see isn't what you get"!  Their brain is not finished growing yet.  Learn what's still wiring up AND 7 ways to encourage the "good stuff" to grow.   

Your child's brain is still developing.  In what ways?  How does yours differ?  Why is all of this GOOD NEWS?  Learn this and more.  

My kids weren't achieving this.  Or achieving that like the kid down the street . . . Or making an A in science.    Or getting into the college of their choice.   OR the job of their choice.  Do any of these “envies” ring a bell?  Envy.  As a parent, it can eat you up.  Here are 5 ways I reduced my envy and improved my relationships. 

Time grows shorter with your teen and you know there is so much left to cover. Guilt ensues.  But you are busy.  How can you get those last important parent-lessons taught to your teen and create special bonding moments at the same time?  This podcast has your plan to do just that. 

Chicago vs. Richmond.  Dallas vs. Portland . . . and on and on.  Are you moving?  Jr/Sr picking a college city?  Learn an easy and little used criteria to potentially save hundreds if not thousands of dollars as you select which city to live in.

Introducing career building habits while your child is still high school or college aged is easier than you think.  When these habits build self-confidence, a resume, and a networking attitude as well?  It's a can't miss habit your teen needs to learn now.  And it's all around them, and easy.  

Summer Brain Drain?  Stats say yes, kids lose knowledge over the summer.  How can you have a blast this summer and avoid brain lethargy?  Sneak in thinking, doing, learning by wrapping it up in summer sun.  Here are 10 super Ideas for you and your teen to do together and 10 great ideas just for your child.  

Do you know about ACT-SAT Requirement Trends?  What jobs for a HS grad fit?  Gap Year Yes or No?  Is your HS ranked?  How about college financing?  Here are 10 articles that address these very issues plus more. Every parent of a teen will want to read these.  Click thru to https://www.jellygeneration.com/blog/100 for the links.    

You've heard of business networking, but personal networking?  It's arguably more important than the business side.  While the need to be great at this skill abounds, few realize common mistakes they make.  These 7 "do not" mistakes apply to almost any age.  

Want to help your "almost grown" child get the jump on their future?  What if I told you that it all started with just a 5 minute conversation?  Every parent will want to spend these extraordinary 5 minutes with their teen.  Here's How. 

Correct introductions are a learned skill.  Teens and those even older haven't had much practice with in -person introductions.  Do they know how to exude self-confidence and put the other person at ease?  Here are 3 pointers and the WHY behind each that they need to know.  

Hi. Pam Hardison with Parenting Your Nearly Grown JUST. GOT. EASIER.  If you want a tool to teach your teen how they create fear AND a tool to conquer that fear, then this podcast is for you.  It just might give you a technique you've not used before as well.  

It's in the news.  It's something teens+ need to understand.  To parents?  It's a great opportunity to teach a lesson they'll need for life.  But inflation seems like a hard topic.  It doesn't have to be.  This podcast is a quick summary of what inflation is, an easy example for teens, AND steps they can use to be better prepared.   Show Link:  https://www.jellygeneration.com/blog/graduating-moving-destination-cost-decisions-here-s-the-help-you-need

Your "almost grown" child suffers a set back.  Whether a bad grade, an Instagram comment, or they don't make the team.  Do they freeze?  Life should be full of practical tools for your child to draw on (parents too).  But often no one explains them.  Today learn a 5 Minute Hack that's easy to teach and use that just might pull them out of their funk faster and keep them moving forward!

Worrying about keeping in touch with those amazing parents and your child's friends you've met during the last 12 years?  This podcast has you covered.  Here's a FUN and easy way to stay connected.  And yes, there is a BONUS.  This plan just might get your child to actually phone you, too.  

Your "almost grown" needs every tool they can find these days to snag that job, interview, college application, and part-time job.  Getting good recommendations is a huge component to their success.  But how can you up the odds significantly to getting a recommendation that glows, fits the event in question, and leaves both you and the recommendation writer at ease?  Join me and learn how.  

"I have enough self-confidence" said no teen ever. Yes, there are ways to help them build it.  Learn 2 ways to do so and 1 myth all teens/young adults need to quit buying into.   

You are busy.  Your teen+ approaches life-after-you at lightening speed.  What can you do to prepare them for items not usually covered in school?  Here are 10 super items every teen needs to know how to do before graduation and how to slip it into their calendar.  

Is LinkedIn a "fit"for your HS and College-Aged child?  Today I interview an advisor to a major college business school with his low-down on LinkedIn, and 6 Do's and Do Not's that you'll want to hear.  

Is there a media app that might be a good fit for your teen?  Here are great points you as a parent will want to consider both pro and con.  LinkedIn can provide a way for your older teen to stand out.  But what points should you weigh first?

Don't fall into the trap of thinking high school merely exists to get into a college.  What are some goals for your high school aged child?  Learn how to avoid these parent mistakes.

If ever there was a strategic move for teens to make early in their high school career, this is one of them.  These 10 questions can help guide them in choices presented to them.  It can save mistakes for later.  These 10 "interest" questions can get them to think about their future in a way that matters.  

So grandma gave your almost grown child $$ for their birthday or holidays.  Perhaps your teen earned $$ on a part time job.  How can that money grow?  How can they learn AND earn even more? Here are 4 fabulous money moves every parent/teen should consider. 

Teens and Money.  What a combo.  Holidays present the perfect opportunity for them to earn money AND learn along the way.  Networking.  Money Management.  Responsibility.  The Joy of Doing Something Well.  All worthy skills.  Here are 5 great ways they can capitalize on the holidays to get a bit of jingle in their pocket.  Hidden gem:  you just might not hear "mom, can I have $20" quite so much either.  

Does your "almost grown" child know how to stand out and why?  Learning the need to "brag" and set themselves up for success sneaks up on our kids.  Don't let it.  Here are 3 methods to help your teen learn how to stand out, not hide out, and level up.  

It's no secret that our "almost grown kids" still need our parent wisdom BUT we struggle with how to get their listening attention.  The holidays allow us to ask fun, crazy, wacky questions while sneaking in a few teaching nuggets.  In this podcast, learn 5 silly questions perfect for the asking.  

"Hello, my name is . . . . "   So much depends upon those first few seconds in an introduction, from making new friends to that job interview.  It's crucial networking.  Does your "almost grown child" know about these 3 typical introduction mistakes and how to fix them?  

As parents we know that social media for our "almost grown" kids is both good and bad.  Good: networking, etc..  Bad: social pressure, possible heart ache, etc.  But we've shouldered the decision burdens of it all by our parent selves.  In this podcast, learn how to flip the script on your "almost grown" kids  and social media choices with these 10 questions. Knowledge truly is power. 

If ever there was an easier way to help your child understand the need to reach out and learn to "network", you'll be hard-pressed to find a method easier than this.  The challenge your "almost grown" faces is just what to say and in what order.  This podcast is here to answer that with these 5 MUSTS in an email they should send this very weekend.

Your Teen-College Aged Child is past those Lemonade Stand Days.  Sadly, due to life these days and the invention of cell phones and computers, a CRUCIAL skill is being lost - how to network.  Basics needed for this process need teaching.  In this podcast, learn 3 keys to "likeability" important for networking - - - and life.  

This question is asked nationwide by teens - daily.  Do you have a good answer besides just handing them $20?  In this podcast, you'll learn 3 answers that are far better for your teen.  If you are struggling with a way to help them BUT use something besides your just handing money out, or just saying "no" and getting the eyerolls - this quick, yet concrete podcast is for you.  

You've probably asked yourself 1000's of times . . . why doesn't my teen understand what the true value of a dollar is?  They DO have a definition, but is it the right one?  How can you help them really understand?  Here's an amazing story of how one mom and teen figured it out.  deeper dive: www.jellygeneration.com/Teen100

Does your teen hang around with the same people, generally?  Then odds are they have not learned this basic "must know" networking skill.  They haven't had to use it nor practice it.  However, they are moving into the age where they will not only need it, but must have it.  Introductions are crucial.  Let's cover a basic one and learn the powerful twist to make it more successful.  

Your teen does something good.  You want to thank or reward them and encourage more of the "good".  They'll want a Ferrari car, of course.  Who doesn't!  But these 20 ideas that all teens will love might be just the ticket.  From free to low cost, these "way to go" ideas can be used to reward the small "good", to the "graduation congratulations."