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Your kids are about to "fly". Are they ready? What's left to teach? How can I finish strong with them? Finally, help for parents of young adults. Yes, you can make the most of the last season with them, and not be a helicopter parent!

Pam Hardison


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    Thanksgiving is . . .

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2022 0:58


    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.)

    10 Ways to Connect at Thanksgiving

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2022 9:09


    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.  

    Your Brand Often Speaks Before You Do

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2022 8:01


    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.  

    Do you make these 3 compliment-giving mistakes?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2022 6:59


    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.  

    Thinking of a career gap? How to stay relevant

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2022 6:53


    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.  

    Want to Improve Your Speaking Voice?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2022 10:11


    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.  

    "They Seem to Know Everybody". Is it focus?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2022 8:48


    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?"

    Keep an Eye On The Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2022 3:39


    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.  

    2019 vs. NOW. What Networking Skills to Adjust

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2022 8:00


    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.  

    Learn 1 Word That Can Reduce Communication Conflict

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2022 6:34


    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.  

    Your #1 Goal When Meeting Someone

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2022 5:07


    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.

    #113 Can You Make a Good Conversation Exit?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2022 7:05


    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!  

    How to Walk In Confidently

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2022 7:53


    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 . . . 

    3 Networking Tools: From Checkers to Chess

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2022 8:45


    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.  

    "Your Not the Boss of ME". Oh, Really???

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2022 8:29


    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.  

    #109 Missing Opportunities ???

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2022 8:06


    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!"

    # 108 Question to Ask a Trusted Friend

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2022 8:54


    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.  

    7 Ways to Flip the Switch on Your Teen's Brain

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2022 9:04


    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 Brain vs. Your Teen's Brain

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2022 8:48


    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 Parent Envy Reset Plan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2022 9:57


    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. 

    Your Parenting of your Teen: The Power Hour Plan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2022 8:41


    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. 

    Two same salary offers, 2 different cities. One is better. Why?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2022 10:37


    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.

    Does your child do this? They should

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2022 8:21


    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.  

    Stop Their Summer Couch Potato Habit The Fun & Educational Way

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2022 11:46


    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.  

    Get Informed With These 10 Parent of Teen Articles

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2022 6:32


    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.    

    Are you making these 7 networking mistakes?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2022 9:50


    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.  

    Best 5 Minutes You Can Spend With Your Teen

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2022 10:28


    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. 

    Has Your Teen Mastered "Hello . . . my name is" correctly?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2022 9:12


    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.  

    Teen Fearful instead of Fearless? Why? Let's Improve.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2022 9:28


    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.  

    "Mom, what's inflation?" Can you answer them?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2022 12:58


    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

    The 5 Minute "Keep It Moving Forward" Tool

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2022 6:22


    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!

    Yes, You Can Stay In Touch With Everybody When They Graduate

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2022 6:07


    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.  

    4 Steps to a Good Written Recommendation

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2022 10:39


    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.  

    Let's Talk Self-Confidence & Your Teen

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2022 7:10


    "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.   

    10 Ideas to KickStart What They Need to Know

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2022 13:54


    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.  

    6 Do's and Don'ts for LinkedIn for HS and College, with Preston Bloskas

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2022 13:13


    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.  

    Should your teenager be on LinkedIn ?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2022 9:27


    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?

    Should High School Be All About College?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2022 5:16


    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.

    Can your child answer these 10 important questions?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2022 6:44


    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.  

    4 Great $$ Moves for Teens with Holiday Cash (or any time really)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2022 12:24


    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. 

    Does Your Teen Need Holiday Spending Money? Here's How

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2021 10:01


    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.  

    Standing Out vs. Hiding Out is Crucial: 3 methods

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2021 7:58


    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.  

    5 Crazy Holiday Questions

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2021 12:04


    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.  

    Do You Make These 3 Introduction Mistakes?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2021 7:12


    "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?  

    Flip The Social Media Script

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2021 9:16


    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. 

    5 Tips for an Email Every Teen Should Send

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2021 7:25


    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.

    Networking - Beyond The Lemonade Stand

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2021 10:10


    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.  

    Teen: "Mom can I have $20?" You: "AGAIN ???"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2021 7:18


    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.  

    How does your teen define "the value of a dollar"?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2021 7:55


    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 Know This #1 Networking Skill

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2021 5:13


    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.  

    20 Ways to Reward Your Teen

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2021 10:10


    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."    

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