Raising Confident Teens

Just because something is for you in one season of life, doesn't mean it is for you forever. Sometimes though, it can be hard to let those things go. But remember that you can't do everything. Every time you say, “Yes,” to something, you are by default saying, “No,” to something else. Many times it's the important but not urgent things that get dropped. Make sure you evaluate your life periodically to make sure that your calendar lines up with what you really think is important and what is bringing value to your life.Raising Confident Teens LinksWebsitehttps://raisingconfidentteens.comFacebook Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/confident.teensbizpage/

Many of us have dreams and goals but we don't really know how to make them a reality. Kyle of Unleash the Champ breaks down the steps you need to take to accomplish your goals. From being a drug dealer to totally changing his life around and becoming a pastor and then a coach, you will love hearing Kyle's story of how he overcame and how you can too! There's a champion inside of you, let's unleash it. Today can be the start of your championship run! Kyle's Website: https://www.unleashthechamp.comKyle's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kylejsullivan/ Raising Confident Teens LinksWebsitehttps://raisingconfidentteens.comFacebook Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/confident.teensbizpage/

Looking for ideas on ways to make more money as a teen? Join us as we chat with Robert Farrington on the topic of Side Hustles for Teens. Robert has been running side hustles since he was young and made a significant income all through high school. He even used side hustles to help pay off his student loan debt and buy his first house. Robert is now a Millennial Money Expert and Founder of TheCollegeInvestor.com, which he launched in 2009 while finishing his MBA at the UC San Diego Rady School of Management after wanting to find other young adults who shared his passion for investing and personal finance. Through his work to help millennials get out of student loan debt and start building wealth for their future, Robert has emerged as one of the nation's leading student loan debt experts. The 2023 Side Hustlin' Student Scholarship https://thecollegeinvestor.com/18899/side-hustle-student-scholarship-opportunity/The College Investor Audio Show https://thecollegeinvestor.com/audio-show/

As parents we often do things for our kids because we love them. But can we do too much? What can we do now to help them become confident young adults who are capable of handling life on their own?Join me as I talk with Rosemarie Groner about core foundations that we can teach our kids now that will make the rest of their lives easier. Rosemarie is one of my favorite organization and budget experts. As a young married couple, she and her husband struggled with their finances and keeping their house in order. She came up with a system that ended up helping not only herself but so many other people! She has taught over 18 million people how to budget and save money (even if they're a total hot mess). She teaches how to get the best results with the least amount of effort and specializes in the toughest cases of chronic disorganization.Rosemarie's website:https://www.busybudgeter.com/ Personality test:https://www.16personalities.com/personality-types Qube:https://qubemoney.com/Rosemarie's Free One Hour Workshophttps://www.busybudgeter.com/trashedtrainingRaising Confident Teens LinksWebsitehttps://raisingconfidentteens.comFacebook Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/confident.teensbizpage/

As our kids start heading into adolescence, their relationships with their parents start to change. They will start usually start spending more time with their peers and less with dear old Mom and Dad. What are some things that we can do as parents to stay connected with them as they get older so that the relationship stays strong? Join me as I chat with Elise Knox, former middle school teacher turned life and wellness coach. Her passion is help parents get through this challenging time with more connection and less struggle. Adolescence shouldn't be a time that the family just has to get through. Let's be intentional and work on our relationships.LinksElise's Webpage: https://www.eliseknox.comElise's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eliseknoxconnectioncoach/Raising Confident Teens LinksWebsitehttps://raisingconfidentteens.comFacebook Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/confident.teensbizpage/

Dea Irby is a published author and gifted communicator. As a young parent, Dea came to realize the importance of belonging. All of us want to belong to a community who love and accept us. How can we nurture that in our families with our teens? Dea shows us how we can intentionally CLAIM our teens by helping them feel Chosen, Loved, Acknowledged, Invested In and Made for Greatness. Dea's Webite: https://www.deairby.com/Dea's Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/deairby "In a sea of humanity...belonging is a shore of security, love and identity."Raising Confident Teens LinksWebsitehttps://raisingconfidentteens.comFacebook Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/confident.teensbizpage/— Dea Irby

On today's episode we talk about why video games (and screens) are so attractive, what happens to our brains when we are participating, and what we as parents can do to help prevent at-risk behavior in our teens. This is something that entire families struggle with from little kids up to adults. Even I was once again reminded that I need to check my boundaries again to make sure I'm not spending too much time on devices.Aaron Huey is the Founder of “Parenting Teens that Struggle” and the host of the #1 Parenting Podcast “Beyond Risk and Back” which is Mental Health News Radio Network's highest-rated show internationally. He is also a Family Consultant, a teen coach, and an addiction interventionist, and facilitates powerful parenting events, and is a very happy husband and father of 2 young adults.Beyond Risk and Back Podcast Parenting Teens That Struggle Facebook GroupParenting Masterclass Raising Confident Teens LinksWebsitehttps://raisingconfidentteens.comFacebook Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/confident.teensbizpage/

Your teen can make a difference even if they are super busy! Listen in as I chat with Natalie Silverstein about simple things that we can do as parents and teens to give back to our communities.Natalie Silverstein, MPH is an acclaimed author, speaker, consultant and advocate for family and youth service. Her greatest joy is partnering with parents, educators, camp and after-school professionals in mentoring the next generation of purpose-driven leaders. She has also combined a life-long love of writing and story-telling, and has written two practical, actionable and inspiring resource guides for families and teens. Her first book, Simple Acts: The Busy Family's Guide to Giving Back was selected as one of the Top Ten Books for Parents Who Want to Raise Kind Kids by the. Her second book, Simple Acts: The Busy Teen's Guide to Making a Difference was just released in July of 2022. In it she helps teens discover how they can use their passion and talents to serve others. She is also the podcast host of the Simple Acts, Big Impact Podcast which highlights teenagers who are making a difference.Natalie's Website: https://simpleactsguide.com/Natalie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simpleactsguide/Natalie's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SimpleActsGuideRaising Confident Teens LinksWebsitehttps://raisingconfidentteens.comFacebook Business Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/confident.teensbizpage/Parents Community Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/confident.teens

These days everything is vying for your attention and the attention of those around you. Marketers are paying big bucks to try and capture your interest. We are developing an attention gap. This gap is the space between the attention that is required to reach the goal and the attention that you are currently putting into the achievement of that goal. How should we respond to all of these distractions? Join us as we talk with Wes Woodhouse about how to close the attention gap.Wes' WebsiteRaising Confident Teens LinksWebsitehttps://raisingconfidentteens.comFacebook Business Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/confident.teensbizpage/Parents Community Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/confident.teens

There are skills that every person can learn that will help them succeed, not only in their careers but also in their relationships. Mark Herschberg, author of The Career Toolkit: Essential Skills for Success that No One Taught You, has written an excellent guide to help people of all ages learn these vital skills. His comprehensive book helps not only those just starting out in their careers, but also those that have been in the workforce for awhile and want to improve their skills.  You can learn how top business schools teach their students. The unwritten rules of business are unwritten no longer. https://www.thecareertoolkitbook.com/ (The Career Toolkit Book) https://brainbumpapp.com/ (The Brain Bump App) Raising Confident Teens Links Website https://raisingconfidentteens.com/ (https://raisingconfidentteens.com) Facebook Business Page https://www.facebook.com/confident.teensbizpage (https://www.facebook.com/confident.teensbizpage/) Parents Community Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/confident.teens (https://www.facebook.com/groups/confident.teens)

Brian Smith Jr. joins us to talk about the importance of having community in your life. We also chat about the Butterfly Effect – how small actions can cause huge changes in another person's life. Brian Smith Jr. is a Speaker, Story Teller, and Revenue Leader in the Tech Space. Originally from Philadelphia, Brian moved to rural Florida at a young age. There, he was put into the foster care system and spent his teenage years grappling with changes and uncertainty before aging out and having to navigate the real world on his own. He has a passion for being a voice to those often unheard, and for sharing his story to help others makes sense of the world around them.  https://www.briansmithjr.com/ (Brian's Website) https://www.instagram.com/iammrsmithjr/ (Brian's Instagram) https://vimeo.com/150443519 (What is the Butterfly Effect?) Raising Confident Teens Links Website https://raisingconfidentteens.com/ (https://raisingconfidentteens.com) Facebook Business Page https://www.facebook.com/confident.teensbizpage (https://www.facebook.com/confident.teensbizpage/) Parents Community Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/confident.teens (https://www.facebook.com/groups/confident.teens)

Brannon Beliso serves individuals, businesses, and companies in living their best life. As a critical thinker and influencer, his passion is to inspire the discovery of purpose.  Brannon is a Tedx Talk speaker and has presented at Facebook, Stanford Health Care, Lululemon, Microsoft, Barclays Global, UCSF Medical Center, Century's Martial Arts Super Show, Kukkiwon's President's Summit, and the MyStudio Business Summit (held at Harvard) to name a few. Brannon is an 8th degree black belt and CEO of One Martial Arts in Millbrae and San Francisco. He is an author and the creator of Kids Love Life Skills, a character-building system partnered with over 300 schools. Brannon also serves small businesses and martial arts school owners throughout the world with his It's Time Consulting. Brannon practices Kenpo Karate and has also trained in Kung Fu, Jujitsu, Arnis, Boxing, and Kickboxing. He has competed in and won over 100 major competitions. Brannon has been featured on Evening Magazine, CBS Morning News, KRON 4 Health, Martial Arts Success Magazine, and Dojo Digest. Brannon is the author of “Live, Learn, Grow,” a contributor to the internationally best seller, “Black Belt Power,” and has written features for several major martial art magazines, and blogs. He also penned the children's book, “The Adventures of Bray & Tey.” Brannon has been a featured guest on podcasts ranging from mindset to culture building to defining your purpose. He hosts a local Facebook live show and podcast, “Success Never Sleeps” and “Mindful Meditations.” Brannon is committed to being a student for life and serving others. Brannon is husband and father, the two things he is most dedicated to and proud of. Brannon IG Brannon FB Success Never Sleeps Podcast 

Join us for the second part of our interview with Jonathan Harris as he walks us through an example of how he helps families figure out how their interests can become a valuable talent. Jonathan and Renee Harris have been homeschooling their nine children from more than twenty years while also running an online family business. When their oldest child began approaching the teenage years, they decided to design his schooling to help him develop his interests and talents. As a teen, he had his own very profitable aerial drone business. They continued to use the same methods with their next four children and all of them have also developed their own businesses that are created around their individual talents and skills. They have spent many years developing a strategy to help other families nurture and develop their children's talents. Find out more at Parent Their Passion - https://parenttheirpassion.com/ (https://parenttheirpassion.com/)  How to Find Your Passion Early Workshop - https://parenttheirpassion.vipmembervault.com/af/166392327/1132170 (https://parenttheirpassion.vipmembervault.com/af/166392327/1132170) Raising Confident Teens Links Website https://raisingconfidentteens.com/ (https://raisingconfidentteens.com) Facebook Business Page https://www.facebook.com/confident.teensbizpage (https://www.facebook.com/confident.teensbizpage/) Parents Community Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/confident.teens (https://www.facebook.com/groups/confident.teens)

Jonathan and Renee Harris have been homeschooling their nine children from more than twenty years while also running an online family business. When their oldest child began approaching the teenage years, they decided to design his schooling to help him develop his interests and talents. As a teen, he had his own very profitable aerial drone business. They continued to use the same methods with their next four children and all of them have also developed their own businesses that are created around their individual talents and skills. They have spent many years developing a strategy to help other families nurture and develop their children's talents. Find out more at Parent Their Passion - https://parenttheirpassion.com/ (https://parenttheirpassion.com/)  How to Find Your Passion Early Workshop - https://parenttheirpassion.vipmembervault.com/af/166392327/1132170 (https://parenttheirpassion.vipmembervault.com/af/166392327/1132170) Raising Confident Teens Links Website https://raisingconfidentteens.com/ (https://raisingconfidentteens.com) Facebook Business Page https://www.facebook.com/confident.teensbizpage (https://www.facebook.com/confident.teensbizpage/) Parents Community Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/confident.teens (https://www.facebook.com/groups/confident.teens)

Oumar Dieng is a resilience subject matter expert who helps busy professionals build lasting resilience and positive habits so they can overcome any challenge and reach their goals, without dwelling on the past, using his FRAMS resilience coaching framework.   As a teenager, Oumar lived in a refugee camp after a deadly mob attacked his home and caused him to be separated from his family. After overcoming life changing hardships and loss, he learned to harness the power of resilience and positive thinking to shed his limiting beliefs and transform his life.    Today Oumar focuses on helping people discover their blind spots and achieve transformational changes in their personal and professional lives. Oumar's website: https://oumardieng.com/ (https://oumardieng.com/) The Motivational Voice Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-motivational-voice-podcast-motivation-resilience/id1210142763 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-motivational-voice-podcast-motivation-resilience/id1210142763)  Oumar's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/odieng/ (https://www.instagram.com/odieng/) Raising Confident Teens Links Website https://raisingconfidentteens.com/ (https://raisingconfidentteens.com) Facebook Business Page https://www.facebook.com/confident.teensbizpage (https://www.facebook.com/confident.teensbizpage/) Parents Community Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/confident.teens (https://www.facebook.com/groups/confident.teens)

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Studies show that people who write out their goals have a much higher rate of success than those who don't. It's important to get clarity so that you know what you are trying to achieve. Once you've written out your goals a great way to keep them in focus is to make a vision board. Join us as we chat with Dana about the importance of vision boards and how they help us reach our goals.   Dana's website: https://thevisioniswritten.com (https://thevisioniswritten.com) Dana's Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/thevisioniswritten (https://www.facebook.com/thevisioniswritten) Dana's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thevisioniswritten (https://www.instagram.com/thevisioniswritten) Raising Confident Teens Links Website https://raisingconfidentteens.com/ (https://raisingconfidentteens.com) Facebook Business Page https://www.facebook.com/confident.teensbizpage (https://www.facebook.com/confident.teensbizpage/) Parents Community Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/confident.teens (https://www.facebook.com/groups/confident.teens)

Dr. Danny Brassell hated reading as a teen, but now it is his mission in life to help kids get excited about reading. Now a highly-sought after speaker, trainer and coach Danny has spoken to over 3,000 audiences worldwide and authored sixteen books, including his latest, Leadership Begins with Motivation. He is the co-founder of http://www.thereadinghabit.com/ (www.theREADINGhabit.com), the world's top reading engagement program. Hudson and I so enjoyed having him has a guest on our podcast. He gave us lots of easy tips that we can implement to help struggling readers not only read more, but also enjoy it more.  Danny's free book and training - https://freegiftfromdanny.com/ (https://freegiftfromdanny.com/) Lazy Readers' Book Club - https://www.lazyreaders.com/ (https://www.lazyreaders.com/) Raising Confident Teens Links Website https://raisingconfidentteens.com/ (https://raisingconfidentteens.com) Facebook Business Page https://www.facebook.com/confident.teensbizpage (https://www.facebook.com/confident.teensbizpage/) Parents Community Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/confident.teens (https://www.facebook.com/groups/confident.teens)

Join Jenna and I as we chat with Lindsey Hardegree. Lindsey helps you see clutter and disorganization in a different light. It's not just stuff, it's things that are keeping you from reaching your goals and dreams.  Lindsey is a professional organizer and productivity specialist trained and certified by Marie Kondo as Georgia's first Certified KonMari Consultant. Her company Get Organized Y'all™ works with individuals, families, and companies to create their ideal life by organizing their homes and businesses.   Lindsey's website  https://getorganizedyall.com (https://getorganizedyall.com/)  Lindsey's Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/getorganizedyall (https://www.facebook.com/getorganizedyall)  Lindsey's Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/getorganizedyall/ (https://www.instagram.com/getorganizedyall/) Raising Confident Teens Links Website https://raisingconfidentteens.com/ (https://raisingconfidentteens.com) Facebook Business Page https://www.facebook.com/confident.teensbizpage (https://www.facebook.com/confident.teensbizpage/) Parents Community Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/confident.teens (https://www.facebook.com/groups/confident.teens)

Jenna and I chat with Jessica Speer about navigating friendships as a teenager. We talk about how friendships change in middle school and why friendship and social struggles are common in the preteen and teen years. Jessica has a great concept called NRF (Not Really Friends) to help kids realize that not everyone who comes into their life has to be their friend. You can be kind, but you don't have to have a close relationship with them.   She also has nine friendship truths in her book. We talked about a few of them – Everyone develops friendship skills at a different pace, Friendships have different phases and change over time, Close friendships can be hard to find and may not happen until you are older, and We teach others how we want to be treated by speaking up. Jessica Speer is the award-winning author of https://jessicaspeer.com/jessica-speer-books/ (BFF or NRF (Not Really Friends)? A Girls Guide to Happy Friendships) (2021) and Middle School – Safety Goggles Advised (Releasing August 2022). Her interactive books engage and entertain readers by combining the stories of preteens and teens with fun activities, like quizzes and fill-in-the-blanks. Blending humor, a dash of science, and practical insights, her writing unpacks the tricky stuff that peaks during adolescence.  She has a master's degree in social sciences and explores social-emotional topics in ways that connect with kids. Jessica is regularly featured in and contributes to media outlets on topics related to kids, parenting, and friendship. She lives in Colorado with her husband and two daughters. Website -  http://www.jessicaspeer.com/ (www.JessicaSpeer.com) Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jessica_speer_author/ (https://www.instagram.com/jessica_speer_author/)

Hudson and I had a great time chatting with Charle about the teenage brain and all the changes it experiences during adolescence. This was such a fascinating conversation! This knowledge can help you understand your teenagers better and lead to a better relationship as you work together to navigate this time. Charle Peck serves districts and school leaders as a consultant with over 20 years of teaching and mental health leadership experience. After witnessing gaps in our overburdened education system, she pursued a Masters's degree in Social Work to explore more effective, sustainable solutions. Charle's clinical work in trauma with struggling families, undervalued teens, and disenfranchised school staff guided her in co-creating a revolutionary program to optimize the well-being of entire school communities. Charle continues to support overwhelmed parents and caregivers with their anxious teens and speaks to large groups to share her expertise as a Keynote Speaker. Using her unique lens as an educator, a therapist, and a parent to help others, Charle infuses evidence-based data to develop targeted mental health programming for schools, specifically around anxiety, trauma, and suicide awareness, while promoting self-care. She designs and delivers online courses and virtual training internationally, and as the Co-Founder of Thriving Schools Consulting, LLC, she invests her time and energy into reaching people on a massive scale, one community at a time. You can find more information about her at https://thrivingschool.org. The Adolescent Brain by Dan Siegel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0O1u5OEc5eY (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0O1u5OEc5eY) Why Teens Seek Novelty and Danger by Dan Siegel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGcFqzZYJxQ (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGcFqzZYJxQ) Raising Confident Teens Links Website https://raisingconfidentteens.com/ (https://raisingconfidentteens.com) Facebook Business Page https://www.facebook.com/confident.teensbizpage (https://www.facebook.com/confident.teensbizpage/) Parents Community Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/confident.teens (https://www.facebook.com/groups/confident.teens)

You are going to love this week's guest! Bianca Brown is a teenage entrepreneur who manages a busy schedule as a an athlete and honor student and is very involved in community service and giving back. Last year during quarantine she started creating soaps and other personal care products. Realizing that this could be more than just a hobby she created a business, Simply B. She sat down with us to share some of the things that she has learned being a teenage entrepreneur. Bianca's Links Website https://simplybllc.com (https://simplybllc.com) Instagram https://www.instagram.com/simplyb_llc (https://www.instagram.com/simplyb_llc) Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SimplyB_llc-100322932123074 (https://www.facebook.com/SimplyB_llc-100322932123074) TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@simplyb_llc (https://www.tiktok.com/@simplyb_llc) Want to start your own business? Sign up to receive our free business plan guide: https://www.raisingconfidentteens.com/business (https://www.raisingconfidentteens.com/business). Raising Confident Teens Links Website https://raisingconfidentteens.com/ (https://raisingconfidentteens.com) Facebook Business Page https://www.facebook.com/confident.teensbizpage (https://www.facebook.com/confident.teensbizpage/) Parents Community Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/confident.teens (https://www.facebook.com/groups/confident.teens)

Goal Setting with Esther Freeman (Part 2) On today's podcast we chat with Esther Gonzalez Freeman. As she tells us in the podcast, when she first went to college she really struggled, even though she had done well in high school. After learning some hard lessons about resilience, authenticity, and the true nature of success, Esther went on to earn a BA in Political Science and an MS in Leadership and has since turned her pain into purpose. Now a highly sought-after speaker, facilitator, writer, and a successful board-certified career and business coach, she is passionate about motivating, empowering, and guiding others to create fulfilling, purposeful, and balanced lives. Over the course of her career as an educator and coach, she has helped thousands of students clarify and move closer to their goals while encouraging them to ask for help, come back from failure, and live life on their terms. We talk about the importance of goals and the steps to setting goals that you can achieve. We also talk about what you can do when you run into obstacles and how parents can best support their teens in their goals. IG:  https://www.instagram.com/mybalancedplate (https://www.instagram.com/mybalancedplate) IG:  https://www.instagram.com/freewomandesigns (https://www.instagram.com/freewomandesigns) Raising Confident Teens Links Website https://raisingconfidentteens.com/ (https://raisingconfidentteens.com) Facebook Business Page https://www.facebook.com/confident.teensbizpage (https://www.facebook.com/confident.teensbizpage/) Parents Community Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/confident.teens (https://www.facebook.com/groups/confident.teens)

Goal Setting with Esther Freeman (Part 1) On today's podcast we chat with Esther Gonzalez Freeman. As she tells us in the podcast, when she first went to college she really struggled, even though she had done well in high school. After learning some hard lessons about resilience, authenticity, and the true nature of success, Esther went on to earn a BA in Political Science and an MS in Leadership and has since turned her pain into purpose. Now a highly sought-after speaker, facilitator, writer, and a successful board-certified career and business coach, she is passionate about motivating, empowering, and guiding others to create fulfilling, purposeful, and balanced lives. Over the course of her career as an educator and coach, she has helped thousands of students clarify and move closer to their goals while encouraging them to ask for help, come back from failure, and live life on their terms. We talk about the importance of goals and the steps to setting goals that you can achieve. We also talk about what you can do when you run into obstacles and how parents can best support their teens in their goals. IG:  https://www.instagram.com/mybalancedplate (https://www.instagram.com/mybalancedplate) IG:  https://www.instagram.com/freewomandesigns (https://www.instagram.com/freewomandesigns) Raising Confident Teens Links Website https://raisingconfidentteens.com/ (https://raisingconfidentteens.com) Facebook Business Page https://www.facebook.com/confident.teensbizpage (https://www.facebook.com/confident.teensbizpage/) Parents Community Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/confident.teens (https://www.facebook.com/groups/confident.teens)

Monicha Wimbley is a mom of three, a business owner of two, and a life organizer & strategist. She uses her natural gift of system creation, to provide structure and instruction when it comes to goal planning, task creation, time management and overall life organization. Basically, she teaches people how to “do the work” by helping them tap into their individual strengths, recognize their weaknesses, and form a system of productivity that works for them.  Join us as we chat about how teens can learn to manage their time. This is a great skill that will be useful your whole life! We talk about how to prioritize tasks, how to limit distractions, how to manage deadlines and more. Grab your copy of Monicha's Hourly Breakdown Template - https://mpw-operations-llc.ck.page/5acaae5dd9 (https://mpw-operations-llc.ck.page/5acaae5dd9) Check out Monicha's website - https://monichawimbley.com (https://monichawimbley.com) Raising Confident Teens Links Website https://raisingconfidentteens.com/ (https://raisingconfidentteens.com) Facebook Business Page https://www.facebook.com/confident.teensbizpage (https://www.facebook.com/confident.teensbizpage/) Parents Community Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/confident.teens (https://www.facebook.com/groups/confident.teens)

This year I started doing something new that has really changed my perspective. I started keeping track of my finished projects, goals accomplished, family wins and great memories in my planner. I call it My Great Things List. Whenever I'm feeling down or struggling, my list helps me realize that I am making progress and great things are happening. It also helps me be more aware of all the great things that are happening all the time in my life. Try it for yourself, I think it will become a new habit you will love! Raising Confident Teens Links Website https://raisingconfidentteens.com/ (https://raisingconfidentteens.com) Facebook Business Page https://www.facebook.com/confident.teensbizpage (https://www.facebook.com/confident.teensbizpage/) Parents Community Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/confident.teens (https://www.facebook.com/groups/confident.teens)

Many times teens feel like they are in a stage of their life where they are powerless. But they actually do have amazing power to do either good or bad. On today's podcast Jenna and I chat about the power of our words, and how what we say can have an effect on not only others, but also our own lives. Raising Confident Teens Links Website https://raisingconfidentteens.com/ (https://raisingconfidentteens.com) Facebook Business Page https://www.facebook.com/confident.teensbizpage (https://www.facebook.com/confident.teensbizpage/) Parents Community Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/confident.teens (https://www.facebook.com/groups/confident.teens)

On today's podcast we chat with teen entrepreneur, Joseph Richter. Joseph started his business when he was fourteen years old as a way to make money to pay for a school trip. Chesco Woodworks has become a profitable little side hustle and contributor to the local community. Joseph talks to us about lessons he's learned, challenges he's faced, and gives advice for other teen entrepreneurs. Want to start your own business? Check out our free resource of 75+ business ideas and a business plan guide at https://raisingconfidentteens.com/business (https://raisingconfidentteens.com/business). Follow Joseph on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ChesCoWoodWork (https://www.facebook.com/ChesCoWoodWork) Raising Confident Teens Links Website https://raisingconfidentteens.com/ (https://raisingconfidentteens.com) Facebook Business Page https://www.facebook.com/confident.teensbizpage (https://www.facebook.com/confident.teensbizpage/) Parents Community Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/confident.teens (https://www.facebook.com/groups/confident.teens)

Join us on today's episode for part two with Doug Noll. On this episode Doug goes into the how-to's of how to really listen, not to the words but the the feelings and emotions. If you missed the first part of our conversation, be sure to go and listen to that one https://www.raisingconfidentteens.com/episode-060 (here). Find more information about the resources Doug mentioned here: https://dougnoll.com/podcast/confident-teens-podcast (https://dougnoll.com/podcast/confident-teens-podcast) Doug's website: https://dougnoll.com/ (https://dougnoll.com) Raising Confident Teens Links Website https://raisingconfidentteens.com/ (https://raisingconfidentteens.com) Facebook Business Page https://www.facebook.com/confident.teensbizpage (https://www.facebook.com/confident.teensbizpage/) Parents Community Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/confident.teens (https://www.facebook.com/groups/confident.teens)

On today's episode Hudson and I chat with Doug Noll.  Doug had a rough start in life. He was born partially deaf, nearly blind, crippled and super smart. The girls were not beating down his door when he was young. However, he managed to not only get through school, but also begin a successful career as an award-winning civil trial lawyer for more than twenty years. Then he experienced a shift and found his true calling – that of a peacemaker. Since he left his successful law practice, Doug has devoted his life to help others learn how to understand conflict. His work has helped thousands of people, some of whom society would have considered past the point of help, dramatically improve their lives. Find more information about the resources Doug mentioned here: https://dougnoll.com/podcast/confident-teens-podcast (https://dougnoll.com/podcast/confident-teens-podcast) Doug's website: https://dougnoll.com/ (https://dougnoll.com) Raising Confident Teens Links Website https://raisingconfidentteens.com/ (https://raisingconfidentteens.com) Facebook Business Page https://www.facebook.com/confident.teensbizpage (https://www.facebook.com/confident.teensbizpage/) Parents Community Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/confident.teens (https://www.facebook.com/groups/confident.teens)

All of this talk about cryptocurrency can be very confusing. So today we asked Keith to join us and give us some insight. In case you didn't know he has been involved with crypto for many years and has recently started the podcast Generational Wealth with Cryptocurrency. We feel like this is a major development in our world today that is going to change the way our teens handle money and banking. So we just wanted to give a basic beginner crash course on the subject. Some of the things we covered: Why would someone want to own crypto Why would someone want to own crypto What are some of the advantages What are some of the disadvantages How do we decide which currencies to invest in We hope that this episode gave you more insight and understanding into the world of cryptocurrency! If you want to go deeper, check out the Generational Wealth with Cryptocurrency podcast available https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/generational-wealth-with-cryptocurrency/id1582341312 (here) on Apple podcasts (and many other podcast platforms).

It's great for our kids to see us talk about money with others and with them. The more comfortable they are handling and discussing finances the more prepared they will be as they launch out on their own. It's a good idea to just sit down with them occasionally and see what they are thinking and learning about money. On this episode I had a little impromptu chat with Hudson and Jenna getting their perspective about what they see going on around them and what they have learned from their own experiences with money.   Today is also Launch Day for my new book – I Am Not Your ATM: A Practical Plan for Teaching Your Teen to Manage Money.

This was such a great episode with Dr. Cam! Cameron (Dr. Cam) Caswell, PhD, the "teen translator," is an adolescent psychologist, family success coach, host of the Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam podcast and Parenting Teens Power Hour, and is the author of Power Phrases for Parents: Teen Edition. For over a decade, she has been teaching moms how to be C.A.L.M parents in order to build strong, positive relationships with their teens. She gave us lots of tips on how we as parents can better understand our teenagers and help them feel heard.  She didn't let the teens off the hook though.  She also gave them some tips on things they can do to improve communication with their parents. I thoroughly enjoyed this episode with Dr. Cam! She has a gift of helping you see things through perspectives other than your own.   You can find Dr. Cam at her website https://www.askdrcam.com (https://www.askdrcam.com) Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ParentingTeensWithDrCam Instagram https://www.instagram.com/teentranslator (https://www.instagram.com/teentranslator)

We are doing something a little different on this episode.  The teens have the day off, and we are taking a break from our normal content. Keith and Rachel are chatting about the trip they just took to FinCon. They talk about what FinCon is, why they went and what they noticed there that excited them about the future. They had a great time, learned lots, but apparently didn't get enough sweet tea. Rachel's book I Am Not Your ATM: A Practical Plan for Teaching Your Teen to Manage Money releases October 18th.  We are looking for some people who would be interested in being a part of our launch team. If you join the team you will receive a free pdf copy of the book. In exchange we are asking you to leave an honest review of the book on online retailers and share on social media during launch week. You can sign up for the launch team here: https://forms.gle/1ewTAwjfz82ijHmv5 (https://forms.gle/1ewTAwjfz82ijHmv5) Rachel Murphy Coaching https://rachelmurphycoaching.com/ (https://rachelmurphycoaching.com) FinCon Expo https://finconexpo.com/ (https://finconexpo.com) Raising Confident Teens Links Website https://raisingconfidentteens.com/ (https://raisingconfidentteens.com) Facebook Business Page https://www.facebook.com/confident.teensbizpage (https://www.facebook.com/confident.teensbizpage/) Parents Community Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/confident.teens (https://www.facebook.com/groups/confident.teens)

The biggest fear of college students is choosing the wrong major and career path.  A large percentage of college students change their majors once they start school. Is there anything that we can do to help us make a better, more confident choice? Join us on this week's podcast as we chat with Loren Kelly, an experienced college instructor and career coach, about how to make better college and career decisions. •Website: http://www.lorenkellycoaching.com •Free College and Career Planning Guide: https://lorenkellycoaching.com/college-career-planning-guide/  •Informational Interview Guide: https://facebook.us19.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=a3f675cd98f67561dc812a236&id=6fb3b87cb5 Raising Confident Teens Links Website https://raisingconfidentteens.com/ (https://raisingconfidentteens.com) Facebook Business Page https://www.facebook.com/confident.teensbizpage (https://www.facebook.com/confident.teensbizpage/) Parents Community Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/confident.teens (https://www.facebook.com/groups/confident.teens)

Frustrated because you are struggling to remember, did you know that's a good sign? Join us on today's podcast as we chat with Danielle Winton of Memory Strategies. Danielle helps others learn how to learn, learn how to study, and learn how to remember. She has helped thousands improve their memory and works with both professionals and teens to increase test scores. The AVERAGE test score increase after a 90 minute Memory Workshop is nearly double! Her methods are backed by research peer-reviewed journals and many people are floored that they are capable of recalling and understanding more than they thought possible! http://www.memorystrategy.com (http://www.memorystrategy.com) Raising Confident Teens Links Website https://raisingconfidentteens.com/ (https://raisingconfidentteens.com) Facebook Business Page https://www.facebook.com/confident.teensbizpage (https://www.facebook.com/confident.teensbizpage/) Parents Community Group

Brenden Kumarasamy is a gifted communicator.  Through his YouTube channel MasterTalk he has inspired thousands of people to work on their communication skills and share their ideas with the world. His vision is to make it so everyone in the world has access to free tools on how to communicate effectively. We talk about the importance of being a good communicator and how teenagers can make public speaking not so terrifying.  Brenden gives us some easy exercises that we can do to practice this skill in our everyday lives. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBYFP4mZLQovr7W6Si6sueA (MasterTalk) Youtube Channel https://amzn.to/3ry0lMB (Thirst by Scott Harrison ) Affiliate disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, we may earn commissions from qualifying purchases from Amazon.com Raising Confident Teens Links Website https://raisingconfidentteens.com/ (https://raisingconfidentteens.com) Facebook Business Page https://www.facebook.com/confident.teensbizpage (https://www.facebook.com/confident.teensbizpage/) Parents Community Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/confident.teens (https://www.facebook.com/groups/confident.teens)

On today's podcast we chat with Miranda Lamb about steps parents can take to set their teens up for school success. Miranda's mission is to help moms of tweens and teens create an emotionally healthy home that is vibrant, full of respect and laughter. Miranda is a city girl living in the country. She is a wife, mom to a blended family and blogger at The Reluctant Cowgirl. She has worked with hundreds of teens and their families as a group facilitator for court ordered groups. Miranda is also the author of two books for parents of teens: Responsible and Resilient Teens: 10 Secret Parenting Solutions That Work and When Teens Hate School: 10 Smart Strategies to Overcome School Refusal. Miranda's website https://thereluctantcowgirl.com/ (https://thereluctantcowgirl.com) Miranda's Resource Library and printables https://mailchi.mp/e6018b46e930/trc-resource-library (https://mailchi.mp/e6018b46e930/trc-resource-library) Miranda's New Book When Teens Hate School https://mirandalamb.lpages.co/when-teens-hate-school (https://mirandalamb.lpages.co/when-teens-hate-school) Raising Confident Teens Links Website https://raisingconfidentteens.com/ (https://raisingconfidentteens.com) Facebook Business Page https://www.facebook.com/confident.teensbizpage (https://www.facebook.com/confident.teensbizpage/) Parents Community Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/confident.teens (https://www.facebook.com/groups/confident.teens)

On this week's podcast I interviewed Brie Jutte Waterman, one of the authors of College Ready. This book is a collaboration of thirteen different college administrators sharing great practical tips on what incoming college students and their parents need to know before college. Often we spend so much time and effort getting our students ready academically, but then we don't think about all the other preparations that we need to do to get them ready to fly the nest. This book walks you through all the important conversations and tasks you need to do before your young adult heads off to college. College Ready book https://amzn.to/2WeMOOF Affiliate disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, we may earn commissions from qualifying purchases from Amazon.com. Rachel Murphy Coaching https://rachelmurphycoaching.com/ (https://rachelmurphycoaching.com) Next Phase Parenting Summit https://nextphaseparenting.com/?affiliate=rachelmurphy (https://nextphaseparenting.com) Raising Confident Teens Links Website https://raisingconfidentteens.com/ (https://raisingconfidentteens.com) Facebook Business Page https://www.facebook.com/confident.teensbizpage (https://www.facebook.com/confident.teensbizpage/) Parents Community Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/confident.teens (https://www.facebook.com/groups/confident.teens)

What's the Big News? It's our 50th podcast! This has been a great year of growth for us and we have been learning right along with you! One today's podcast Keith and Rachel talk about several big announcements/events coming up that are going to make how we serve parents even better. We are excited about the second half of 2021 and so glad to be on this journey with you! Listen to hear all the great stuff that is happening this month! Rachel Murphy Coaching https://rachelmurphycoaching.com/ (https://rachelmurphycoaching.com) Next Phase Parenting Summit https://nextphaseparenting.com/?affiliate=rachelmurphy (https://nextphaseparenting.com) Our Story https://www.raisingconfidentteens.com/episode-009 (https://www.raisingconfidentteens.com/episode-009) Raising Confident Teens Links Website https://raisingconfidentteens.com/ (https://raisingconfidentteens.com) Facebook Business Page https://www.facebook.com/confident.teensbizpage (https://www.facebook.com/confident.teensbizpage/) Parents Community Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/confident.teens (https://www.facebook.com/groups/confident.teens)

In our experiences we often think that if we are not the winner, then we are a loser. But things aren't really so black and white. Jenna and Rachel look at how we should respond to failure, and how failure is a good thing that helps us become the person that we want to be. Taking lessons from John Maxwell's book on the subject, we talk about steps that we can take to help our loses become our lessons.  Amazon Link – John Maxwell – Sometimes You Win, Sometimes You Learn for Teens https://amzn.to/3h0l0FK (https://amzn.to/3h0l0FK) Raising Confident Teens Links Website https://raisingconfidentteens.com/ (https://raisingconfidentteens.com) Facebook Business Page https://www.facebook.com/confident.teensbizpage (https://www.facebook.com/confident.teensbizpage/) Parents Community Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/confident.teens (https://www.facebook.com/groups/confident.teens)

Thinking of starting a business or looking for some side jobs during the summer? On today's podcast we chat with Caitlynn Eldridge about how to structure your business from the beginning to pay your taxes and keep the IRS happy. After nearly a decade in public accounting and corporate tax offices- Caitlynn has honed her passion and talents to help small business owners by not only preparing their taxes and books but also to educate and empower them to better understand the numbers and take ownership over the number decisions in their business. To better serve all businesses she also founded The CPA Hour which bring a membership-style service to the bookkeeping and CPA world allowing all levels of businesses to have quality help.   Find Caitlynn Facebook https://www.facebook.com/caitlynneldridgecpa (https://www.facebook.com/caitlynneldridgecpa) Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/caitlynn-eldridge-cpa-77205712/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/caitlynn-eldridge-cpa-77205712/) Website https://caitlynneldridge.com/ (https://caitlynneldridge.com)

On today's podcast Rachel and Jenna discuss decision making and what to do when you you don't know what to do. There are several steps which we discuss that you can take to help you in the decision making process, but don't neglect to trust your instincts. God gave them to you for a reason.

How to Communicate with Your Teen   Parenting blogger and author Melanie Studer joins us today to chat about the importance of keeping the lines of communication open with your teen. Our teens need us to help them prepare for adulthood, and we must make it a priority to make sure the important conversations take place. She discusses practical tips on restoring communication if the relationship has suffered, how to talk when your teen isn't interested, and how to take notes to make sure that you cover the important subjects.   Melanie's blog: https://parentinghighschoolers.com/ (https://parentinghighschoolers.com/)   Melanie's book: College Bound: https://www.amazon.com/COLLEGE-BOUND-ULTIMATE-CONVERSATIONS-THROUGH/dp/1070858072 (https://www.amazon.com/COLLEGE-BOUND-ULTIMATE-CONVERSATIONS-THROUGH/dp/1070858072)   Facebook: http://facebook.com/parentinghighschoolers (facebook.com/parentinghighschoolers)   Parenting Summit: https://nextphaseparenting.com/ (https://nextphaseparenting.com/)   Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7T_-4m6MjUwc8hln4ShjrQ (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7T_-4m6MjUwc8hln4ShjrQ)

Join me on today's podcast as I chat with Luke Villermin, author of A Teenager's Guide to Investing in the Stock Market. As a middle schooler, Luke because interested in the stock market. When he was fifteen years old, he got a job just so he could earn money to open up a retirement account. His passion is to educate young people about investing so that they use time to their advantage to build wealth. I highly recommend his book! It is an easy read. My thirteen year old read it and wants to share it with his friends. I asked him what he learned from it. He said, “I need to get a Roth.” If a young person would take these lessons and start investing, it could potentially save them millions of dollars. https://www.amazon.com/Teenagers-Guide-Investing-Stock-Market/dp/B08PXJZG2K/ref=sr_1_3?crid=31PLIAGFWBR18&dchild=1&keywords=a+teenagers+guide+to+investing+in+the+stock+market&qid=1620010541&sprefix=a+teenager%27s+guide%2Caps%2C213&sr=8-3 (A Teenager's Guide to Investing in the Stock Market) is available on Amazon. Luke's email is investnow.playlater@gmail.com Raising Confident Teens Links Website https://raisingconfidentteens.com/ (https://raisingconfidentteens.com) Facebook Business Page https://www.facebook.com/confident.teensbizpage (https://www.facebook.com/confident.teensbizpage/) Parents Community Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/confident.teens (https://www.facebook.com/groups/confident.teens)

On today's podcast, we chat with Carrie Bedard, one of the admins on the Bright Futures Scholarship Parent Page on Facebook and the founder of Soar to Success Consulting, all about the Bright Futures Scholarship. If you live in Florida, the Bright Futures Scholarship is a great way to reduce the cost of attending a Florida college. This was a great conversation. I have one child that has already used it, one child using it next year, and I learned a few new things from this podcast. Taking the time to listen could save you thousands of dollars! Raising Confident Teens Links Website https://raisingconfidentteens.com/ (https://raisingconfidentteens.com) Facebook Business Page https://www.facebook.com/confident.teensbizpage (https://www.facebook.com/confident.teensbizpage/) Parents Community Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/confident.teens (https://www.facebook.com/groups/confident.teens)

On this week's podcast we chat with Mitch Fairchild, a middle school graphics design teacher who teaches students how to start their own profitable business. He has seen great results with students in his classes, many of them even continuing their businesses for years after they finish his class. Raising Confident Teens Links Website https://raisingconfidentteens.com/ (https://raisingconfidentteens.com) Facebook Business Page https://www.facebook.com/confident.teensbizpage (https://www.facebook.com/confident.teensbizpage/) Parents Community Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/confident.teens (https://www.facebook.com/groups/confident.teens)

Do you ever find yourself feeling depressed? We all do, that's totally normal. Everyone has bad days or sometimes, bad weeks. But we don't have to stay there! Many times our natural responses to our bad moods are not the most helpful ones, and they can actually prolong the time we feel down. Join us as we discuss ideas about what you can do to change your perspective and boost your mood. Raising Confident Teens Links Website https://raisingconfidentteens.com/ (https://raisingconfidentteens.com) Facebook Business Page https://www.facebook.com/confident.teensbizpage (https://www.facebook.com/confident.teensbizpage/) Parents Community Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/confident.teens (https://www.facebook.com/groups/confident.teens)

Many of today's teens are abusing substances without their parents' knowledge. Join us on today's podcast as we chat with Richard Capriola, author of The Addicted Child. Richard has been an addictions counselor for more than two decades. On the podcast he explains to us the difference between adolescent and adult addiction. We also discuss how drugs affect the teenage brain and how to tell if your child may be abusing substances. Richard also provides hope for desperate and struggling parents. He shares what tests and assessments to look for and how to find resources to help your family.   https://helptheaddictedchild.com/ (https://helptheaddictedchild.com/)

Monica Matthews, aka the Scholarship Mom, joins us today to chat about college scholarships.  Monica Matthews is the author of How to Win College Scholarships. She helped her own sons win over $100,000 in college scholarships and now shares her expertise with other parents and their students. She truly has “been there, done that" in regards to helping families navigate the scholarship process. Her methods of helping students find college scholarships, write compelling essays, and create unique application packets have taught desperate parents to help their own students win thousands of scholarship dollars. Her scholarship tips have been featured in several publications including U.S. News & World Report, The Huffington Post, and The Penny Hoarder. You can find her winning tips and scholarship blog at https://how2winscholarships.com/ (https://how2winscholarships.com). She shares so much great info with us in this podcast!   Facebook: How to Win College Scholarships   Private Parent Facebook Group: Scholarship Help and College Talk for Parents   Twenty-five Activity Ideas to do with your teen

Join Jenna and Rachel as they chat about how our surroundings can affect our stress level. Decluttering and organizing your stuff is a great way to reduce stress and can be a great way to get some extra money! We talk about why you want to do this and also give some tips on how to declutter your room if you've never done it before.