Archive for February, 2008
College Preparation
Sunday, February 24th, 2008
College preparation doesn’t have to be stressful. It is a very exciting time and here are some tips on how to help you child prepare for the college experience.
If you have children and don’t have a college plan in place, you may want to start thinking about starting one soon. Here are 4 ways to prepare for your kid’s college education:
1. Start saving today. One thing is certain - you can never save too much money or plan too far ahead for your child’s education. College expenses are soaring around the country at all-time highs. It’s a good idea to create a college saving plan and implement it a soon as possible. Even saving a little each week is better than no savings at all.
New Show: Coffee Table Talk About Dating, Sex & Birth Control
Monday, February 18th, 2008Stop on by Parenting My Teen soon and tun into the new show.
This weeks show is short, sweet, packed with great information and I have an announcement about how the Parenting My Teen Podcast is growing. You can listen to the new show by visiting
http://www.parentingmyteen.com and clicking on the ‘Listen Now’ Button.
This week we are joined by Tricia Gardner who had some very pressing questions about her teen daughter, dating and sex. Listen to my advice if you have a teen (boy or girl) who is dating or about to enter
into the dating scene and you are wondering how to handle certain situations.
Decorating Tips for Your Teens Room
Tuesday, February 12th, 2008Years ago, most preteen bedrooms were one dimensional, that is, one color on the walls, perhaps a light or dark carpet, a bed, bureaus, and perhaps a desk with a lamp, and a small overhead light fixture. Today, preteen rooms are exploding with color and themes. Here are some decorating tips for your preteen’s bedroom that are more modern and oriented toward the uniqueness of your teen.
Basically, it’s all about theme, color, furniture, bedding and windows. What is your preteen interested in these days? If you have a teen daughter, she may opt for pastels with white furniture. If you have a teen son, he may go for darker colors and wood furniture.
Free Microsoft DigiGirlz Summer Camps
Friday, February 8th, 2008Hi there,
I wanted to share with you this great information that I found regarding free Microsoft’s DigiGirlz High Tech Summer Camps.
Camps will be held this year in the following eight locations:
Charlotte, NC
Chicago, ILL
Fargo, ND
Irvine, CA
Las Colinas, TX
Redmond, WA (corporate)
Stony Brook, NY
Washington, DC
The camp was developed to provide girls with a better understanding of what a career in technology is all about. This exciting three to five day experience provides opportunities to learn about careers in technology, talk with Microsoft employees about their life experiences, and enjoy hands-on computer and technology workshops.
Valentines Gift Ideas for Teens
Sunday, February 3rd, 2008By the time kids reach their teen years, so many things that parents do can seem sappy and dull. Gifts on Valentine’s Day can become one of those things. This year, give a gift that shows your teen that parental love is still a cool thing to have in their lives.
Teens these days are into vintage and eclectic things. This includes their clothes, shoes and gadgets. Think of a throwback gift that you can surprise your teen with that will get you a hug or at least a smile of gratitude. Remember the Rubik’s cube or the magic 8 ball? These gifts are especially fun for a girl.
Encourage Your Teen’s Talent
Saturday, February 2nd, 2008This is more of a brag than an article. Here’s a short clip of my teens jamming in between doing homework. They are so very musically inclined. My daughter, 17 loves to sing and my son, 15 loves to play musical instruments like guitar, saxophone and lately the keyboard. Can you tell this mom is so proud of them.
If your teen is showing an interest in a certain activity, I suggest that you encourage them. It makes me so happy when I hear them sing or play guitar. Praising them will surely boost their self confidence.