I have to admit, giving gifts to others puts a huge smile on my face. The challenging part is finding just the right gift for the right person. I love to give unique and amazing gifts that will hold a special place in their heart. When my kids were small, gift-giving was easy. Now that I'm a grandmother, the challenge is giving my young adult and teenage children something they are going to love because, let's face it, I'm not always "up" on what their likes and dislikes are anymore. They always know what the newest and trendiest products … [Read more...] about Top 5 Unique Gifts for Teenagers
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The Not-So-Simple Guide To Keeping Someone Happy
Being in a relationship is a balancing act which few people truly achieve. From the early stages of your time together to your anniversaries in years to come, you will always have to work hard to keep the person you love happy. This sort of skill can’t be taught, but this doesn’t mean that it can’t be learned, and this post is here to help you out. To give you an idea of the areas you can improve to strengthen your bond, it will be exploring the subtle complexities at play when you’re attempting to make your other half … [Read more...] about The Not-So-Simple Guide To Keeping Someone Happy
Top Gifts for High School Freshman
Summer is coming to a close and back-to-school is looming on the horizon. Students here do not go back to school until the day after Labor Day in September traditionally, but I know that some schools will be starting as early as next week for others. If you have a brand new high schooler in your home, it is an especially big year and reason to celebrate. Your child will be taking their first steps towards adulthood and independence, and it is our job as parents to prepare them as much as possible. Here are a few top items we recommend for … [Read more...] about Top Gifts for High School Freshman
4 Things That Are Making You Unhappy and How to Restore Happiness
Everyone enters a phase of sadness or depression. Life is marked by highs and lows, with every bend or straight road characterized by a life-changing event. From job loss to sickness or divorce, our happiness can be cut short suddenly or gradually. These events are considered standard features of the human condition and experience. However, when the frustration or sadness becomes chronic, you need a fresh injection of a new perspective of life. A new narrative of life will help in restoring your happiness and set you on course to a fulfilling, … [Read more...] about 4 Things That Are Making You Unhappy and How to Restore Happiness
The Real Reason Your Teen Is So Disruptive
Picture the following: it’s late on Sunday morning, and your teen is still in bed. You want them to get on with their day and use it wisely, but they’re intent on remaining in the sack for as long as possible, sometimes sleeping until the afternoon if necessary. For a parent, this can be a little disconcerting. Why would you teen want to sleep so much? Don’t they want to make productive use of their time? Unfortunately, this is a very “adult” way of looking at the problem. We imagine that teens have the same priorities as us and want to … [Read more...] about The Real Reason Your Teen Is So Disruptive
7 Conversations You Need to Have With Your Teen
Most teens are itching to break free from parental control. They’re desperate to flex their independence and prove that they’re capable yet they’re still too young to really know what they’re doing. Being a good parent means guiding them to a safe harbor. You have to help them understand the world. Here are seven conversations you need to have with your teenager. 1. College College is an admirable goal, but it’s not right for every student. A solid trade school can teach your child how to be successful and might be a better … [Read more...] about 7 Conversations You Need to Have With Your Teen
How to Build Trust With Your Teen
For most parents, the thought of their children becoming teenagers is something that seems terrifying - not only does it symbolize for them that their child is growing up, will soon want to be doing their own thing, won’t want to have their parents around, but it feels like during this time in their life they’re going to be off doing all kinds of things that they’re not supposed to be doing like experimenting with alcohol or even drugs. However, it’s important to remember that most teenagers don’t do any of this stuff, they’re perfectly … [Read more...] about How to Build Trust With Your Teen
Help Your Teenager Find Their Career Path
The idea of going to school and finding a job for life was once the standard advice most of us would follow, however today, with the gig economy, zero hour contracts and portfolio careers, helping your teenager find their career path can be a lot more challenging. On the one hand you might want to encourage them to be more entrepreneurial in their approach and look into self employment, or even setting up their own high growth business, or a number of side hustles that generate passive income so they can embrace the “freedom lifestyle.” On … [Read more...] about Help Your Teenager Find Their Career Path
