Do your words roll off your tongue and land in a tender place of your child’s heart or do they wound their spirit? Words have power, so using them carefully will help you strengthen your relationship and reduce conflict. It’s not always what you say, but what others hear that matters. You can build relationships by monitoring your mouth!
Could your child benefit from taking a gap year in in the fall? For many students a gap year is looking like a viable option. If you are the parent of a child who feels their future is in question, join me as I discuss the pros and cons of taking a gap year.
What are the pros and cons?
Is it worth it?
How should you discuss gap years with you child?
What about the fear of not going on to college after a year off?
Do you feel overwhelmed with managing, budgeting, or investing your money? You’re not alone. Women often lack the confidence they need to make wise money decisions. My guest, Ed Vargo, founder of enLightenHer.com, joins me as we identify the stumbling blocks that key YOU from creating a healthy money mindset.
About Ed Vargo
Ed is a 20+ year veteran of the financial services industry. While growing up in the inner city gave Ed a proper education in the school of hard knocks, he is also a strong proponent of a formal education. Ed holds numerous distinguished industry designations including being a CFP®, an AIF®, and a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst®, amongst others. He is the founder of Burning River Advisory Group.
Ed saw his mother, a first generation immigrant, struggle as she was not educated in financial matters. A strong-willed and capable woman, she was nevertheless stuck in an unhealthy relationship, unable to control her own well-being. She was financially dependent and had few options for finding a better life. Eventually, she was able to find the power and resources to end the marriage but her struggles left a lasting imprint on Ed and the values he holds dear as a husband, father, and advisor.
Do you want to resolve conflict with your teen or others? Learning to listen is the first step to working through all conflicts. And when you practice your listening skills you will help your teens learn to be better communicators too.
You don’t listen me. You always correct me. You rush to judgement. Are these the words your teen says when they try to talk to you? Implementing these 7 tips to improve listening to your teen will help your teen want to talk to you!
Are you considering homeschooling in the fall? As a homeschool mom of five graduates, I share 10 Insights I would tell my younger self. You’ll glean tips that took me decades to learn. If you are thinking about your options this is for you.
