Stephanie Haynes
3 Ways to End Teacher Burn Out and Increase Student Motivation
There is no question that the past three years of education have been extremely difficult for all stakeholders, especially those involved...
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Stephanie Haynes
- Jul 15
- 4 min
How to Motivate Teens to Want to Learn
Lack of student motivation is a huge problem. It needs to stop, for all our sakes. Here's how to fix it.
Stephanie Haynes
- Jun 10
- 4 min
Systemic Change in Our Education System Starts with Us or it Doesn't Start At All
The education system in our country is failing our students, teachers, and communities. The systemic change we really need starts with us.
Stephanie Haynes
- May 13
- 5 min
Are the teens in your life stressed out? Here are 3 ways to help them manage it better
Stress: the pervasive stealer of joy. How do we help teens fight it and enjoy life? Read on..
Stephanie Haynes
- Apr 8
- 5 min
How to Get Where You Want To Go In Life
If you have no idea what you want in this life, you will not achieve anything other than following along with whatever shows up in front...
Stephanie Haynes
- Mar 11
- 4 min
How to Help Your Teen Define Success for Themselves (and Why it Matters)
There’s a reason why teens struggle with motivation: the pandemic removed the foundation of post-grad planning. So how do we combat it?
Stephanie Haynes
- Feb 15
- 5 min
Do you know ALL the post-high school options available to your teen?
Most of us think that a 4-year degree is the best way to success. That isn’t true! There are so many pathways to success for ALL teens.
Stephanie Haynes
- Feb 11
- 5 min
Equip Your Teen to Effectively Develop a Post-High School Plan
Before jumping into a college degree right out of school, today’s teens would benefit to pause and develop a pathway that best fits them.
Stephanie Haynes
- Feb 5
- 6 min
Learn a Skill and (possibly) Get Paid to Do It
The benefits of an apprenticeship or trade school program may prove a better investment of time and money than a 4-year school. Here's why.
Stephanie Haynes
- Jan 14
- 5 min
My Top Four Conversation Starters to Get Your Teen to Open Up About Their Future
Rarely do teens ever want to talk about their futures, but they need help clarifying their dreams, so what do you do?
Stephanie Haynes
- Nov 16, 2021
- 3 min
Why college isn’t for everyone and parents don’t need to panic about it!
If your teen has decided the 4-year college is NOT for them, don’t panic!
Stephanie Haynes
- Oct 19, 2021
- 4 min
How to Decide if College is the Best Investment for Your Teens' Future
Four-year colleges can be one of the best investments of time and money for our teens- if it's the right fit. How can we know for sure?...
Stephanie Haynes
- Sep 21, 2021
- 3 min
Changing the Cultural Stigma Around the Need for a College Education
The one-size-future-fits-all mentality is not sustainable and is hurting our kids. Here’s how we can change it.
Stephanie Haynes
- Aug 17, 2021
- 3 min
COVID-19 Changed Teens’ Perspectives About Their Futures...For the Better
Could #Covid-19 have helped today’s teens make wiser decisions about their futures than ever before? YES! Read my latest blog for...
Stephanie Haynes
- May 25, 2021
- 3 min
Building Success: Rising Sophomore/Freshman Summer Planning Guide
Taking time over summer break to have some light-hearted discussions over your teen's future can go a long way to keeping them on track.
Stephanie Haynes
- May 18, 2021
- 3 min
Building Success: Rising Junior Summer Planning Guide
The summer before the junior year of high school can be one of freedom and new experiences and the perfect time to plan for success!
Stephanie Haynes
- May 11, 2021
- 3 min
Building Success: Rising Senior Summer Planning Guide
Help your rising senior make the most of summer and build a successful senior year!
Stephanie Haynes
- May 4, 2021
- 4 min
Why It's Important to Help Your Teen Explore All Their Options
An individual's passion to pursue greatness on their own terms guarantees a successful life, yet we are drumming this truth out of our kids.
Stephanie Haynes
- Apr 27, 2021
- 3 min
How to Help Your Teen Determine What to do After High School: Part 2
Most people mistakenly focus on a post-high school option instead of how they want to spend their time making a living.
Stephanie Haynes
- Apr 20, 2021
- 3 min
How to Help Your Teen Determine What to do After High School: Part 1
An teen who is unsure of what to do after graduation needs help aligning to what’s most important to them. Here's how to help them succeed.