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Why Your Teen Might Be Avoiding Planning (and What to Do About It)
If your teen keeps avoiding conversations about their future, it might not be laziness it might be fear, pressure, or overwhelm. This blog unpacks the why behind teen avoidance and offers gentle strategies to help them move forward.
Stephanie Haynes
1 day ago
How to Reset Your Teen’s Summer Plan Without Overwhelm
As fireworks light up the sky this Independence Day, many of us are thinking about freedom. Freedom from stress, pressure, and the weight...
Stephanie Haynes
Jul 3
No Plan? No Problem. How to Help Your Teen Create A Plan This Summer
It’s not too late to regroup, refocus, and move forward, together. There is still time to help your teen create a plan before school...
Stephanie Haynes
Jun 26
Motivating Without Nagging: Helping Teens Take Ownership of Their Future
Tired of nagging your teen about their future? Learn how to shift from manager to mentor and help them take ownership of their post-high school plans without conflict.
Stephanie Haynes
Jun 19
How a 6 Week Summer Plan Can Save a Year of Frustration
Why summer is the perfect window to help your teen make meaningful progress toward their future It’s mid-June. School’s out. And if your...
Stephanie Haynes
Jun 12
Why “I Don’t Know” Is Actually a Great Starting Point for Career Planning
Even in June, it’s not too late to help your teen find clarity “What do you want to do after high school?” This is the question nearly...
Stephanie Haynes
Jun 5
The Questions I Wish I’d Asked Sooner: Hard-Earned Lessons from Helping My Teens Plan Their Future
In previous posts, I have shared a bit of my journey—the ups, downs, and wake-up calls that led me to write College Is Not Mandatory ....
Stephanie Haynes
May 29
5 Steps to Help Your Teen Build a Post-High School Plan They’ll Love
Learn how to guide your teen in building a post-high school plan that aligns with their passions, values, and goals in 5 simple steps!
Stephanie Haynes
May 1
How to Navigate that Financial Aid Offer
Your teen has been accepted to college! Congratulations! Now how do you make sense of the financial packages each school is offering?
Stephanie Haynes
Mar 31
What Are the Benefits of Becoming a World Changer?
Every parent wants their teen to succeed, but what if success wasn’t just about getting good grades and choosing a traditional career path?
Stephanie Haynes
Mar 27
What Are the Characteristics of a World Changer?
Every teen has the potential to be a World Changer —someone who pursues a fulfilling career while making a positive impact on the world....
Stephanie Haynes
Mar 20
What Does It Mean to Be a World Changer?
Every parent dreams of their teen growing into a fulfilled, successful adult. But what if success wasn’t just about financial security or...
Stephanie Haynes
Mar 13
Helping Your Teen Build Time Management & Organization Skills
As parents, we want our teens to develop the skills they need to succeed—both now and in the future. One of the most essential (and often...
Stephanie Haynes
Mar 6
Making the Leap: Helping Your Teen Transition from High School to Their Next Step
Graduation season brings all the feels—pride, excitement, and a big dose of “what now?” If your teen is on the verge of graduating but...
Stephanie Haynes
Feb 27
Overcoming Fear and Embracing New Paths for Your Teen’s Success with Goal-Oriented Learning
Goal-oriented learning is about setting clear, actionable objectives to make learning more purposeful and engaging for teens. Learn more...
Stephanie Haynes
Feb 20
Building Confidence and Independence Through Career Exploration in Skilled Trades
Let’s dive into how exploring skilled trades can empower your teen and set them on a path to long-term success.
Stephanie Haynes
Feb 13
Empowering Your Teen to Build Their Own Path to Success
If your teen is unsure about traditional college, it’s time to explore other options that empower them to build their own path to success.
Stephanie Haynes
Feb 6
Exploring Gap Years: How a Year Off Can Kickstart Your Teen’s Career
Taking a structured break from formal schooling can provide teens with multiple learning opportunities.
Stephanie Haynes
Jan 30
Career Conversations: Using a Coaching Approach to Guide Your Teen
The most powerful way to guide your teen through the career exploration process is by asking the right questions and listening actively.
Stephanie Haynes
Jan 23
Career Planning Through Values: Helping Your Teen Identify What Matters Most
Learn why values matter in career planning and identify practical ways you can help your teen uncover what’s most important to them.
Stephanie Haynes
Jan 16
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