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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


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


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


Trusting the Process: Supporting Your Teen’s Career Exploration
As parents, we feel responsible for our kids’ success, but, ultimately, only they can define it for themselves. Trust the process.

Stephanie Haynes
Nov 6, 2024


Supporting My Daughter’s Journey: What I Wish I Had Known About Career Planning
Looking back, I wish I had helped my daughter choose a post-high school pathway differently. I wish I knew then what I know know.

Stephanie Haynes
Oct 30, 2024


From Doubt to Direction: How the Right Process Uncovers the Right Career
Career exploration is overwhelming. We want our teens to be happy with their post-graduation plans, but we often don’t know how to help them

Stephanie Haynes
Oct 24, 2024


How to Help Your Teen Navigate Uncertainty About Their Post-Graduation Plan
What do do when your teen isn’t feeling 100% confident in their post-graduation plan?

Stephanie Haynes
Oct 16, 2024


4 Super Simple Strategies for Post-High School Planning
Let's be real...Raising teenagers is TOUGH! But post-high school planning doesn't need to be!

Stephanie Haynes
Sep 15, 2024


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 11, 2022
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