Well, its that time of year again.  The school year is coming to an end and college preparations are in full swing.

College preparation doesn’t have to be stressful. It is a very exciting time and here are some tips on how to help you child prepare for the college experience.

If you have children and don’t have a college plan in place, you may want to start thinking about starting one soon. Here are 4 ways to prepare for your kid’s college education: Read more here

Stop by my friends wonderful internet radio show  www.NaturalMomsTalkRadio.com and tune in as Carrie Lauth speaks with Katherine Westphal, creator of the TV Turnoff System, is sharing “The Awful Truth About Television” with us.

She’s even giving away copies of her ebook. www.Natural-Moms.com/f/ATATVebook.pdf

Be sure to visit http://www.InsteadofTV.com as it is  a resource for parents trying to turn off the TV and turn on life. Sign up for our newsletter and get “101 Things To Do Instead of Watch TV”.

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Have you joint the Parenting My Teen email list?  If not, you are missing out on some great information and Podcast updates.   Parenting My Teen is a resource site that is the home for a great internet radio show all about parenting teenagers.

The Parenting My Teen Podcast mailing list provides great information and  reminders about our upcoming shows, exciting guests, resources and more.

Also, all subscribers to the list will receive a  FREE Raising Successful Teenagers guide that is filled with valuable information.  Join up soon and be in the *know*
 
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Parenting My Teen
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Summer break for most students is not too far away. In fact, many teens will be looking for a way to earn extra cash. As a parent, there are things you can do to help your teen find summer work and to keep your teen busy this summer with positive things. 

Check out the School’s Out Seminar featuring 4 experts to talk to you about all the many positive things that you and your teen can be focusing on this summer. Things like:

• Education

• Money

• Staying out of trouble

• and much more

Stop on by the Because Mom Said So Blog and find out how to start the happy Mama Journey!

As you know, school will be out soon and our pre teens and teens usually end up being bored before the 2nd week of summer vacation is even over.

Well, I have some help for all of you parents that fear hearing the dreaded words “There’s Nothing To Do”.  I also have help for the parents that don’t like to have their teen spend hours upon hours watching TV, playing video games and or getting into trouble just roaming the streets!

I have organized The ‘School’s Out! Plan The Perfect Teen Summer’ seminar.  It will be a 2-day event featuring 4 experts to talk to you about all the many positive things that you and your teen can be focusing on this summer. Things like: Education, money, staying out of trouble, self esteem and much more.

Along with the seminar you will receive:

• a 10 Week Summer Action plan/report with ideas for keeping your teens occupied.
• Access to Four Great Speakers with advice for you on ’summer with your teen’ topics.
• Access to our Online Conference Room where you can listen to the seminars, talk to the group on your own microphone, surf the internet and type in your questions all at the same time!
• Telephone access if you are on dial-up and cannot access the online conference room.
• Recordings of all sessions and question and answer sessions for you to listen in to anything you missed or want to hear again!

And to top that off your purchase is protected by a 30-day money-back guarantee!

Visit http://www.parentingmyteen.com/schools_out.html to get in on this opportunity to plan the perfect summer for your teen.

P.S. As the conference room limits the number of callers to 30, be sure sign up now to ensure you will have access to the live calls.

Sometimes it can seem as though daily expenses are getting out of control… you know that you should have enough money to cover everything, but it just never seems to work out that way.

If your financial situation seems to be getting worse with each passing month, don’t despair; with the aid of a household budget you should be able to quickly get things under control again.

Here is a totally free article that can help you gain control over your finances once and for all http://reallifesolutions.net/personal/budget.html
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As the parent of a teen, you may long for the days when you could hold your child on your lap and they were eager to talk, laugh, and play with you. Those days may be long gone, but you can still find ways to connect with your teen. Here are a few tips to make process easier.

Talk About Your Past Experiences   If your teen is having a problem, they may think they are the only one in the world who has ever had that particular problem. Talk to your teen about the situations you experienced as a teen. The clothes and music may have changed, but you still dealt with peer pressure, sex, drugs, and homework. Let them know you understand and will be there for them, if they want to talk about their problem.

Express An Interest Make time for your teen, and express an interest in what they are doing. You don’t need to use this time to lecture them, or even talk. You can simply sit and watch their favorite show or listen to their favorite
band. Try not to pass judgment or criticize anything.  Just make time to “hang out”. Your teen will
appreciate your interest and this will help develop open lines of communication.

Let Them Know When You Are Wrong It is hard to admit when you are wrong, especially to your children. However, admitting your mistakes, and apologizing if necessary, will strengthen your bond
with your child. It will also let them know that it is okay to admit the things they have been wrong about.

Let Them Know You Love Them  They may roll their eyes and shrug whenever you say “I
love you”, but they do care, and they like to hear it.

Go For A Drive  Ask your teen to take a drive with you. You don’t have to have any particular place in mind, just start driving. The simple fact that you are in the car can help open up a conversation, and since you are not
looking each other in the eye, it may be easier for your teen to talk to you.

Take Turns Listening And Speaking  Make a deal with your teen that when you are having a
conversation, only one person can speak at a time. If you are speaking, your teen needs  to sit and listen.
When it is your teen’s turn to speak, show them the same respect and listen to what they are saying. 

While your goal is to have a better relationship with your teen, you still need to set boundaries and let
them know that you are the parent. Teens may complain about rules, curfews,and  chores, but secretly, they
like the fact that you care enough to set them in the first place.

Visit Parenting My Teen for more free parenting resources!

Grab Your Free ‘Find The Time Mama’ guide. It was created to help moms find more time for themselves without feeling guilty! 

In this free guide, you’ll discover:

- Why you need to find the time for yourself…or your family’s happiness may just be in serious jeopardy.
- How to find that time. Even if you have a hectic schedule, there are things you can do to find those deeply relaxing mom moments.
- Dealing with an unsupportive partner. You’ll find out how to help your partner become more supportive in you getting your much-deserved mom time.

….and much more.

As if that isn’t exciting enough - today, when you get your free copy of ‘Find the Time Mama’, you’ll also receive free copy of the ‘Hot Mama Makeover’.

The Hot Mama Makeover includes 5 simple steps you can start incorporating into your life today to start feeling a little sexier and a whole lot more confident.
 
So, will you join me in finding more time for yourself? You can grab your copy of the free report here http://www.reallifesolutions.net/find-more-time.HTML

Work at home moms, also known as WAHMs, have a lot on their plates; they are full-time caretakers and full-time business women. A life coach can help WAHMs succeed in all areas of their lives.

A Life Coach Can Help WAHMs Stay Organized
Every mom knows the importance of organization; add a business to the mix and organization becomes even more important. As a WAHM, you need to know where your child’s play date is, when your next deadline is due, and what you are making for dinner.

A life coach can help you develop an organization system, set priorities and stay in control of your schedule. You’ll no longer waste precious time looking for things you’ve misplaced and you will no longer miss those important deadlines.

Get the Job Done & Spend Quality Time With Your Kids:
In many cases, women become WAHMs because they want to spend more time with their children. However, when you have deadlines to meet and clients to please, finding time to spend with your children can be difficult.

A life coach can help you develop a work routine that will allow you balance your time between work and family. When you have a routine in place, you will know which hours are for work; and which are for play.

How a Life Coach can Help WAHMS Spend Time with Their Spouse
It can be easy to put romance on the backburner when you have your hands full. As a WAHM, you are tackling two “more than full-time” jobs. It is important to make time for your spouse, so that your marriage does not suffer.

A life coach can help you and your spouse work out a schedule where you both take on various household tasks. Having your spouse take over some of your chores will free up time on your schedule to create a date night together. You need time to be husband and wife, not just “mom” and “dad”.

How a Life Coach can Help WAHMs Get Time to Them Selves
By nature, women tend to be people pleasers; a life coach can help you learn to say “no”. This will prevent you from taking on more work than you can handle. When you take on too much, your natural response is to limit the time you take for yourself. This can be a big mistake. You deserve to take time out for yourself; take a walk, read a magazine, get a manicure.

You will notice that when you take a break to be alone, get your thoughts together, and recharge your batteries, you will have renewed energy and passion for all areas of your life!

If you would like to learn more about how a life coach can help you, please visit How A Life Coach Can Help WAHMs Succeed!

Work at home moms, also known as WAHMs, have a lot on their plates; they are full-time caretakers and full-time business women. A life coach can help WAHMs succeed in all areas of their lives.

A Life Coach Can Help WAHMs Stay Organized
Every mom knows the importance of organization; add a business to the mix and organization becomes even more important. As a WAHM, you need to know where your child’s play date is, when your next deadline is due, and what you are making for dinner.

A life coach can help you develop an organization system, set priorities and stay in control of your schedule. You’ll no longer waste precious time looking for things you’ve misplaced and you will no longer miss those important deadlines.

Get the Job Done & Spend Quality Time With Your Kids:
In many cases, women become WAHMs because they want to spend more time with their children. However, when you have deadlines to meet and clients to please, finding time to spend with your children can be difficult.

A life coach can help you develop a work routine that will allow you balance your time between work and family. When you have a routine in place, you will know which hours are for work; and which are for play.

How a Life Coach can Help WAHMS Spend Time with Their Spouse
It can be easy to put romance on the backburner when you have your hands full. As a WAHM, you are tackling two “more than full-time” jobs. It is important to make time for your spouse, so that your marriage does not suffer.

A life coach can help you and your spouse work out a schedule where you both take on various household tasks. Having your spouse take over some of your chores will free up time on your schedule to create a date night together. You need time to be husband and wife, not just “mom” and “dad”.

How a Life Coach can Help WAHMs Get Time to Them Selves
By nature, women tend to be people pleasers; a life coach can help you learn to say “no”. This will prevent you from taking on more work than you can handle. When you take on too much, your natural response is to limit the time you take for yourself. This can be a big mistake. You deserve to take time out for yourself; take a walk, read a magazine, get a manicure.

You will notice that when you take a break to be alone, get your thoughts together, and recharge your batteries, you will have renewed energy and passion for all areas of your life!

Visit www.reallifecoaching.net for a free consultation.