Parents: Is Your Teen College Ready?

Shellee and David discuss crushing the idea of needing to take on thousands in college debt. About David Linton: David E. Linton is an author and economist. Mr. Linton is a former Adjunct Professor at the University of Southern California’s Marshall School of Business, where he taught Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management. His first book, Foundations of Investment Management, has become a m...

Shellee and Dr. Karyn Koven discuss: -Importance of high school students getting real world experience to stand out to colleges. - Student's should find ways to differentiate their interests and capitalize on them - Dr. Karyn believes people should learn as many languages as they can and her company Language Bird offers lessons that are taught by connecting students to fascinating people from arou...

As The Adulting Coach, Sara helps teens and young adults figure out for themselves who they want to be when they grow up so they can have the courage to suck at something new, confidently decide how they want to live their own life, and adult successfully. Young adults primarily need 3 things: 1. A judgment and pressure free space where they can share their fears and frustrations and think about w...

About Hilary: Hilary Truong, a mother-daughter relationship expert and former therapist for teen girls, is a leading voice on keeping mothers and daughters in relationship through the teen years. She is on a mission to rewrite the narrative for mothers and teen daughters and shares her passion by speaking at schools and associations for girls and women, coaching mothers of girls and hosting immers...

Shellee and Lorraine discuss: - Importance of helping high school students recognize the opportunities they have and develop leadership skills - Most teenagers do not see themselves as leaders - We need to let students with low self confidence know that everyone makes mistakes and they can be a leader - Teenagers need to understand that every decision they make effects them and others - and much m...

Shellee and Andrea discuss: - Adulting doesn't mean doing it on your own, but with resources. - If your family has been your go to support, this is the time to shift your advocacy to professors and staff members that are trained. - "What would you do?" scenario conversations need to begin as early as sophomore year in high school. - Your high school has so many skills they need to learn before the...

Aaron's work in the academic and business worlds have led him to understand how related our family dynamics are to business dynamics. He lives in Utah with his wife and four children. His book "The Family Flywheel" presents a proven process for building an unshakable foundation in your life. By combining three elements—strategy, structure and culture—you can learn how to create wealth, build bette...

Shellee and Annaline Dinkelmann discuss: What can high school students do now to help pay for their college tuition and expenses? Why is knowing how to plan and manage a budget important? What kinds of investments are best for high school students? What can high school students do to help stand out on their college applications? What can high school students achieve by attending Teach Me Wall Stre...

Brandon has dealt with ADHD since childhood. He is now a special education teacher and school psychologist. And now is the owner of Untapped Learning. Untapped's mission is to help students with executive function challenges—specifically ADHD and dyslexia. Shellee and Brandon discuss: -How to recognize ADHD in your child - How to help your student who has ADHD - Tapping into their strengths - Slee...

Megan is founder of US2- a consulting firm that focuses on social justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion. Megan and Shellee discuss: -Students need to advocate for themselves and others. - College's are asking on applications, "What are you doing to better humankind?" - Does your student have the ability to work with diverse teams? - Teach your teenager how to disagree if they do not agree. and...

Dr. Maldonado (also known as Dr. Dre) brings a wealth of professional experience in higher education to her roles as Director of International Admissions and Director of Educator Relations. Following her undergraduate studies at Colgate University, she served as a teaching fellow for AmeriCorps in Texas. Her broad experience in college counseling, admissions, and student affairs, as well as a 20-y...

Joe tutors and coaches students privately on the skills of test preparation for their AP history exams. This group was founded on the principles of helping student-athletes pursue their dreams and achieve amazing results in their courses and exams. Additionally, they know the awesome parents standing behind their student-athletes also want to unlock the secrets of achieving high results on the AP...

Matt Crevin, Founded Talk Shop  to support today’s students to communicate clearly and confidently, regardless of the situation or setting.   Matt combines his real-world business background with two F 500 companies, his vast experience in the sports industry, along with his personal parenting journey into engaging and collaborative workshops.   With his years of interpersonal communications exper...

Caroline Sumners is the president & founder of Empower Academic Coaching, an individualized academic and coaching support program for middle & high schoolers that focuses on developing the whole student. A former middle & high school science & English teacher, Caroline was inspired to start her company when she saw how little time there was in the classroom setting to teach effective strategies fo...

Nellie and Shellee discuss: - Love and Lead your teenager so they are ready when it is time for them to leave for college. - The second half of their childhood, you are partnering with them and building their life with them, not for them. - When you drop them off at college, you don't want to worry if they can handle it. You prepare them in the years leading up to college so you can be happy and e...

Shellee and Eric discuss: - Financial literacy is not taught in school and young adults don't understand the concept of how much the cost of living is. - It is hard to teach kids the concept of earning and saving money. - Things you can do as a parent to help your child be prepared to manage money. - Do you go to a school you really want to go to or a school where you received a big scholarship? -...

Dr. Paul Jenkins: Live On Purpose Shellee and Paul Discuss: How do we support teenagers that struggle with positivity? As parents we get so concerned and we want to help them. The best thing we can do is to show them how to apply positivity in daily life. They see what you’re doing, not what you’re saying. Listen for tips on parenting with positivity. Dr. Paul is a speaker who knows the science of...

Kim Girard: Transition Your Student to College With Ease Shellee and Kim Discuss: Kim is a College Success Coach. It’s important when you get to college that you do it right so you find your passion and what you really want to do in your life. You go into college more confident and successful when you work in high school to find our passions and values. Join a club in college that you are interest...

In this episode, Shellee and Jenny discuss: The importance of having a coach for your teenagers A parent-teen coach's approach to parenting The age at which Jenny begins working with students   Key Takeaways:  Having a coach supporting your teenager is not punishment, it's an advantage. Parents do not want to wait until things get out of control, so why not give them the advantage of helping them...

In this episode, Shellee and Matt discuss: The best time for families to start planning financially for college The power of having college finances conversations with your teen  Understanding college ROI The book "Empty Nest Full Pockets" by Matt   Key Takeaways:  The sooner you begin the college application process and educate yourself, the better your investment accounts are likely to grow duri...

In this episode, Shellee and Jackie discuss: The different ages and stages of conversation Bridging the communication gap between parents and kids Why social skills matter for your teen The power of asking permission Giving your child more freedom to make decisions   Key Takeaways:  Asking the right questions is the key to a good conversation. Those questions might differ based on the age group, b...

In this episode, Shellee and Beejel discuss: Early financial education for your kids Money fundamentals are the key to learning resilience Getting your child through college without being in debt Getting your kids interested in money basics and applying them   Key Takeaways:  It is important that we look beyond our control to get ahead and give our children and teens the support they need to succe...

In this episode, Shellee and Emily discuss: The best time to plan for college Where to put your money for your future needs Preparing the FASFA and CSS profile Having financial planning conversations with your child with the help of professionals   Key Takeaways:  Start to save before you have a child. Thinking about and setting goals together, and understanding what type of support and contributi...

In this episode, Shellee and Momi discuss: Balancing studies and sports You can't force your child to do something they don't want to do Debt-free college strategies for your child Monitoring your child's college preparation time is crucial   Key Takeaways:  Getting into college is all about finding balance, and a child who is into sports finds it easy to transition into college because sports mak...

In this episode, Shellee and Sidra discuss: The fear around homeschooling and how it works Finding a community in your area to support homeschooling Parents must find a routine that works for them and their child   Key Takeaways:  You can offer your child many learning opportunities compared to other school options by homeschooling them. However, educational freedom comes with added responsibiliti...