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Financial Literacy 101 Isn’t Enough: Teens Still Don’t Get Money
It turns out enrolling our teens in a personal finance class isn’t the magic fix we…
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Teens Think 18% Interest Is Fine? Time to Rethink Our Money Lessons
Nearly half of teens take finance classes, yet many still think 18% interest is manageable and…
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Money Skills vs. Shakespeare: Why Parents Want Both for Their Kids
This article explores why parents want schools to teach money skills alongside Shakespeare. Balancing financial literacy…
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Screen Time Surprise: Teens Crave Real Stories, Not Romance
A new UCLA study reveals teens prefer authentic stories and friendships over viral content or romance;…
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Step Back to Let Them Step Up: Why Underparenting Beats Helicopter Parenting
Underparenting is the mindful opposite of helicopter parenting; it invites kids into daily life, relies on…
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Teens Spill the Tea on Money: Diaries from the Weekend Hustle
Three teens reveal how they save, budget and splurge — mini diaries for parents to learn…
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Money Talks: Why Gen Z Is Breaking the Silence (and How We Can Help)
Gen Z is breaking the money taboo: 72% are improving their financial health, 64% cutting back,…
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Empower, Connect, Care: What World Mental Health Day 2025 Means for Our Teens
It sometimes feels like our teens live in a whirlwind of classes, chores, screens and moods.…
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TikTok’s Bunk Checks: Turning Chores Into Cash and Life Lessons
This article tells the story of “Bunk Checks” — a playful system that turned chores into…
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Phones, Pills and Chores: Why Bedtime Boundaries Matter
You finally got your teen to fold the laundry, load the dishwasher and even empty the…
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