With the holiday season upon us, I welcome Monique Howat from www.ConfidentGirlsGuys.com to share some unique and fun ways to encourage our teens to give back to those less fortunate.

So often our kids get involved in writing wish lists for expensive gifts and they do not think about the poor or homeless. So often children their own ages are lacking food or shelter. Monique shares some of her funny family stories of how she taught her three daughters the joy of giving.

Click here for a new, free report from Linda Hinkle titled, Why Success in Mathematics Is Important For You and Your Teen and How you Can Help Them Achieve It.

 

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Recently I was a guest on another podcast called Moms Love Shopping and I spoke with host Michelle Neisler about some great gift ideas for teens. Michelle has generously offered to let me replay that interview so that my listeners can get some great tips for shopping for teen holiday gifts. Listen in to find out what the hottest gift idea is for teens and hear some tips for making your holiday shopping less stressful.

I hope you will join me this week, even if you were one of the millions of Black Friday shoppers out in the wee hours of the morning! Holiday shopping can be a major cause of stress during the month of December, especially if your teens are choosy about their fashion style or ask for expensive electronic items.

I would love to hear your comments about the show or how you are handling the holiday stress! Feel free to leave a comment below, email me or call our listener line at 214-615-6505 ext. 4245

 

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My guest is Abigail Natenshon of EmpoweredParents.com and TreatingEatingDisorders.com. She is an eating disorder specialist and has a motivational and empowering segment for parents who are facing this devestating challenge with their own child.

Abbie reminds us that early detection of an eating disorder is of utmost importance and can lead to sustained recoveries. Informed, involved and proactive parents are the best defense against eating disorders.

My friend Marie Ynami from MommyCommunity.com and MothersOfTeens.com also offers some practical advice for opening up communication with our teen. Talking to kids at a young age can build up trust over the years but also showing a genuine interest in what they are doing and who their friends are can open up the gates of communication at an older age.

 

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Our guest on this show is Allan Ramsay. In 2005, with business partner David Shavzin, Allan co-founded the Safe Teen Driving Club, chartered to help parents keep teen drivers safe, secure and protected behind the wheel. They provide parents of teen drivers with tools, services and technology solutions they need to monitor the driving habits of their young drivers.

 

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Our guest on this show is Monique Howat. Monique is a dedicated mom of three daughters. She inspires and motivates youth and adults with over 100 presentations a year and she is the author and creator Confident Girls and Guys.

Monique is also a frequent contributor to e-zines, books, magazines and podcasts all over the world. She dedicates her time and talents as the Women’s Director on a Training Board and the Whitby Youth Council.

Monique is here to talk with us about Creative Consequences: What are they and why we should use them with our teens?

 

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