TeenLife Blog

Money Management Strategies for Teens

Posted April 9, 2014, 6:55 pm by Jill Suskind

Let’s take the “haphazard” out of our teens’ money management habits. Many of us learned our money habits piecemeal, rather than as a whole system with all parts working together....

10 College Readiness Tips

Posted April 9, 2014, 6:43 pm by Rebecca Joseph

It’s time to get your college readiness plan in high gear for your high school seniors. It is never too early to start planning ahead! Here are 10 tips to...

What You Should Know About Executive Functioning

Posted April 9, 2014, 6:38 pm by Marie Schwartz

Have you ever wondered exactly what executive functioning means? “Executive functioning” is a phrase you’ve probably heard. It’s a big one in the fields of education and psychology. Even if...

The Harsh Reality of Teens Texting and Driving

Posted April 9, 2014, 5:00 pm by Elizabeth Suneby

U Drive. U Text. U Pay. That’s the theme of a much-needed TV commercial created by the United States Department of Transportation (DOT). It is a commercial every teen and...

Admission Rates Decline Again at Most Elite Colleges

Posted April 9, 2014, 4:42 pm by Customer Service

As the college admissions season dies down, statistics have been released about the newest accepted college classes. The data is disheartening—elite schools accept fewer and fewer qualified students each year....

Summer is a Time to Practice Aloneness and Reaching Out to Friends

Posted April 9, 2014, 3:00 pm by Marie Schwartz

Parents tend to think about how to nurture their children’s ability to make friends and simultaneously, encourage their independence. We hope that our kids, left to their own devices, can...