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Parents: Is Your Teen College Ready?

Parents: Is Your Teen College Ready?

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Your teen is in middle school or high school, and college is on the horizon! Do you know where to begin? It can be overwhelming! Which college will be a good fit? Can you afford it? What is my teen passionate about? This can be an exciting time, but a stressful one! College admission is at an all time high in both competitiveness and cost. How do you navigate this? Your host Shellee Howard with College Ready has helped countless families in the college admissions process while saving them thousands of dollars in tuition! In her podcast, she sits down with new and past clients to share their experiences with College Ready, along with financial advisors and other experts who understand the importance of financial awareness when it comes to graduating from college debt free. This year's College Ready seniors earned over 17 million dollars in scholarships and grants! The information you hear on this show is priceless, you really can’t afford to not tune in!2022- Shellee Howard/Parents: Is Your Teen College Ready? Economía Finanzas Personales
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  • How to Prepare for College in High School: Building Resilient, Confident Teens

    How to Prepare for College in High School: Building Resilient, Confident Teens
    Sep 11 2025
    In this insightful and candid conversation, Shellee Howard and Laura Ollinger delve into the complexities of supporting teenagers and parents through the challenges of adolescence, particularly as it relates to mental health, identity, communication, and preparing for college. Laura, a certified teen and parent well-being coach and mother of four teens, combines life coaching and health coaching to help families thrive by building resilience and tackling obstacles. Drawing on personal tragedy, professional training, and real-life experience, Laura emphasizes the importance of proactive coaching versus reactive therapy, fostering healthy parent-teen communication, guiding teens in self-discovery, and managing the impact of social media. The discussion also highlights the balance parents must strike between setting boundaries and nurturing independence, the value of allowing teens to fail safely to build confidence, and practical strategies for families to establish healthy technology habits. Laura provides actionable tools, such as character strength assessments and values identification, to help teens articulate their identity—a crucial step in the college application process. The conversation encourages parents to engage with their teens compassionately and proactively and offers hope and resources for navigating this pivotal stage successfully. Highlights Laura Ollinger blends life and health coaching to support teens and parents in building resilience and overcoming challenges.Coaching differs from therapy by being proactive and goal-oriented rather than reactive to crises.Effective parent-teen communication involves finding a balance between warmth and boundaries, ideally through an authoritative parenting style.Allowing teens to fail safely is essential for developing confidence, calmness, and resilience.Social media’s impact on teens can be managed through balanced, collaborative family agreements rather than strict bans.Tools like the VIA Character Strengths assessment help teens discover their core strengths and values, aiding self-identity and college essay development.Positive psychology and NLP techniques empower teens to leverage their strengths in pursuit of their goals. Key Insights The Proactive Power of Coaching Versus Therapy: Laura clarifies that therapy is often reactive, addressing significant mental health crises, while coaching is proactive, helping teens set and achieve goals before problems escalate. This distinction empowers families to seek help early, preventing more serious issues and fostering growth rather than just coping. Coaching’s focus on strengths and accountability helps teens develop self-management skills essential for college and adult life. Parenting Styles and Communication Dynamics: The discussion around parenting styles—helicopter, avoidant, authoritarian, and authoritative—illuminates how different approaches affect teen development. Laura advocates for the authoritative style, balancing high warmth with clear boundaries. This style fosters autonomy and resilience in teens, but requires parents to self-reflect on their inherited patterns and consciously choose how to support their children’s independence while maintaining connection. The Importance of Allowing Failure: Laura stresses that failure is not just inevitable but necessary for teens to build resilience and self-confidence. Parents’ natural instinct to protect can unintentionally hinder growth. Embracing “failing forward” teaches teens that setbacks are opportunities for learning and personal development, which directly correlates with their ability to handle college pressures and life’s uncertainties. Identity Formation as a Foundation for College Readiness: Helping teens articulate their identity beyond surface facts is critical for college admissions essays and self-understanding. Laura’s recommendation to use tools like the VIA Character Strengths assessment and values card sort helps teens uncover their core traits and motivations. This process assists teens in finding authentic passions and goals, reducing anxiety over choosing a college major prematurely and promoting confidence in their own path. Navigating Social Media with Nuance and Empathy: Social media is a double-edged sword, offering connection but also risks such as anxiety, low self-esteem, and distraction. Laura advises against extremes of outright bans or laissez-faire attitudes. Instead, she promotes family conversations that establish mutual understanding and compromise, acknowledging teens’ need for social interaction while monitoring harmful content. Integrating social media use into positive family activities models balanced technology habits. Using Strengths-Based, Positive Psychology Approaches: Laura’s coaching leverages positive psychology and NLP to focus on what is right with teens rather than what is wrong. This strengths-based approach enables teens to creatively engage with ...
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    32 m
  • Plan for College, Grow at Home: The Parent Whisperer Podcast with Shellee Howard and Richard Ramos

    Plan for College, Grow at Home: The Parent Whisperer Podcast with Shellee Howard and Richard Ramos
    Sep 3 2025
    When it comes to helping families thrive, few voices are as authentic and powerful as Richard R. Ramos. Raised in Northeast Los Angeles by a single mother as the youngest of five, Richard grew up surrounded by domestic violence and gang activity. Those early experiences gave him a deep understanding of at-risk youth and the challenges they face. But over time, he realized that focusing only on mentoring students was not enough—the real transformation began at home.As a junior high at-risk counselor responsible for 50 high-risk students, Richard saw firsthand that progress in school often crumbled under the weight of dysfunction at home. That realization sparked a major shift: instead of pouring all his energy into helping kids cope, he began mentoring parents. His belief was simple but profound: strengthen the family foundation, and the children will grow stronger too.Richard uses the metaphor of “gardeners and flowers” to describe this approach. Children are the flowers, but parents are the gardeners. A flower can only bloom if the gardener tends to it with care. That’s why his program, Parents on a Mission, is designed not for “bad” parents, but for good parents who want to get better. The program helps moms and dads work on themselves—building emotional maturity, repairing relationships, and leading with humility—so their kids can flourish.The curriculum is practical and universal. Whether in schools, churches, prisons, or nonprofits, the principles adapt to any setting. Ramos and his team also certify staff members, ensuring the message reaches far beyond his own voice. The core philosophy emphasizes parental behavior: instead of reacting to children’s mistakes, parents are urged to model resilience, humility, and emotional control.Blended families are not forgotten. Stepparents, Richard teaches, should focus on helping stepchildren feel seen, heard, and included—without trying to replace biological parents. The absence of favoritism and the presence of emotional maturity create trust in families that often face unique challenges.Richard also warns about the influence of social media. With influencers shaping kids’ self-worth and motivation, parents must lead with strength at home, equipping teens for success not only in school but in college and life. He champions the idea of “failing forward”—teaching children that mistakes are part of growth, and that resilience is the true key to long-term success.For parents ready to take the next step, Richard offers the Parent Whisperer Podcast, free resources on his website, and an upcoming online course to make the curriculum more accessible than ever. His message is clear: parents don’t need to “fix” their kids—they need to grow themselves into the gardeners their children deserve.HighlightsFrom counselor to parent mentor: Richard Ramos shifted focus from helping students cope to equipping parents to lead.The “gardener vs. flowers” metaphor: kids thrive when parents invest in their own growth and maturity.Parents on a Mission: designed for good parents who want to get better, with curriculum adaptable across schools, churches, prisons, and nonprofits.Focus areas: relationship repair, communication, emotional maturity, and family leadership.Emphasis on resilience: teaching parents (and kids) how to “fail forward” and bounce back from mistakes.Stepparent guidance: build inclusion without trying to replace biological parents.Social media warning: influencers compete for kids’ attention—strong family leadership is the antidote.Key InsightParenting is not about fixing your kids—it’s about fixing yourself. Children will grow into whatever environment their parents create.Emotional maturity is leadership. Owning mistakes, practicing humility, and reconciling quickly builds trust and loyalty in the home.Failing forward is a family skill. When parents model resilience, kids learn that setbacks aren’t the end—they’re the pathway to growth.Social media won’t disappear. But parents who nurture self-worth and strong family connections prepare teens to resist its negative pull.Connect with Shellee Howard: WebsiteYouTubeInstagram LinkedIn Connect with Richard Ramos: WebsiteFacebookLinkedInInstagramLinkedIn
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    18 m
  • Preparing for College: Coaching Teens Through Chaos to Confidence

    Preparing for College: Coaching Teens Through Chaos to Confidence
    Aug 26 2025
    When it comes to preparing teens for college and life beyond the classroom, two unique perspectives come together in a powerful way. Shelley Howard, host of Parents: Is Your Teen College Ready?, sat down with former student turned coach Hunter Thompson to explore the challenges today’s students face and how intentional coaching can make all the difference. Shelley focuses primarily on the college prep process—applications, essays, and everything that helps students get admitted to the right schools. Hunter, on the other hand, works with young people on the deeper skills: resilience, self-awareness, and character development that sustain success long after the acceptance letter arrives.Hunter’s story is both relatable and inspiring. A star golfer in high school, he went on to play college golf in Florida, even serving as team captain. But by his sophomore year, he realized that golf was not a sustainable career path. This realization triggered an identity crisis, forcing him to ask tough questions about who he was outside of sports. His curiosity led him into philosophy and finance, and eventually to one of his greatest breakthroughs: overcoming a fear of public speaking in a college speech class. That moment of facing his fears lit a spark. Within three years, Hunter founded the Thompson Coaching Company, delivered a TEDx talk, hosted live events, and built a growing practice centered on helping students navigate their own journeys.The challenges students face today are uniquely complex. From limitless choices and information overload to constant comparison on social media, many young people struggle with overwhelm, anxiety, and even depression. Add in the generational disconnect—parents raised in a pre-smartphone world guiding kids who live with 24/7 digital access—and the gap only widens. Hunter points out that one of the biggest missing pieces is accessible accountability partners who truly understand the pressures of this generation.Hunter’s coaching philosophy centers on resilience and self-discovery. He believes that voluntarily facing hard things builds the mental and emotional muscle to overcome future challenges. His work with students isn’t about handing out answers; instead, he guides them with questions, helping them uncover their own values, strengths, weaknesses, and aspirations. The goal is for students to build confidence and sustainable habits while parents stay informed and supported through regular updates and collaboration.But how do you know if a student might benefit from coaching? Often, the signs show up in everyday conflicts: resistance to basic routines, parent-child arguments, missed assignments, or disengagement. Parents’ intuition is key, especially in recognizing that today’s stressors are unlike those of past generations.Hunter structures his programs with flexibility, offering three-, six-, and nine-month options depending on a student’s readiness and goals. Sessions are highly personalized—sometimes starting with something as simple as creating a consistent morning routine, other times focusing on helping athletes reframe how they process feedback. Parents are included in the journey, and tools like personality assessments may be used to align coaching strategies with student needs.To illustrate, Hunter shared a few common coaching scenarios. For the overwhelmed student, narrowing focus and reducing decision fatigue helps strengthen commitment. For disengaged students, identifying intrinsic interests and connecting tasks to a personal “why” reignites motivation. And for students struggling with feedback, he reframes critiques as opportunities, guiding them through targeted practice to rebuild confidence.Shelley and Hunter’s conversation highlights a powerful truth: preparing teens for the future isn’t just about academics or college acceptance. It’s about equipping them with the mindset, habits, and resilience to thrive in an unpredictable world. Coaching, when done right, becomes not just guidance for the student—but a partnership that uplifts the whole family.HighlightsTwo experts, two perspectives: Shelley Howard guides families through the college prep process, while Hunter Thompson helps students build life skills, resilience, and character.Hunter’s personal transformation: From college golf captain to facing an identity crisis, overcoming fear of public speaking, and ultimately launching a thriving coaching company.Modern student struggles: Overwhelm, anxiety, depression, identity confusion, and the generational disconnect with parents raised in a pre-digital era.Coaching approach: Resilience through hard tasks, guided self-discovery, and collaborative support for both students and parents.Program design: Personalized one-on-one coaching, available in 3-, 6-, and 9-month formats, tailored to individual needs and readiness.Key InsightsFacing fears builds resilience – Hunter’s journey shows that growth often comes from ...
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    25 m
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