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The Balance of Empowerment

by Ann Welch | Aug 26, 2022 | Parenting, Parents and Caregivers, Skills for Students, Success, Teens and Young Adults

Teens want a say. They have their opinions, and they want to share them. They want to feel empowered to think, believe, feel, and do anything and everything they want to! Some people suggest that parents should let their teens be empowered for everything. Some suggest...

Meaningful Journey to Adulthood

by Ann Welch | Jul 13, 2022 | Parents and Caregivers, Skills for Students, Success, Teens and Young Adults

Parenting teens takes courage, the kind of courage and perseverance that leads to teen success in adulthood. Raising a teen into adulthood is a journey than can be bumpy with worry. Did you know that your teens are probably worried too? I have taught teens for more...

Know Your Sources

by Ann Welch | Jul 9, 2022 | Educators, Parenting, Parents and Caregivers, Skills for Students, Teens and Young Adults, Uncategorized

What Sources can be trusted? Uncertainty: It can be difficult for teens to know where to get reliable information about anything these days. They need to make good choices, but they can’t do that without accurate information. WHAT I AM HEARING Schools:...

The Essentials of Essential Questions

by Ann Welch | Apr 13, 2022 | Parents and Caregivers, Skills for Students, Success, Teens and Young Adults

Last week I wrote about my Project Based Learning assignment where my students explore the possibilities of what to do after high school. This may seem like a daunting question, but it is eased by self-awareness exercises we complete throughout the year. Additionally,...

Career? College? Travel? Let the Exploration Begin!

by Ann Welch | Apr 7, 2022 | Education, Educators, Goals, Parents and Caregivers, Skills for Students, Success, Teens and Young Adults

Well, it’s that time of year again. Each spring I present my students with my traditional Career Investigations unit, which culminates with research papers and presentations. What’s new this year? Well, I have overhauled the unit, broadened the scope, and...