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The Defining Decade: How to Set Your Teen Up for a Thriving 20s
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🎙️ Episode Title: The Defining Decade: How to Set Your Teen Up for a Thriving 20s
📝 Show Notes: Your teen years aren’t just for “figuring it out”—they’re for setting the trajectory of your entire adult life.
Inspired by Dr. Meg Jay’s powerful book The Defining Decade, Lisa Nehring shares why your 20s matter more than you think—and how intentional parenting during the teen years can launch your kids into a decade of success instead of struggle.
In this jam-packed episode, Lisa gives you 7 actionable strategies to help your middle and high schoolers prepare for a thriving future—academically, vocationally, and personally.
💡 You’ll learn how to help your teen:
Explore interests that build real-life skills
Develop networking savvy beyond the screen
Set and reach meaningful goals
Build a solid foundation of financial literacy
Cultivate independence and resilience
Navigate relationships with wisdom and boundaries
Make academic and career decisions with purpose
Whether your child is heading toward college, entrepreneurship, trades, or something in between—these insights will help you coach them well through the crucial teen years and beyond.
🛠️ Bonus Resources Mentioned:
Free 15-minute academic advising at True North Academy (truenorthhomeschool.academy)
2-Year Academic Planning Tool
Core 4 High School Bundle (Math, Science, English, History + Test + Advising)
Self-paced electives like Baking, Project Management, and Positive Psychology
Dual Degree Program—graduate high school and earn a full college degree at the same time
📘 Book Recommendation: The Defining Decade by Dr. Meg Jay — Required reading for every homeschool parent!
🎧 Listen in for practical tools, encouragement, and next steps to help your teen own their future—with intention.
99 episodes
Manage episode 483949039 series 3296617
🎙️ Episode Title: The Defining Decade: How to Set Your Teen Up for a Thriving 20s
📝 Show Notes: Your teen years aren’t just for “figuring it out”—they’re for setting the trajectory of your entire adult life.
Inspired by Dr. Meg Jay’s powerful book The Defining Decade, Lisa Nehring shares why your 20s matter more than you think—and how intentional parenting during the teen years can launch your kids into a decade of success instead of struggle.
In this jam-packed episode, Lisa gives you 7 actionable strategies to help your middle and high schoolers prepare for a thriving future—academically, vocationally, and personally.
💡 You’ll learn how to help your teen:
Explore interests that build real-life skills
Develop networking savvy beyond the screen
Set and reach meaningful goals
Build a solid foundation of financial literacy
Cultivate independence and resilience
Navigate relationships with wisdom and boundaries
Make academic and career decisions with purpose
Whether your child is heading toward college, entrepreneurship, trades, or something in between—these insights will help you coach them well through the crucial teen years and beyond.
🛠️ Bonus Resources Mentioned:
Free 15-minute academic advising at True North Academy (truenorthhomeschool.academy)
2-Year Academic Planning Tool
Core 4 High School Bundle (Math, Science, English, History + Test + Advising)
Self-paced electives like Baking, Project Management, and Positive Psychology
Dual Degree Program—graduate high school and earn a full college degree at the same time
📘 Book Recommendation: The Defining Decade by Dr. Meg Jay — Required reading for every homeschool parent!
🎧 Listen in for practical tools, encouragement, and next steps to help your teen own their future—with intention.
99 episodes
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