The Prepped and Polished Podcast is an educational and inspirational show that offers tutoring and test prep tips as well as interviews with celebrities and leaders in education. It is hosted by Alexis Avila, founder of Prepped and Polished LLC, a tutoring and test prep firm for K-college.

On today's show, Alexis is joined by Annie Fox is an educator with 30+ years experience and host of The Family Confidential Podcast. She’s been on the receiving end of email questions from tweens, teens and parents since 1997. She’s also written several parenting books. Her books include: The Teen Survival Guide to Dating and Relating, Too Stressed to Think? She also wrote Middle School Confidential Series™ as well as her latest book, Teaching Kids to Be Good People, is a guide for navigating 21st century parenting challenges, and The Girls’ Q&A Book on Friendship: 50 Ways to Fix a Friendship Without the Drama.

Annie talks about the parenting challenges of the 21st century and gives us her best parenting tips for children. You will learn why you don’t want to be a “snowplow” parent and learn techniques on how to talk to your kids about bullying.

Annie’s advice for teens: When you feel like you’re about to lose it, put on the breaks, take a deep breath, and stay focused on your goals.

Advice for parents with teens: Talk less and listen more. You will learn most by listening. Also enjoy your kids because the time will fly!

Advice for parents of bullied teens: If notice your kid is distressed especially after checking out his social media, have a conversation with him and ask open ended questions.

More information about Annie’s work can be found on the web:

www.anniefox.com

Enjoy, Thanks for Listening and remember at The Prepped and Polished Podcast, We Empower You to Take Control of Your Education!

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