How do we help our kids/teens/young adults expand their networking skills? I always started out with the question “What is networking?” I often got an answer related to computers. If they don’t know what networking is how can we expect them to take advantage of networking opportunities? I told students I could break down the concept of networking into three words: Building positive relationships. That’s what it’s all about isn’t it? Do we always know where that relationship is going to go? No. But when it’s time for collaboration, connection, or community to manifest those relationships become invaluable. I always gave my students several examples of networking. For instance, I was in a classroom doing a presentation and a teacher told me that she ended up applying for a teaching job at her old school. Guess who was on the hiring committee? Her previous Engish teacher. It was a teacher she loved and had a great relationship with. Do you think she would have gotten the job if she had been a student that disrupted the class or was intentionally disrespectful? Nope. So I always told the students you never know who will be the person to give you an opportulnity. It could be a current classmate, a teacher, a community member. I told them to start thinking of themselves as networking as soon as they stepped out the door to go to their next class. How can you help your child expand their network? I think I’m going to have my son research music production lessons on a couple of platforms. He needs to be working on expanding his circle in that world. If your children are grown how did you help them expand their network? And don't forget to attend our Parent Power Hour at 4pm EST where we will be talking about how your child can be expanding their network. Here is the link

Wow! Just had the most amazing conversation with a young artist on the Owwll app 🎨🦉. I hope she joins the community here because her passion for helping others is contagious 💫. By the end of the call, I was almost in tears 😢. She told me she worries about the youth of today, but she now feels better knowing there are people out there who are willing to help them achieve their dreams and passions ✨🌱. Was it a coincidence we were on the Owwll app at the same time, or was it synchronicity? 🔄✨ I truly feel it was synchronicity—we were meant to talk and connect so that we can support the youth of today together 🤝❤️. What synchronicity have you experienced as a parent? Let me know in the comments! ⬇️🗨️

Hello you beautiful souls! My name is Tonya and I am supporting my son on his career journey. I thought, surely other parents need help in this area so why not support others along the way? I want to create a community of resources for parents to help their children find their passion and turn it into a career. There are lots of ways to do that which we will explore along the way. I have one biological son at home in high school and his desire is to make music and be a part of the Nerdcore Party Con (NPC) world. Don't know what that is? Just ask! I have two step-children who have pretty much flown the coop and are doing well! Make an introduction post and tell us about yourself, how many kids you have, what are their career interests, or how you can offer support to parents in this community! So excited to be here and I can't wait to get to know you all!