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Don’t Wait Until January

By Nicki Sanders | Dec 13, 2013 | Comments Off on Don’t Wait Until January

In my January 16, 2013 blog I made the statement that “A life list is better than a bucket list because a life list helps youth discover reasons to live. “ The year before that on January 12, 2012, I suggested youth receive planners, journals, and calendars as New Year’s Day gifts and we combine […]

Look Back To Move Forward

By Nicki Sanders | Dec 11, 2013 | Comments Off on Look Back To Move Forward

THANK YOU for being a part of our community. We want to keep you informed of our 2013 strong finish as well as new happenings in 2014. Let’s look back to move forward.   The Teen Toolbox, LLC was formed as a sole proprietorship by, Nicki Sanders, in February 2007. Our mission is to help […]

We Can Shorten Their Learning Curve

By Nicki Sanders | Dec 9, 2013 | Comments Off on We Can Shorten Their Learning Curve

As a teenager, who would you have called if you needed? A letter of recommendation for a job Transportation to a college tour To earn community service hours to graduate high school Answers to questions about sex or sexuality Tutoring in Geometry   Positive youth development means youth are fully prepared not problem free.  Many […]

Network, Shop, and Donate to Pack A Purse™

By Nicki Sanders | Dec 6, 2013 | Comments Off on Network, Shop, and Donate to Pack A Purse™

Every year Ginny Robertson hosts a FREE holiday networking event that also showcases the products and services of On Purpose Networking for Women members.   Members of On Purpose Networking for Women will be selling, demonstrating and educating us on their products and services. This is a great opportunity to network, make new connections and […]

The Proof Is In The Portfolio

By Nicki Sanders | Dec 4, 2013 | Comments Off on The Proof Is In The Portfolio

First semester report cards have been issued and it’s time to implement the second semester academic plan. How did the first semester go? Is your teen’s first semester report card in their portfolio? Has the permission form from that interesting field trip been added? What about the flyer from that life skills course? Do your […]

The Holiday Season and Foster Care

By Nicki Sanders | Dec 2, 2013 | Comments Off on The Holiday Season and Foster Care

Welcome to the end of 2013! Today I want to share three awesome resources available to support teens in foster care during the holiday season.   FosterClub, the national network for young people in foster care, recognizes the struggle faced by young people in and from foster care during the holidays. FosterClub provides the following […]

It’s All About You!

By Nicki Sanders | Nov 29, 2013 | Comments Off on It’s All About You!

Our company is called The Teen Toolbox because we specialize in supporting teens by providing value to teens and adults!   You read that correctly!.  We have something for YOU if you are a: Teenager Parent or Guardian of a teenager Clinician, Youth Worker, Case Manager, or Youth Pastor Child Welfare Administrator Educator Coach Mentor […]

I Am Thankful

By Nicki Sanders | Nov 27, 2013 | Comments Off on I Am Thankful

Happy Thanksgiving!!   I am blessed and thankful for so many things… My daughter and extended family My health and strength My friends and colleagues My warm home Reliable transportation Food and clothing Ideas and plans Fun and laughter Peace and love My career/business that allows me to connect with YOU   I AM THANKFUL FOR […]

SPOTLIGHT On Amber S.

By Nicki Sanders | Nov 25, 2013 | Comments Off on SPOTLIGHT On Amber S.

Amber S. exited the Florida foster care system two years ago. Her interests include art, music, crime scene investigation shows. She is a fan of hip hop, rap, R&B and gospel music.   Other people describe Amber as being shy and always staying to herself. She describes herself as being a good listener, and good […]