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The Teen Toolbox eliminates negative stereotypes of teens in foster care with our SPOTLIGHT Teen of the Month recognition. Our SPOTLIGHT Teen of the Month award recognizes a youth (14-21) in the foster care system that is leading a life of promise and making a positive impact in his or her community. SPOTLIGHT Teen […]
Happy Friday, Are you in countdown mode? I’m still in Pack A Purse Drive™ delivery mode so I am busy. Just a few more agencies left!!! THANK YOU to our amazing donors and Ambassadors – we couldn’t do this without you!! Instead of writing another blog today, I thought I would share with you four […]
This is my daughter’s third year in college. for the first two years she was five hours away. Every break I joyfully hit the road to bring my babygirl home. I ever showed up empty-handed. Along with my smile and hugs I always had something a little surprise for her – a cute T-shirt, cookies, […]
Who are you following on: Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Pinterest LinkedIn Social Media can complement your classroom knowledge. You can use social media as a tool to help plan your high school and college course load – choosing courses to help you gain the skills you will need to succeed. You can also get […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]