Moms of Tweens and Teens
The Moms of Tweens and Teens podcast offers encouragement, expert advice, and equips moms with a deeper understanding of the unique needs of their tween or teen and how to meet them where they’re at and support them to thrive. Sheryl Gould is the Founder of Moms of Tweens and Teens, a nationally recognized Parenting Educator, Speaker, and Author ​of “S​OS: The Technology Guidebook for Parents of Tweens and Teens, Get The Answers You Need, Keep Them Safe and Enjoy Your Kids Again”​ and the forthcoming book, “You're Not Crazy, You’re Not A Bad Parent, And No Your Adolescent Doesn’t Really Hate You.”
Moms of Tweens and Teens
How to Help Your Teen Plan for College (Without the Debt) with Shellee Howard from College Ready
🎓 Feeling overwhelmed by the college process? You’re not alone.
Whether your teen is unsure about their future or you’re wondering how you’ll ever afford college, this episode is packed with wisdom, clarity, and hope.
I’m joined by Shellee Howard, founder and CEO of College Ready and mom of four—all of whom graduated debt-free, including a Harvard grad. Shellee shares how she turned her own confusion and frustration into a mission to help families navigate the college process with confidence, strategy, and clarity.
✨ In this episode, we talk about:
- Why most families start in the wrong place when planning for college
- How to help your teen discover who they are and what lights them up
- What makes a standout college essay (and how her son got into Harvard!)
- Why so many teens feel lost—and what to do about it
- How to explore options without pressure and avoid massive debt
- The ONE thing that can make all the difference
Whether your kid is a planner or a dreamer (or doesn’t even want to think about college yet), Shellee’s insight will help you support them with compassion, strategy, and a realistic plan.
Where to find Shellee:
FREE RESOURCE: Shellee is offering my listeners a free 30-minute consultation to help you get clear on what’s next. Visit 👉 https://collegeready.plan.info
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegereadyplan
Website: https://collegereadyplan.com/
Contact Shellee to set up free consultation: shellee@collegereadyplan.com
Check out Shellee’s bestselling book: How to Send Your Student to College Without Losing Your Mind or Your Money – https://amzn.to/3JjfNsW
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Sheryl also has an Inner Circle weekly Parenting Program with a community of like-minded moms, personal coaching, and tons of resources to equip and support you to love well, navigate the challenges and meet your tween and teen’s unique needs during these pivotal years.