Teen Savvy Coaching with Samantha Straub

03/05/2026

Who can relate?

03/04/2026

𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗜𝘀 𝗘𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹

Money isn’t just math—it’s emotional.

Your teen isn’t only learning about money from accounts, budgets, or allowances.
They’re learning from you.

Kids absorb how we react to money.
If money conversations bring tension, silence, or stress… they feel it.

That’s why teaching money isn’t just about dollars.
It’s about modeling confidence, values, and calm.

In this week’s episode of Parenting Shrink Wrapped, we talk about:
• Modeling calm around money
• Why allowance teaches values—not just budgeting
• How kids learn value through small mistakes

🎧 Tune in to learn how to raise financially confident kids.

🌟 Sam Straub – Teen Savvy Coaching
🦋 Parenting Coach for Parents of Teens + Tweens
💬 Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
📚 Empowering Parents to Raise Thriving Teens
🌐 Visit https://vist.ly/4tqdh
✉️ Email sam@teensavvycoaching.com
🆓 DM ‘LOVED’ for my free guide to turn tough teen talks into real connection.

03/03/2026

I had the absolute pleasure of reconnecting with an old colleague earlier this week, and I want to share his new venture, because I believe in spreading the word about great stuff.

The Backlot - Film School and Studio is local to Baltimore and is a place for aspiring film students to get really high quality and hands-on learning. Summer camps for aspiring creators, directors, and producers. Private lessons. Editing lab. Podcast audits and support. And the list goes on. The Backlot is NOT JUST FOR KIDS. Need help with creating that perfect video for your new business? Yeah, The Backlot Studio can help with that, too.

Owner, Dan Gvozden, has spent years teaching his craft in schools and in community organizations, and now he has his own, amazing space! Highly recommend checking out site and his offerings.

Located in the heart of Catonsville, Maryland, The Backlot is a filmmaking school and studio that offers high school and adult classes, private lessons, workshops, camps, and events that are fun, hands-on, and inclusive to all.

03/03/2026

𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝘁? 𝗬𝗼𝘂’𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝘁.

Missed the window for the Teen Savvy Parent Hub?

So many parents have messaged me saying,
“I meant to join… and then life happened.”

If that’s you, you’re not behind—you’re just early for the next round.

Parenting teens doesn’t pause when enrollment closes.
And neither does your desire to feel calmer, clearer, and more confident.

The next time doors open, you’ll want to know.

Join the waitlist and be the first to hear when the Teen Savvy Parent Hub re-opens.

👉 Link in bio

🌟 Sam Straub – Teen Savvy Coaching
🦋 Parenting Coach for Parents of Teens + Tweens
💬 Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
📚 Empowering Parents to Raise Thriving Teens
🌐 Visit https://vist.ly/4tjuh
✉️ Email sam@teensavvycoaching.com
🆓 DM ‘LOVED’ for my free guide to turn tough teen talks into real connection.

03/03/2026

Allowance tip that might surprise you:

Don’t tie it to chores.

Chores build responsibility.

Allowance builds decision-making.

Separate the two.

When kids manage their own spending, saving, and giving — they build discernment.

And yes… they will make mistakes. That’s the point.

New episode out now. 🎙️
🎧 Link in bio or find Parenting Shrink Wrapped wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.

03/02/2026

Your kids are learning about money long before you ever talk about it.

They’re watching how you react when the car breaks down.
They’re listening when money becomes tense.
They’re noticing if comparison runs the show.

Financial literacy starts upstream.

This week on Parenting Shrink Wrapped, we talk about:
✔️ Allowance without linking it to chores
✔️ When to introduce debit cards
✔️ Why small money mistakes are GOOD
✔️ Teaching investing before college

Let them regret the stuffed animal at eight… not the Porsche at twenty-five.

🎧 Link in bio or find Parenting Shrink Wrapped wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.

03/01/2026

Hi, I’m Sam Straub, a parent coach and former school counselor who works with families raising tweens and teens.

I made a short video explaining the Teen Savvy Parent Hub, a monthly coaching community where parents learn how to handle pushback, arguments, shutdowns, and boundary setting without damaging the relationship with their child.

If you’ve ever walked away from a conversation thinking “that went badly and I don’t even know why,” this is exactly the kind of situation we work on.

Today (March 1) is the last day to join this enrollment period, so I wanted to share it in case it helps someone.

Link in bio and at the website listed at the end of this video.

02/27/2026

You asked them to do one simple thing.
They heard a personal attack.

And suddenly a normal moment turns into a full argument.

Most parents assume this is defiance or attitude.

Often, it’s an activated adolescent nervous system.

In the teen years, emotions ramp up before regulation catches up. When your teen feels overwhelmed, their brain shifts into defense mode — arguing, shutting down, or snapping back.

Understanding this doesn’t excuse rude behavior.
It helps you respond in a way they can actually hear, so you can correct the behavior and protect the relationship.

That’s exactly what we work on inside the Teen Savvy Parent Hub, a transformative community for parents of teens and tweens. Click the linktree in bio for more info.

02/26/2026

𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝘂𝗽 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗴𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗲𝘄?

“I want support… but.”
“I don’t have time.”
“Is it worth the cost?”
“My situation is unique.”

That’s not laziness.
That’s your brain trying to protect you from risk, disappointment, or getting your hopes up.

But here’s what’s also true:

Support doesn’t have to be overwhelming.
Growth doesn’t have to consume your schedule.
And you don’t have to figure this out alone.

Inside the Teen Savvy Parent Hub you get:
✔️ Short, 6–10 minute lessons you can watch live or on replay
✔️ Tools that reduce power struggles and build confidence
✔️ Live coaching calls with real Q&A
✔️ Real-life support for your real-life situation

You don’t have to stay stuck in reaction mode.
You don’t have to keep second-guessing yourself.
You don’t have to do this alone.

You can choose steadier.
You can choose clearer.
You can choose connection.

Doors are open. Join us.

🌟 Sam Straub – Teen Savvy Coaching
🦋 Parenting Coach for Parents of Teens + Tweens
💬 Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
📚 Empowering Parents to Raise Thriving Teens
🌐 Visit https://vist.ly/4sz8d
✉️ Email sam@teensavvycoaching.com
🆓 DM ‘LOVED’ for my free guide to turn tough teen talks into real connection.

02/25/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻.

Today, enrollment opens for the 𝙏𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙎𝙖𝙫𝙫𝙮 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙃𝙪𝙗.

This is where parents stop doing this alone.

Inside the Hub, you’ll find:
• The Parent Pathway — my step-by-step framework for calmer, clearer communication
• Live group coaching + Q&A with me
• Practical tools for real-life teen moments (not just theory)
• Support from other parents who truly get it

This is for parents who are tired of:
• Power struggles
• Walking on eggshells
• Second-guessing themselves

And ready to feel:
• Steadier
• Clearer
• More confident

If the masterclass helped even a little…
this is where you keep going.

👉 Doors are open — link in bio.

🌟 Sam Straub – Teen Savvy Coaching
🦋 Parenting Coach for Parents of Teens + Tweens
💬 Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
📚 Empowering Parents to Raise Thriving Teens
🌐 Visit https://vist.ly/4sufz
✉️ Email sam@teensavvycoaching.com
🆓 DM ‘LOVED’ for my free guide to turn tough teen talks into real connection.