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1. Parents – Preparing children to succeed
Preparing children to succeed Key topic Family is said to be the backbone of any successful young adult. The support, love, care and guidance given to children play a vital role in shaping their character and preparing them for what lies ahead. Understanding the...
2. Parents – Financial Education for Families
Financial education for families Key topic This lesson explains to parents the importance of financial literacy for families and prepares parents to educate their kids on the importance of it. It begins with a brief overview about financial literacy as a philosophy...
3. Empowerment – The challenges of being a teenager and how to deal with them
The challenges of being a teenager and how to deal with them Key topic In this module we discuss the chaotic years we call teenage years. The point of this session is to prepare you for the changes you will experience, and enable you to keep some degree of control....
4. Empowerment – Small, repeated daily steps lead to success
Small, repeated daily steps lead to success Key topic This lesson aims to explain the importance of taking time to do the little things in life, even if it makes you uncomfortable or it is against what others consider to be cool. It is about teaching you how to act...
5. Empowerment – Goal setting
Goal setting Key topic This lesson will teach you the difference between a dream and a goal and will also show you how to set goals and achieve them. Specifically, we will explore the practical differences between dreams and goals, the questions you need to ask...
6. Empowerment – Self-awareness
Self-Awareness Key topic Self-awareness boils down to understanding yourself, how you think and act, your strengths and weaknesses. In this lesson you will receive valuable information about the concept and importance of self-awareness. You will familiarize...
7. Financial Education – Money concepts – What is money and what it means to us
Money concepts - What is money and what it means to us Key topic This lesson explains basic money concepts such as what money is, where it comes from and what it means to us. In addition, we will go over money responsibility and why it is important for young...
8. Financial Education – Financial Psychology
Financial Psychology Key topic In this lesson we examine how to prepare yourself to approach money issues and various financial situations and how to set financial goals and utilize proper attitude to achieve financial success in the future. Learning objectives...
9. Financial Education – How money is earned
How money is earned Key topic This lesson discusses the earning of money and the link between earning money and budgeting. Learning objectives Understand what is money earning and how it’s done Plan ways to earn money Discover how to create a personal budget...
10. Financial Education – Needs vs wants
Needs vs wants Key topic This lesson is about needs and wants. We will explain the difference between needs and wants and the importance of prioritizing them because our financial resources are limited. It may sound easy in theory, but you would be amazed by how...
11. Parents – Fully support your children by getting ready for their teenage years
Fully support your children by getting ready for their teenage years Key topic In this module we discuss the tumultuous years we call teenage years. The point of this session is to prepare you for the changes your children are undergoing, and enable you to help...
12. Parents – Financial planning for the athlete’s family
Financial planning for the athlete’s family Key topic In this lesson you are given a detailed presentation of the financial planning and budgeting process that will equip you with the necessary knowledge to exercise effective financial control in the household....
13. Empowerment – Failure is Part of Success
Failure is part of success Key topic In this lesson we will explore the relationship between failure and success and discover the ways that the two are interconnected. An important part of the process of dealing with failure and moving on is becoming resilient- in...
14. Empowerment – Gratitude, Kindness and Giving Back
Gratitude, kindness and giving back Key topic In this lesson, we discuss some important attitudes and behaviors that all of you need to learn. We also have a similar course for your parents to help you do that. Gratitude and kindness are two concepts that should be...
15. Empowerment – Your attitude is your compass
Your attitude is your compass Key topic This lesson will help you understand what a philosophy in life is and how it can shape your attitude, which in turn will guide your actions. We will describe why it is important to think for yourself and how to accomplish...
16. Empowerment – Be proactive and take control of your life
Be proactive and take control of your life Key topic Learning how to take control of your life starts by identifying the need to continue learning. Being proactive- controlling a situation rather than dealing with it after it has happened- is a very important skill...
17. Financial Education – Spending habits
Spending habits Key topic Today’s lesson revolves around spending habits. We will take a brief look at key trends in teenage spending; where you spend your money and how you go about it. We will then examine good and bad spending habits, before exploring some ways...
18. Financial Education – Savings and how money grows
Savings and how money grows Key topic Saving is simply one of the important financial tasks you will be asked to perform throughout your lives. Saving is as important as making money. Saving can serve a number of functions including, saving to invest, saving for a...
