It’s prom season and this week Aurelia discusses how to plan for the prom with her guest, Vanessa Van Petten from On Teens Today.

Teens often have idealized dreams of what their prom night will be like and planning can be overwhelming and emotional. Printing out checklists and helping your teen manage their time for planning can help alleviate some stress. Prom costs can also be staggering and Vanessa has some creative tips for cutting the prom costs.

And many teens dream about what will happen after the prom, so open communication before the prom is imperative. Talk to your kids about the dangers drinking, drugs, and sex, and help them make safe after-prom plans.

 
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