Communication and Boundaries
This word means clearly saying what you feel or need respectfully.
What is assertive communication?
This type of place often offers free money-management classes for teens.
What is a bank, credit union, or community center?
This is one reason people go to therapy.
What is to feel better or learn coping skills?
This is a good first step to grocery shopping before you leave the house.
What is checking what food you already have or planning meals?
This is the first thing to figure out before taking a bus somewhere.
What is the route or where you’re going?
If someone makes you uncomfortable, this is something you can say.
What is “no” or “stop”?
A school staff member who might help connect you to financial education resources.
What is a school counselor or social worker?
This is a warning sign that stress may be getting too high.
What is trouble sleeping, irritability, or shutting down?
This tool helps you remember what to buy at the store.
What is a grocery list?
This is one place you can buy or get a bus ticket or pass.
What is a bus station, onboard the bus, ticket machine, or transit app?
This is a sign of a healthy friendship.
What is trust, respect, or support?
This community organization often provides budgeting or job-readiness programs.
What is a nonprofit or youth program?
Prospect, Money Mentors, Dollar Detectives
This is something you can include in a safety or coping plan.
What is coping skills, supports, or crisis numbers?
This is one way to stay within your budget while shopping.
What is comparing prices, buying store brands, or avoiding impulse buys?
This tool helps you know when the bus arrives and where it stops.
What is a bus schedule, map, or transit app?
This is a reason setting boundaries is important.
What is protecting your mental or physical health?
This online tool can help teens learn budgeting and saving safely.
What is a budgeting app or educational website?
This professional helps with thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
What is a therapist, counselor, or psychiatrist?
This skill helps you decide which food option is healthier or better value.
What is reading nutrition labels or unit prices?
This is an important safety rule while waiting for or riding the bus.
What is staying aware of surroundings or keeping belongings close?
This is one way to handle peer pressure safely.
What is walking away, changing the subject, or asking for help?
This is a smart step to take if you feel confused or overwhelmed about money.
What is asking a trusted adult or professional for help?
Asking for help is a sign of this-not weakness.
What is strength?
If you can’t get food from a grocery store, this is another place you could go for food.
What is a food pantry, community center, food bank, school program, or trusted adult?
If you miss your bus, this is a calm and responsible next step.
What is checking the next bus time or asking for help?