At The First Time Adult, we’re committed to helping teens, parents, and educators navigate the path to adulthood with confidence. We’re always looking for new voices to contribute valuable insights, real-life stories, and practical advice on everything from life skills and personal development to career readiness and mental health. If you’re passionate about supporting the next generation–or the parents and educators guiding them–we’d love to hear from you!
Why Write for Us?
Contributing to The First Time Adult offers great opportunities to:
We accept a wide range of topics and perspectives, as long as they align with our mission. Whether you're a parent, educator, young adult, or expert in personal development, we want your voice on our platform. Below are some example topics that resonate with our audience.
Before submitting your pitch or article, please make sure it aligns with our guidelines:
Our primary readers are teens (ages 16-24), parents/guardians of teens (ages 16-24) , and educators of high school juniors and seniors.
Your content should be practical, informative, and solution-oriented. We focus on life skills, career readiness, financial literacy, personal development, and mental health for young adults.
All submissions must be original and unpublished. We do not accept republished content.
Articles should typically be between 800-1,500 words.
We value conversational, friendly, and approachable writing that's informative without being too technical. Keep the tone positive and encouraging.
Use clear headings, subheadings, and keywords relevant to your topic.
Send us a brief pitch outlining your article idea, why it matters, and what audience it serves (teens, parents, or educators).
Please provide a 2-3 sentence author bio along with any relevant social media or website links.
We review all submissions within 1-2 weeks. If your pitch is accepted, we'll work with you on deadlines and publication schedules.
Once approved, submit your article for review and necessary revisions.
After final approval, your article will be published with your bio and promoted across our social media channels.
We don’t have any contributors just yet, but that’s where you come in!
Got advice, experience, or a story that can help teens, parents, or educators navigate the journey to adulthood?
Let’s fill in these boxes with YOUR details.
Submit your pitch today and become one of the first contributors to The First Time Adult—we’re saving a spot just for you!
“Hey there! I’m [Name], and I’m passionate about helping teens navigate the real-world challenges of adulthood. From budgeting to time management, I’ll be sharing practical tips and personal experiences to help you gain the confidence to thrive as an independent adult.”
“Hi! I’m [Name], a parent who’s been through the highs and lows of raising teens. I’ll be sharing advice on how to guide your child through the sometimes tricky transition to adulthood, offering resources and support for both you and your teen every step of the way.”
“Hello! I’m [Name], an educator who’s passionate about preparing students for the world beyond the classroom. I’m here to share tools and strategies that teachers and parents can use to equip teens with the life skills they need to succeed as they step into adulthood.”
