Joyful Courage for Parenting Teens

What a GIFT to have the opportunity to interview Amy Lang of Birds+Bees+Kids! We had a great time discussing what to be talking about with our kdis when it comes to bodies and sex and staying safe... Nothing is off limits here - from where babies come from to blow jobs to birth control --- listen in and get informed and then TALK TO YOUR KIDS! Like Amy says, being INFORMED is being EMPOWERED to make smart choices! LISTEN IN NOW!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Listen in on this great conversation that I had with Molly Knight Forde about the journey to meditation and how it can change everything when it comes to the parenting journey... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Podcast with Kim Estes Intro – music feedback? Mention speakpipe Kim Into with Family – two daughters, middle/high schoolers Savvy Parents Safe Kids www.savvyparentssafekids.com Patty Fitzgerald - Safely Ever After Lots of strategies… not just “this is what you do in the moment” Being home alone… 2 tips: Don't open the door, acknowledge the door – In a strong voice: “Who is it?” followed by, “I can’t help you…” and walk away. Know what to do if there is a fire – Get out of the house and use a neighbors phone to call 911 Practice!! Talking about having an “out” for sticky situations… Teach your kids language to use and practice the language… Free range in the world is safer than free range online. The internet is a place, not a thing…. Safety radar isn’t quite as tuned in…. PDF of Super 10 Rules For Safety Don’t scare them, it's not helpful “Family” safety rule Check in – make it a family thing Lead by example Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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This was such a fun conversation with my dear friend and colleague, Julietta Skoog. She is such a powerful model for what it looks like to parent small children with Positive Discipline - I love watching her in action! PLUS, she has been doing Family Meetings with her girls since the youngest was in a highchair!!! Listen in and let me know what you think! You can find more information on Julietta at www.juliettaskoog.com You can find more about the Family Meeting Ecourse I mention at the end of the course by clicking here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This is a solo show, meaning, it's just me. Listen in as I share what my purpose is and how I want to make a difference in YOUR world! Get an inside look at why I am passionate about this work and what fuels me to keep sharing it with you.... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What a gift it was to spend time talking to Ariadne Brill of Positive Parenting Connection! We dug into how making agreements with our kids helps them to develop a sense of trust and capability - while strengthening our relationship with them along the way. Ariadne has some great ideas around how to bring more ease to mealtimes and shares some resources for parents for teaching and modeling self regulation. Resources for listeners: Check out Ariadne's book on Amazon - Twelve alternatives to time out From Positive Parenting Connection - A post about creating a Chill-Out Corner with your child The latest Joyful Courage post around making agreements - What was our agreement? Find Positive Parenting Connection on Facebook,Pinterest, and Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices