Pivot Parenting: Expert Tips for Navigating Teen and Tween Challenges

In todays episode, Katie Parker and I discuss the struggles that our tween ladies are experiencing and how we can encourage, love and support them better. Adolescence is hard but we can educate ourselves to be more supportive. We can also give our girls an opportunity to engage in meaningful emotional education. This is Katie's life work. I loved hearing about her tween program and all of the skills she offers young ladies and I know that you will, too. To learn more about parenting your teen, please visit me at heatherfrazier.com About my guest: Katie is the President/CEO of Bloomfully, LLC and has a passion for building the confidence of young girls, tweens and women. Her mission is to help them grow above the comparing, the criticism, and the self-doubt that are plaguing girls. She honestly believes EVERY girl and EVERY woman is remarkably unique and needed in this world. Katie is married to Matt Parker of Album Surfboards and they live in Orange County, CA with their six children. In the Summer they surf and in the Winter they snowboard. Family and faith are at her core and the blooming businesses are an extension of that foundation. She is the creator of Singers Company, I Believe in Me, Bloomfully and Tavi's Fairy Festival. She received her BA degree in Communications/Public Relations from Brigham Young University. As she watches the world become ever more complex to navigate for girls, she longs to create programs that help them stay grounded/rooted yet willing and able to bloom wherever they may be in the world. After participating in a Bloomfully program she wants women and girls to feel happy and excited about life and empowered to create! She hopes Bloomfully will help girls believe in their gifts, encourage them to grow and motivate them to share with the world. The world needs strong minds, and strong hearts in strong girls. You can find Katie at www.bloomfully.com

Guesting on Pivot Parenting for a fourth visit, Jennifer Finlayson-fife and I discuss triangulation in families. What is this, how it plays out, its relationship to codependency, and the role that our parental anxiety plays in all of it. There are 3 typical roles in triangulation: victim, perpetrator and rescuer. We can play all three roles in parenting and none of them are good for us or our teens. Listen in as Jennifer describes how we.. "can allow our problem to teach us." She breaks down what triangulation looks like so that we can identify if and how we are participating in an unhealthy dynamic and what to do if we are. To learn more about parenting your teen, please visit me at heatherfrazier.com About my guest: Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife is an LDS relationship and sexuality coach with a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology. Her teaching and coaching focus on helping LDS individuals and couples achieve greater satisfaction and passion in their emotional and sexual relationships. In addition to her private practice, Dr. Finlayson-Fife has created five empowering and highly-reviewed online urses. Each course was designed to give LDS individuals and couples the tools requisite to creating healthier lives and stronger intimate relationships. Dr. Finlayson-Fife also offers many workshops and retreats where she teaches these life-changing principles in person. Dr. Finlayson-Fife is a frequent guest on LDS-themed podcasts on the subjects of sexuality, relationships, mental health, and faith. She is also the creator and host of Room for Two, a popular sex and intimacy coaching podcast. Learn more about Dr. Finlayson-FIfe and her work by clicking HERE. or visit her at Finlayson-fife.com

Every parent's worst nightmare: Realizing that they are the worst parent ever. Our teens are happy to tell us the reasons why, their choices are ample evidence, our world is crushed as reality washes over us. But what if it's not true? Listen in as I discuss how the fear of failing as a parent plays out it real time and what to do about it. The good news is, you haven't failed and the future is yet to be decided. To learn more about parenting your teen, please visit me at heatherfrazier.com

You might not think this applies to you. That you're super open minded and easy going. This can be true and you can also be wanting to be right to the detriment of your relationship. In todays episode I outline 8 sneaky ways that our brain kills connection with the desire to be right, and most of us do at least a few of them. In parenting, the details matter. This was the one thing that I needed to change before I could have a quality connection with one of my kids. The desire to be right can be sneaky and hard to see if you don't know what to look for. To learn more about parenting, visit me at heatherfrazier.com

Put more than one human in a room and what do you get? Annoyed. At least eventually. It's really common for my clients to be upset with themselves, their teen, for the human experience of annoyance. They think they're a terrible person. They think their teen is awful and doomed. Which makes them feel worse. It's a vicious downward spiral that doesn't need to happen. Listen in as I break down what is happening and help you to know what to do instead. If you get bugged at your teen, this episode is for you. xoxo To learn more about parenting your teen, please visit me at heatherfrazier.com

Pretty much every single client I have has some form of: I'm not good enough, I don't deserve goodness, I deserve distain, I have to do it all perfect to be valuable, if only me or my kid would be more ....then they'd be good enough for me to know I've done a good job. Then I could feel okay with myself, my family, and be happy. If you feel like you're chasing a pipe dream of happiness, thinking it's just after one more task is done, a couple of accomplishments made by your teen, but the satisfaction is fleeting if at all, this episode is for you! To learn more about parenting your teen, please visit me at heatherfrazier.com

Envy can be described as one of the deadly sins, the thief of joy, something really bad to be avoided at all cost. Sure, when used improperly, but when we recognize it and consciously consider it, the affect can be quite the opposite. Many of my clients look around and wish their spouse was more helpful, their teen was more responsible/honest/driven/tidy/friendly, their life to be filled with health and travel and quality looking relationships... because they see other families that they want to be like. You know, the ones who have it all? In today's episode of Pivot Parenting I break envy down for you in a way that will forever change how you choose to keep up with the Jones'. To learn more about parenting your teen, please visit me at heatherfrazier.com

In honor of Mothers Day and our little chickens that we are trying to raise up right, I bring you todays episode. One of the most heartbreaking aspects of family is when our kids walk away from what we hold most dear. Often times this is the family faith. Listen in as I help you navigate being a hen who loves her babies and the little chick who loves the Lord. Peace, happiness, connection and even FUN can still be the familial experience for everyone when the proper approach is taken. xoxo To learn more about parenting your teen, please visit me at heatherfrazier.com

Do you think it bad to sing your child's praises? Wouldn't want to make other parents feel bad? Don't want your kid to get a big head? Pride is a bad thing, right? Maybe but maybe you're looking at it wrong. Tune in to this week's episode of #pivotparenting to hear a different take on praise, pride, and how we view our teen's accomplishments. To learn more about helping your teen, please visit me at heatherfrazier.com

In all of our relationships we play a role. Sometimes it's authentic and good, sometimes it's graspy and destructive. In today's episode of #pivotparenting I talk about a common dynamic of validation and control. It leads to disaster. Listen in to see how to identify this unhealthy relationship dynamic and change course. To learn more about raising your teen, please visit me at heatherfrazier.com

One second they're laughing with you, the next, they are yelling, "WHY DON'T YOU LIKE ME?!" as they run out of the kitchen, slamming their bedroom door. One day they are organized and have a 5 year plan, the next day they sleep all Saturday and can't remember to get to work on time. Sometimes they love you and sometimes you get the stink eye. Literally nothing has changed between the two of you. Teens send wack messages to parents when you don't understand how it all makes sense- and it does. Tune in to this week's episode as I decode the seemingly nonsensical behavior that your teenager is presenting with. To learn more, please visit me at heatherfrazier.com

You might not think this is you. You might feel like you're good to go. But wanting to know the answer to this question is a sneaky trick our subconscious can pull on us without us even realizing, and it can wreak havoc in our relationships. Do you: -Worry about the choices your teen makes, and lay awake at night trying to figure out a way to get them to change? -Care about how others view your family? -Buy into the latest/trending parenting fear, freak out, and try to make lots of changes from your intense emotion? -Second guess yourself when parenting through tough times? -Default to the "expert" opinion when it isn't in agreement with your parental intuition? These are just a few ways that we subconsciously are NOT in agreement that our parenting is stellar. Tune in and I'll tell you how to recognize this and what to do about it. xoxo

It seems like our first is either the golden child, or the one we ruined because we didn't know what we were doing as their parent. Steep learning curves, all the experts, plus our own insecurities play into a disaster in the making. What if it weren't so complicated? Tune in as I break it all down for you and help you get our from under the unhelpful beliefs that may be keeping you trapped form loming them as well as you want. xoxo To learn more, please visit me at heatherfrazier.com

The other day I ran a pole on my insta. I asked if moms felt guilty for being unhappy. YES was the resounding response to one of my more answered poles- and so here I am, showing up for the wonderful mothers who think that because they have so much they can't be human. I love you. To learn more about parenting, please visit me at heatherfrazier.com

Is it my fault that they are making terrible choices? Are they doomed because of what I've done as a parent? If you go the rounds, trying to make sense of their choices and your parenting, and how you coulda woulda shoulda been better so that they wouldn't be where they are, then this episode is for you. xoxo To learn more about parenting your teen, please come visit me at heatherfrazier.com

Nothing hurts worse than when your child rejects or hates you. Your world crashes down and nothing else matters. You become frantic, numb, angry, desperate, a ball of tears, and this cycle repeats over and over... In today's episode, I break it all down for you so that you can see what is really going on, how it makes perfect sense, and what to do about it. To learn more about parenting your teen, please visit me at heatherfrazier.com

In honor of my oldest daughter graduating college with a strategic communications degree this spring, and to everyone who asks me what that even means- I'm teaching you all about strategic communication, coaching style! After all, sometimes it does feel like we have to market to our teen, handle PR and HR complaints and issues. Some training would be helpful! So buckle up, I am giving you a crash course in how to be strategic in how you communicate with your teen. It might just be as helpful as a degree... To learn more about parenting your teen, please visit me at heatherfrazier.com

Sending our babies out into the mission field can be hard. It can get complicated when they return before expected. We can want them to have a specific experience. Parents can have so many thoughts and feelings that keep us from helping our missionaries as well as is possible. LIsten in to today's episode with Jennie, the LDS mission coach, to hear all about everything! About my guest: Jennie Dildine is the mother of five children and two lovely daughters-in-law. She loves Amazon, Disney, Taylor Swift, Crumbl Cookies, and music of all kinds. Jennie has a Bachelor's Degree from Brigham Young University in Recreation Management and Youth Leadership, and became a Certified Life Coach in 2019. She has advanced coach training in Faith-based Coaching Tools and Trauma Informed Coaching. Jennie hosts The LDS Mission Podcast and owns her own coaching practice where she is known as: The LDS Mission Coach. Jennie has helped 100's of missionaries in all stages overcome perfectionism and anxiety, create unwavering confidence and never question their purpose again. You can find her on Instagram @jennie.theldsmissioncoach To learn more about parenting your teen, please visit me at heatherfrazier.com

In today's episode Robert Singleton II, MD and I talk about the merger between physical health and mental health, and how we model this for our kids. Robert talks about a new model for fatherhood, how resilience is key to a successful life, and how to spot drug use in your home. Tune in as we discuss how your home can be one where both physical, mental, and spiritual health are alive and well. About my guest: Robert Singleton II MD is a board certified anesthesiologist practicing outside of Chicago. You can find him on YouTube, Tik-Tok, and Instagram as @robertsecond53

Ask a parent if they love their kid, and they will most likely say, yes. But are we loving our kids as well as possible? When I ask my clients what they want most in their relationships with their kids, a common desire is that their children know they love them. They often believe that their teens think otherwise, despite the love they feel, and want to know how to get their teen to feel their love. I get this desire, and while we can't ever MAKE someone feel our love, we can certainly create an ideal environment to invite them to feel our love. I break it all down in today's episode. To learn more, please visit me at heatherfrazier.com

Betrayal is hard in marriage, and it can mess with how we see ourselves as parents, our relationships with our kids and self. Today I speak with my friend Jessica, who shares her story of betrayal, how she found peace again, and how she showed up as a mother during and after. It is possible to be a great parent amidst the worst part of your life, and Jessica explains exactly how to do it. About my guest: Jessica Frew is a wife, ex-wife, mom, stepmom, and BOLD action taker. She has a successful podcast called "Husband in Law" that she records with her husband, Matt, and her ex-husband, Steve. Together they are sharing their stories of love, marriage, coming out, divorce, remarriage and co-parenting to help others know they are not alone. She owns The BOLD Logic, a company devoted to helping people figure out the "What NOW?!" after betrayal or having a partner come out. Jessica is a firm believer that by knowing and understanding what it is you really want in life you can BOLDly create a life you love, no matter what your circumstances. You can find me on instagram, facebook, Tiktok, and Pinterest @heyjessicafrew. And Husband In Law on any podcasting platform Links: https://theboldlogic.com/whatnowworkshop https://theboldlogic.com/freeworkbook To learn more about parenting your teen, please visit me at heatherfrazier.com

In todays episode, I chat with teen coach, Joey Mascio about how we can help our teens succeed. We talk about apathy, encouraging our kids, and heros vs. villains when it comes to our parental approach. Joey shares the four distinct arenas that our kids can conquer in their lives, headspace, emotions, relationships, objectives, and how we can best support them while they do it. You can find Joey at www.joeymascio.com and on Instagram @joey_sidekicktohero You can visit Heather at www.heatherfrazier.com and on Instagram @heatherfraziercoaching

In today's episode I discuss the nuance of one of the most frequent concerns of parents- Failure. Because this is such a pervasive fear, I run you through a self coaching exercise with these questions: -Where is your parenting focus? -Do you believe that the things outside of you, that are beyond your control, dictate if you are failing or succeeding? What things do you credit? -How do you know, or by what standards are you measuring your level of failure/success? -What is your current belief about your parental success? -How does that belief feel when you think of it? -What does that feeling drive you to do or avoid while parenting your teen? -Do you like the result that your actions are creating in your relationship? -What patterns do you recognize upon seeing your answers to these questions? -Do you see how, good or bad, you are the one responsible for your current relationship? Why? If you're wallowing in fear of failure, please take the time to listen in and write down all your answers. What we focus on, we create more of. Staying in a belief of failure causes parents to be easily agitated, withdraw from their child, try to control their child (which never ends well) and behave in ways they don't like. There is no downside to believing that you are an amazing parent, and in this episode I will teach you how to embrace that belief so that you create more of the good stuff. xoxo

It's common to want to know if your family or something specific happening is normal. In today's episode I'll go over what to think about "normal", why one would ask this question, and how to answer it for yourself. If you catch yourself looking around to see how you and your teens are measuring up, this episode is for you! To learn more, please visit me at heatherfrazier.com

A common struggle that parents come to me with is fighting in their home. "Why does everything have to be an argument?!?" It's a great question, and In this episode of Pivot Parenting I explain why there is so much fighting and what you can do about it. I'll give you specific tools to diffuse situations before they get out of hand, and how to de-escalate the fighting if it's already blown up. If you're wanting a less contentious home, this episode is a must listen. To learn more about parenting, please visit me at heatherfrazier.com

When you hear the word, objectification, it's usually interpreted in a sexual way, and generally pertaining to women. Surely this happens, but it's not the only way that one human can objectify another. I see objectification happen all the time in parenting. Parents often see their children as an extension of themselves, with little regard for their child as an autonomous individual. Once objectification is happening, it is easy to justify further unkind behavior, and it snow balls from there. Listen in, and you may be surprised by sneaky ways that your brain is objectifying your child. Often times, awareness is all that it takes to never repeat something, but never fear, I'll walk you through the whole process of how to pivot your beliefs and actions so that if you are objectifying your teen in some way, it won't ever happen again. To learn more about parenting your teen, please visit me at heatherfrazier.com

A most beloved Christmas story is that of the Grinch stealing Christmas. He makes some extreme changes in a very short amount of time, and they can be applied to parenting, yay! So of course I had to do a Christmas episode on it. Listen in as I break down where the Grinch missed the mark and how he so gracefully self corrected. I've got a simple 4 step process for you to be able to do the same if you are feeling a bit "grinchy" in your relationship with your teen. To learn more about parenting your teen, please visit me at heatherfrazier.com

As a parent, your parents, friends and peers ask about your teen. What they're up to, who they're dating, what will happen after college. It's all fine until it's not. Everyone has that family member, every neighborhood has that person. The one that you don't want to find out whatever is happening because you don't want to have that conversation. I get it, and I am here to help. Listen in as I explain why this happens and what to do about it. You don't ever have to face the impertinent questions again, if you don't want to! To learn more about parenting your teen, please visit me at heatherfrazier.com

"You are not broken." Britt wants this tattooed to her forehead. Listen in as she and I discuss how it's possible to not only overcome lifelong depression and anxiety, but turn them into superpowers. Britt keeps it real as she shares her experiences as both a mother with mental health challenges, and as the teen who overcame dark headspaces, what she has found helpful in her journey, and hope for you and your family if you're experiencing depression and anxiety in your home. A message from my guest, Britt Larsen: As a communications executive, I know what it takes to build a career you love and are proud of. I love being a career coach because my years of management experience are put to good use as I help others enjoy their jobs! ​ We're redefining what it means to be a career woman, together. We focus on the work and don't get caught up in unimportant gossip... because girls gossip, women work. You can find Britt at her website, www.livlyhood.com Instagram and FB, @livlyhood LinkedIn, Brittany Larsen

We hold our babies in our arms and picture teaching them all of our favorite things... and they love it! We imagine having deep conversations, fun adventures, and holding the same views of religion, politics, and movies. Some parents get this fantasy, others do not. Many parents I meet have broken hearts over the lack of similarity with their kids. Here's the truth: I can't make your kid like what you like. If anyone had the best chance of that, it would be you, and I'm guessing you've already tried everything with little to no success. The good news is, there is another approach! Listen in, as I break down how to connect and have fun with your teen and their unfamiliar interests. To learn more, please visit me at heatherfrazier.com

It's easy to think of things we like that we're grateful for, but what about everything else? This Thanksgiving episode is all about being grateful for the things that we may dislike at first glance. Listen in and see if you can find more to be grateful for in your parenting and life. To learn more about parenting your teen, please visit me at heatherfrazier.com

Not all parenting is created equal. No parent is completely one way or another. Listen in as I explain my findings on how most parenting presents in any given situation. Awareness is the first step in creating change. Are you ready?

A common self judgement that I hear from parents is their lack of being present with the family. They can't tune in when their kid is talking, they withdraw from social settings, they see their brain off in the weeds and get really frustrated. It happens too often, they don't know what is happening or how to make it stop, and it's taking a toll. In this episode, Lindsay and I break down the what, why, and how to change this pattern and connect with your teens like never before. About my guest: Lindsay Poelman trains coaches to become trauma informed. After going through her own betrayal trauma 7 years ago--while simultaneously supporting her husband through his recovery from non-functioning anxiety and depression, betrayal trauma, and in his recovery as a victim of childhood sexual abuse, she became so passionate about the resources she found to support herself that she left her career in public and derivative accounting to become a life coach. After seeking additional training and working with women in trauma for over 4 years, she now trains coaches to do the same—so that they too can provide the deep and safe healing possible for clients across the board who have experienced trauma. She is currently running a Relationship Trauma Certification Program for Coaches with a fellow trauma therapist. She has a vision of the whole world being trauma-informed in order to better support personal healing, clients, and courageous people who reach out to families, clergy, and friends for help after being victimized. She also created an online group program for "Women whose husbands look at pornography and want to find peace and safety whether he has stopped, is stopping, or not stopping looking." Her most recent online group program is one for women seeking to lessen the dissonance between women, feminism, and religion. Lindsay currently lives in the south of France with her husband and three children. Her husband used to work as a dentist, and is now a life coach for men who want to stop looking at porn. She loves the sun, the sea, French cuisine, being outside in nature, Mary Magdalene, traveling, and more. She sometimes says that if she came back in another life she'd be a tour guide because she loves exploring with people she loves. You can find her at lindsaypoelmancoaching.com and on instagram @lindsaypoelmancoaching

If you're doing your best, but fear is never far from you- If you are nit-picking yourself and your kids- If you know that something's got to give, but can't seem to get there- ...then this episode is for you, and with so much love! To learn more about parenting your teen, please visit heatherfrazier.com

If you know, you know. Parenting and divorce come with their own specific set of struggles. Tune in as I break it down for those going through a divorce, or those who want to support a loved one going through divorce. To learn more about parenting, please visit me at heatherfrazier.com

In today's episode, I chat with my mentor, coach, and friend, Tyson Bradley. We discuss self concept as a parent, how to gain desirable qualities with ease and efficiency, and how to tell the difference between what is relevant to that process and what you can let go of. If you're looking to become a better version of yourself, this episode is for you! About my guest: Tyson Bradley is a father, husband, author, and life coach. He believes in Christ and our ability to see ourselves through His eyes to become our true, inherent self. You can find Tyson on Instagram @tysonbradleycoaching, get his inherent identity process at https://www.inherentidentity.com/ii and you can find his podcast, Inherent Identity, on your favorite podcast platform. To learn more about working with me, please visit heatherfrazier.com

The other day I was meeting with a prospective client for the first time. The issue at hand was readily apparent. I know this because I suffered from the same issue years ago, and many of my current clients have the same struggles. It is most basic and human. Listen in to learn how you might be part of the majority, and what to do about it if you are. To learn more about working with me, please visit heatherfrazier.com

It's easy to get upset when your teen turns to other adults with their listening ears, while discounting all of your wisdom. This doesn't have to be a problem and you haven't failed. Let's talk it out. To learn more about parenting, please visit me at heatherfrazier.com.

We get what we get, but we can throw a fit! Or avoid, or talk it out, or go for a run, or turn to food, alcohol, instagram, shopping, porn, etc. In parenting, things happen. Some of these things are around us, like school and jobs. Some are people we have relationships with, like our spouse, kids, our parents and siblings… they sometimes like to have opinions and desires that don't align with our own. It is almost certain that there are times when we might want to throw a fit… so now what? How you deal with it directly impacts what you get. Listen in as I break it down for you. To learn more about parenting, please visit me at heatherfrazier.com

In today's episode, Glenn and I discuss all things husbands and coaching. Glenn gives practical advice for wives who have found coaching and love it, but they can't get their husbands on board. There's a lot more nuance than you'd think, and we go over all of it. If you're loving the skills you're learning, but your spouse isn't so sure, this is a must listen episode. About my guest: Glenn coaches men whose wives have transformed from coaching. You can find him at his website, glennlovelace.com and instagram @itsyourwingman Glenn wants to share with you the first 5 tips and strategies to help your husband be more open to coaching, you can text him "gals only" at 385-269-8011 for the free download.

"Just tell me what to do." I hear it all the time. You read the books, listen to the experts, ask your mom and friends, and are still confused, frustrated and nothing is changing. What is missing?! Your ability to recognize and follow your intuition. Mother does know best, let me show you how... To learn more about parenting, please visit me at heatherfrazier.com

Between you and your kids, you and your partner, you and yourself... who has the last say, who is right, and how do you get people to see your point and change their ways!? Let's talk about all of the power struggles that present while raising teens. To learn more about parenting, please visit me at heatherfrazier.com

In this episode, Heidi and I talk about having children with ADHD and being a mom with ADHD. What it's like to receive this diagnosis, and how to best handle it, for you and your child. About my guest: Heidi is a master certified coach, ADHD expert, mother of 7, who was diagnosed with ADHD in her 40's. She helps adult-diagnosed ADHD women get unstuck and create systems that actually help them get out of chaos and take the next step. You can find Heidi on Instagram @i.heart.our.ADHD and FaceBook, Heidi Dunkley

This one came to me as I was laying in bed, implementing tools to fall and stay asleep. I thought of you. I thought, I bet there are parents who can't sleep because of the hum in their brains about their kids, the house, the family, the endless list of things to stress over that only seems to grow, no matter how efficiently we slay our day. Rest easy, my friend. I've got you. To learn more about parenting, please visit me at www.heatherfrazier.com

There are sneaky little things that parents sometimes do to protect their teen that end up harming themselves. (Thus, eventually harming their teen) While you don't just want to throw them to the wolves, you want to help them in the best way possible for everyone. Listen in to find out how. To learn more about parenting, please visit me at www.heatherfrazier.com

Sometimes we just can't help ourselves. Other times, we know better so we do better. If you're reading this, chances are good that you love your teen. You also may be looking for ways to improve, and you are the only thing that you can dictate, so in this episode I go over common ways I see parents creating more harm than good. To learn more about parenting, please visit heatherfrazier.com

If you keep replaying the same thing in your head and your conversations. When you can't see an end to a difficult situation. If you're ready to throw in the towel because it's been going on far too long, and they refuse to change. Basically, if you're feeling stuck with no hope of change, this episode is for you. It can be in a marital impasse, with your teen who refuses to change their ways, or within your own headspace, struggling to move through past hurts, current habits, or nothing but a sense of doom for the future can feel impossible. I've got you. xoxo To learn more about parenting, please visit me at www.heatherfrazier.com

In today's episode, blended family expert, MIndy Neal and I discuss the nuance specific to the combining of multiple families to create a new one: How to deal with the crazy ex, what happens when your new spouse doesn't want you to parent their kids, and when your own kids complain about the unfairness of the situation. This is a must listen for those in a blended family and those looking to support loved ones who are trying to blend. About my guest: Mindy Neal is a Master Certified Life Coach and Blended Family Expert with over 10,000 coaching sessions worth of experience. She is passionate about helping women have the kinds of marriages and families they always dreamed of and brings light and fun to her work with her clients. Mindy's clients get results — Period. If you want to fix what's not working in your blended family so you can stay happily married forever, you have come to the right place. You can find her at www.blendedfamilyfix.com and Instagram @mindynealcoaching

The eighteen year old has one foot out the door, and the thirteen year old has started to hide in their room with zero interest in anything family related. How to tie everyone together for a meal, let alone a long standing goal can feel impossible. Tune in to hear from the experts how to go about it. About my guest: Hey, I'm Carrie and I believe in high heels and big dreams! My clients are go getters. Their friends can't believe what they have accomplished, so the fact my clients want more is crazy to most people. Not to me. I get it. I have always been a person that has had big dreams. I have wanted to be an author, speak on stage, and make a ton of money! Goals and dreams have always come easy for me. Now it is my goal to make your impossible dreams come true. Find me at www.driveyourthoughts.com and instagram @drive_your_thoughts_coaching

Sometimes harmless, sometimes catastrophic, but always worth paying attention to: when we compare our kids. Let me break it down for you so that you can pivot where needed. xoxo To learn more about parenting, please visit me at heatherfrazier.com