Pivot Parenting: Expert Tips for Navigating Teen and Tween Challenges

John Donne taught that, "No man is an island". In this episode, I share my personal story of this concept. I will teach you how you can leave a family legacy with intention. One that will not only bless your present family, but continuing for generations to come. To learn more about working with me, please visit heatherfrazier.com

A common occurrence, but not a common conversation. When our child, or someone that we know and love comes out as LGBTQ, where do we go from there? Jenie and I talk about all of the thoughts and feelings that come up as she shares her journey. This is a must listen to better support the LGBTQ people you know and love. Jenie Hunter is a LCS Certified Life Coach and is currently working on an advanced certification in Faith based coaching with Jody Moore. She specializes in helping LDS parents and families who have an LGBTQ family member. Jenie helps them navigate from fear to understanding. She has six children (1 son and 5 daughters) Her son, Nicholas, came out as gay 8 years ago. She feels that the privilege of being Nicholas's mother has made her a better mom, disciple of Christ, and basically just a better a human being! You can contact her at JenieHunterCoaching.com

Happy fall! With the crisp air and caramel apples come midterms for our kids. Full disclosure: All of my kids at home have cried about school this week. I'm guessing that this might be happening in your house as well, so I'm going to teach you some awesome skills to use when the storm hits. And never fear- If you don't have midterm drama, you can use these techniques with anyone you love who is struggling. To learn more about working with me, please visit heatherfrazier.com

I remember seventh grade as being awful. I have seen three of my children also struggle as a new school, major friend changes, and puberty all collide. I feel for them, because I get it. Chatting with Kelly, she told me about how me and all the other mom's start going through changes that are like a second puberty. Throw that in with the fact that you've got kids going through puberty as well, and you've got the makings of a potential hormonal disaster. In our interview we unpack and explain it all. Knowledge is power, and this is powerful stuff that you don't want to miss. To learn more about working with me, please visit heatherfrazier.com About my guest: Kelly Keelan knows first-hand the frustration that comes with trying to lose weight, especially as we get older. For the past 15 years, she has helped countless women over the age of 40 to reach their goal weight despite their hormonal imbalances, metabolic dysfunction, and overeating habits that often accompany perimenopause. She combines her nursing experience, life coach certification, as well as her own personal struggle with weight loss resistance, to help women shed pounds. Kelly owns her online coaching business, Kelly Keelan, RN, where she works one on one with clients. She believes that weight-loss during midlife requires a different approach that no one else is talking about. You can find out more about Kelly's weight loss program and how she helps clients by visiting www.kellykeelan.com

This episode's title could easily be my job description. As a coach, I see the stories my clients are buying into and point it out to them. We all hold on so tightly to our tale's, despite the pain that they can cause. Stories are what separate us from animals, and that's a good thing. In this episode, I break it all down for you, so that you can see more clearly your own stories and decide if you want to keep them. To learn more about working with me, please visit heatherfrazier.com

My oldest can give a death stare that will wither the tallest tree into oblivion. It used to crush me. I remember the exact moment when I heard confidence defined in a new and remarkable way. My mind was blown, and I haven't looked back since. Now, I find her most concerted stares adorable. I even laugh and tell her how cute she is... I found confidence. In this episode I break it down for you, so that you can also find your parental confidence. Are you ready to have your world rocked? If so, this episode is for you. To learn more about working with me, please visit heatherfrazier.com

We've all been taught that everything has an equal and opposite reaction, but did you know that this doesn't just apply to Newton's 3rd law of motion? This is also true in parenting, feelings, and every other aspect of our existence. To learn more about working with me, please visit heatherfrazier.com

When our kids struggle we try to resolve their discomfort for them. If you can't stand to see your child, spouse, or neighbor struggle, then this episode is for you. I break down the why's and how's so that you can see yourself clearly. Parenting with this information will pivot your home in an exceptional way. To learn more about working with me, please visit www.heatherfrazier.com

We can categorize all of the things in our life down to three "buckets". When we don't understand the bucket system, we create a great deal of unnecessary pain and suffering for ourselves. In this episode, I will discuss what the buckets are, and how you can use them to parent. It all starts with one thing- knowing what your responsibility is. To learn more about working with me, please visit heatherfrazier.com

Have you ever noticed that in the heat of the moment you may say or do things that you didn't mean? In this episode we will discuss this phenomenon in detail. This concept blew my mind when I learned it, and I never saw things the same again. Are you ready to pivot? To learn more about working with me, please visit heatherfrazier.com

In this episode I will discuss three sneaky ways that criticism appears towards self and family, what it's effects are, and the results it creates in your life. To learn more about working with me, please visit heatherfrazier.com

As a human, we are always trying to figure out if we are good enough. Parenting is a common place that we judge ourselves, and it's usually too harshly. Let's make sure that you're using the right metrics to measure your success. In this episode I will clear up some misconceptions and give you the perfect way to know how you are doing with your teens. To learn more about working with me, please visit heatherfrazier.com

We all have them. How are they created, how can they be controlled, and how can we help our teens out with theirs? Lets talk it out. To learn more about working with me, please visit www.heatherfrazier.com

As a parent of teens, we can't leave the topic of pornography unaddressed. In this episode, I will introduce you to Zach Spafford, a certified life coach that specializes in overcoming pornography. We discuss common misconceptions, how to educate and help your teen, and what not to do. To learn more about Zach, you can visit his website, https://www.zachspafford.com/ To learn more about working with me, please visit www.heatherfrazier.com

Society often tells us to, "be tough". But in this episode, I am here to tell you that there are some pretty amazing advantages (both personally and as a parent) to opening up and exposing our shortcomings, weaknesses, and flaws. Spoiler: my favorite reason is because it actually feels amazing once you let go... To learn more about working with me, please visit heatherfrazier.com

Boundaries + Unconditional love = The perfect combo to successfully navigate the world. There are a lot of misconceptions about how boundaries work and their role in our various relationships. In this episode I will teach you how to separate out where one person's responsibility ends and another begins. Ready to draw your boundaries? Let's go. To learn more about working with me, please visit www.heatherfrazier.com

Faith in our Creator and His plan for us is more than just a little seed, that will sprout when planted. In this episode I will discuss how faith is both thought and action driven, who creates our faith, and what direction it works in, plus so much more. Come and give it a listen. To learn more about working with me, please visit www.heatherfrazier.com

If you're anything like the rest of us, there are at least a few people in your life that you have a hard time managing your emotions around. If you can't relate, then skip this episode. Otherwise, listen up, I've got a few ways to help you navigate those rough waters. To learn more about working with me, please visit https://heatherfrazier.com/

We all expect things of ourselves, others, and our children. How is this helpful, and can it be harmful? What do our expectations mean? Let's dive deep and discuss all of it! Learn more at https://heatherfrazier.com/

Would you like to know the secret to feeling however you want, regardless of what others do? In this episode I will teach you how to master your emotions. This tool is helpful in every situation that you might find yourself in. Learn more about working with me at https://heatherfrazier.com/

You know that fantastic feeling when you get something new? How about when your child wins an award or you lose a few pounds? That hit of validation is what we will discuss in this episode. Is it harmful? Is it helpful? Come and learn with me, as Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife breaks it all down for us. To learn more about working with me, visit https://heatherfrazier.com/

The human brain has an average of 60,000 thoughts a day. This is a huge daily occurrence that is worth some reflection. In this episode I will break thoughts down and discuss how they can be a problem or a solution. Learn more about working with me at https://heatherfrazier.com/

There is only one set of perfect parents to have ever existed. In this episode we will discuss what this means for us and how we can use their example in a practical way. To learn more about working with me, please visit https://heatherfrazier.com/

Are you a helicopter mom? How about a snowplow dad? In this episode I will discuss why our kids need hard stuff in their life, and what we as parents may be doing to sabotage them in the long run. Learn more about working with me at https://heatherfrazier.com/

So often parents take both the credit and blame for decisions that their teen makes. I will explain how this is harmful to your relationship and what to do to fix it. To learn more about working with me, please visit https://heatherfrazier.com/

In this episode, you will learn what emotional blackmail looks like in parenting. We will discuss why we all have rule books for our kids to follow, how they hold us back for real connection and peace, and what to do about them. To learn more about working with me, please visit https://heatherfrazier.com/

Often times we feel as though there is a great emotional expanse between us and our children. As our teens develop, we need to pivot our relationships with them to maintain a sense of connection. This is what we explore, as I share with you the one secret of relationship success in this podcast. To learn more about working with me, visit https://heatherfrazier.com/

How are you and your teens doing with our current global situation? I am here for you. In this episode I'll explain about the teen brain, why they do what they do, and how you can make sense of it. "Why Do They Act That Way? - Revised and Updated: A Survival Guide to the Adolescent Brain for You and Your Teen" by Dr. David Walsh Ph.D. is used as a reference. To learn more about working with me, visit https://heatherfrazier.com/

Conflict is one of the most important elements of life. In this episode I will teach you how to be a master of conflict. Come and learn how to be a conflict artist. To learn more about working with me, visit https://heatherfrazier.com/

Do you ever think, "I wish that they would stop doing that." Or maybe, "They should know better!" Perhaps, "Why does every conversation have to be an argument?" If these, or similar phrases often come to mind, then this episode is for you. To learn more about working with me, visit https://heatherfrazier.com/

In this episode i will introduce myself and explain the title of this podcast. It might just surprise you. To learn more about working with me, visit https://heatherfrazier.com/