Power Your Parenting: Moms With Teens

What does an emotionally intelligent teen look like? Can you teach your teens to be more emotionally intelligent? Why are self-awareness, self-regulation, and awareness of others foundational for emotional intelligence? Dr. Melanie is a licensed clinical psychologist and life coach specializing in working with Gen Z-ers who are eager to embrace their authentic selves. With 16 years of experience in the field of mental health and 9 years specifically dedicated to supporting tweens, teens, and young adults, she has developed innovative programs that foster self-confidence, goal-setting, and mental wellness. She holds a PsyD in clinical psychology from Adler University and a master's degree in counseling from Roosevelt University. Additionally, she is a licensed psychologist in 27 states through the Psychology Inter-jurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT). Dr. Melanie's expertise in youth mental health was recognized when she was invited to speak on a White House panel addressing the mental health needs of young people. Dr. Melanie is the author of The Emotionally Intelligent Teen: Skills to Help You Deal with What You Feel, Build Stronger Relationships, and Boost Self-Confidence, which offers teens proven-effective tools for developing emotional intelligence—the ability to identify and express their emotions in healthy ways. The book is set to be released on December 1st. Contact Dr. Melanie at Website: https://www.destinationyou. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmelaniemcnally/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why do 57% of our teen girls struggle with persistent sadness? To answer this question I brought in Dr. Orie who is the author of What's Getting into My Daughter?: 7 Golden Rules for Helping Her Thrive through the New Challenges of Young Womanhood DR. ORIE ACHONWA is best known as the health authority for a new generation. She has appeared on CBS, NBC, ABC, Fox, eHealth Radio, and other well-known networks, media outlets, and panels to share her perspectives on various health topics and lifestyle medicine. Thrive Global named her a female founder to watch and she also received a Healthcare Innovation Award from United Healthcare. Outside of the clinic, Dr. Orie is active in several projects focused on the future of our collective well-being. The City of Dallas recognized her with a Community Service Award and she's also been featured in Entrepreneur and Authority Magazine’s Women in Wellness series. In this episode, we talk about some of her favorite Golden Rules for helping our daughters thrive. contact Dr. Orie at [email protected] drorie.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we talk about the ABC’s to Developing Warrior Confidence & Becoming Bully Proof With us today is Bully Proof Expert, Master Rich Grogan, a 6th Degree Black Belt& Master Martial Artist with 40 years Martial Arts experience. He has spent the last 30 years of his life teaching, coaching & educating kids & adults with the power of hope, courage & confidence to believe in themselves to overcome their fears to stand up to bullying, and stand out in the crowd to become Bully Proof. In addition, he’s the host of the Grogan’s Bully Proof Podcast, a certified Ziglar Speaker, Trainer & Life Coach, and the founder of Grogan’s Martial Arts, one of the largest martial arts academies in the Midwest. He is a Christian, father of three and loving husband. Who is the meanest, nastiest, cruelest bully anyone will ever face? What do you mean that believing in yourself & becoming bully proof is an inside job? Bullying is never going away? Then how do we stop it? How does the right mindset & positive mental attitude develop self-confidence? How does someone who’s lacking confidence & self-worth start believing in themselves? Email: [email protected] Website: https://grogansbullyproof.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@warriorconfidence Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/warriorconfidence/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What do you do if your teen has a food allergy or sensitivity? Our guest today has created delicious recipes without gluten, dairy, or processed sugars. She has five teenage daughters who are the biggest critics in the world and they agree that these recipes are amazing. Cristy Kisner is the owner and creative culinary visionary behind Cristy’s Kitchen, a gluten-free and dairy-free organic bakery and café that was the subject of a viral post and fundraiser on Humans of New York. She lives with her husband and five daughters in Roswell, Georgia. She has just released her book, Cristy’s Kitchen: More Than 130 Scrumptious and Nourishing Recipes Without Gluten, Dairy or Processed Sugars. Cristy says, "When my second daughter was very young, I discovered that she was gluten intolerant. As there was no school to learn how to cook gluten-free, I started researching and experimenting to understand how the chemistry of the ingredients works, investigating the power of each ingredient, the benefits of organic food, and the need to read the labels of everything I bought in the supermarket, so, my goal was to create gluten-free recipes that were delicious but also nutritious. I started creating healthy lunch boxes that her classmates made fun of at first, but in the end, they liked them so much that the school moms asked me to give them baking classes to learn how to make nutritious muffins and cookies." To learn more visit: https://www.cristyskitchenga.com/ Follow on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/cristyskitchenga/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you think it’s possible to parent teens without anger? Our guest today thinks so. Renée Mill is a senior clinical psychologist, author, and corporate speaker who is passionate about helping people overcome anxiety and stress. With over 20 years of experience, she has become a leading expert in the field of mental health and emotional intelligence. Renée is the author of three best-selling books: Anxiety Free, Drug-Free, Parenting Without Anger, and No Sweat Parenting. Her work has been featured on various media outlets, including The Today Show, Sunrise, and The Morning Show. In this episode, Renee challenges the idea that anger is necessary for parenting. She also talks about the six beliefs that stir rage. Personalizing: It's all about me! Generalizing: My teen is doomed! Exceptionalizing: This is so bad, it's out of the ordinary! Catastrophizing: This is a disaster! Romanticising: But my life was supposed to be perfect! What else can go wrong? Woe is me! Renee treats anxiety without medication and tells us how she differs from traditional methods. She gives us several cognitive and behavioral tools that help overcome anxiety and stress. Contact Renee Mill at https://anxietysolutionscbt.com/about/renee-mill/ Follow on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063633678077 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The middle school years can be tough on our kid's self-esteem. So how can you build confidence in your tween? Where does self-confidence come from? Is it possible for tweens to be self-aware and become attuned to their conscience? How do you help your tween deal with failures, disappointment, and hard emotions? Our guests today have a passion for middle school kids to bloom fully. Katie, Becky, and Allie are three moms who know what it's like to raise a family, with a total of 17 children between them. They're also successful businesswomen as co-founders of "I Believe in Me," an online mentoring program for tween girls. The program focuses on strengthening and protecting girls in today's uncertain and often destructive social climate. With backgrounds in business, health, and beauty, Katie, Becky, and Allie have the perfect combination of skills to mentor girls during this critical time in their lives. Katie is the CEO of Singers Company, which has been building confidence in little girls through singing and dancing for over 30 years. Becky is a fitness trainer and habits coach who empowers women of all ages with systems and strategies to organize their lives. Allie is a beauty business owner who is passionate about helping girls and women look and feel confident. Their unique mentoring program, "I Believe in Me," promotes self-motivation and resilience through a garden-themed approach. https://www.bloomfully.com/ https://www.instagram.com/ibelieveinmegirls/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I recently asked a mom about her summer plans, and she said, "I can't even go there." I completely understand this, we are so busy with the craziness of May that we can't see past the end of school. We may think about signing our kids up for camp or planning the family vacation and that's about it. But if you want to set yourself up for success this summer you need to be intentional about what you want before you are in the middle of the summer. These questions can help. What do you need to recover from the school year? What are your top priorities or values for the summer? What season am I in? (Knowing this helps shape your expectations.) How can I improve my relationship with my teen this summer? What does my kid need this summer? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The college admissions process can be stressful and intimidating for both parents and teens. I've brought in an expert who can help us understand what today's colleges are really looking for. This episode will give you practical and tactical advice. .Sam Hassell holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Southern California and is a published research scientist, having spent four years in psychology and neuroscience research at Columbia University. In his research, he investigated topics such as vicarious emotion processing; the role of mindset in influencing various domains from physical performance to mental experience; and the effects of misinformation. Building upon his experiences in academia and over a decade in educational services, Sam spearheaded the Great Minds Advising program, a premium college consulting service at Westchester Prep, where he is also currently an owner. His college advising team leverages cutting-edge strategy and insight into the college review process while helping students intricately craft the intellectual depth, niches, and admissions stories that set them apart at even the most elite colleges. For the most recent 2022-23 application cycle, 100% of the Great Minds Advising team’s students applied early decision and were accepted. Over the past 3 years, Sam and his team’s students have earned admission to Columbia, Yale, Stanford, Penn, Duke, Dartmouth, Vanderbilt, WashU, UC-Berkeley, and many other top institutions, gained admission to the Ivy League at a rate of 11x the national average, and earned over $1M in merit scholarships. Episode Highlights: The unique challenges of students applying in 2023 and beyond Is taking optional tests an advantage for college applicants Difference between hard factors or metrics versus soft factors in admissions Does putting pressure on our teens make any difference Ideal age for students and parents to start thinking about college admissions and where a child's passions and abilities lie Encouragement to the listeners Contact Sam: website: westchesterprep.com company email: [email protected] email (mine): [email protected] company phone: (914) 495-8648 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do we keep our teens safe from sexting and sextortion? More importantly, how can our kids recover from the utter humiliation and shame when a sext has been shared around school, or a teen has been exploited by a predator? Parents need to know about the rise in cases of online child/teen “sextortion” in which adult predators posing as minors on social media and gaming networks essentially trick kids into sending them explicit images and then turn around to threaten them with exposure if they don’t pay. According to the FBI, which recently issued a rare public safety alert to parents about this alarming trend, there were 18,000 reported cases of child sextortion last year alone. Despite the subject matter, this is an uplifting and comforting episode that focuses on protecting our teens and how teens can recover when they've been exploited. Our guest today is Jennifer Kelman - Jennifer Kelman is a mental health expert on JustAnswer, where she has provided online support to those in need since 2012. In addition to her work on JustAnswer, Kelman has been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for more than 30 years and maintains a private practice specializing in relationships, parenting, and children’s mental health issues. She is also a children’s book author having written three books that delicately weave in themes of trust, vulnerability, and hope in her stories. Kelman has lectured extensively around the country and appeared on news and television programs covering a range of issues including relationships, parenting, body-image, eating disorders and children’s mental health. For more information about Jennifer’s work on JustAnswer, visit You can contact Jennifer at: https://www.justanswer.com/relationship/expert-therapistjen/ https://www.jenniferkelman.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we are going to talk about all things ADHD. If you have a child that has problems focusing, frequently forgets things, and procrastinates, well they may have ADHD. In this episode, I interview an international expert on ADHD. We talk about the best treatment for ADHD. We discuss medications and their pros and cons. We even talk about why there was an Adderal shortage. You will find this podcast very helpful. Dr. Ann Childress, MDDr. Childress is president of the Center for Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine, Inc. where about 80% of her practice is research-based. She also has adjunct faculty appointments at the University of Nevada Las Vegas School of Medicine and Touro University of Nevada College of Medicine. She is board certified in psychiatry, with a subspecialty in child and adolescent psychiatry. Dr. Childress has authored more than 80 articles in scientific journals and a book chapter. As a co-principal investigator, she has participated in more than 180 clinical trials. Her research has focused on the treatment of children and adolescents with mood disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, schizophrenia, autism, and Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder. Dr. Childress is President-elect of the American Professional Society of ADHD and Related Disorders, Education Director for the Nevada Psychiatric Association, a distinguished fellow of the American Psychiatric Association, and a member of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Dr. Childress is an internationally recognized expert in the treatment of ADHD. You can contact Dr. Ann Childress at https://www.drannchildress.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Does your tween, teen, or college student struggle with taking tests? Are they struggling with the ACT or SAT? Today more and more teens struggle with test anxiety. It’s a real thing. A little anxiety can help your performance but too much anxiety will hurt your test scores. One of the reasons that test anxiety is on the rise, is there is so much pressure over test results. It feels like it's high stakes and when something feels high stakes, you feel anxious. The higher the stakes the more anxiety you have. Our guest today is ASHLEY HARLOW, PH.D., MB Dr. Ashley Harlow is a licensed child and adolescent psychologist and a nationally-certified school psychologist on the Behavioral Health team at Children's Hospital & Medical Center in Omaha, Neb. He has served in his role at Children's since 2010 and provides individual and family therapy to children, adolescents, and parents in primary care and school settings. Dr. Harlow works with families facing common behavioral and psychological concerns, including tantrums, aggression, noncompliance, toileting, and sleep disruption, as well as anxiety, depression, and adjustment distress. Dr. Harlow received his Ph.D. in school psychology from Indiana University and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Nebraska Omaha. Learn more about Dr. Harlow at https://www.childrensomaha.org/provider/ashley-harlow-phd-mba/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I love this next guest. I love metaphors. I love humor. And I love authenticity and she has all three. If you ever have felt buried under a mother load, you will really enjoy this real conversation. We talk about invisible battles, toxic positivity, and how moms crave real. MEREDITH ETHINGTON is a mother, author, and founder of the Perfection Pending blog, which presents mothers with encouragement, humor, and heart. Her debut book, Mom Life: Perfection Pending was published through Absolute Love Publishing and debuted online as the #1 choice in the motherhood category. She is the co-owner and editor at FilterFreeParents.com. Meredith resides in Salt Lake City, Utah, and you can find her on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, where she encourages mothers to laugh at themselves and admit that while parenting is the best thing ever, it’s also the hardest job on earth. Learn more about Meridith and her newest book Mother Load at https://perfectionpending.net/about-meredith-ethington/ Follow Meridith at https://www.instagram.com/perfectpending/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Our society has a technology problem. Many want to disconnect from screens but can’t help themselves. These days we spend more time online than ever. Some turn to self-help-measures to limit their usage, yet repeatedly fail, while parents feel particularly powerless to help their children." Gaia Bernstein Gaia Bernstein is a Law Professor, Co-Director of the Institute for Privacy Protection and Co-Director of the Gibbons Institute for Law Science and Technology at the Seton Hall University School of Law. She writes teaches and lectures in the intersection of law, technology, health and privacy. Gaia is also the mother of three children who grew up in a world of smartphones, iPads and social networks. Her recent book: Unwired: Gaining Control Over Addictive Technologies shatters the illusion that we can control how much time we spend on our screens by resorting to self-help measures. Unwired shifts the responsibility for a solution from users to the technology industry, which designs its products to addict. The book draws out the legal action that can pressure the technology industry to re-design its products to reduce technology over-use. Gaia has academic degrees in both law and psychology. Her research combines findings from psychology, sociology, science and technology studies with law and policy. Gaia’s research has been featured extensively by the media including the New York Times, Forbes, ABC News and Psychology Today. Gaia has spearheaded the development of the Seton Hall University School of Law Institute for Privacy Protection’s Student-Parent Outreach Program. The nationally acclaimed Outreach Program addresses over-use of screens by focusing on developing a healthy online-offline balance and the impact on privacy and online reputation. It was featured by the Washington Post, CBS Morning News and Common-Sense Media. To find out more about Unwired go to : https://gaiabernstein.com/ Follow Gaia at https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaia-bernstein/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When should I let my teen have a smartphone? When can they have social media apps? When are they ready to handle the social media world? How do I prepare them and most importantly how do I protect them? In this episode I bring you and expert and a mom of an 8th grade boy. So she lives in this stuff professionally and personally. · Titania Jordan is the Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Parent Officer of Bark Technologies, an online safety company that helps keep kids safe online and in real life. · A renowned thought leader on digital parenting, Titania has contributed to pieces in the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Huffington Post, Fox Business, Daily Mail, USA Today, Vogue, and more. Her first book, Parenting in a Tech World, was published in 2020 and quickly became a bestseller on Amazon. Titania was also featured in the 2020 documentary Childhood 2.0. She also frequently appears as a subject matter expert on nationally broadcasted programs such as the TODAY Show, Steve Harvey, The Doctors, CBS This Morning, Good Morning America, Fox News, Sirius XM Radio, and CNBC. Follow Titania on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/titaniajordan/ Learn more about Bark at: https://www.bark.us/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do you make sense of your life as a mom? In our culture today we often think of motherhood as one continuous report card where each day we ask ourselves, "Am I a good mom or bad mom?" But this report card has no B’s, C’s or even D’s . It's either we give ourselves a "A" for good mom or "F " for being a bad mom. So what is the criteria for our daily grading scale of "A" or "F" ? Most often our grade is based on how well our teen is behaving or performing. The reasoning here is that if your teen is doing well you are a good mom if they aren't then you are a bad mom. This is a terrible way to assess our effectiveness or worthiness as a mother. It's full of judgment. As you know the life of a mom is complex. Parenting is complex, It's more like a 10,000 word puzzle. The only way to make sense of your life as a mom is through story. And each of our stories has multiple chapters. Your story is not over when your teen graduates from high school or even college. Actually there are more chapters with your son or daughter after they graduate from high school than before. I believe your life as a mom is really an epic adventure. There are tests, trials and ordeals to navigate through but there are also hidden treasures and a reward to discover. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Would you like your teen to smile more? Could your teen improve their social skills? Does your teen have the social skills needed to be successful in their job. And what can parents do to help improve these much needed life skills. My guest today has some great advice for us and he models what he talks about. Kirt Manecke is the author of the book, audiobook and online course Smile & Succeed for Teens: Must-Know People Skills for Today’s Wired World, and the Parent’s Guide for Smile & Succeed for Teens. Winner of the Mom’s Choice Gold Award, and Teachers’ Choice Award Smile & Succeed for Teens is a quick, easy read to help teens master social and career skills for success. Kirt is the former owner of an award-winning start-up specialty retail business and is an expert in sales and fundraising. He is a member of the Rotary Club of Northville in Michigan and enjoys volunteering with animal welfare and land conservation organizations. To learn more go to https://www.smilethebook.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We can't always go to a tropical island to escape stress. (But wouldn't that be nice) You can't get rid of all the stress but you can start dialing it down one click at a time. Stress disempowers us. Stress sets us up for drama. Stress steals the joy out of our relationships. In this episode I give you 3 practical ways to dial down the teen stress. Be kind to yourself Dial down the drama Be intentional instead of reactive, specifically about the way you think about your teen and how you spend time with them. This episode is full of tips and takeaways that will dial down your teen stress today. We live in a stressful culture. Stress has become the new normal. We rush from one thing to another with no downtime. We need to be proactive to resist this trend. Why is dialing down the stress so important? Everything we've longed for, everything we've hoped for, everything we've prayed for is on the other side of stress. Don't let stress rob you of these precious teenage years. In this episode I mentioned my 7-Week Power Your Parenting Program that is starting on February 27th. If you would like to know more click this link. https://colleenogrady.com/joinpyp/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I have a great episode for you. we are going to talk about toxic relationships. We will answer questions like, "What is a “toxic relationship?" "How do you know if a relationship is toxic or not?" "What does a toxic relationship look like?" This interview will help you help your teens, and give you tips on how to talk to them about their relationship. If you are in a difficult relationship this will help educate you what is healthy and what is toxic. I think you will find this podcast very empowering. Dr. Heidi Brocke is a Toxic Relationship Awareness & Healing Specialist. After spending 14 years in an extremely emotionally and narcissistically abusive relationship she broke the chains and turned her past into her passion; She left her 24 years career in healthcare to use her life experience and education to be the person she needed when she herself was trapped in the darkness of an unhealthy relationship to provide hope, healing, and freedom to those whose lives have been affected by toxic relation-ships, emotional abuse, and narcissistic behaviors. Through education, she presents the understanding needed to empower others to walk through fear and into their freedom.Today she has helped hundreds rid and heal their toxic relationships and hosts the popular podcast, It’s not Normal, It’s Toxic-rid your life of toxic people - with over a million downloads worldwide. She’s an international keynote speaker, recipient of Empowering Women in Business of The Year award by Inspiring Lives Magazine, and has been featured in both Forbes and Time Magazines for the dedication given to her clients and for her work in the toxic relationship area. To contact Dr. Heidi or take her Toxicity Profile Analysis and Quiz go to https://coachingwithdrheidi.com/ Follow Dr. Heidi on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/coachingwithdrheidi/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Moms, how would you like to find more time for yourself? Would you like to find some tried and true systems that can help you get rid of the chaos, and bring order, peace and joy to your home? Well, I interview the perfect guest who is the founder of Mama Systems. Laura Hernandez walks her talks. Laura is a home management coach and founder of Mama Systems. She is the mother of ten children. In just five years, her and her husband added six children to their family - three biological and three through adoption. Four of her kids attend public school, and they have home-school five children, and Laura also manages 20+ appointments a week for her four special needs children. Laura is passionate and dedicated to helping women bring more peace to their homes. Designing customized systems that help a family run more smoothly and reduce a mother's daily workload is Laura’s specialty. Find out more about Mama Systems at https://www.mamasystems.net/ Laura has a free Self-Care Guide for our listeners at https://www.mamasystems.net/poweryourparenting Follow Laura on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/mamasystems/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you sick of the constant arguing not only with your teens but also with your husband, father or partner. Would you like to put an end to arguing, or at least dial it down? Well I brought in amazing guests to talk about it. Our guests today are Linda and Charlie Bloom Married since 1972, Linda and Charlie Bloom have been working with groups, individuals, couples and organizations to enhance the quality of their relationships and communication skills since 1975. They both have Master’s degrees in Clinical Social Work and have lectured, led seminars and provided consultation at universities and learning institutes throughout the United States as well as internationally. They have written and published four books, Happily Ever After…and 39 Other Myths about Love: Breaking Through to the Relationship of Your Dreams, 101 Things I Wish I Knew When I Got Married: Simple Lessons to Make Love Last, Secrets of Great Marriages: Real Stories from Real Couples about Lasting Love, and That Which Doesn’t Kill Us: How One Couple Became Stronger in the Broken Places. Their organization, Bloomwork is dedicated to promoting healthy, fulfilling, and successful relationships for individuals, couples and organizations. Their newest book was just released, An End to Arguing: 101 Valuable Lessons for all Relationships. For great content and to learn more about Linda and Charlie's work go to https://bloomwork.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What can parents do to raise confident and resilient teens? How do you reduce sibling rivalry? How can you stop being the homework/screentime/food/sleep warden? To address these issues I have invited Sue G. Groner to be our guest. As the founder of The Parenting Mentor, a multifaceted platform for parents looking for guidance in raising emotionally healthy, self-resilient children, Sue provides simple and effective parenting strategies. With the goal of reducing everyday stress and anxiety that inevitably comes from being a parent, Sue provides a roadmap that shifts perspective to help parents be happier and more relaxed. Sue is the author of Parenting with Sanity and Joy. 101 Simple Strategies, the host of The Parenting Mentor Sessions Podcast and a certified Positive Discipline parent educator. She is also the creator of the CLEARR™, a method of parenting developed through years of trial (and her fair share of errors!). CLEARR™ adheres to the belief that parenting strategies should be grounded in six important pillars: Communication, Love, Empathy, Awareness, Rules, and Respect. To learn more about Sue https://theparentingmentor.com/ Follow Sue on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/theparentingmentor/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Am I getting parenting right? Most parents at any and every stage find themselves asking this question. To explore this question, I invited Sandra Stanley to be my guest. Moms you are going to love this episode. Sandra Stanley received her bachelor of science degree from Georgia Tech and master of arts from Dallas Theological Seminary. Sandra has a heart for foster kids and foster families, as she and Andy have been foster parents since 2010. Her ministry passion is promoting foster care in the local church. Much of her time these days is spent working on various writing projects and continuing her involvement with Fostering Together, the foster care initiative at North Point Ministries. Sandra and her husband Andy Stanley just published their new book Parenting Getting It Right which we dive into today. Their it, their north star which we talk a lot about in this show is parenting with the relationship in mind. I couldn’t agree more. To connect with Sandra and learn more about her book Parenting: Getting It Right go to https://www.sandrastanley.com/ Connect with Sandra on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sandrawstanley/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WOO HOO this is my 200th episode! Because of YOU my amazing listeners is the reason that there are 200 episodes. I so love and appreciate you! What does mothering look like from a wholehearted foundation? You still do the hard part of parenting. You still monitor your teen, set boundaries and guidelines. But this is only one facet of your relationship with your teen. You are not just a mother machine that hustles for productivity or perfectionism. You show up as a wholehearted human being. Your whole self shows up with your family. Your passionate, spontaneous, playful, fun side gets to show up too. You get to share who you are, your interests. If your teen only sees you with an angry face they are not seeing the many facets of you. You want them to see you smile and laugh as well as being serious and firm. When you are mothering from a wholehearted foundation you see your whole child. You see their heart too. You don’t just hyper-focus on their grades. You see them in a wholehearted way. You see their sense of humor and pay attention to their inside jokes. You are sensitive to where they are vulnerable and what breaks their heart and what lights them up. You can discern the difference between procrastination and when they are truly afraid or hurt. You see the many facets that make them their unique self. When you mother from a wholehearted foundation you will find that you enjoy your teen and your life a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do your teens suffer from technology abuse? And how would you know where your teens are in the technology use continuum? To answer these questions I have interviewed Dr. Lisa Strohman. Dr. Lisa Strohman has widely become known for her advocacy and education around mental wellness as it relates to our digital lives. She has worked with thousands of parents, schools, and children around the globe. An attorney, clinical psychologist, and author, Dr. Strohman established the Digital Citizen Academy, a non-profit program offered to schools with an in-home plan that educates, empowers, and inspires balance and prosocial use of technology. Her newest book Digital Distress: Growing Up Online was just released in 2021. The first book of its kind to focus specifically on Gen Z, highlighting how children, who have grown up with technology as ubiquitous as air, are impacted by the challenges of growing up in a digital world. We talk about process addictions and the brain and how technology can hijack the structure of the teenage brain. We explore the behavior factors, physical symptoms, emotional symptoms, and interpersonal effects of technology abuse. We look at the alarming statistics of teens and pornography. This podcast is full of practical advice to empower parents and teens to resist technology abuse. Contact Dr. Lisa Strohman at https://drlisastrohman.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What are things you tolerated in 2022 that you don't want to tolerate in 2023? Today we are going to explore tolerations, messes, and irritations. You know the things that annoy you on a daily basis and steal your I feel good energy. If I ask you the question what are you tolerating? What’s the first thing that comes to mind? Maybe the first thing that comes to your mind is something about your teen, your boss, or your partner. In other words you are tolerating your relationships. Or, maybe the first thing that you thought of is the color of your kitchen wall, all those piles of papers on the table, or the kitchen disposal that hasn’t worked in a year. You are tolerating things in your physical space. Heres the thing. All of us tolerate things we shouldn't, instead of handling them. Every time we tolerate things instead of managing them they drain our energy. It steals our attention away from what we really want to do and what we want to achieve. And if we don’t handle these little things in life we can go into resignation. Like if I can’t handle these little irritations then I can’t have what I want and we feel this at a deep unconscious level. This episode helps you become aware of what you're tolerating and gives you a plan to clean up your irritations and messes in your physical space and your relationships. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When do you introduce skin care to your teen and how do you motivate teen girls and even teen boys to take care of their skin. Our guest today was taught that, "skin care is self care," "how you treat your skin is how you treat your soul," and to "treat your skin like the most expensive silk." You're going to love Angela she not only has tips for teens but she shares self care rituals for moms that I think you are going to love. Angela Jia Kim is the founder of Savor Beauty, a natural skincare and facial spa brand inspired by Korean beauty and self-love rituals, and a former international, classical concert pianist. Called “the unexpected beauty virtuoso” by MindBodyGreen, she created the award-winning skincare in her kitchen, became an accidental entrepreneur, and built a multimillion-dollar enterprise around the philosophy of manifesting beauty, brilliance, and balance. She has led hundreds of women empowerment workshops and her Savor Beauty Self-Care Planner has sold over 100,000 copies. A highly recognized skin and self-care expert, her skincare and spas in New York City have been chosen as “Best of New York” and featured in top publications such as The New York Times, Vogue, Elle, People, Allure, Well+Good, and more. Angela lives in New York City with her tween daughter, mini golden retriever, and philanthropic partner. Angela would love to share her Virtual Goody Bag with listeners who purchase her book, Radical Radiance over on https://radicalradiance.com. After purchasing Radical Radiance, they become a member of Angela's exclusive self-love community and get access to her free Virtual Goody Bag (worth over $350), including her manifestation workshop, beauty-food recipes, and her 1 minute glow routine. More information regarding the Virtual Good Bag can be found via this link https://www.radicalradiance.com/virtual-goody-bag Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.angelajiakim.com/ https://www.savorbeauty.com/ Social links: https://www.instagram.com/angelajiakim/ https://www.instagram.com/savorbeauty/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Has your teen ever lied to you? If so, how did you handle it? In this show we are going to discuss 4 common myths about honesty that make teens lie more and 4 strategies that teach kids to value honesty. Besides discussing lying, honesty and trust we are going to talk about all things respect. Have you ever said to your teen, "You need to respect me," and what does that really mean? Did your teen respect you more after you told them that. Todays guest is Colleen Doyle Bryant is the author of five books and more than 50 learning resources about making good choices for the right reasons. Her Talking with Trees series for elementary students and Truth Be Told Quote series for teens are used in curriculums to teach good character traits and social emotional skills like honesty, respect, responsibility, and kindness. More than 100,000 of her good values teaching resources are downloaded each year by parents and teachers around the world. Colleen’s upcoming release, Rooted in Decency, looks at why common decency is suffering today, why that’s so unsettling, and how society can get back to a shared set of values that promotes cooperation and trust. To know more about Colleen's books or contact her https://colleendoylebryant.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you feel like you have real conversations with your teens? When we are in monitor mode we are not really having a conversation, we are just letting our teens know what we expect them to do.i Do you fall in the trap of asking your teen "how was your day," and they tell you "fine." Would you like to get past the one-word answer. In this episode I interview Elizabeth Bennett an award-winning Principal with over 35 years of experience in the school system as an educator and administrator. She coaches parents on how to have courageous conversations with their kids to build healthy and helpful relationships. Her new book, Courageous Conversations: A Guide for Parents to Understand and Connect with their Teens gives parents easy-to-implement strategies to create a powerful and loving relationship with their teen, without lectures, shame or guilt. To learn more, visit: elizabethbennettgroup.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we are going to talk about teens and music education. Your daughter has been playing piano since she was seven and now that she is a sophomore in high school and wants to quit piano. Do you let her? Your son wants to play bass so you sign him up for lessons but he doesn’t want to practice. Do you force him? Your daughter wants to quit choir and quit taking vocal lessons because she can’t sing like Taylor Swift. What should a mom do? Do you force them or let them quit? How can parents motivate their teens to keep pursuing their music. What are the advantages of learning to play instruments in the teenage years? How does music positively impact the developing teen brain? Our guest today is an expert in music education. Dana Vachharajani's multifaceted career has been marked by singing in top venues, founding and teaching in her own private music school, Dana V Music, as well as consulting, and advising to further develop music education. As the teaching advisor for Ensemble Music Schools, she oversees the positive recruitment, retention and development of the many talented and nurturing teachers that are at the heart of our organization as well as oversees the pedagogical growth in each of our schools. A graduate of The Juilliard School and Carnegie Mellon University, she has been a featured soloist in Carnegie Hall, and Alice Tully Hall, as well as a touring artist and soloist with major orchestras around the US. Dana is a mother to three incredible children and also currently teaches voice at Dana V Music, the original Ensemble Music School. To learn more about Ensemble Music Schools or contact Dana go to https://www.ensembleschools.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As we approach January we are starting to think about healthy habits for the new year. Our guest today has a habit that I want to master in the new year. Dr. Mike Rucker is the author of the upcoming book, The Fun Habit: How the Pursuit of Joy and Wonder Can Change Your Life available January 23. I think this is a perfect podcast to be released in the holiday season. How about starting this fun habit during the holidays. Dr. Mike Rucker is an organizational psychologist, behavioral scientist, and charter member of the International Positive Psychology Association. He has been academically published in publications like the International Journal of Workplace Health Management. His ideas about fun and health have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Fast Company, Psychology Today, Forbes, Vox, Thrive Global, Mindful, mindbodygreen, and more. He currently serves as a senior leader at Active Wellness. There are so many gems in this episode. Why develop a fun habit? "It increases vitality and makes life worth living." Connect with Mike at https://michaelrucker.com Follow on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/thewonderoffun Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In todays show we talk about the importance of awe and wonder. Research reveals that the benefits of being awe-seekers is that you are more generous, curious, and more humble. Is the feeling of awe within our control or does it just happen unexpectedly? How do moms help their teenagers experience more awe? Listen as we discuss. Today’s guest is Deborah Farmer Kris. Deborah is an education journalist, parent educator Her bylines include PBS KIDS, NPR’s Mindshift, The Washington Post, the Boston Globe Magazine, and Oprah Daily. Deborah’s work is grounded in the two decades she spent as a K-12 teacher and administrator. She has a B.A. from Boston University in English, a B.S. from Boston University in Elementary Education and a Masters of Education from Rutgers University, 2009 for Counseling Psychology. . Her writing has been featured several times in The Washington Post; she is the co-author of the book Building Character in Schools: A Resource Guide; and she is the author of the picture book series All the Time, which has been featured on Oprah Daily, Slate's Mom and Dad are Fighting and more. Learn more about Deborah at https://www.parenthood365.com/ Follow on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/parenthood365/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Many moms feel the burden of parenting teens is on their shoulders and wish that dad would be more involved in their teens life. Today we are going to talk about why the fathers role is so important. Todays guest Patrick Cummings talks about his obsession with work as an entrepreneur. And how this took him away from his family and negatively impacted his teens. In this episode Patrick tells us how he turned that around. Patrick Cummings is an entrepreneur, business coach, and wealth management advisor who—after giving his all for twelve years to the corporate world—decided to start his own business so he could be closer to his young children and rebalance his life. Patrick has made a career out of being a family man, and his expertise and honest accounts of his own mistakes and triumphs would offer the perfect mentorship and encouragement to parents struggling to balance work and family. Patrick’s new book, The Family-Business Balancing Act, provides an inspiring guide that helps business owners gain perspective and take steps toward achieving harmony and balance in their lives—so their work and their relationships can thrive To find out more contact Patrick at https://www.pnpstrategies.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode I bring in an expert who can help us with safety tips for teenage drivers. We want our kids to drive but most importantly we want them to be safe. The statistics are not good for teen drivers especially boys. What can we learn from the statistics? What can moms do to make sure their young drivers are safe and become safe drivers? Leo Waldenback is the co-founder, and head of growth, of Zutobi Drivers Ed, a gamified e-learning platform pioneering online driver’s education by making it fun, affordable, and accessible for all. Waldenback founded Zutobi to help teens get proper driver’s education and make the roads a safer place. Get free resources and contact Leo at https://zutobi.com/us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I was so blessed to interview Emma Benoit. You are going to be so touched by this 22-year-olds courageous story. I was struck by her wisdom, honesty, and vulnerability. Emma has such an important message for moms and for someone out there listening this episode could save your teens life. Emma Benoit became extremely passionate about suicide prevention after surviving a suicide attempt in 2017, the summer before her senior year in high school. At the time, she was a popular varsity cheerleader with a supportive family and lots of friends, but on the inside, she was filled with depression and anxiety, and had never told a soul about it. Her attempt resulted in a spinal cord injury that left her paralyzed but helped her find faith and purpose; and propelled her on a mission to use her painful experience and miraculous recovery to help others. A few months after her attempt, Emma started the website liferejuvenated.org and a blog to share her story and recovery journey, in an effort to help other teens who are struggling. In early 2018, Emma began working on a documentary film called My Ascension, which was released in 2021, that chronicles her recovery journey and advocacy work, while addressing the youth suicide epidemic. Learn more at: https://www.myascension.us/ Follow at https://www.facebook.com/myascension/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What do you do when your teen has been cyber bullied, teased, or socially excluded? In this episode I interview KIM JOHN PAYNE, M.ED., a counselor, educator, consultant, and researcher for over thirty years. Kim is the author of several acclaimed books, including Simplicity Parenting, The Soul of Discipline, and Being at Your Best When Your Kids Are at Their Worst. His newest book is Emotionally Resilient Tweens and Teens: Empowering your Kids to Navigate Bullying, Teasing and Social Exclusion. We explore questions like, What does emotionally resiliency look like in our teens and tweens? and What can parents do to raise empowered teens? This episode is full of practical wisdom. Contact Kim at https://www.simplicityparenting.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode I interview Dr. Charles Sophy, author of FAMILY VALUES: Reset Trust, Boundaries, and Connection with Your Child . He is the medical director of the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services and a regular contributor on the Dr. Phil show. Dr. Sophy has helped all kinds of families break harmful patterns. Based on his wealth of experience as a psychiatrist and as a father, Dr. Sophy assures every parent: “No matter how complicated life gets or how off course your family dynamics become, it’s never too late to hit the reset button and move forward with confidence, love, and authenticity, with your family values leading the way.” For more information on Dr. Charles Sophy: https://drsophy.com/. Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sophyonthestreet/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you spend a significant time worrying about all things, especially your kids. Anxiety is sneaky and gets inside your head. It convinces you that you are being a good mom if you worry and that you are a bad mom if you don't. It deceives you into thinking that worrying and obsessing is productive and will lead to problem solving. The truth is anxiety is exhausting and is a huge reason we can feel all mothered out. To talk about this I brought in a knowledgeable guest. Lynn Lyons, LICSW has been psychotherapist for 25 years and specializes in treating anxious children and their parents, with a special interest in interrupting the generational pattern of worry in families. Lynn has a podcast called, Flusterclux, where she helps parents understand how to manage anxiety. Katie Couric has also interviewed Lynn, and she has been featured in Psychology Today, The New York Times, NPR and Reader's Digest. Her new book, The Anxiety Audit offers an eye-opening look at the 7 sneaky ways that anxiety and worry weave their way into our families, our friendships, and our jobs, and provides actionable steps to reverse the cycle and reclaim our emotional well-being. https://www.instagram.com/lynnlyonsanxiety/ https://www.lynnlyons.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you are married, divorced, single, or remarried, you will get something out of this episode. Co-parenting can be extremely challenging. I have listened to countless moms who feel the other parent doesn’t support them, listen to them and actually disempower their parenting decisions. It's hard enough dealing with drama with a teen but it gets exponentially harder when you have drama with the other parent. I brought in an expert with great practical advice. Bestselling Author, Coach, Speaker & Certified Divorce and Co-Parenting Specialist Michelle Dempsey-Multack is the bestselling author of Simon & Schuster's Moms Moving On: Real Life Advice on Conquering Divorce, Co-Parenting Through Conflict, and Becoming Your Best Self and founder of the Moms Moving On community. Her notoriety on Instagram coupled with her extensive expertise in divorce and co-parenting have made her a sought after coach. Michelle also hosts the popular weekly divorce podcast, Moms Moving On. So If you are married, divorced, single remarried you will get something out of this episode. Coparenting can be extremely challenging and I have listened to so many moms in my practice who feel the other parent doesn’t support them or listen to them and actually disempower their parenting decisions. Contact Michelle at https://momsmovingon.com/ Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/themichelledempsey/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode I was interviewed by Allison Michelle Conlon. It was part of a virtual summit called Best Mom Ever which was a free virtual event with top global experts. The name of my talk was Home Stretch: Delighting in Your Teen Junior-Senior Year. The question that plagues moms junior and senior year is, Will my teen be ready to leave home? It can feel like they’ll never be ready and you’re running out of time? In this episode I discuss how to enjoy these last few years with your teen and why it can be so hard. I explore what is normal for teens before they take off into the world. The content I discuss comes from my bestselling book Dial Up the Dream: Make Your Daughter's Journey to Adulthood the Best for Both of You. If you like what you hear today, pick up your own copy of Dial Up the Dream from wherever books are sold. Get My Free E-Book https://colleenogrady.com/bestmomever/ Learn more about Best Mom Ever Virtual Summit at www.allisonmichelle.co Get your copy of Dial Up the Dream: https://amzn.to/3SbUV6L Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I have a question for you? Would you like to feel less stressed and more relaxed? Do you feel you are on the road to burnout? Todays guest is going to help you find more peace in your life through taking mindful breaks throughout the day. Shonda Moralis, MSW, LCSW is on a mission to help women play big without burning out. She is a Life Balance Coach, Therapreneur, Author, and Podcast Host. Shonda serves on the board of Shanthi Project, an education nonprofit providing evidence-based mindfulness services to children and adults. She lives in Pennsylvania with her husband and two kids, loves to play outside, endeavors to practice what she preaches, and is perennially fascinated by what makes people tick. Contact Shonda at https://www.shondamoralis.net/ Follow on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/shonda.moralis/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A BIG fear for moms is that our kids will hang out with the wrong people and get addicted to nicotine, alcohol or drugs. Our guest today, Jackie Polk was the perfect teen in High School and yet started hanging out with the wrong people and tried drugs. She quickly became addicted. Jackie can help you protect your teens with very practical advice from her experience as an ex-addict. Jackie Polk is an addiction awareness and recovery influencer who is five years sober from drugs and alcohol. During her addiction, Jackie experienced overdose, domestic violence, homelessness, lost custody of her sons, and more. Today, she has turned her life around, regained custody of her kids and uses her platform to inspire others and encourage open conversations about addiction and recovery. She shares her impactful story with over 110K followers across TikTok, Instagram, and other social media platforms. She currently lives in Oklahoma with her husband and twin boys. Find Jackie on: o Instagram (@itsjackie_polk) o Tik Tok (jackiepolk) o Facebook Learn More about Deterra Pouches at: https://deterrasystem.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is such an important conversation on how to raise our teens with agency so that they have the skills to set boundaries, and know what they want and know what they don't want. This conversation about consent explores all the nuances of a true consent. We address what moms can do to reduce the shame factor so our teens will be honest with us. Dr. Laura McGuire is an internationally recognized consultant, survivor, researcher, seminarian, and author of the book Creating Cultures of Consent (Rowman & Littlefield, 2021) and The Sexual Misconduct Prevention Guidebook: Consent and Conduct for Higher Education Campuses (Fielding University Press, 2022). They were named as one of the 2022 Champions of Pride by the Advocate Magazine and are regularly featured in media outlets for their expertise and approachability. Dr McGuire is a certified member of the American Association of Sexuality Educators Counselors and Therapists (AASECT), and The Society of Professional Consultants. Dr. McGuire lives in the United States, where she works as an adjunct professor at Widener & Dominican University and CEO at The National Center for Equity and Agency. To learn more and contact Laura: https://equityandagency.com/ https://drlauramcguire.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When teens and young adults struggle with their mental health they tend to isolate from friends and family. And when they are isolated they struggle with self esteem and shame. What teens and young adults and actually all of us need is conversation, connection and validation when we are struggling. Just knowing we are not alone makes us feel better and improves our mental health. Our guest today Lauren Cikara is the Director of K-12 Initiatives at Active Minds. Active Minds was founded at the University of Pennsylvania following the suicide of founder Alison Malmon's brother. At Penn, Alison looked for existing mental health groups that she could bring to campus to combat the stigma of mental illness, encourage students to seek help early, and prevent future tragedies. Finding none, she created her own student-to-student model and formed an organization known as Open Minds. In just a few years, Alison was fielding calls from all over the country from students and administrators wanting to do something on their own campuses, both at K-12 schools and universities. In 2003, the organization, now known as Active Minds, established a national office in Washington, DC and was incorporated as a 501(c)3 organization. Now in more than 1,000 campuses and communities, Active Minds directly reaches more than 1.9 million people each year through awareness campaigns, events, advocacy, outreach, and more. Active minds is about changing the conversation about mental health and therefore changing the culture. Find out more about Active Minds at https://www.activeminds.org/ Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/active_minds/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ok moms I have a question for you. Do your teens, college students, or emerging young adults know How to Money. Do they know how to earn it, manage it, use it and have an eye on the future. Do they know how to curb the urge to splurge. Well today I have two wonderful guests who can help you with teens and money?Jean Chatzky & Kathryn Tuggle, co-founders of HerMoney and the authors of How To Money: Your Ultimate Visual Guide to the Basics of Finance. Jean Chatzky is CEO and co-founder of HerMoney, the author of over a dozen books (including Money Rules, Women with Money, and Not Your Parents' Money Book), an award-winning magazine columnist and host of the HerMoney podcast. After decades of reporting on personal finance—including 25 years on the Today show—she knows that now more than ever, a successful financial life is within every woman’s grasp—and with the HerMoney team, she’s on a mission to help you get it. In her free time, Jean loves running, finding new ways to use her sourdough starter, and cooking for friends. Raised in the midwest, she now lives in Philadelphia with her family and new pup. Find her on Twitter and Instagram. Kathryn Tuggle is Chief Content Officer and Gracie-Award winning Editor-in-Chief at HerMoney.com. She produces the HerMoney Podcast and co-hosts its popular mailbag segment. Originally from Birmingham, Alabama, Kathryn has spent the last two decades writing and editing for magazines, television and websites in New York. When she’s not educating women about their money, Kathryn can probably be found thrift store shopping, teaching a yoga class, or browsing bookstores in Paris. Learn more at https://hermoney.com/ Follow on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/hermoneymedia/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3500 TEENS ・ 2 RESEARCHERS ・ 1 QUESTION What are adults missing about teens and technology? A lot. Drawing on perspectives from more than 3,500 teens, Harvard Project Zero researchers Emily Weinstein and Carrie James bring stories and data together for a powerful reframe of what teens are up against – and what teens need adults to understand. Emily Weinstein is a Research Director at Project Zero at Harvard and a Lecturer at the Graduate School of Education. Carrie James is a sociologist and Principle Investigator at Project Zero at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. She is the author of Disconnected: Youth, New Media, and the Ethics Gap (MIT Press). The authors' work has been covered in Time, the Boston Globe, the Washington Post, and the Atlantic, and they are sought-after speakers on teens and technology. You can learn more at www.behindtheirscreens.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you think you can stay calm and parent a teen? Well Hesha Abrams believes you can. In fact, she believes you can "Hold the Calm". Hesha Abrams is on a mission to help people from all walks of life to find a solution when it seems impossible. A recipient of the Brutsche Award for Excellence in Mediation and 2021 Women Leaders in The Law, Hesha is an internationally recognized attorney, mediator and negotiator for crafting highly creative settlements and resolutions in very difficult matters. She has successfully mediated thousands of parties and was an innovator in the mediation field serving on the legislative task force that drafted landmark ADR laws and taught mediation and negotiation at the 2001 International Symposium on Negotiation and Conflict Resolution in The Hague. Hesha recently published, Holding the Calm the Secret to Resolving Conflict and Defusing Tension. And we are going to discuss the secret in this episode. So if you would like to resolve conflict and defuse tension in your family then listen to this episode. Contact Hesha at https://www.holdingthecalm.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you wonder if your teen has ADHD? Well, I have invited back Dr. Norrine Russell . She recently published, Asking the Right Questions about ADHD Before, During and After your Child's Diagnosis. Dr. Norrine Russell began Russell Coaching for Students in 2009, now a premier national coaching practice for middle school through college students with students across the US and Canada. Her passion for providing support to frustrated students and weary parents is fueled by her own experience of raising two complex children who are both neurologically atypical (her children’s diagnoses include autism, mood disorders, ADHD, giftedness, and learning differences). Dr. Russell knows firsthand the exhaustion parents face as they day in and day out seek solutions for their out-of-the-box children. The entire team at Russell Coaching is committed to supporting the psychological wellbeing, education, and family life of their clients. To learn more contact Russellcoaching.com or call 212 716-1161 Follow on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/russellcoachingllc/ Special offer: Mention Power Your Parenting and you will get 10% off the first three months of coaching. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can you be a parent of a teen and be at peace? Not 100% of the time. But yes you can be a mom and chase after peace. It's good for you and your teen. In this episode we will explore five ways moms lose their peace and how to not fall into those traps. You will be given four practical ways moms can dial up their peace.. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

40-50% of teens say that they feel addicted to their phones. 90% of teens admit that too much time online is a problem for their peers. In this episode I interview Alex J. Packer PhD. His newest book Slaying Digital Dragons: Tips and tools for protecting your body, brain, psyche, and thumbs from the digital dark side will be released October 2021. . Without avoiding the dark side of technology, this comprehensive reference book empowers young adults to take charge of their digital life and improve their mental health and well-being. Quizzes and exercises guide readers through the process of evaluating their relationships with their screens, social media, and tech in general. Alex J. Packer PhD. is an educator, psychologist, and award winning author of numerous books for parents and teenagers including How Rude! The Teen Guide to Good Manners, Proper Behavior, and Not Grossing People Out. Alex is sought after by the media for his provocative commentary on manners, child-rearing, and substance abuse prevention, and has led workshops and lectured widely across the United States and around the world. He received his Ph.D. in educational and developmental psychology from Boston College and his master’s degree in education from Harvard. We discuss... Signs that screen time is affecting young adults’ bodies, brains, and relationships Tips for protecting their privacy, safety, and reputation Ways social media and algorithms can distort their reality and sense of self Tools for finding life balance and resetting their screen scene You can contact Alex at https://www.alexjpacker.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode we are going to talk about all things control. I think there can be a lot of confusion for parents around control. You hear phrases like keep your teens under control because you don’t want them to be out of control and then you hear don’t be too controlling or over controlling, or you need to exercise self control And then you have parental controls for everything social media. So I think it's easy to get confused about where you should stand on the whole control issue. In this episode we explore healthy control or monitoring vs being over controlling. We will look at the 4 traps over controlling moms fall into. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices