Power Your Parenting: Moms With Teens

Have you ever thought, "I wish I could just hypnotize my teen so that they would . . ." Our guest today Dr. Ran Anbar is going to talk about how you can change teens and adult lives through hypnosis. Many people have negative connotations and misperceptions about hypnosis, Dr. Anbar explains hypnosis is not mind control over another person depicted in many children's and adult movies. It’s the complete opposite. Hypnosis therapy helps people claim more personal power –over their bodies their feelings and their relationships. Dr. Ran Anbar, MD, FAAP, author of new book “Changing Children’s Lives with Hypnosis” (November, 2021, Rowman & Littlefield). is board certified in both pediatric pulmonology and general pediatrics but what separates him from many doctors is the 25 years of experience he has treating children with hypnosis and counseling. He is considered one of the leading experts in this field and has served as a guest editor and advisory editor for the American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis. Dr. Anbar is on a mission to bring clinical hypnosis into the mainstream helping thousands of children benefit from this often misunderstood and under-utilized therapy. His new book is a down to earth guide on how this therapy works, including case studies of children he has worked with personally, with step by step advice for parents on they can take advantage of this non-invasive, painless method of treatment in caring for their children’s medical problems and emotional needs. Here are some of the questions we explored. How did you find your way to hypnosis after several years as a practicing pulmonary and general pediatrician How can hypnosis help when medical therapy isn’t working Can hypnosis help teens with anxiety? And what would that look like? Is hypnosis the same as visualization or meditation? How are they similar and how are they different? What role does the subconscious play in hypnosis? More info at https://www.centerpointmedicine.com/provider/ran-d-anbar-md-faap Email at [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you feel exhilarated, excited and alive? Or do you feel stuck in a rut, bored or even resentful? Does your life feel like one predictable routine after another? Do you feel mired in your comfort zone? Maybe we can take a cue from our teens. We expect them to take risks, try new things and put themselves out there even when it’s hard. We expect them to take action and experiment with new activities. In other words we want them to get off the couch and step out of their comfort zone. We have witnessed them do that over and over again. Maybe it's time we do the same. In this episode I invite Sue Ludwig to talk with me about how moms can dial up their own dreams while in the thick of parenting. You don't need to have everything figured out. You can take one small step and dial up your dream one click at a time. Sue is a dear friend and a sought-after speaker, consultant, writer, and educator. A licensed occupational therapist and certified neonatal therapist, she is president and founder of the National Association of Neonatal Therapists, where she uses a unique blend of clinical expertise, innovation, and leadership to support the advancement of this specialized field on a global level. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode I talk with guest host Sherry Duson, MA, LPC, LMFT about The Mom Story. Every mom has her own Mom Story even if you're not fully aware of it. Concious or unconcious The Mom Story is still playing in the background of your mind. A common theme of the Mom Story is "Am I a good mom or a bad mom?" Typically, when your daughter leaves home and you feel her absence, is when you start to become aware of the first draft of the Mom Story . The first draft tends to be full of negative emotions. This is when the resentments and disappointments surface from your years of mothering. The first draft is when you feel you lost more than you gained by being a mom. It's when you admit to yourself that parenting is/was hard. The good news is that the first draft is just part of the story. You don't want to get stuck in the first draft because you will be stuck in negative emotions. This is not good for you or for your relationships with your teens and family. To become aware of your first draft story takes courage, self-reflection and some soul-searching. Now that you have your first draft you want to integrate this into the second draft of the Mom Story which is a more complete and conscious story. The second draft takes a new set of eyes but you'll find that you have actually gained more than you have lost by being a mother. Too often our Mom Story is tossed about on the turbulent waves of life and our teens turbulent emotions. In other words we feel dependent on our family to shape our Mom Story. Often we are waiting for validation and appreciation. It's time to not be dependent on anyone else to shape The Mom Story. It's time to own your story. Your Mom Story is so important because it shapes how you feel about yourself and how you feel about your relationships and it sets the course for your future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode I interview Cara Kalf, who is a writer, editor and teacher who coaches high-schoolers to write their best college application essays and get ready for the top-tier schools they plan to attend. For more advice on writing, admissions, and academic success, check out carakalf.com. Questions we address are: What is the best way to get organized and get started on applications? How do you avoid writer's block when it comes to writing your essays? How to help teens that are completely overwhelmed and don’t think there is anything special about their life. What are schools looking for in an essay? What are schools not looking for? What should students consider in writing supplemental essays? What are some traps that moms fall into when trying to help their teens with college applications. What is your best piece of advice for moms who are trying to motivate teens with their college applications. Contact Cara at [email protected], or get free resources at carakalf.com, Follow Cara on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/carakalf/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode I brought back my friend and colleague Sherry Duson back as guest host where we discuss how to turn a hard conversation into a healing conversation with your teen or young adult. "Sherry Duson is a Texas and an Arizona Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in private practice, and the Founder and Director of The Center for Postpartum Family Health in Houston, Texas. Since 1999 she has focused her practice on helping new mothers and the needs of young families. In 2014, she opened the Center for Postpartum Family Health, using therapists training under her supervision, to provide services on a sliding scale to the community. Sherry and I dive into Chapter 7 Healing Conversations in my book Dial Up the Dream. Healing conversations rarely begin as healing conversations they start as hard conversations. In this episode I discuss the Six Keys to a Healing Conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a world where tweens and teens prefer online communication over face-to-face communication, basic social skills are not being learned. My guest today Catherine Newman is the author of What Can I Say: A Kid's Guide to Super-Useful Social Skills to Help You Get Along and Express Yourself. Middle school is an essential time to learn and practice social skills, including how to get along with others, talk about hard things, be an ally, and a good friend. In What Can I Say?, Catherine Newman, provides supportive guidance to help kids establish or and maintain meaningful relationships with friends, teachers, family members, and others in their communities. Catherine Newman is the author of the award-winning bestseller How to Be a Person, as well as two parenting memoirs: Waiting for Birdy and Catastrophic Happiness, and a middle-grade novel, One Mixed-Up Night. She is also the co-author of Stitch Camp. Newman is the etiquette columnist for Real Simple magazine and the editor of the James Beard Award-winning kids’ cooking magazine ChopChop. Newman lives in Amherst, Massachusetts, with her family. Visit Catherine at catherinenewmanwriter.com. Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/catherinewman/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is all about safety and security. Safety expert and former scientist, Cathy Pedrayes is best known to her 2.3 million TikTok followers as the “mom friend.” With her signature blue dress and pearls, Cathy's content includes clever safety tips, such as how sleeping with a door closed can save a life and go-to lies for awkward situations and what not to post and what to do when strangers approach you or knock on your door. Cathy’s safety life hacks have been covered by Good Morning America, Buzzfeed, Today, and more, as well as in her new book published by Simon & Schuester, The Mom Friend Guide to Everyday Safety and Security: Tips From the Practical One in Your Squad. We also discuss. . . What are 5 seemingly innocent questions that strangers use to take advantage of you? What should teens know about protecting themselves in their dorm or apartment? What are the top apps to ease worried parents’ minds? Follow Cathy on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@cathypedrayes?lang=en Follow Cathy on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cathypedrayes/ Contact Cathy at [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode I share highlights from my Dial Up the Dream Event and share the "Why" of my new bestselling book, Dial Up the Dream: Make Your Daughter's Journey to Adulthood the Best for Both of You. I also interview four amazing, authentic and knowledgeable women about their experience mothering emerging young adult daughters. Neha Gupta, author and founder of College Shortcuts. Sherry Duson, who is a Texas and an Arizona Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in private practice, and the Founder and Director of The Center for Postpartum Family Health in Houston, Texas. Ann McKittrick, parenting coach, early childhood educator, and founder of Nurtured Noggins, Sue Ludwig, Author of Tiny Humans Big Lessons, President & Founder of the National Association of Neonatal Therapists (NANT), Sherry, Ann and Sue share the good, the gold and the challenges of parenting a late teen to early twenties daughter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode I am talking to Cai Graham from Northern Ireland. Cai has been a teen mentor for decades. She shares some great practical advice for us today including the 3 questions that improve communications with your teens by speaking less and learning more. BIO: Known for being able to help teens get their spark back within three sessions, Cai Graham is a UK-based Master Teen Mentor with three decades of experience as a mom and Master Practitioner in NLP, hypnotherapy, and coaching. She goes straight to the heart of the issue and brings a side of humor to lighten difficult subjects. Cai is a podcaster, international speaker, and Amazon #1 best-selling author of The Teen Toolbox. Her mission is to help parents to support their children so that together they can build a mentally healthier and happier generation of young people. Three tools from The Teen Toolbox Box Breathing : Calming the chaos in your head : www.caigraham.com/boxbreathing Brain Dumping : Prioritising tasks to avoid overwhelm : www.caigraham.com/brain-dumping 3 Questions : Opening up the dialogue with your teen : www.caigraham.com/threequestions Learn more about Cai at https://www.caigraham.com/ Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/caigraham/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Okay this is a very special podcast to me. Instead of me interviewing a guest, I’m going to be the one interviewed. If you have been listening to my podcasts for the last twelve weeks you know that I have written a new book called, Dial Up the Dream: Make your Daughter's Journey to Adulthood the Best for Both of You for moms of daughters from 17 to 25. Well, in this episode my friend and colleague, Sherry Duson will be interviewing me. Sherry Duson is a Texas and an Arizona Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in private practice, and the Founder and Director of The Center for Postpartum Family Health in Houston, Texas. Since 1999 she has focused her practice on helping new mothers and the needs of young families. In 2014, she opened the Center for Postpartum Family Health, using therapists training under her supervision, to provide services on a sliding scale to the community. Sherry did a great job of interviewing me. You will enjoy listening to a couple of seasoned therapists who have lived (and living) through these emerging adult years with our own daughter's. We get real! Dial up the Dream is launching May 3rd, 2022. You can order it anywhere books are sold. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode I interview Dr. Robyn Graham author of You, Me, and Anxiety: Take Action Over Anxiety to Enjoy Being you. Do you ever wonder what it might be like to not feel anxious all the time? The good news is you no longer have to feel alone and isolated. You me and anxiety helps you identify anxiety, recognize its symptoms, and take intentional action to manage and overcome it so that it no longer has a negative grip on your life. This book does not promise that overcoming and managing anxiety will be easy, but it will show you that you have the ability and tools to navigate through it. Dr. Robyn Graham is an anxious introvert on a mission to help teen girls go from feeling anxious to relentless by sharing her life-long journey with anxiety and the tools and resources that helped her not only survive but thrive. As a clinical pharmacist, professional photographer, brand strategist, and business coach, Robyn has witnessed both the clinical and social complications of anxiety and how it holds people, especially girls and women, back from achieving their goals and dreams. Robyn is a mom to Joshua, Samuel, and Grace, wife to Dr. John Graham, dog mom to Stella and Kona, and a daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. This is her first book. You can follow Dr. Graham on the following social media channels: · Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therobyngraham · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therobyngraham · Twitter: https://twitter.com/therobyngraham · LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/therobyngraham Contact Robyn at https://therobyngraham.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode I interview Cathy Cassani Adams about her new book, Zen Parenting: Caring for Ourselves and Our Children in an Unpredictable World. We discuss what it means to have a Zen Mindset when parenting. There is so much wisdom in this episode like, "Kids don't learn kindness because we shamed them into it. True Kindness needs to be experienced and felt--ideally with their parents." Cathy Cassani Adams. Cathy Cassani Adams, LCSW, co-hosts the Zen Parenting Radio podcast and is co-founder of the annual Zen Parenting Conference. She is a social worker and former elementary school educator from a family of educators, and a yoga teacher who is a forever student when it comes to breathing and mindfulness. Cathy teaches in the Sociology/Criminology Department at Dominican University, and she lives outside of Chicago with her husband Todd and their three daughters Learn more about Cathy and her new book at https://zenparentingradio.com/ Follow on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/zenparentingradio/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Even mothers who hit all the marks may not be well or on a good path. For this reason, we need to talk about a mom’s inner life. We need safe places to process our struggles and needs, friends who listen and empathize, and healthy conversations that move us forward so we can genuinely thrive.” Kari Kampakis In this episode I interview Kari about her new book, More Than a Mom: How Prioritizing Your Wellness Helps You (and Your Family) Thrive. Kari Kampakis is an author, speaker, and podcaster from Birmingham, Alabama. Her newest book which we are going to talk about in this episode is, More Than a Mom: How Prioritizing Your Wellness Helps You (and Your Family) Thrive, Her book was just released on April 5, 2022. Her other books, Love Her Well: 10 Ways to Find Joy and Connection with Your Teenage Daughter, 10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know and Liked: Whose Approval Are You Living For, have been used widely across the country for small groups studies. Kari’s work has been featured on Today show, Today Parents, and Focus on the Family, Kari also hosts the Girl Mom podcast. Kari and her husband, Harry, have four daughters and a dog named Lola. Join Kari on Instagram, Facebook, and the Girl Mom Podcast, or visit karikampakis.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Staying grounded is one of the best ways to dial down the drama. However for most moms "staying grounded” is not on the top of your daily to do list. It probably is not on your list at all. What do I mean by being grounded.? (You may call it centered or anchored) It's when you are deeply rooted in yourself, in your clarity, in your values, in your spirituality and faith. And when you are rooted you are not preoccupied, you are present to the world around you and yourself. Being grounded is like a strong oak tree with deep deep roots. Even when hurricane winds of drama start to blow the tree remains stable . It might lose some leaves or some twigs but it stands strong even in the worst of storms...even adolescent storms. Another metaphor for being grounded is being anchored. Again you stay steady even though there is turbulence all around you. It’s very challenging for moms to stay grounded. And here's why. Because everyone is pulling for our attention. In this podcast I will give you practical ways to stay grounded. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Does your teen frequently get angry? In this episode, we talk about what anxiety-driven anger looks like in our teens. Kelsey Torgerson Dunn, MSW, LCSW, specializes in anxiety and anger management therapy for kids, teens, and college students. She opened her group practice, Compassionate Counseling St. Louis, in early 2017. She practices cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and mindfulness skills, and often finds that just having someone on your side is the most helpful part of counseling. Kelsey recently published When Anxiety Makes You Angry written for teens. “Using a proven-effective approach rooted in evidence-based cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), When Anxiety Makes You Angry will help you identify the anxiety beneath your anger, accept difficult emotions—rather than fighting or trying to ignore them—and learn healthy coping and self-regulation skills to help you find emotional balance. You’ll also discover how to “train your brain” to stop and think before reacting; and how to choose calm over chaos when faced with the things that trigger your anxiety or anger. To learn more contact Kelsey at https://www.kelseytorgersondunn.com/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/counselingwithkelsey/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The episode today is hard to hear but very important. It reminds us that the daily battle over the phone and internet are worth it because our teens (especially girls) are being stalked. Our guests today are Andrea Perry and Jeff Keith they both work at Guardian Group and are both committed to reducing human trafficking. What was eye opening for me is that human trafficking isn’t just stealing your daughter away from your home, it can happen in your home on the internet. Our teens don’t just need us to monitor the time they are online, they also need to be monitored about what they are doing and who they are talking to. In this episode we talk about the important conversations you can have with your teens to keep them safe. Andrea Perry received her degree in Psychology from California Polytechnic State University in 2009. Post college her efforts were focused in the adolescent counseling sector, working with youth in multiple different capacities. in 2015, she was introduced to Guardian Group and the efforts to prevent and disrupt trafficking. With a passion to make a difference in this world and help young people she began volunteering and later joined the team full time. Jeff Keith started his anti-trafficking work in 2004 while working with global anti-human trafficking organizations and researching best practices in the fight against human trafficking in the United States. During his research, Jeff recognized an opportunity to significantly reduce human trafficking in the United States by providing focused training, directed networking, better resource coordination and innovative anti-trafficking technology, and thereby founded Guardian Group. To find out more go to https://guardiangroup.org/ Follow on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guardiangroupus/ · Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do we help boys develop positive body image? In this episode I interview Dr Charlotte Markey, a leading body image expert for close to three decades. While body image concerns have traditionally been considered a female-centric issue, recent research suggests that 75% of adolescent boys are dissatisfied with their bodies. Now more than ever, boys are facing the same competing pressures: to look a certain way, to wear the right clothes and shoes, to be strong and muscular, and on the mental health side, to hide their feelings and worries from others. That’s why the author of The Body Image Book for Girls tackles the subject for boys in a new book, Being You: The Body Image Book for Boys, which Cambridge University Press will publish on April 7, 2022, and I urge you to schedule an interview. Charlotte Markey, Ph.D., is one of the world’s leading experts in body image research, having studied all things body image, eating behavior, and weight management for close to three decades. A professor of psychology and founding director of the Health Sciences Center at Rutgers University, she is passionate about helping people develop a positive perception of their bodies. The author of The Body Image Book for Girls: Love Yourself and Grow Up Fearless, Dr. Markey will release her latest book, BEING YOU: The Body Image Book for Boys, from Cambridge University Press in April 2022. Her previous publications include Smart People Don’t Diet: How the Latest Science Can Help You Lose Weight Permanently, which Scientific American praised as “possibly the best book about weight loss ever written,” and Body Positive: Understanding and Improving Body Image in Science and Practice, co-edited with Drs. Elizabeth Daniels and Meghan Gillen. To learn more about Dr. Charlotte Markey go to: https://markey.camden.rutgers.edu/ Follow on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/char_markey/?hl=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode I have a great conversation with Lisa Hinkelman, author of Girls Without Limits: Helping Girls Succeed in Relationships, Academics, Careers, and Life. Lisa has recently released her second edition of Girls Without Limits, Her first edition was published in 2013. Lisa and I talk about how much has changed for girls in the past ten years. Lisa raised a very important question. "What skills does a girl need to not have sex with someone she doesn't want to have sex with.? or "What skills does a girl need to not send a nude picture?" Lisa stated that it's not a "character deficit it's a skills deficit." Girls need to be taught concrete and discrete skills like being able to stand up for herself, setting boundaries ahead of time, know how to enforce that boundary verbally and physically, knowing who to talk to when she needs support, knowing how to deal with coercion, and when to end or leave a situation. Lisa Hinkelman, PhD, is the founder and CEO of Ruling Our eXperiences, Inc. (ROX). She is a counselor, educator, researcher and author. Hinkelman's work for the past fifteen years has focused on the critical issues impacting girls and how schools, parents and educators can effectively support and encourage girls' interpersonal, educational and career growth. Previously, as a Counselor Education faculty member at The Ohio State University, her teaching and scholarly research focused on social and emotional learning, non-academic barriers that impact learning and girls' self-concept development. She was selected as a Nominated Changemaker for The White House United State of Women, Smart Business CEO of the Year and is a Draper Richards Kaplan Social Entrepreneur Fellow. Contact Lisa at https://rulingourexperiences.com/ Follow Lisa at https://www.instagram.com/rulingourexperiences/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode we discuss Everyday Resiliency which is so needed after all we have gone through in the past couple of years. Dr. Robyne and I have a heartfelt discussion about how life is hard but that we and our teens can tap into everyday resiliency and rise up. This interview is all about hope and practical tips on how to raise resilient teens. About Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe Described as one of the most sought-after, engaging, thought-provoking, and truly transformative international speakers and scholars in her field, Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe is a multi-award-winning education and psychology instructor and resiliency expert. She specializes in navigating stress and change, personal wellness in the workplace, and optimal performance – both personal and organizational. In her speaking and teaching work, Dr. Robyne offers us accessible and practical strategies grounded in global case study research that help to foster and cultivate resiliency within ourselves and others. Robyne is the author of Calm Within the Storm: A Pathway to Everyday Resiliency. Contact Robyne at https://robynehd.ca/book/ Follow her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/dr_robynehd/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you feel caught on a hamster wheel running as hard as you can, not feeling in charge of your life, and not feeling like your getting anywhere? This episode will help you gain control of your life moment by moment and will help you slow down the hamster wheel. In this episode, I interview Sue Ludwig a sought-after speaker, consultant, writer, and educator. A licensed occupational therapist and certified neo-natal therapist, she is president and founder of the National Association of Neonatal Therapists, where she uses a unique blend of clinical expertise, innovation, and leadership to support the advancement of this specialized field on a global level. Sue is the media expert in neonatal therapy for the American Occupational Therapy Association, a member of the steering committee for the National Coalition for Infant Health, and a medical advisory board member for Hope for HIE. Today, Sue lives in Cincinnati, Ohio, with her husband and a couple of dogs, and has two grown children. Sue is the author of Tiny Humans Big Lessons: How the NICU Taught me to Live with Energy Intention and Purpose. Sue is an amazing human being and a great friend. Sue helps you get off the hamster wheel and start being a leader in your life one moment at a time. We talk about many great things like, how to slow down the hamster wheel, what our light-blockers are, what's it like to be on the receiving end of you, and how the energy you bring to the home and work matters. Contact Sue and find more about Tiny Humans at https://sueludwig.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rags-to-riches author and CEO Gene Rice and his high school English teacher daughter Courtney Bejgrowicz, share critical information alongside professional and personal successes and failures to demystify adulthood. They are the co-authors of the book “Grad to Grown-Up” which teaches everything you didn’t learn in school but all you need to know to launch your personal and professional life. There are five sections in the book that give incredibly practical tips to young adults—There are 68 tips to help you excel in your personal life, job search, career, personal finance, and health and relationships—This book provides real-world insights that are often overlooked in formal education. GENE RICE is a leading executive retained recruiter, placing over 1000 executives while building one of the largest search firms in the world. He is also chairman of Rice Cohen International, and co-founder of the Plant a Seed Inspire a Dream Foundation, which has helped over 700 kids children pursue their passions. He brings a desire to help others to all he does. COURTNEY BEJGROWICZ is a high school English teacher who uses her passion for literature and desire to inspire others to inform her work. She enjoys mentoring teachers and helping her students find their inner voices. Visit their website gradtogrownup.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do we raise teens to be critical thinkers so they won't believe everything they read online? In this episode I have a conversation with Julie Bogart who recently published, Raising Critical Thinkers: A Parents Guide to Growing Wise Kids In the Digital Age. Julie Bogart is the creator of the award-winning, innovative Brave Writer program, teaching writing and language arts to thousands of families every year. She homeschooled her five now-grown children for seventeen years and is the founder of Brave Learner Home, which supports homeschooling parents through coaching and teaching. She has also taught as an adjunct professor of theology at Xavier University. Bogart is the author of The Brave Learner. Julie helps us think about self-aware critical thinking. As you know today everyone feels like an expert. Our teens look to the internet for their answers and think they have found the truth. In Raising Critical Thinkers, Julie gives us tools to help teens navigate the misinformation they find online so that teens can identify a fact, versus a fiction, or outright lie? Also, she helps us identify the difference between fact, interpretation, evidence, perspective, opinion, prejudice, bias, belief, story, worldview, and what role they play in critical thinking. To learn more about Julie and get her free downloads from her new book go to: https://raisingcriticalthinkers.com/ Follow her on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/juliebravewriter/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What do you truly want for your life? Are you waiting for permission? In this episode, we are going to explore waiting for permission vs permission granted. There seems to be something deep in the DNA of a mom that seems to be waiting for permission. I think it's because moms can feel that it's selfish to pay attention to their own needs or have the life they truly want so they wait for someone to give them permission. But those closest to us are not mind readers and have no idea what’s in your heart or what you are secretly hoping for. The result is many moms end up resenting their family and their life because they feel they have given so much up for their families. I have invited an amazing guest who has walked the road from waiting for permission to permission granted. Patty Aubery is a powerhouse of wisdom, creativity, and authenticity. She can be your best friend or the tough love you need to get unstuck when it seems impossible. She's been there and done it - from her early days of building one of publishing’s first billion-dollar brands, Chicken Soup for the Soul, to her current role as president of The Canfield Training Group, she has created an inspiring life for herself (and others!) around the world. For the last several years she’s been empowering women to show up more boldly and authentically in their lives with her best-selling book and course, Permission Granted. In it she teaches clients how granting themselves permission can lead them down a path of fulfilling what they want most out of life. Contact Patty at Pattyaubery.com Check out her Permission Granted Course and Retreat at https://www.pattyaubery.com/a/2147504524/wUcLYXar Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever thought, "What was my teen thinking?" In this episode, we explore the upside and downside of the teenage brain. I interview a knowledgeable and fellow therapist who is a parent to teens and is a therapist to teens. She is also an author and wrote Your Amazing Teen Brain which is written for teens but is good for moms as well. If you have a teen that can get lost in big feelings and get caught in negative automatic thoughts this book will help them understand their brain and give them tools to change their brain in a positive way. Her book is full of interesting research like how teens can increase their IQ through effortful work. Let me introduce you to Elisa Nebolsine. In addition to her clinical work, Elisa serves as an adjunct faculty at the Beck Institute in Philadelphia, and at Catholic University’s graduate school of social work. Additionally, Elisa teaches and consults on cognitive behavioral therapy and clinical practice with children and adolescents both locally and nationally. Elisa earned her master’s degree in clinical social work from Smith College, and she has been working with kids, teens, and young adults for the past twenty-five years. She has been featured in publications ranging from the Atlantic to NPR, and has been named a Washingtonian (DC) “Top Therapist” in multiple categories. Contact Elisa at https://www.cbtforkids.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An issue parents are facing everywhere: because of the events of the past couple of years, and social isolation especially, is that it's taken a huge toll on our kids - no matter their age. Especially with their confidence So how do we help teens become bolder, amidst the challenges of today’s world? Our guest today gives actionable ideas for parents who are hoping to foster greater confidence in their kids and themselves. Fred Joyal is an author, speaker, entrepreneur, and business advisor. He co-founded the most successful dentist referral service in the country, 1-800-DENTIST. He has previously written two books on marketing, has dabbled in standup and improv comedy, acted in bad movies and excellent TV commercials. His latest book, Superbold: from Under-confident to Charismatic in 90 days, was just released in October. He once beat Sir Richard Branson in chess and was also a question on Jeopardy. He is an avid cyclist, a below-average tennis player, and an even worse golfer. He lives in Los Angeles. Connect with Fred at fredjoyal.com, The fast link to the book on Amazon is geni.us/Superbold. (the capital S matters for some) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we turn our attention to our moms. Every mother-daughter relationship is complicated and this is true with our own moms. We can tend to reduce our mom to a single story, for example, you can idealize your mom, "she was the best mom ever" or label her like "my mom was such a perfectionist." The truth is that several things can be true at once. Our guest today Dr. Judy Rabinor shares her journey with her mom in her newest book, The Girl in the Red Boots. I love these 3 quotes from her book. “Every mother contains her daughter in herself and every daughter her mother and every mother extends backward into her mother and forward into her daughter.” —Carl G. Jung, MD “We are taught to believe that pent-up hostility is dangerous, yet the real tragedy is pent-up love. . . . The release of pent-up love and respect for our mothers brings the added gift of love and respect for ourselves.” —Paula J. Caplan, PhD "Grief has been my teacher, helping me understand, accept and make peace with the fragility of life, the complexity of love, and the imperfections inherent in all relationships, especially mothering." Judy Rabinor, PhD Judith Ruskay Rabinor Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist, author and writing coach, writing coach, and consultant. She offers psychotherapy consultations for individual, couples, families, and mental health professionals. She conducts a therapy group for binge eaters, a consultation group for mental health clinicians interested in women’s issues and 2 writing groups—you can read more about these groups on her website: Judithruskayrabinorphd.com. She is the author of the recently published book (2021): The Girl in the Red Boots: Making Peace with My Mother and two previous books: A Starving Madness: Tales of Hunger, Hope and Healing and Befriending Your Ex After Divorce: Making Life Better for You, Your Kids and Yes, Your Ex . Contact Judy: www.judithruskayrabinorphd.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, I talk about the limits of New Years Resolutions and how that can be a setup for disappointment. Instead, I suggest you commit for the next year to these two words, Begin Again. Part of this is taking the pressure off of you to make big changes in January. I talk about the power of intentions and taking responsibility for your life even if it's only 5%. Here's some sentence prompts. If I would take 5% more responsibility for my life and well-being I would (write 4 things down) If I would take 5% more responsibility living my passion I would… (write 4 things down) If I would take 5% more responsibility for the attainment of my goals I would (write 4 things down) If I would take 5% more responsibility for the success of my relationship I would (write 4 things down) If I would take 5% more responsibility for the level of my self-esteem I would. (write 4 things down) Moms we will get derailed from our best-laid plans. Your intentions remind you of who you want to be and what you really want. There doesn't need to be any guilt, judgment, or pressure, you can just begin again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How can parents inspire their teens in challenging times? To address this question I have invited Ed Gerety to be our guest. Ed Gerety has been an inspirational speaker to tweens and teens for 28 years, He is an author, and podcast host of “Parents Navigating the Teen Years”. At 20 years of age, Ed established his own business dedicated to helping others develop as leaders and to reach out and make a difference. Since that time, Ed has shared his powerful message in all 50 states, Canada, and Europe. And his greatest creds are that he is a father to two high school students. This is such a great conversation. We talk about the difference between motivating and inspiring your teen. And how to empower your teens to be resilient in these challenging times. We talk about the traps parents can fall into. Ed and I talk candidly about our own experiences as parents. Contact Ed at https://www.edgerety.com/education/contact/ 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

In this episode, we are going to talk about how to teach teens about earning, saving, spending and giving. Our guest today has an amazing tool that will help you dial down the drama around all things money with your teens. Dean Brauer is the co-founder and president of GoHenry, the ultimate kids’ debit card and financial education app that’s mission is to help millions of kids be good with money and offers unique parental controls. Designed for kids 6-18, children learn to spend safely and gain practical money habits through the Earning, Saving, Spending, and Giving features. The GoHenry card is issued by Community Federal Saving Bank, Member FDIC, pursuant to license by Mastercard International. To learn more or contact Dean go to https://www.gohenry.com/us/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode was inspired by this quote by Jill Bolte Taylor. "Please be responsible for the energy you bring into this space." Now I know every mom listening is thinking absolutely my teen needs to be responsible for the energy they bring into my space. You are tired of the negative, pushy, defensive, edgy, angry, and whiny energy they bring into your home. You can try to control their energy by threatening them, but the ironic thing here is often when a parent is in that threatening mode, the parent is usually furious and uses angry energy to subdue their teen's angry energy. A parent's angry energy doesn’t make their teen have good energy, it's quite the opposite. A parent's angry energy won't make their teen be happy or content it will only escalate the anger. You can’t control anyone else's energy. I’m sure you know you can’t dictate your partner's energy. You can only control your energy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you are a parent of teen you spend much of your time making sure your child can get into the college of their choice. But then the day comes when the reality hits, "OMG. How am I going to pay for the college of their dreams?" In this episode we'll discuss what parents need to understand about the college planning process, how parents can save and invest for college properly and maximize savings, and what are some of the big strategies to save big on college costs. To discuss this topic I've invited Brad Baldridge to our show. , Brad is a College Funding Specialist who has helped thousands of families plan and save for college with smart and proven strategies to save time, money and stress. As a financial expert, blogger and host of the Taming the High Cost of College podcast, Brad has been sharing his college planning insights with clients, subscribers and listeners for nearly 20 years. He teaches parents the best ways to save and pay for college, including how to find the right school, maximize financial aid and scholarships, avoid student loan debt, and make your children’s college dreams come true without wiping out your finances or retirement. To contact Brad: https://baldridgecollegesolutions.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You may be thinking my teen is anything but grateful. Teens are definitely not naturally grateful but there are things you can do to increase gratitude in your teens. In this episode we talk about why gratitude is so important and how we can teach our teens to be grateful and thankful. On our show today we have a special guest ERICKA SÓUTER, Parenting Expert and Author of How to Have a Kid and a Life: A Survival Guide. Erika is a nationally recognized voice in parenting news and parenting advice. She has over 20 years of journalism experience and is a frequent contributor on Good Morning America and other national broadcast outlets, where it’s her job to speak to parents across the country about the issues, controversies, and trends most affecting families today. Her writing has also been featured in People magazine, Us Weekly, Essence, Cosmopolitan, Self and WebMD. She received her bachelor’s degree from Georgetown University and master’s degree from the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. Website: ErickaSouter.com Twitter: @erickasouter Instagram https://www.instagram.com/erickasouter/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My guest today is Jackie Simmons, a parent who is on a mission to prevent suicides on teens through having “The Talk”. Last May she gave a TEDx talk called, Have "The Talk" to Stop Teen Suicide. Jackie is a speaker, Radio Show Host, International Best-selling Author, Emotional Resilience Grand Master Trainer, co-founder and Director of the Teen Suicide Prevention Society. Jackie is best known for her mission to “Stop Teen Suicide.” Along the way she expects to shake up the mental health industry and challenge the way the world views suicide prevention. Jackie states that we have the talk about sex before they think about having sex, we have the talk about alcohol and drugs before our teens are thinking about alcohol and drugs. So why aren’t we having the talk about suicide before teens are at risk for suicide. Jackie states you want to have the talk about suicide before you think your teens need it. Jackie fights suicide by being an advocate for living. "The Talk" is not a substitute for having your teen evaluated or treated by a doctor or mental health professional. Again, If you have any concerns about your teen, please contact your mental health professional. Jackie offers us a very simple and yet powerfully effective way to talk to our teens about this uncomfortable subject. This could be the most important talk you have ever had with your teen. To know more go to talksthatsaveslives.com (When you go to their website where it says "Where did you hear about us?" write in Power Your Parenting Podcast. Jackie will send you a guide and recorded trainings for free.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the many concerns weighing down on parents is how to keep their teens safe from abusing alcohol and drugs. It's not the bad teens who are abusing alcohol and drugs. It's not the bad parents who raise teens who have alcohol and drug problems. All teens are vulnerable to alcohol and drug addiction. The ways teens are hardwired especially make them vulnerable to all sorts of addictions. Todays guest is an expert because he’s been in the trenches with teens struggling with addiction for two decades. I love this interview because he’s knowledgeable, passionate about helping teens and he's encouraging. Richard Capriola has been a mental health and substance abuse counselor for over two decades. He recently retired from Menninger Clinic in Houston Texas where for over a decade he treated both adolescents and adults diagnosed with substance use disorders. He is the author of The Addicted Child: A Parent's Guide to Adolescent Substance Abuse. If you have a teen who is experimenting with alcohol or drugs then this podcast is for you. We not only talk about chemical addictions such as drug and alcohol, we talk about process addictions that deal with behavior like gaming, or self harm. Chemical and process addictions both are impacted by dopamine which is why it's so hard to detach from the substance or behavior. To contact Richard, learn more about his book, or ask him a question go to http://www.helptheaddictedchild.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode we discuss, THE UNLIKELY ART OF PARENTAL PRESSURE: A POSITIVE APPROACH TO PUSHING YOUR CHILD TO BE THEIR SELF by Dr. Chris Thurber and Dr. Hendrie Weisinger. We hear a lot today about how much pressure teens are under and the dangers of parents pressuring their kids too much—and unknowingly creating kids who are anxious and depressed. They say that pressure itself actually isn’t bad — it’s an issue of how pressure is applied. And so we dive into what that means. How can parents differentiate between healthy and unhealthy pressure? All parents want their kids to be successful but what does that really mean? We explore the difference between stress and pressure. And then we talk about how to transform a "do or die" pressure into healthy pressure. Lots of rich and practical takeaways in this podcast , Chris Thurber, PhD, co-author of THE UNLIKELY ART OF PARENTAL PRESSURE is a board-certified clinical psychologist, educator, author, and father with a BA from Harvard and a PhD in child and adolescent psychology from UCLA. An acclaimed keynote speaker, he serves as a clinician and instructor at Phillips Exeter Academy. https://drchristhurber.com/product/the-unlikely-art-of-parental-pressure Hendrie Weisinger, PhD, co-author of THE UNLIKELY ART OF PARENTAL PRESSURE, is a world-renowned psychologist and pioneer in the field of pressure management, as well as the author of a number of bestselling books. He has consulted with and developed programs for dozens of 500 companies and government agencies. https://hankweisingerphd.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why are your kids so different? Why is one kid so much harder to parent than their brothers or sisters? If you have more than one child you know how different your children can be. And so why is this? To answer this I invited an expert on human and molecular genetics Dr. Danielle Dick. In her newest book, The Child Code, Understanding Your Child’s Unique Nature for Happier, More Effective Parenting she says, "Why is parenting so darn hard? It turns out there is a simple answer to that question. The reason that parenting is so challenging is that all of that well meaning advice from your parents and friends and pediatricians ignores one of the biggest factors that affects child development-genes. Danielle gives us a powerful, science-driven parenting that helps your child grow into the best version of themself. Danielle M. Dick, Ph.D., is the distinguished Commonwealth Professor of Psychology and Human and Molecular Genetics at Virginia Commonwealth University, where she directs a research institute on behavioral and emotional health. She is an internationally recognized and award-winning expert on genetic and environmental influences on human behavior. https://www.thechildcode.com/ https://twitter.com/DrDanielleDick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode we are going to talk about acne. Why? Acne is more than a physical irritation, acne can impacts teens on a deep emotional level. It can undermine their self esteem and confidence. It can be fodder for ridicule by mean girls or boys . Acne may be a cause of drama between mothers and teens. Many of the medications for acne have negative emotional side effects for teen. This is why I invited Dr. Varma who is happy to share his scientific wisdom and new alternatives for treating acne with us. Yug Varma, PhD, is the Cofounder & CEO of Phyla, the world’s most advanced probiotic acne system. He has 10+ years of microbiome research experience including an extensive background in bio-organic chemistry, microbiology, and synthetic biology. Dr. Varma received his scientific training at several distinguished academic institutions, including Johns Hopkins University (PhD) and University of California, San Francisco. His scientific work has been published in many prestigious journals, including Nature. Check out more at https://phylabiotics.com/pages/science Instagram https://www.instagram.com/phylabiotics/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/phylabiotics/ There's a 15% discount code for my listeners just type in MOMSWITHTEENS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode I have the privilege of interviewing Molly Ringwald. What mom hasn't watched the iconic films of Pretty in Pink, The Breakfast club, and Sixteen Candles when they were teens in the 80’s. Molly talks about her past, what it's like to be a mom of teens, and how her 80's movies helped her be a better mom to her kids. Molly shares about her newest passion project The 16 Vaccine campaign. Molly is dedicated to educating other parents about the crucial second dose of the MenACWY vaccine. Joining her is Dr. Albert Karam who shares his perspective as a seasoned pediatrician. Star of stage, screen and television, Molly Ringwald’s credits include the film All These Small Moments which was released in January 2019 by Orion Classics and is on Video on Demand (premiered at the 2018 Tribeca Film Festival), an arc on The Netflix series “Tales of the City,” Netflix's film series The Kissing Booth, CW's “Riverdale,” and the off-Broadway production of “Terms of Endearment.”. An accomplished author and translator, her fiction and non-fiction has appeared in The New Yorker, New York Times, Vogue, Esquire, The Guardian, and more. Her translation of the French novel Lie with Me (April 2019) and the memoir "Your Name Was Maria Schneider” (2022) are both for Scribner. Today, she is carrying out her most important role and the one she is most proud of – being a mother to three children. Dr. Albert G. Karam is a pediatrician in Dallas, Texas. He is affiliated with the Karam Pediatric Group and is a Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at UT Southwestern Medical School. Known affectionately as “Dr. Al, the Kiddie’s Pal,” Dr. Karam has been recognized by multiple organizations, including Best Doctors in America, Texas Monthly’s Texas Super Doctors, and D Magazine’s Best Pediatricians in Dallas. He received his undergraduate degree in chemistry from McNeese State University, and then attended Medical School at LSU Medical Center Shreveport. To learn more visit https://the16vaccine.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who doesn't like good stories especially important ones? Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls: 100 Real-Life Tales of Black Girl Magic: which tells the stories of 100 barrier-breaking Black women from over 30 countries ranging from athlete Naomi Osaka and poet Amanda Gorman to singer Rosetta Tharpe and journalist Ida B. Wells. This book was created by Black women from cover-to-cover: edited by award-winning journalist Lilly Workneh and #BlackGirlMagic originator CaShawn Thompson, written by four Black women, and illustrated by 60 Black women and non-binary artists. LILLY WORKNEH is an award-winning journalist who is passionate about impactful storytelling. She previously led HuffPost’s “Black Voices” and later served as the editor-in-chief at Blavity News, where she directed the platform’s mission to amplify, unpack, and celebrate the many aspects of the Black millennial community. Lilly has since joined Rebel Girls as head of digital content and is a Forbes “30 Under 30” 2018 honoree. CASHAWN THOMPSON is the brilliant mind behind Black Girls Are Magic and the hashtag #BlackGirlMagic. She believes in the phenomenal power and skill of Black women and girls. A passionate advocate of the work, will, and wonder of Black women, CaShawn champions their many causes online and in her everyday life. She lives right outside of her hometown of Washington, DC, in Mount Rainier, MD, with her husband, two cats, and the various children and grandchildren who visit daily. Connect with Lilly on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lilly_works/?hl=en and rebel girls https://www.instagram.com/rebelgirls/?hl=e Connect with Cashawn at cashawn.com and on instagram https://www.instagram.com/thepbg/ Check out Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls https://amzn.to/3FecBIL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Has your teen ever said, "I'm so embarrassed!" In this episode we talk about teens and embarrassment Has your teen ever been embarrassed to be seen with you? Doesn't feel good. right? Most of the time teens are embarrassed to be seen with you around their peers when you haven't done anything "embarrassment" worthy except exist. We also talk about the things you do around teens that will embarrass them. In this episode we will talk about why teens are vulnerable to embarrassment and what is that really? We talk about how there is a continuum of reactions to embarrassment with teens and why that is. And why some teens are at more at risk for embarrassment and how that can lead to social anxiety. We end the podcast by talking about the 6 things moms can do to help their teens move through embarrassment. . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode I revisit why this podcast is named "Power Your Parenting." What does that even mean? How do you actually power your parenting? A big reason I named this podcast "Power Your Parenting" is because a lot of moms don’t feel powerful. Moms actually feel powerless and disempowered when parenting teens. When you feel powerless it isn’t good for you or your teens. I am committed to helping moms reclaim their personal power so that they are able to empower their teens. Easy right? Actually no. Moms can default into reactive power "force." This type of power leads to powerlessness. There is another way that will empower you and your teen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode was inspired from talking to one of the moms that I coach. In our session she was talking about a difficult situation with her teen and was trying to figure out if she was a good mom or a bad mom. Have you ever wondered if you were a good mom or bad mom? Well most of us do. But it's not helpful at all. Often this is an unconscious process where we obsessively go back and forth. We can even get defensive within ourself. We fear that we are not good moms. So our self talk sounds something like this. I AM A GOOD MOM, it's just I have a rebellious, obstinate teen. If you are in the Good Mom/Bad Mom mindset you compare you and your teens to other moms and teens. Sometimes this makes you feel a little better and often it makes you feel worse. This is a total waste of your precious energy. I call this The Good Mom/ Bad Mom Phenomenon. In this episode you will see how there is a better way, a new mindset for moms that is much better for you personally and for your parenting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Having a rested teen is a major way to dial down the drama. So in this episode I have invited an expert Dr. Chris Winter to be on the show. Dr. Winter is a neurologist and sleep specialist who has been in the field of sleep science since 1992. He is double board-certified in sleep medicine and sees adults and kids in his clinical practice. In addition to working with numerous professional sports organizations (including the 2020 World Series Champion Los Angeles Dodgers), he is the author of two books on sleep: The Sleep Solution: Why Your Sleep Is Broken and How to Fix It, and the recently released The Rested Child: Why Your Tired, Wired, or Irritable Child May Have a Sleep Disorder--And How To Help. He currently lives in Charlottesville, VA. In this episode we talk about practical issues with teens and sleep and how you can help. We explore sleep deprivation in teens and what that looks like besides being sleepy. And how sleep deprivation can exacerbate mental health issues like depression and anxiety. It definitely will dial up the drama. Dr. Winter talks about how much sleep teens need and how to make up a sleep debt. Also, how ADHD could really be caused by a sleep disorder.. Of course we talk about technology but with a surprising twist. And do you know what a phase delayed chronotype is? Well, you'll just have to listen to find out. 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

Is your child disorganized, scattered, forgetful impulsive and unmotivated? Maybe they have ADHD. Today I brought on an expert who primarily coaches children and teens who have ADHD. 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. We address questions like 1. How do you know if your teen or tween has ADD or ADHD? 2. What can moms do to help their disorganized teen get through school? 3. What are some strategies that work for kids with ADD or ADHD? What can moms do? 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 20% off the first three months of coaching. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do you talk to your teens about consent? If you have a daughter you worry that if she wears that short skirt she could get sexually assaulted. If you have a son you can worry that he would be accused of sexually assaulting a girl. You think not my daughter or not my son. Today we are going to be talking about consent and what it is and . what role does drugs and alcohol play in the overall consent conversation. We'll talk about the do’s and don’t’s of consent and how to talk to our teens about it. To address these issues I have invited Christy Keating to be our guest. Christy Keating is the founder and CEO of The Heartful Parent. Christy is a Certified Parent Coach® , a Certified Positive Discipline Instructor, a Certified Instructor with the Gottman Institute. She is also a long-time leader and speaker at the Program for Early Parent Support, In addition to her work as a parent coach, Christy is a licensed attorney and former prosecutor of 20 years with an expertise in the prosecution of sexually violent predators, as well as an active member of the National Coalition to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation. Through The Heartful Parent’s sister company, Savvy Parents Safe Kids, Christy offers child safety workshops, presentations, and consulting to both parents and professionals. Take advantage of her free resource: Do's and Don'ts for Talking Consent https://www.theheartfulparent.com/consent Website https://www.theheartfulparent.com/ https://www.savvyparentssafekids.com/ Facebook Page URL https://www.facebook.com/theheartfulparent Instagram Handle https://www.instagram.com/theheartfulparent/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recent studies indicate 90 percent of teens have viewed porn online, and 10 percent admit to daily use. Today we are going to talk about a difficult subject. Teens and pornography. Teens are especially vulnerable to pornography addiction for the same reason they are vulnerable to alcohol and drug addiction, because of where their brains are developmentally. I interview an expert who can help us protect and educate our teens about porn and how teens can recover. Christopher Bueker has provided individual and group therapy to patients struggling with addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders. He is experienced in providing counseling services for parents couples and families. Christopher has recently published his first book, Break Free of Chains: How to Help Your Child Reconver from Pornography Addiction. You can contact Christopher at ChristopherBueker.com Here are some of the questions we explore: 1. How should parents react if they find out that their teen is using pornography? 2. How do I talk with my child about the harms associated with pornography? How early should they start talking to them?. 3. Can you talk about why dabbling with pornography is still risky because of the progressive nature of pornography and how teens are even more at risk with their immature brains. 4. As a parent, what should I look for that could indicate that my child or adolescent is using pornography? 5. As a parent, what can I do to help prevent my child from using internet pornography? 6. How can I monitor my child’s use of the internet? 7. What are symptoms of pornography addiction? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is a disintegrating student and how has covid contributed to that? How can this be turned around before school starts? To address this I’ve invited Dr. Jeannine Jannot to be a guest on our show. Jeannine is the founder of The Balanced Student and author of The Disintegrating Student: Struggling But Smart, Falling Apart, & How To Turn It Around. She has over 25 years of experience working with children, teenagers and young adults in both public and private school settings spanning preschool through college. Jeannine has a master's degree in school psychology from The Ohio State University and a doctorate in child and developmental psychology from the University of Connecticut. She has also been a college instructor, teaching psychology courses and freshman seminars, for the past 10 years. We also explore the difference between a fixed mindset and growth mindset. Teens can self sabotage and self handicap themselves when they believe that they have a fixed mindset. In reality teens have a tremendous capacity for growth. Did you know that a teens IQ can vary as much as 18 points in adolescence? You are going to especially love Jeannines tips to be productive and well. specifically around organization, time management, study skills and habits, mindset , stress, sleep and screens You can find information about Jeannine's coaching, speaking, book, and her monthly Some Thoughts newsletter on her website jeanninejannot.com. Find Jeannine on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jjannot/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you believe you can feel positive emotions like joy, aliveness, inspired and still be a mom? Well there are cultural beliefs about motherhood that will definitely rob you of feeling good like... • Our teens should be perfect, because, naturally, our parenting is, too, or it should at least look or sound or seem that way. • Parenting causes perpetual exhaustion, dirty hair days, bad hair days, body confidence issues, and endless feelings of overwhelm. It also creates the need for nonstop caffeine and, of course, “wine o’clock.” • Parenting is hard, and if you don’t complain about it or feel miserable, exhausted, and stressed out most of the time, you’re not one of the “good” moms. • Its selfish to take care of myself I need to sacrifice everything for my family Our guest today Heather Chauvin has so much wisdom to share with us. She has a powerful story and has lived her message . Heather Chauvin is a leadership coach who helps ambitious, overwhelmed women conquer their fears and become leaders at work and home. Drawing from her professional experience as a social worker and her life experience raising three boys, Heather created a signature approach to help her clients create and enjoy sustainability, profitability and ease in business and life. She is the host of the Mom Is In Control Podcast where she reveals her most vulnerable truths about womanhood, marriage, parenting, living through stage 4 cancer and running a successful business without burning out. She released her first book, Dying To Be A Good Mother in 2021. Follow Heather on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatherchauvin_/ Learn more about Heather and her new book at: http://heatherchauvin.com/book Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices