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In this new podcast, Dr. Jordan interviews 3 teen girls who discuss the intense stress they feel due to an overemphasis on grades and playing on uber-competitive club sports teams, gaining admittance into top colleges, discouragement from feeling behind their peers, and being pushed to know their career path and whole life story too early.

They describe what they most need from their parents about their futures.

Related resources from Dr. Jordan

Dr. Jordan’s books: Sleeping Beauties, Awakened Women: Guiding the Transformation of Adolescent Girls

 From My Grandfather: Timeless Wisdom For a Life Worth Living Dr. Jordan’s previous podcast on his Dot Theory  

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In this new podcast, Dr. Jordan interviews Rebecca Atanassova and Alissa Hansen, author and illustrator of the new children’s book: George the Mouse in a Log Pile House, about the support they received growing up that encouraged their artistic passion. Also discussed are the important life lessons found in the story about inclusion, acceptance of those who are different than us, making room for everyone, and following your whiskers i.e. your heart. 

Resources: For more info on this book and the authors, check out their website at www.Georgethemousebooks.com

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Leadership in girls does not always look loud, dominant, or competitive. It can manifest as empathy, courage, cooperation, independent thinking, and a willingness to stand up for others.

In this episode, Dr. Tim Jordan explains the qualities parents should notice and encourage as their daughters develop into confident and responsible leaders.

You will learn:

• Why empathy is an important leadership skill
• How assertiveness differs from aggression
• Why strong girls are willing to think independently
• How courage develops when girls leave their comfort zones
• Why including others can be more powerful than controlling them
• How parents can recognize and reinforce healthy leadership qualities

Dr. Jordan also explores how traditionally feminine qualities, including trustworthiness, adaptability, humility, patience, cooperation, and social responsibility, can help girls create meaningful change in their schools, teams, communities, and future workplaces.

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Competition can motivate children, but constantly comparing grades, trophies, achievements, and popularity may create stress, anxiety, disconnection, and fear of failure.

In this episode, Dr. Tim Jordan explores what children may lose when competition receives more attention than cooperation, community, and meaningful connection.

Using examples from aspen and redwood trees, penguins, honey bees, and the African concept of Ubuntu, Dr. Jordan explains why humans are naturally built to survive and thrive through collaboration.

You will discover:

• How excessive competition can affect children emotionally?
• Why connection and belonging support healthy development
• How cooperation can strengthen confidence and resilience
• Ways parents can reduce unhealthy comparisons.
• How to recognize teamwork, kindness, and shared success.

Listen to learn how your family can celebrate individual effort without teaching children that someone else must lose for them to succeed.

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Dr. Jordan’s previous related podcasts:

When and Why Youth Sports Went Off the Rails
The Best Cure For Children’s Anxiety? Free Play!
Why Cooperation Trumps Competition Every Time  

For all of Dr. Jordan’s resources, i.e. books, weekend retreats and summer camps, talks, past podcasts, visit his website at www.drtimjordan.com  

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Helping your child is a natural part of parenting, but regularly solving every problem, preventing every disappointment, or speaking on your child’s behalf may limit their independence.

In this episode, Dr. Tim Jordan uses three memorable metaphors to explain why children need opportunities to take responsibility, solve problems, make decisions, and advocate for themselves.

You will learn:

• How to recognize when support becomes overparenting
• Why children need to experience manageable struggles
• How problem-solving develops confidence and self-efficacy
• Why allowing mistakes can build grit and perseverance
• When parents should step in and when they should step back
• How to encourage children to speak and advocate for themselves

The goal is not to leave children unsupported. It is to provide enough guidance for them to feel secure while giving them enough space to discover what they can handle independently.

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Previous Dr. Jordan’s related podcasts:
How Kids Grow From Adversities

Letting Go of Your Teenager Starts in Infancy  

For more of Dr. Jordan’s resources for parents and kids, go to his website at www.drtimjordan.com

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Does your daughter truly believe that she matters, that her voice is important, and that she is loved for who she is?

A strong sense of self-worth can influence how girls respond to challenges, relationships, mistakes, pressure, and uncertainty.

In this episode, Dr. Tim Jordan explains how parents can help their daughters develop the belief that they are valuable, capable, and worthy of love and respect.

You will discover:

• Why feeling valued supports confidence and resilience.
• How everyday family interactions shape a girl’s self-belief
• Ways to show interest without immediately giving advice
• Why listening can be more powerful than fixing
• How responsibilities can communicate trust and capability
• What parents can say and do when their daughter doubts herself?

Small, consistent actions at home can strengthen your daughter’s courage, persistence, emotional security, and willingness to follow her own path.

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Previous related podcasts from Dr. Jordan:
The Most Important Factor In Girls Gaining Confidence And Resilience
How To Help Girls Deal With The Uncertainties Of Their Teen Years And Their 20’s With Guest Kate Berski  

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Parenting can feel overwhelming when your attention becomes consumed by other people’s opinions, your child’s moods, uncertain outcomes, world events, or problems you cannot immediately change.

In this episode, Dr. Tim Jordan explains how parents can reduce stress by separating what they can control from what they cannot.

You will learn:

• How focusing on uncontrollable situations increases emotional stress
• What parents can realistically influence
• How to remain calm when your child is emotionally overwhelmed
• Why children often borrow emotional regulation from adults
• How regular self-care can prevent parental burnout
• Practical ways to pause, reset, and respond more intentionally

Learning to regulate yourself does not mean ignoring problems. It means directing your energy toward the choices, habits, boundaries, and responses that can make a meaningful difference.

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Previous related podcasts from Dr. Jordan:
Stressed Out Teen Girls Need to Refuel: Here’s How: good ideas for teens but also parents about self-regulating and destressing

How Stressed Out Families Can Find Balance & Joy
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How can parents encourage creativity, imagination, and meaningful learning in a world filled with screens and structured activities?

In this episode, Dr. Tim Jordan speaks with Angela Santomero, the creator behind Blue’s Clues and Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, about helping children become curious, creative, and confident storytellers.

Angela shares insights from her experience developing educational television and writing children’s books.

The conversation explores:

• How children learn through stories and imaginative play
• What makes educational content meaningful and engaging
• Ways parents can encourage creativity at home
• Why children need opportunities to create instead of only consume
• Angela’s writing and creative development process
• The ideas behind the Princess Penelope book series
• Resources for young storytellers and creators

Listen for practical insights from one of children’s television’s most influential creators.

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Previous interview with Angela Santomero:
Blue’s Clues Creator Angela Santomero Discusses How To Follow Life's Clues To Find Happiness

Links to Angela Santomero’s work:
Book 1: Princess Penelope’s Purse of Preposterous Things
Book 2: Dragon’s Marshmallow Mess YouTube Kids: https://www.youtube.com/@PrincessPenelopeOfficial

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Children have less free time, outdoor play, independence, and unstructured exploration than previous generations. What might they be losing as a result?

In this episode, Dr. Tim Jordan explains why self-directed play is essential for children’s emotional, social, and physical development.

You will learn:

• How free play strengthens creativity and problem-solving
• Why children need opportunities to manage their own conflicts
• How age-appropriate physical risks build confidence
• Why constantly structured activities can limit independence
• How outdoor play can support emotional regulation
• What parents can do to create more freedom without ignoring safety

Children do not need every activity to produce a trophy, grade, or measurable achievement. Sometimes the most meaningful growth happens when they are free to explore, make decisions, solve problems, and play for the enjoyment of playing.

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Previous related podcasts of Dr. Jordan:
Girls Need To Experience More Risk & Adventures

The Most Important Factor In Girls Gaining Confidence And Resilience  

For more information about all of the resources Dr. Jordan offers, including his published books and articles and retreats and summer camps, visit his website at www.drtimjordan.com

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Online predators do not always appear threatening. They may build trust gradually, study a child’s interests, offer attention, and create secrecy before parents realize something is wrong.

In this episode, Dr. Tim Jordan speaks with child-trafficking prevention expert Nic McKinley about how predators approach children online and what families can do to reduce the risk.

You will learn:

• How online grooming can begin
• Why girls may respond to attention from strangers
• Warning signs parents should take seriously
• How secrecy and isolation increase vulnerability
• Ways to discuss online safety without creating panic
• How parents can remain informed about apps and online communities
• Practical steps families can take to protect children

The goal is not to frighten children or remove every form of technology. It is to create awareness, communication, boundaries, and a family environment where children feel safe reporting uncomfortable interactions.

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Related resources: 
www.nicmckinley.com 
Nic McKinley’s website with info about the first donor-funded organization that equips law enforcement with tech to fight trafficking www.DeliverFund.org
Online home traffic class: find this class at DeliverFund

Dr. Jordan’s previous related podcasts:
Social readiness signs girls need to live out before they are ready for social media  
How To Tell When Your Daughter Is Responsible Enough To Try Social Media

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Your daughter may ask for more independence during adolescence, but that does not necessarily mean she no longer needs your guidance, attention, or emotional support.

In this episode, Dr. Tim Jordan explains how parents can remain connected and influential throughout the teen years and into adulthood.

You will learn:

• Why teenage mood changes should not always be taken personally
• How to become a nonjudgmental listener
• Why listening does not require agreeing with everything
• How sharing appropriate stories from your own adolescence can build connection
• Why parents should create time together without an agenda
• How honest communication strengthens long-term trust
• What can cause daughters to emotionally distance themselves

Your role may change as your daughter grows, but your relationship can remain close, respectful, and meaningful.

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Is your daughter avoiding homework, losing interest in school, or doing only enough to satisfy teachers and parents?

External pressure may produce temporary results, but lasting motivation usually develops when children experience autonomy, purpose, competence, and ownership.

In this episode, Dr. Tim Jordan explains how parents can support their daughter in discovering her own reasons to engage with school.

You will learn:

• Common reasons girls lose motivation academically
• Why pressure and repeated reminders may create resistance
• How autonomy increases engagement and persistence
• Questions that help girls identify their personal goals
• How interests can connect schoolwork with future possibilities
• Why exposure to interesting careers and adult role models matters
• How parents can support without controlling every outcome

Instead of asking, “How can I make my daughter work harder?” consider asking, “How can I help her discover what matters to her?”

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In this new podcast, Dr. Jordan describes the emotional roller coaster experienced by today’s middle school girls. Learn about girl’s emotional overload symptoms, the cost of having so little alone, quiet, down time, and how to provide safe spaces for girls to openly share, reflect, and become more inwardly focused.

Previous related podcasts by Dr. Jordan:
Middle School Girls Share About Friend Drama, Social Media, Pressures, And Parents
Girls In Middle School Are Like Popcorn

For more information about Dr. Jordan’s weekend retreats and summer camps for girls, visit his website at www.drtimjordan.com

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In this new podcast, Dr. Jordan implores us to change what we pay attention to, i.e. wars, conflicts, competition, and power and to instead focus on values like cooperation and connection. Humans are wired to connect and collaborate, so we just need to change what we value and emphasize.

For more information on all of the resources offered by Dr. Jordan, go to his website at www.drtimjordan.com

Previous Dr. Jordan podcasts on related topics:
Do We No Longer Value Sportsmanship podcast:
Teaching Girls Prosocial Skills Can Start Early

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In this new podcast, Dr. Jordan describes social skills most girls are lacking today due to excessive time spent digitally and how to teach these skills at home and at school.

Previous Dr. Jordan related podcasts:
Why have our teenagers become so socially awkward?

Covid’s lingering social and academic effects on teenagers  

Good books on this topic: Turkle, Sherry. Reclaiming Conversation Turkle, Sherry. Alone Together Boyd, Danah. It’s Complicated: The Social Lives of Networked Teens

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In this new podcast, Dr. Jordan, using stories about eminent people like Jane Goodall, Paul Coehlo, Abraham Lincoln, and John Green as well as giant sequoia trees and butterflies, describes why kids need to be allowed to face and overcome adversities.

For more info on Dr. Jordan’s 7 published books, weekend retreats & summer camps, and his previous podcasts, visit his website at www.drtimjordan.com

To offer suggestions for future podcasts or to ask questions, email Dr. Jordan at Anne@drtimjordan.com  

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In this new podcast, Dr. Jordan shares some of his favorite stories of real courage in action; some from historical figures, some from everyday people, and others about children.

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In this new podcast, Dr. Jordan describes kids who get overlooked because of a sibling or family member with issues and who subsequently develop beliefs that they and their needs aren’t as important. Learn ways to support them and teach them to advocate for their needs.

Previous related Dr. Jordan podcasts:

Self-care habits for teen girls: why women and teens struggle to take care of themselves

Stressed Out Teen Girls Need to Refuel: Here's How

For more information on Dr. Jordan’s upcoming weekend retreats and summer camps as well as his published books, go to his website at www.drtimjordan.com

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In this new podcast, Dr. Jordan describes the physiology behind all of the emotions that result from a breakup as well as specific, healthy actions girls can do to take care of themselves. Parents will learn best practices for supporting girls thru the grieving process.

Related Resources:
Book: Anatomy of Love, by Helen Fisher

Previous related podcast of Dr. Jordans: 
How to Support Girls Thru Their Grief
Embracing Learning From Our "Dark Feelings" of Anger, Anxiety, and Grief

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In this new podcast, Dr. Jordan shares inspiring stories of professional, Olympic, & college athletes who exhibited good sportsmanship as role models for your children. 

Resources: go to Dr. Jordan’s website to gain access to all of his previous 370 podcasts, his 7 books, and info on upcoming weekend retreats & summer camps for girls.

Good story books:
Stories For the Heart, by Alice Gray
Everyday Greatness by Stephen Covey

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In this new podcast, Dr. Jordan interviews author Mary Van Geffen about her new book, Parenting a Spicy One. Learn how to understand these kid’s needs, your own needs, and how to parent strong-willed kids in ways that allows them to keep their spirit. 

Resources: For more information about the services Mary Van Geffen offers, including her new book as well as her parenting classes & resources, check out her website at www.maryvangeffen.com/parentingaspicyonebook

2 books written by Dr. Jordan related to the topic of how to raise strong-minded, spirited children:
Book: Keeping Your Family Grounded When You Are Flying By the Seat of Your Pants, revised edition 2025

Book: Food Fights and Bedtime Battles: A Working Parents Guide to Redirecting Everyday Power Struggles

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In this new podcast, Dr. Jordan uses many insightful stories to show how girls can learn to take charge of their reactions to others, how they frame adversities, their emotional state & what they hold onto, their attitude & self-confidence, & their thoughts.
Resources: 
Previous podcasts from Dr. Jordan on negative self-talk: A Bird Nest On Your Head? Teach Your Daughter How To Be In Charge Of Their Negative Self-Talk

Why girls experience negative self-talk and how they can redirect it

For more information on Dr. Jordan’s books, previous podcasts, weekend retreats & summer camps, visit his website at www.drtimjordan.com   

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In this new podcast, Dr. Jordan interviews Barnet Bain, award-winning filmmaker and author of the new book, How To Be a Friend, about the deeper side of friendships, i.e. what stories from our past we bring to friendships and how they affect our relationships. 

Related Resources:

Previous related podcast: Middle School Girls Share About Friend Drama, Social Media, Pressures, And Parents

Get Barnet Bain's book at Barnes & Noble, Amazon and many other distribution sites.

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In this new podcast, Dr. Jordan shares some poignant stories that offer ways to take responsibility for our attitudes, emotions, mindset, and happiness during these turbulent times.

Resources: Dr. Jordan’s website that contains info on his books, weekend retreats & summer camps, and previous podcasts

One of my favorite books of stories: The Heart of the Enlightened, by Anthony DeMello

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Description: In this new podcast, Dr. Jordan interviews 2 young adults about the changing markers of adulthood & the emotional state of their peers.  His wife, Anne, shares her comparison with when she marked adulthood and how different it can be for young women today. 

Related resources by Dr. Jordan: Previous related podcast by Dr. Jordan: Why teens don’t want to grow up

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In this new podcast, Dr. Jordan offers some poignant quotes that contain wisdom to guide you on your parenting and life journey.


Yogi Berra Quotes:
If you don’t know where you are going, you might end up someplace else: take quiet time to know who you are & what you want & what you need, make decisions; learn to cultivate quiet time
When you come to a fork in the road, take it: sometimes you just need to quit ruminating & getting caught up in anxiety & indecision; push thru fears, focus on the excitement of change vs. worse case
You can observe a lot by just watching: quieting self, let go of distractions like electronics & really be fully present = so hard today, cultivate full attention
It ain’t over till it’s over: don’t throw in the towel when things get hard, learn patience & stick-to-itness; sometimes must get thru the uncertainty before the path clears up
Take it with grin of salt: have a sense of humor, sometimes all you can do is laugh and then keep going;
Losing is a learning experience. It teaches you humility: losing & mistakes & frustrations & change can’t always be controlled; do what you can & learn the lessons that are there to learn; whenever you fall down pick something up = wisdom
Good quotes:
A mistake repeated more than once is a decision. Paulo Coelho (Alchemist)
Put a good performer in a bad system, and the system wins every time.
Geary A. Rummler: get kids in the environment that gives them the best chance to succeed, learn, be nurtured & loved
If you’re looking for closure, the lack of respect was the closure. The lack of an apology was the closure. The lack of care, accountability and honesty, that was the closure; sometimes you need to be honest with yourself & leave bad relationships
Everyone in your life is meant to be in your journey, but not all of them are meant to stay until the end. Let people go!
You can forgive people without welcoming them back into your life. Apology accepted, access denied! Forgiveness is for you to let go of any (-) feelings you have
Not everyone likes me, but not everyone matters: surround yourself with (+) people who love & care about you; let the others be
Never give your negative self-talk a ride because it will always want the reins: it can take you over & overwhelm you, recognize it when it pops up, learn to let it go/switch it
Bees don’t waste their time explaining to flies why honey is better than shit: some people just won’t get you or understand your decisions & life path; they are not you & it’s not their path & that’s ok, don’t judge them, recognize they are trying to help but keep trusting yourself
Of course, life is a bitch. If it was a slut, it would be easy.
Resources:
Check out the dates for upcoming weekend retreats for girls in grade school, middle school, and high school this winter/spring at www.campweloki.com or my website at www.drtimjordan.com

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In this new podcast, Dr. Jordan reviews some of the common reasons today that kids and adults become lonely. He then offers some practical & doable solutions for overcoming loneliness.
Resources:
For information on Dr. Jordan’s weekend retreats this winter/spring, check out the dates on his site at www.drtimjordan.com

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In this new podcast, Dr. Jordan describes how the thrill-hangover cycle keeps people feeling numb and unhappy and how you can break out of it to achieve fulfilment and contentment.

Related resources:

2 of Dr. Jordan’s books:

She Leads: A Practical Guide for Raising Girls Who Advocate, Influence, and Lead

Letters From my grandfather: Timeless Wisdom For a Life worth Living

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In this new podcast, Dr. Jordan describes how girls can move on from toxic friends, dating partners, and limiting beliefs about themselves.
Dr. Jordan’s previous related podcasts:
 
Drama Busters Every Girl Needs to Begin the School Year
A Bird Nest On Your Head? Teach Your Daughter How To Be In Charge Of Their Negative Self-Talk
Middle School Girls Share About Friend Drama, Social Media, Pressures, And Parents

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In this new podcast, Dr. Jordan uses stories about Jane Goodall and Paul McCartney to describe the importance of supporting children’s interests and passions even if they are different than our own.

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In this new podcast, Dr. Jordan relates why so many of our daughters are burned out and overwhelmed by their sports, activities, and schedules. High levels of stress, pressure ,and focusing on the future have robbed girls doing things for the love of the game.

Previous related Dr. Jordan podcasts:
Stop Overscheduling Your Daughters!

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In this new podcast, using the nursery rhyme Humpty Dumpty, Dr. Jordan describes the many parts of themselves that girls give up in order to fit in as well as ways they can reclaim their authentic selves.   

Previous related podcasts:
I hate my body! The history of body dissatisfaction in females
Why body image issues begin with girls: interview with Dr.s Ashleigh & Janet Boseovski
Stop blaming Instagram for girl’s body image issues:
Taming the body image monster  

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In this new podcast, Dr. Jordan related a beautiful concept of Ubuntu which means that we are made for interdependence and generosity; this is where peace is to be found. 

Previous related podcasts:

Christmas podcast 2024: A Holiday Wish: Look For Kindness in Others and You Will Find More of it

Christmas Spirit:

2 Heartwarming stories about tinsel and love

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In this new podcast, Dr. Jordan describes research that reveals that homework does not produce better academic achievement and can have a destructive effect on student’s interest in learning, their depth of understanding, and their preference for challenging tasks. Dr. Jordan also offers some solutions to consider for dealing with this issue.
 
Resources on this topic:
Making Kids Work a Second Shift: Alfie Kohn article 11-1-25:
The Homework Myth: Why Our Kids Get Too Much of a Bad Thing; Alfie Kohn, (Da Capo Press, 2006)
The Pros and Cons of Homework: Edutopia, Youki Terada, 9-26-25
The End of Homework: How Homework Disrupts Families, Overburdens Children, and Limits Learning; Etta Kralovec and John Buell, (Beacon Press, 2000)
The Game of School: Why we play it, how it hurts kids, and what it will take to change it; Robert Fried
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To send Dr. Jordan comments on his posts and to offer ideas for future podcasts, email him at Anne@drtimjordan.com

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In this new podcast, Dr. Jordan relates many stories of how parents invalidate their daughter’s feelings and how to support girl’s emotional health.
Dr. Jordan’s previous related podcasts:
Cassandra Speaks: When women are the storytellers, the human story changes, interview with author Elizabeth Lesser
Embracing Our “Dark Feelings” of Anger, Anxiety, and Grief: interview with author Mariana Alessandri about her book: Night Vision: Seeing ourselves through dark moods

For all of Dr. Jordan’s resources including books, weekend retreats & summer camps, and podcasts, visit his website at www.drtimjordan.com

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In this new podcast, Dr. Jordan shares stories from girls who are extremely overscheduled, resulting in them feeling stressed, discontented, anxious, disconnected from family and friends and themselves, and lacking space for down time, unsupervised play, and time with family and friends.
For more information about resources Dr. Jordan provides, including his counseling practice, 7 books, weekend retreats and summer camps, and previous 350 podcasts, go to www.drtimjordan.com
Dr. Jordan’s previous podcasts on related topics:
Why rushed girls are lonely and stressed
Stressed Out Teen Girls Need to Refuel
How To Be Happy, Successful, And Mindful While Getting It All Done With Laura Mae Martin

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In this new podcast, Dr. Jordan relates a story about a young girl on the streets of Mexico who reminded him of the need to express gratitude for all of our blessings, especially during this holiday season.
Dr. Jordan’s previous podcast on gratitude: Is your daughter ungrateful? George Bailey gratitude will help

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In this new podcast, Dr. Jordan describes 8 principles girls need to live out in order to become happy and fulfilled, including being internally motivated, creating their own standards of success, making decisions based on their intuition, focusing on the journey vs. the destination, cultivating regular quiet, alone time, and loving and accepting themselves.

Send comments and suggestions for future podcasts to anne@drtiumjordan.com

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In this new podcast, Dr. Jordan makes a strong case for why, when young adults are starting their careers, the 1st step is to prioritize fulfillment because we all tend to get better at things we care about most. Learn the value of autonomy, flow, understanding your micro-motives and identity capitol, fixed and growth theory of motivation, and that we are not fulfilled by being excellent at something, but being deeply engaged with things that we choose.

Dr. Jordan’s previous related podcast:
The good, the bad, and the ugly about being in your twenties
How Kids Find Their Intrinsic, Lifelong Motivation
One Way We Are Crushing Our Daughter's Spirits

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Dr. Jordan interviews Dr. Judith Orloff about the challenges and gifts experienced by sensitive, empathic girls as well as ways they can best take care of themselves to avoid becoming overloaded. They also discuss Dr. Orloff’s newest book for children, The Highly Sensitive Rabbit.
Dr. Orloff is a psychiatrist, an empath, and a New York Times best-selling author who is a champion of highly sensitive children and adults. She is also on the UCLA Department of Psychiatry Clinical Faculty. 

Resources:
For more information on Dr. Orloff’s books and programs: www.drjudithorloff.com
Other books by Dr. Orloff: The Empath’s Survival Guide; The Genius of Empathy
Previous related podcasts from Dr. Jordan:
A 10 Is A 10 Is A 10: Understanding Girl's Emotional Roller Coaster
Why Girls Need To Be Angry, Anxious, and Crying

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In this podcast, Dr. Jordan describes how to teach girls that it is the pursuit of fulfillment that leads to excellence and also learn how to become aware of their intrinsic motivation. Also included is how being so future-directed (doing things because it looks good on college applications and to be accepted someday into a top college) causes kids to lose playing sports for the love of the game and learning for learning’s sake.
My favorite books on finding your calling:
Letters From My Grandfather: Timeless Wisdom For a Life Worth Living: Tim Jordan
Dark Horse: Todd Rose
The Element and Finding Your Element: Ken Robinson
The Talent Code: Daniel Coyle
Range: David Epstein
Callings: Dave Isay
Originals: Adam Grant
Everyday Greatness: Stephen Covey
The Soul’s Code: James Hillman

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In this new podcast Dr. Jordan describes how damaging labels are for kids and how to reframe behaviors into positives. Some labels discussed are being bossy, too shy or sensitive, perfectionists, weird, depressed, losing it, lazy, and socially awkward.Previous related podcasts by Dr. Jordan:Ghosts in the nurseryAre you an “unreasonable” parent? Perhaps there is a ghost in your nurseryThe most amazing girls I know: An interview with 3 “old souls”To send ideas for future podcasts, email me at anne@drtimjordan.com
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In this new podcast, Dr. Jordan discusses important factors that have occurred over the past 200 years that have shifted cultural standards for how women are supposed to look, creating a moving target of unrealistic standards and pressures that continues to cause intense body dissatisfaction.Some key factors discussed :Bathrooms moving indoors with mirrors and weight scales; a cultural perspective that being overweight was considered a character flaw associated with laziness and a lack of self-control; the rise of advertising playing on teen girls anxieties and insecurities about their looks; earlier sexualization and objectification of girls; increased exhibitionism, perfectionism, lookism, and consumerism causing girls and women to be obsessed with weight, body, fashion, and being sexy.Other valuable resources related to the topic of body image and body dissatisfaction:Previous Dr. Jordan podcasts on the topic of girls and body imageI Hate My Body! When And Why It Starts And What Parents Can Do About It With Dr. Ashleigh Gallagher And Dr. Janet BoseovskiWhen and why body image dissatisfaction begins:Dr. Jordan’s book on adolescent girls: Sleeping Beauties, Awakened Women: Guiding the Transformation of Adolescent GirlsBook: Fat History, by Peter StearnsSend ideas for future podcasts or if you have comments/questions to: anne@drtimjordan.com
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In this new podcast, Dr. Jordan interviews author Jean Twenge, PhD about her new book, 10 Rules for Raising Kids In a High-tech World: how parents can stop smartphones, social media, and gaming from taking over their children’s livesResources:For more info on Dr. Twenge’s resources, visit her website at www.JeanTwenge.comListen to past podcasts with Melanie Hempe from Screenstrong.org and from Gabriella Nguyen on helping kids and teens to wean themselves from screens.

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Dr. Jordan interviews Ob-Gyn Dr. Melissa Holmes, founder of the educational App Girlology, about educating girls and parents about puberty, periods, sexuality, and body image.Link to the Girlology App: https://girlology.com/Instagram @girlologyTo access free content for parents, Dr. Momfidence is our chatbot that will answer questions with content and resources that only come from Girlology and patient ed materials from some of our academic partners.Listeners can use this discount code for 20% off an annual subscription to the Girlology platform : ParentingGirls
Previous Dr. Jordan podcast on girls & body image, interview with Dr. Ashleigh Gallagher & Dr. Janet Boseovski: I hate my body! When and why it starts and what parents can do about itFor more information about Dr. Jordan’s books, camps, and other resources, check oujt his website at www.drtimjordan.comTo send comments or requests for future podcasts topics, email him at Anne@drtimjordan.com
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In this episode, Dr. Jordan discusses the harm from girls not asking for what they want and always putting other’s needs before their own. Learn some tools to help girls redirect their unhealthy pattern and raise their confidence and self-esteem.Dr. Jordan’s new book is available! Keeping Your Family Grounded When You’re Flying By the Seat of Your Pants, revised and updated edition with an invaluable chapter and technologies and social media and readiness signs for both  https://drtimjordan.com     Amazon Book Link:Send questions for Dr. Jordan to address in his next podcast to: Anne@drtimjordan.com
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Dr. Jordan interviews author Melanie Hempe about how to educate children and teens about the brain science about how smartphones and social media negatively affect their brains, their social skills, and cause addictive behaviors.Keywords: Melanie Hempe, Screenstrong, smartphones, social media, addictions, video games, gaming, screen use addictions, dopamine, stress, sleep deprivation in teenagers, teenagers, adolescents,Resources:Melanie Hempe’s website: ScreenStrongKidsBrainsAndScreens.com  The Adventures of Super BrainDr. Jordan’s previous podcast: 5 Step Method For Teenagers To Wean Off Social Media With Gabriela Nguyen

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Description: In this new podcast, Dr. Jorda describes the harm of overvaluing war and sports metaphors and the need to be more mindful of the words we use. He also discusses the need to value the many ways girls exhibit courage, power, and leadership.Dr. Jordan’s previous related podcast: Redefining power and leadership: How Our World Would Be Different if Women Were the Storytellers Dr. Jordan’s book on raising female leaders: She Leads: A Practical Guide for Raising Girls Who Advocate, Influence, and LeadDr. Jordan’s new book is available! Keeping Your Family Grounded When You’re Flying By the Seat of Your Pants, revised and updated edition with an invaluable chapter and technologies and social media and readiness signs for both  https://drtimjordan.com     Amazon Book Link:
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Description: In this new podcast using real life stories of 5 girls, Dr. Jordan describes different ways kids whose needs are not being met express “What about me?” and offers ways parents can teach girls to express their needs in effective ways.If you have comments about these podcast episodes or ideas for future ones, email me at anne@drtimjordan.com
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Description: In this new podcast, Dr. Jordan explains how the molting process of blue crabs is similar to the vulnerability adolescent girls feel as they experience changes due to puberty, attention from boys, cultural mixed messages, and pressures from school and activities. Using metaphors from fairy tales, Dr. Jordan will show you the inward-directed heroine’s journey girls traverse as they overcome obstacles and challenges to embrace their strength, courage, hope, and resolve in order to be ready to face adulthood.Resources:Dr. Jordan’s previous related podcast: Follow the Yellow Brick Road: What Dorothy Can Teach Teen GirlsDr. Jordan’s previous related podcast: Moana, Dorothy, and Rey: The heroine’s journey models how girls can thrive during adolescenceCamp Weloki: safe place to be heard, learn, increase self-awareness, learn important life skills, connect more deeply with peers and learn from each other.My favorite book on what fairy tales have to teach us about girls and women:  Spinning Straw Into Gold, Joan Gould
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