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It’s so easy to lose it when our kids’ emotions are running high. We tell them to “calm down,” and before we know it… we’re yelling too.

If that sounds familiar, you’re going to love this episode.

My special guest, Lisa Danahy, is a certified yoga therapist, educator, and founder of Create Calm. She’s spent more than 35 years helping kids, parents, and teachers learn practical ways to manage big emotions, regulate their nervous systems, and create more calm at home, in classrooms, and within themselves.

Lisa shares some beautiful, down-to-earth tools you can start using right away — from “balloon breathing” to simple co-regulation practices that help both you and your kids reset in the heat of the moment. These are the kinds of things that actually work when your tween refuses to get out of bed, your teen is rolling their eyes, or you feel your own patience slipping.

You’ll walk away feeling encouraged, equipped, and reminded that calm isn’t about control — it’s about connection.

Grab your coffee, take a deep breath, and join us for this hopeful, heart-centered conversation.

Mentioned in this episode:

• CreateCalm.org
• Creating Calm in Your Classroom by Lisa Danahy - https://amzn.to/3LLiLaZ
• Moms of Tweens and Teens Membership – community, resources, and workshops to help you connect more deeply with your tween or teen

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In this insightful conversation, Dr. Anna Levy-Warren, a licensed clinical psychologist and founder of Organizational Tutors, breaks down the concept of executive functioning (EF)—the brain processes that help kids and teens organize, plan, focus, and manage their emotions. Discover how everyday tasks like getting ready for school, homework, and handling transitions can feel overwhelming for both kids and parents. Dr. Levy-Warren shares actionable strategies to help families support their tweens and teens with EF challenges, while also addressing the role of anxiety and how to manage family dynamics.

Key takeaways & tips:

• Use visual timers so time is seen, not just spoken.
• Do a 5-minute “start together”: help list the first 2–3 steps, then step back.
• Work backward from the real due date, including life events (games, birthdays, church, work).
• Expect a lag in shifting; name it and give a bridge (“Finish that last sentence, then let’s move to shoes”).
• Lead with repair over guilt: “I got activated. I’m sorry. Let’s try that again.”
• Model what you want to see: put your own phone away, breathe, open your calendar.

Where to find Dr. Anna Levy-Warren:

Organizational Tutors: organizationaltutors.com

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Do you have a tween or teen who struggles to get excited about their life or find a sense of direction? It can feel overwhelming as a parent knowing how to support them. 

As a parent, do you struggle to know how to motivate them or know how to help them discover their gifts and what they love to do?

As a parent, you want them to find purpose, but how can you help them find the right path in the midst of all the pressures and uncertainty of next steps and everyone else’s expectations?

Well I’m excited to have Dana Roefer is with us today to talk about all of these things. We are diving into How to Build an Entrepreneurial Mindset in Our Tweens and Teens.

Dana serves as the Vice President of Faith Driven Entrepreneur for Teens. Entrepreneurship has been at the heart of Dana’s career, both in launching her own ventures and supporting others in building theirs. She is passionate about helping entrepreneurs gain clarity, navigate challenges, and bring their ideas to life.

Alongside her husband, Matt, Dana also founded the Grand Rapids Children's Business Fair and Journey Academy, creating opportunities for young people to explore innovation and entrepreneurship.

What We Talk About:

• Supporting unmotivated tweens and teens: How to help your child find purpose and direction when they’re unsure of what they want to do.
• Building an entrepreneurial mindset: Why fostering an entrepreneurial spirit in teens can help them navigate life’s pressures and challenges.
• Dana’s background: How Dana’s career in entrepreneurship led her to create resources for teens, including the Faith Driven Entrepreneur for Teens program.
• Asking “why” before “what” and “where”: Why it’s crucial to help teens discover their “why” before making major decisions like college or career choices.
• The importance of curiosity and self-discovery: How exploring your teen’s interests and strengths early on can lead to greater clarity and confidence.
• Overcoming pressure and comparison: How to help teens deal with societal expectations, academic pressure, and self-doubt.
• The Faith Driven Entrepreneur for Teens program: A 12-episode digital course that helps teens discover their strengths, explore different careers, and connect with inspiring stories from entrepreneurs.
• Practical ways to get teens involved: How volunteering, exploring various activities, and asking insightful questions can help teens discover their interests and strengths.

Where to find Dana and Faith Driven Entrepreneur for Teens:

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I’m really looking forward to you listening to today’s interview with Karen Young (I'm a huge fan).

You may know Karen from her website Hey Sigmund, an internationally popular online resource which attracts millions of readers each year worldwide.  Karen began her career as a psychologist in private practice and has worked extensively with children, teens and families. 

Karen shares with us:

• How much power parents have to strengthen their children through anxiety and to help them to use anxiety to be brave.
• She shares how the amygdala works and how we our kids are looking to feel safe and how much of our own anxiety gets triggered because we are hard-wired to want to protect them.
• She gives us tools to help your kids with big emotions and to be that safe place that they so desperately need.
• And we talk about Karen’s two latest books and how to strengthen the mental wellness of our children and adolescents. 

Where to find Karen:
Website: https://www.heysigmund.com/
Her books: https://www.heysigmund.com/shop/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/karenyoungheysigmund/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karenyoung_heysigmund/

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Are you worried about your child in college?  
Do you think the transition from high school to college may be difficult?  
Are you concerned about the choices your college student is making?  
Have you received text messages that concern you? 

You're not alone.  

Parents that have kids who have decided to choose the path of going to college often worry that their kids are ready. And based on college statistics there is a good reason for our concerns. Students are reporting higher levels of anxiety and depression every year. The dropout rate for freshmen is 30%.

Today, I'm interviewing Dale Troy, College Success Coach, a Certified Health Coach, and a graduate of Yale College and Yale Law School, who helps students create habits that will lead to college success. Dale Troy believes every college student can learn the self-management skills they need to handle the stress of college life and create a positive experience.

Dale's on a mission to empower college students by teaching them to implement habits that will reduce their daily stress and allow them to get the most out of their college experience. 

In this interview, Dale shares with us ...

• What we need to stop doing that disempowers our kids and gets in the way of setting them up for success in college.
• It's okay for our kids to make mistakes. Embrace the growth mindset when it comes to supporting your kids.
• Dale shares 5 tips to set them up for success.
• What to do if they aren't motivated to do their applications?

Where to find Dale:
https://crushcollegestress.com/
Dale's FREE CHECKLIST: TOP 7 HABITS TO REDUCE COLLEGE STRESS: https://www.crushcollegestress.org/7-...
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Talking about puberty can be so awkward! What do you say? Where do you start? How to you get your tween or teen to open up?

Michelle Mitchell has practical and insightful wisdom and the most wonderful way of sharing this information with us and our kids.

Michelle an author, speaker and advocate for families and parenting teenagers. She is the author of 2 new books, “A Girls Guide To Puberty”, and “A Guys Guide to Puberty”.  She is also a mother of two teenagers. And lives in Brisbane, Australia. 

In this episode we discuss:

• What is normal when puberty hits and how you can support your kids in positive ways.
• What to say and not say when it comes to having the important puberty conversations.
• What to do if you're kid says they don't want to talk about puberty and the changes they are experiencing.
• How to be that open, safe and warm place that your kids will want to talk to even when it's awkward.
• How to approach the puberty talk with a lightness and fun spirit versus fear and dread.
• How important it is to listen when you are having these conversations.

Where to find Michelle:

Her website: https://michellemitchell.org/
Her books:  “A Girls Guide To Puberty”, and “A Guys Guide to Puberty”
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michellemitchellspeaker/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michellemitchellspeaker/

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Today I'm interviewing Kim Muench, a certified parenting coach and the founder of the Real Life Parent Guide, and the author of the recent book, Becoming Me While Raising You: A Mother's Journey to Her Self.

In May 2008, Kim Muench received a call from the eldest of her five children, twenty-year-old son Nick, who confessed that his life was being destroyed by alcohol abuse. During his spiral through the darkness, Kim worked with her son to help him find long-term sobriety. But she knew that he was not the only person who needed to change. So, while she partnered with her family in her son’s recovery, she also began to make her own physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being a priority. Knowing parenthood was her greatest role, Kim sought to uncover the limiting beliefs she had developed in childhood that were infecting the relationships she’d built with those she loved the most. Kim made a conscious choice to parent in a different light.

Kim’s amazing story will challenge and inspire you.

We discuss how our childhoods impact the way we parent our own kids.
How we formed core beliefs that limit us and our kids.
How hard it is to watch our kids struggle and not enable them. And the growth that can come from their struggle.
The importance of connecting with ourselves and our own inner wisdom.
And so much more good stuff!!

Kim's book: Becoming Me While Raising You: A Mother's Journey To Her Self - https://amzn.to/3sYyLsN
Kim's Website: https://reallifeparentguide.com/
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"When we struggle then we grow." - Becky Baudouin

Today I'm talking to my friend Becky Baudouin, author of Enjoy Every Minute and Other Ridiculous Things We Say to Moms.

You have to give this episode a listen...

If you're a mom that struggles with worrying about your kids.
If you find it hard to watch your kids struggle and find yourself wanting to fix things for them.
If you often react and don't like how you responded afterward.

You are not alone!

Today we're talking about transitions, worry, anxiety, and our struggle to let go of control. Of course, we want our kids to be safe and happy! And there is so much we can't control and that can be so hard!

Questions we're discussing:
How to best support our kids without fixing things for them.
How to be that open, safe place for our kids to be where they're at.

I can't wait for you to listen!

 Becky is also a speaker and former columnist for Chicago’s Daily Herald.
 
Where to find Becky and her book:

Her latest book: Enjoy Every Minute: And Other Ridiculous Things We Say to Moms
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“We’re Raising a Generation of Strivers, Not Thrivers” - Michele Borba

Today I'm interviewing the warm, delightful, and inspiring Dr. Michele Borba, who recently released her latest book, Thrivers, The Surprising Reasons Why Some Kids Struggle And Others Shine.
 
Michele is an internationally renowned educator, award-winning author, and parenting child expert recognized for her solution-based strategies to strengthen children’s character, resilience, and reduce peer cruelty. She has spoken in 19 countries and five continents and served as a consultant to hundreds of schools and corporations. Dr. Borba is an NBC contributor who has appeared 150 times on the TODAY show and countless shows including Dateline, Dr. Phil, The View, NBC Nightly News, The Doctors, Dr. Oz, Anderson Cooper, MSNBC, Fox & Friends, Countdown, Fox, The Early Show, and CNN. Her work is featured in TIME, Washington Post, Newsweek, People, Boston Globe, U.S. News & World Report, The New York Times. Reader’s Digest and Globe and Mail.  And that's only the half of it!

In this episode, Michele shares with us...

• What the research shows contributes to why so many kids are overwhelmed, anxious, and burned out today. 
• What we often do as well-meaning parents that actually stifle their growth and development. 
• The 7 essential traits of kids that thrive and what you can do to help your kid develop these strengths and compensate for their weaknesses.

Can't wait for you to listen!

Where to find Michele and her book and resources:

Michele's Website
Her book Thrivers, The Surprising Reasons Why Some Kids Struggle And Others Shine
Thrivers Core Assets Survey
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Today I'm interviewing Nellie Harden a wife, mom of four teen daughters, a life-long learner, and a family experience designer, parenting coach & mentor. 

After experiencing several family crises, Nellie Harden decided things had to change. She decided to create and set goals for her own family and developed a system called The 6570 Project, to help other families do the same.

Nellie inspires and helps parents to proactively lead in their homes and build their own extraordinary stories. She's passionate about leading parents in fostering communication, fun, and growth in order to build an unshakable foundation for their children to take into their adult lives.

In this episode, Nellie shares with us…

• How mom failure can actually be a good thing.
• How it’s essential to lead yourself in order to lead your kids.
• How to positively inspire and motivate your kids to succeed in their personal goals and dreams.
• The importance of identifying your core beliefs
• Perfectionism is the wall and vulnerability is the key. And what you can do to be a safe place for your kids.
• How parents are architects of their family and proactive things you can do to lead in your family and build strong relationships for a lifetime.

Where to find Nellie:

Website: https://www.nellieharden.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nellie.harden
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nellieharden/

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Hi Friend,

I’m so glad that you’re listening in today. I’m talking to my new friend Kelly Hatcher who has been such an inspiration to me and I know she will be to you too when you hear her story.

Kelly has her Bachelor’s Degree in Education and her Master’s in Counseling. Kelly is a single mom and has two boys. Her oldest has been struggling with substance use for the past ten years. She spent many years thinking she was helping her son while her world around her was falling apart. After trying everything from loving, tough love, enabling, and boundaries she kept giving in to, she finally found a Family Recovery Coach that helped her understand what she was and wasn’t doing correctly to help her son. Once she learned the various tools, her relationship with her son and with herself changed completely.

Kelly became a Nationally Certified Family Recovery Coach and Interventionist and started her own business at New Day Family Recovery. She now helps families who are working through their own recovery in this family disease.

Connect With Kelly Here:

New Day Family Recovery Website
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The Mel and Kel Show (Two girlfriends helping other girlfriends live their best lives!)

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When it comes to our tweens and teens' mental health, we are in a crisis. And we have to talk about it even though we might not want to. 

Parents are asking,

How can you tell the difference between a moody teenager and one that is struggling with depression or is at high risk for hurting themselves? 

What are the signs that you should get help?

And how do you talk to your tween or teen in a way that they will want to talk to you if and when they are struggling with mental health issues?

My guest today, is Jason Reid.  Jason just came out with a powerful film - “Tell My Story” that just aired on PBS.

Jason’s son Ryan took his life when he was 14, leaving two Post-It Notes: one was the passcode to his computer; the second said “Tell My Story.”

Jason set off on a quest to understand what led his son to end his own life, and what he could have done differently.

He is here today, to share what he has learned and how to have difficult but necessary conversations with our kids.

Where To Find The Movie To Watch It With Your Kids and Other Videos:

Tell My Story/The Movie
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TellMyStoryFilm/

The most important conversation you will have with your kids | Jason Reid | TEDxLakeForestCollege

The hot lava game: we need to own our kids' mental health | Jason Reid | TEDxTemecula

My Son Died By Suicide | Jason Reid Speech | Goalcast (4,660,174 views)

How To Help Jason Eradicate Suicide by 2030:

Choose Life - https://www.chooselife.org/home
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1ChooseLife.org/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/choose_life_org/
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When it comes to talking to our tweens and teens about sex or consent, it's intimidating and scary. What do you say? How to know where to start? How do you say it in a way that will sink in? 

Talking about relationships, sex, and consent can be intimidating, particularly when it comes to our kids. 

But we must have them. The statistics are staggering by the time a girl has graduated from college the statistics are one in four that have been sexually assaulted.   

Today I’m interviewing Christy Keating with the Heartful Parent - who is an expert on consent. Christy worked as a licensed attorney, specializing in the prosecution of sexually violent predators. Christy has a unique perspective on the importance of teaching our kids about consent.

Talking points:

• What your tween/teen needs to know about consent
• What is consent & building confidence with saying no
• Recommendations and resources  to get started
• Empowering your tweens or teens around consent
• The Acronym of Consent
• What to say and how to have these important conversations

Where to find Christy:

Website: https://www.theheartfulparent.com/
Consent download (Excellent): https://www.theheartfulparent.com/consent
Savvy Parents Safe Kids: https://www.savvyparentssafekids.com/

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Do you ever wonder why you get so reactive about what your tween or teen says or does? One minute, something they say doesn’t bother you, and the next, you feel like you’re about to lose it? What’s going on with that?

In today’s episode, I’m joined by Shelly Robinson, a certified conscious parenting coach, the founder of Raising Yourself, and the creator of the Connected Kid Toolkit. Shelly is passionate about helping parents break generational cycles and build emotionally connected homes. With over half a million parents around the world engaging with her work, Shelly is transforming families one step at a time.

Her work has been featured on platforms such as MindValley, GoZen, Raised Good, and Good News LA. Shelly has a wealth of wisdom to share, so I’m excited for you to hear her insights. You can find her resources at shellyrobinson.com.

In This Episode, We Discuss:

• Shelly’s personal story and what led her to become a conscious parenting coach and the founder of Raising Yourself.
• The concept of reparenting—what it really means and why it’s such a vital process for today’s parents.
• A three-prong approach to parenting that helps parents do deep inner work while raising their children and healing generational wounds.
• The importance of emotional regulation—why it starts with the parent, not the child, and how we can practice it in everyday situations.

Where to find Shelly:

Website: shellyrobinson.com.

The Connected Kid Toolkit: https://www.shellyrobinson.com/parenting-tools/connected-kid-toolkit/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raising_yourself/

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Today I'm interviewing Crystal Paine, a New York Times bestselling author and podcast host, who is well-known as Money Saving Mom®.

 Crystal has penned a vulnerable new book, Love-Centered Parenting (March 2021), Love-Centered Parenting: The No-Fail Guide to Launching Your Kids

where she shares candidly about the day she found out her child was a bully, was being expelled from school, depressed, and suicidal. Sitting in an emergency room with her husband and child, it felt like the world was crumbling around her and Crystal hit her all-time parenting low. That experience was the jarring, life-altering catalyst she needed to dig in and transform her parenting. Crystal shares the raw account of how she shifted her parenting focus and it transformed her entire family in the process.

Let's jump in!

Where to find Crystal and her book:

Her book - Love Centered Parenting
Her website: https://moneysavingmom.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themoneysavingmom/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MoneySavingMom


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Middle school and high school can be filled with friendship challenges, cliques, and dealing with mean girls. This is an awesome interview/chat I had with my daughter about how to help our girls navigate this complicated world of friendships, drama, and conflict.

The wisdom Lily shares from her own experiences are so helpful and just want our girls need to hear!

Lily shares with us how to navigate being left out, what it means to be a good friend, how to navigate conflict, and what your daughter can say and do when she's struggling with a friendship and more.

Let's jump in! I can't wait for you to meet her!

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Our 3 Day Free Training Starts Next Week - Get A Grip On Your Tweens and Teen's Technology - to get signed up go to momsoftweensandteens.com/freetraining ! 

Hope to see you there!

Have a great week and see you next week!
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I have exciting news! 

You’re invited to our 3-Day Free Day Training and this time around it’s all about Getting A Grip On Your Tween and Teen’s Technology. Because we know how much everybody needs this!

​It is time to hit the reset button!

So here’s the scoop…

On June 2nd at 12-1 pm Central we are kicking off our FREE 3-day new Getting A Grip on Your Tween and Teen’s Technology Training and you're invited.

Go to momsoftweensandteens.com/freetraining and get signed up now.

Today I'm interviewing Amy Debrucque, who has a powerful personal story of loss and grief and as a result, struggled for 15 years with debilitating anxiety only to receive a cancer diagnosis that led her to her healing.

We talk about a lot of powerful things in this interview - anxiety, shame, raising daughters in today’s culture, and her new book that she wrote with her daughter Blair, called Embolden - an inspirational journal that promotes confidence, reflection, and living a bold and empowered life.

About Amy:

Her book Embolden a perfect gift for a graduate or woman struggling with insecurities in today's world?  An inspirational journal that promotes self-esteem, reflection, and resources is just what every young adult woman needs! Grab a copy for yourself and a friend!

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Amy Debrucque is an author, blogger, podcaster,  and entrepreneur and cancer survivor. She is the host of Life On Purpose where she encourages women to live on purpose instead of fear. In addition to her weekly resources, she created The Confidence Course to show others how to make necessary changes in life by being brave in their next steps and to let them know that everything they are searching for is on the other side of fear.

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Welcome to today’s show. 

Today I’m interviewing Dr. Melanie McNally who works with teens and young adults to support them to manage stress and anxiety, develop coping tools, and learn how to like themselves, flaws and all.  

Melanie shares with us

How to help your kids to ease back into normal life as we come out of this pandemic.

What you can do if your tween or teen is experiencing anxiety or isn’t talking.

How to help them to cope with their stress.

What parents do to get them out of their rooms.

And what you can say and how you can help them after such a challenging past 14 months.

Where to find Dr. Melanie McNally:

Website: https://destinationyou.net/about
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmelaniemcnally/
Her book:  Counting Dragonflies
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“I am a horrible mother."
"It's my fault. If I would have been a better mom my kid wouldn't be struggling with this."
"That mom has done such a better job than me. Look at her kid and how happy they are."
My kids deserve better than to have a mom like me.”

Sound familiar?

Mom guilt. It sucks our joy. It burdens our hearts and weighs out down.

In this episode, I'm talking with my new friend Becky Baudouin who just released her latest book, Enjoy Every Minute and Other Ridiculous Things We Say to Moms.

This interview is honest. Vulnerable, comforting, and reassuring. AND, full of wisdom to break free from perfectionism, shame, and unrealistic expectations.

I can't wait for you to listen!

 Becky is also a speaker and former columnist for Chicago’s Daily Herald.
 
Where to find Becky and her book:

Her latest book: Enjoy Every Minute: And Other Ridiculous Things We Say to Moms
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Welcome to the show today, friend.

If you have a teen daughter you’re going to love this episode.

My special guest is Kari Kampakis.She is an author, speaker, podcaster, and blogger from Birmingham, Alabama. In this interview Kari shares from her new book for moms, Love Her Well: 10 Ways to Find Joy and Connection with Your Teenage Daughter. We talk about the joys and challenges of raising teen girls - how hard it is not to take things personally, how to bridge the communication gap when your daughter doesn’t want to talk to you, how to communicate in ways that will build connection and how to love her well, as she is.
So much good stuff in this episode.
Let’s jump in!

Where to find Kari and her books:

Love Her Well: 10 Ways to Find Joy and Connection with Your Teenage Daughter
Kari's Podcast: Girl Mom
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Today you are going to hear an incredibly powerful story. 

I’m with Pat and Tammy McLeod who have written the book Hit Hard, One Family’s Journey of Letting Go of What Was and Learning To Live Well With What Is. And I could not put it down.

In the fall of 2008 Pat and Tammy’s son Zach collapsed on a high school football field; and sustained a severe brain injury. And they were faced with the devastating reality that things would never be the same for their beloved son. 

I really wanted to have them on the show because each one of us has experienced grief and losses in our lives and yet I’ve found that we often don’t know how to deal with our grief, pain, and losses - it can be a complex and lonely journey - one that we want to avoid at all costs. 

In this interview, you will hear Tammy and Pat’s journey of how they have walked and continue to walk through ambiguous loss.  I was so drawn to both of them - their faith and honesty. I felt like I was on sacred ground and I believe you will feel the same too when you hear what they have to share.

Where to find and connect with Tammy and Pat McLeod:

Their book: Hit Hard, One Family’s Journey of Letting Go of What Was and Learning To Live Well With What Is
Their website: https://patandtammymcleod.com/
Their COVID Conversations: https://patandtammymcleod.com/covid-19-conversations/
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How many of us are dissatisfied with our bodies?

I grew up drinking Tab and wishing I looked like Farrah Fawcett, maybe you wished you looked like Brooke Shields or Jennifer Anniston, or Madonna.  

If we thought it was tough to accept and love our bodies and ourselves back then imagine what it must be like for our girls today. And it can be an on-going challenge to appreciate our bodies and to support our daughters to do the same.

Today, I’m talking with world-leading body image expert and psychology professor Dr. Charlotte Markey about helping our girls to understand, accept, and appreciate their bodies and her latest book, The Body Image Book for girls, Love Yourself and Grow Up Fearless.

We talk about the diet culture, some of the things that we do or say that are unhelpful and can even be damaging to our girls and how can we set a good example with their own eating and exercise habits and self-talk.

Where to find Dr. Charlotte Markey and to buy her book:

The Body Image Book For Girls
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Trying to convince a middle schooler to listen to you can be frustrating - they begin to pull away, they don’t want to be seen with you, and oftentimes all they want to do is be with their friends or locked away in their room. 

And high school is just around the corner and it can be scary for us and you know you need to be having the important conversations to prepare them and keep them safe but how when they don’t want to talk to you and when you’ve tried and it doesn’t go so well?

Today I am talking with Michelle Icard who just released her latest book, “Fourteen Talks by Age Fourteen: The Essential Conversations You Need to Have with Your Kids Before They Start High School.”

Michelle is a speaker, author, and educator who helps kids, parents, and teachers navigate the complicated social world of early adolescence. 

Michelle is here to share some of the wisdom from her book and the best approach to having these essential talks.

Fourteen Talks by Age Fourteen: The Essential Conversations You Need to Have with Your Kids Before They Start High School
Michelle's website: https://michelleicard.com/

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I’m hearing from so many of you that it’s really, really tough right now - many of you listening are dealing with kids that are struggling with depression,  anxiety, isolation, lack of motivation and you have no idea what to do to support them.

This is what we are going to dive into in today’s episode... 

 My guest is Casey O'Roarty, the host of the popular podcast Joyful Courage, a positive discipline trainer, and a parent coach. 

 Casey vulnerably shares her experience as a mother with a daughter that sunk into a crippling mental health crisis - and her journey through the pain and powerlessness she felt like as a mom as she sought to support her daughter.

 Casey also shares her own deep personal work in the midst of this crisis and what helped her and her daughter to eventually find healing.

Casey's website: Joyful Courage
Podcast: Joyful Courage
The Podcast Episode with Casey Interviewing Her Daughter About Her Mental Health and Journey/ An Honest Conversation with Rowan About Her Journey of Mental Health and Self Discovery

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Did you know that the ages between 6 and 12 are often referred to as ‘the forgotten years’? In reality, these years are some of the most crucial in shaping our kids’ mental health and development. In this episode, I’m thrilled to welcome Dr. Sheryl Ziegler back to the show to share insights from her upcoming book, The Crucial Years: The Essential Guide to Mental Health and Modern Puberty in Middle Childhood.

Dr. Ziegler is a seasoned clinical psychologist, play therapist, podcast host, and author with over 20 years of experience. She has appeared as a mental health expert on major platforms, including The Today Show, The Doctors, and CNN, offering invaluable guidance to parents everywhere.

In today’s conversation, we dive deep into the overlooked but essential years of middle childhood, exploring why these years between 6 and 12 are so foundational for kids’ mental health. We also discuss the impact of early puberty, modern challenges, and the growing pressures kids face in today’s digital world. Dr. Ziegler shares practical advice for parents on how to support their child’s mental health, resilience, and self-esteem during this transformative time.

Where to find Dr. Sheryl Ziegler:

Website: https://drsherylziegler.com/

Her book - The Crucial Years: The Essential Guide to Mental Health and Modern Puberty in Middle Childhood (Ages 6-12): https://amzn.to/4iADtVM

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In this episode, I share How to Become A Safe Place For Your Tweens And Teens Where They Will Want To Open Up And Talk To You. 

I love the quote - They may forget what you said — but they will never forget how you made them feel.

—Carl W. Buehner 

Our kids don’t care how much we know - it’s about how we make them feel that will make the difference in building a strong relationship with them but not only that, it will impact how they see themselves, others, and the world. 

I share 3 Foundational Parenting Principles and 5 Essential Keys To Get Your Tween or Teen To Open Up To You.

It's a process and when you practice these things you will see a huge difference in your relationships with your kids.
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If you’re tuning in today and you have a tween or teen that is challenging - maybe they’re disrespectful, arguing constantly, or have explosive emotions - you are going to want to listen to today’s episode 

It’s real.

It’s raw.

And it’s honest.

Today I’m interviewing Jen Kehl - the COO here at Moms of Tweens and Teens. She is also a ninja mom of an adolescent boy, writer, podcast host of the show, Watch This, Not That, and Social Media extraordinaire and a wonderful friend. 

She shares how she struggled with her son’s angry outbursts, disrespectful behavior, and attitudes and what she learned that turned the titanic around and led to having a close and connected imperfect relationship with him today.

Where to find Jen:
jen@momsoftweeensandteens.com
Her Podcast: Watch This Not That
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Her Website: The Stereo Sisters

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In this episode, I interviewed Kim Laureen, a mother of 8, speaker, and writer, and the writer and director of the powerful film selfless. 

If you have a tween or teen this is a great film to watch with them.

The film selfless shares powerful stories and captures what it is like for teenagers to live in a digital age and opens up conversations about the ever-growing epidemic with selfies, social media, and technology and how it is affecting our body, mind, and soul.

Kim is also the founder of Fresh Independent Productions and an advocate for youth and families at risk.

"Everywhere you go heads are down with faces not engaged in one another which brings forth the question, ‘Where are we leading the next generation?’ This story pushes away doom and gloom offering a bright, beautiful film filled with messages of hope as we navigate this challenging time we live in."

Where to find the movie selfless: selflessmovie.com
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Dr. Z is back!

In this episode, Dr. Sheryl Ziegler talks with me about the Social Emotional and Physical Changes Tween Girls Go Through and How You Can Be Prepared Before She Hits The Teen Years.

A few highlights:

• Preteen behaviors - what to expect and what's normal.
• How to prepare your daughter for all of the social, emotional, and physical changes that she's going through during puberty and what's to come during the teen years. 
• How to have difficult and awkward conversations about puberty, etc. with her.
• How to use the tween years (9,10,11, 12) as an opportunity to celebrate your daughter's transition to womanhood.
• Laying a strong foundation for a strong relationship with your daughter where she will feel like she can talk to you. 

Where to find Dr. Sheryl Ziegler:

Her Mother/Daughter Puberty Course: Start With The Talk
Website: https://www.drsherylziegler.com/
Her book: Mommy Burnout, How to Reclaim Your Life and Raise Healthier Children In The Process

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As parents, it’s been a year of difficult conversations with our children about the virus, and political upheaval, and rioting. And this past week we’ve watched as protestors in Washington D.C. stormed the Capitol on Wednesday. 

Our tweens and teens are seeing all of this. It's upsetting.

What do we say? How do we navigate all of this and answer their questions if they’re even asking and if they’re not and they’re quiet how do we talk about this mess when we’re having a hard time processing it? 

In this episode, I'm not going to talk about anything political. I want to support you to use this tragic event as an opportunity to check in with them and find out what they're hearing and how they're feeling and to discuss how to deal with disagreements and conflict in healthy ways, how to take what is happening in our world and do good, and other important conversations that we need to be having with our kids as we wrestle through the chaos, uncertainty, and confusion around us.

Let's jump in!

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If you’re a mom of a boy - you are well aware that there is no manual that can possibly prepare you for the unique joys and challenges of raising a son. 

And when they hit the tween and teen years there are a lot of changes - you may be finding your once sweet, affectionate son is beginning to pull away, they may talk less and not include you in how they’re doing. 

Or they may resist your advice. You may be finding it difficult to know how to connect with them and support them when they’re struggling. 

These are all topics that Kara Lewis and I discuss in this interview.

Kara has had a lot of experience as the lucky mom of four boys. 

Kara founded TheJoysofBoys.com in 2012 as a way to celebrate the little men in her life and has now grown into a resource that connects parents of boys with family-focused activities, parenting advice, and support to help them to connect and communicate with their sons to bring out the best in them. 

 Kara has published two journals, A Mother and Her Son: A Shared Journal Adventure and A Father and His Son: A Shared Journal Adventure.  These journals help parents connect with their sons in a fun way.

Mentioned in this episode:

Kara's FREE GUIDE: Get your son to listen. A Guide to Effectively Communicating and Connecting with Your Son
Workshop: Confident Mothers/Thriving Sons
Website: TheJoysofBoys.com
Kara's FB - The Joys of Boys
Kara's Instagram - The Joys of My Boys
Email: Kara@joysofboys.com

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If you want to know how to talk to your kids about drugs, drinking, or addiction or you have a teen who is using drugs and/or alcohol you are going to learn so much from my very special guest Amber Hollingsworth. 

Amber is the expert when it comes to addiction and family systems. She is a  licensed professional counselor and a master addiction counselor, She is also the founder of Hope For Families Recovery Center.

She has an AWESOME YouTube channel, which I absolutely love, called Put The Shovel Down - where she provides free education, advice, and support for individuals and families struggling with substance abuse problems. 

In this episode, Amber shares with us ...

• 3 Reasons Why Adolescents Are More Vulnerable to Addiction
• What The Research Shows About the Likelihood That An Adolescent Will Become Addicted To Substances
• What Parents Can Do To Talk To Their Kids About Alcohol, Drugs, and Addiction 
• The Truth About Marijuana 
• What To Say If You Find Out Your Kid Is Using - A Better And More Effective Approach 
• The Difference Between Consequences And Punishment and Why Punishment Doesn't Work
• The #1 Most Effective Thing You Can Do To Help Protect Your Kid Against Addiction

Mentioned in this Episode:

Amber's YouTube Channel: Put The Shovel Down
Amber's Article About Marijuana
Website: Hope For Families

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Welcome to episode #4 of the Moms of Tweens and Teens podcast!

If you're worried about the day your tween or teen leaves the nest. 
Or 
You have a child that is unmotivated, and you worry about their future, 

If you want to learn what you can do to prepare them for adulthood and set them up for success in the real world when they leave the nest, you will want to listen to this episode where I interview Dennis Trittin and Arlyn Lawrence! They share powerful parenting strategies to prepare our kids to thrive in the real world! 

Dennis Trittin is a successful author, publisher, educator, speaker, and money manager committed to helping young people reach their full potential. As founder and CEO of LifeSmart Publishing and the author of What I Wish I Knew at 18: Life Lessons for the Road Ahead and co-author of Wings Not Strings: Parenting Strategies to Let Go with Confidence and Parenting for the Launch: Raising Teens to Succeed in the Real World, Dennis combines his world-class leadership experience with passionate advocacy for the next generation.

Arlyn Lawrence is the co-author of "Wings, Not Strings, Parenting For The Launch," and "What I Wish I knew At 18" - Leadership Life Skills and Leadership Curriculum. She is also a book editor and publishing professional. That's what she does for a day job and she is a wife and mom of five grown children and almost eight grandchildren!

Let’s have some fun and jump in!

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Shared on this podcast:

Dennis and Arlyn's books:
Wings Not Strings: Parenting Strategies to Let Go with Confidence.
What I Wish I Knew at 18: Life Lessons for the Road Ahead
Parenting for the Launch: Raising Teens to Succeed in the Real World

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"We cannot give what we do not have. When I am thriving, when I have calm and peace within – then I can give it to my children." - Hunter Clarke-Fields

This episode is a breath of fresh air! I'm talking with Hunter Clarke-Fields who is a mindfulness mentor/coach, host of the Mindful Mama podcast, and author of  Raising Good Humans: A Mindful Guide to Breaking the Cycle of Reactive Parenting and Raising Kind, Confident Kids.

Hunter is she is so relatable and real in this interview that you can't help but feel calmer and more compassionate towards yourself. 

Hunter vulnerable shares...

• Her own challenges as a mom who struggled with anger, yelling, and feeling like she was failing.  
• How she chose to see her daughter as a gift and take the courageous steps to heal the unhealthy patterns she grew up with.
• How your ability to remain grounded affects your parenting,
• Communication skills to help your child to process their big emotions, self-regulate, and cultivate a deeper connection with them.  
• What you can do to be less reactive and become a more calm and connected parent and provide your child with what they truly need.

Sit back, listen, and glean from all Hunter's wisdom!
 

FEATURED IN THIS EPISODE:

• Hunter's Book: Raising Good Humans by Hunter Clarke-Fields
• Mindful Mama Podcast
• Website: Mindful Mama Mentor
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindfulmamamentor/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/huntercyoga/

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Today’s episode is a conversation with my friend Amy Carney. 

Amy is a writer, speaker, Mother of 5, and the author of Parent On Purpose,  A Courageous Approach To Raising Children In A Complicated World, and an inspiration for all of us parents!

Amy is amazing and this interview is convicting and empowering for those of you who want to parent courageously, reclaim your leadership role, and redefine success for your family (yes!).

In this episode Amy and Sheryl discuss...

• How overparenting is hindering our children.
• How we can become more intentional in our parenting by focusing on the end game.
• What we can do to build strong relationships with our kids and how to shift our thinking to what really matters.
• Strategies to build strong families and equip our children to become capable and confident young adults.

Where to find Amy and buy her book:

• Amy's Book: Parent on Purpose: A Courageous Approach to Raising Children in a Complicated World
• Website: www.amycarney.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amylcarney/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amylcarney/

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• Do you struggle to get your teen to go to bed at a decent time?
• Are they so overloaded with homework and activities that late nights seem unavoidable?
• Do mornings feel like a constant battle to get them up?

Jessica Bryant, representative of the Better Sleep Council (BSC), internationally recognized pediatric sleep strategist, keynote speaker, and the founder of Sleep Happy Consulting, is dedicated to answering the questions exhausted parents have about their kid’s sleepless days and nights. 

In a world that often prioritizes relentless busyness, Jessica is a staunch advocate for placing rest at the forefront of family life. She firmly believes that well-rested kids have the potential to make a profound impact on the world. Jessica is passionate about helping families prioritize rest and create calmer, more rested homes.

Where to find Jessica:
Here website: https://www.sleephappyconsulting.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sleephappy/
Link to Better Sleep Council's research on teen sleep mentioned on the show:  https://bettersleep.org/uncategorized/teens-and-sleep-2/
Is your teen struggling to wake up in the morning? Grab Jessica’s Free Bedtime Chart Here > https://www.sleephappyconsulting.com/free
Her Podcast, Sleep Happy: https://www.sleephappyconsulting.com/podcastAll her free resources: https://www.sleephappyconsulting.com/free-stuff

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I’m so excited Mamas to be launching the Moms of Tweens and Teens Podcast!

We are kicking it off with a bang and I am interviewing Dr. Sheryl Ziegler, an expert on how to deal with stress and burnout and one of my favorite people who has so much wisdom to share with us - affectionately known as Dr. Z., she is an Author of Mommy Burnout™, TEDx Speaker, Podcast Host of The Dr. Sheryl Show, Media Contributor, Consultant, and Entrepreneur.  

If you’re feeling stressed and burned out dealing with remote learning, chaos, and uncertainty, you are for sure going to want to listen to this episode! 

In this episode you will learn:

• The 6 hallmark Signs Of Mom Burnout (oh my gosh - yep, my hand is raised!)
• What to do when you feel like your failing as a mom (been there!)
• How to take care of yourself, especially when navigating remote learning and all that we are dealing with around COVID - what Dr. Z shares is soooooo helpful!
• How to say “no” - Dr. Z shares with us a script we can use!
• The choices we make that cause more stress and burnout for us as moms and what to do instead to restore peace and well-being.

Where to find Dr. Sheryl Ziegler:

Website: https://www.drsherylziegler.com/
Her Mother/Daughter Puberty Course: Start With The Talk
Her book: Mommy Burnout, How to Reclaim Your Life and Raise Healthier Children In The Process

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None of us get through this life without experiencing grief and loss. The question is, how do we work through that loss and come to believe that we can actually love our lives again? 

My special guest today is Krista St-Germain, who knows firsthand what it means to face unimaginable loss since tragically and unexpectedly losing her spouse in 2016, leaving her with a title she never thought she’d have: widow. 

Now a Post-Traumatic Growth and grief expert, life coach, and host of the Widowed Moms Podcast, Krista has been able to take from her own experience and help hundreds of widows navigate their lives after loss and not only survive but thrive and love their lives. 

In this episode, we’re going to dive deep into grief and loss - 

• How do we navigate all the feelings?
• What the biggest myths about grief are.
• What post-traumatic growth is, and how this can make a huge difference in our healing process.
• How we can support our kids through grief and loss.
• And how we can come to not just survive but thrive.

Where to find Krista and Resource Shared:
Website: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifecoachkrista/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachingwithkrista/
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Parenting a teenager isn’t easy. Maybe your teen used to talk to you about everything, and now they’re constantly in their room and barely say a word. Or maybe every conversation seems to turn into an argument, and you’re struggling to connect. If any of this sounds familiar, you’re not alone—and today’s episode is for you.

I’m thrilled to have Susan Caso join us on the podcast. Susan is a therapist, consultant, and speaker with over 20 years of experience helping parents, teens, and families strengthen their relationships. She’s here to share insights from her new book, The Parent-Teen Connection: How to Build Lifelong Family Relationships, endorsed by Children’s Hospital Colorado and Crisis Text Line.

In this conversation, Susan shares actionable strategies for building trust, creating emotional safety, and fostering a sense of belonging within your family. We dive into the challenges parents face when their teens push them away and how to overcome these obstacles to form lifelong bonds.

Let's dive in!

Where to find Susan:
Website: https://susancaso.com/
Get Her Book: The Parent-Teen Connection
Interested in our Moms of Tweens and Teens Book Club? Reach out to me, Sheryl, at sheryl@momsoftweensandteens.com

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Welcome to the Moms of Tweens and Teens Podcast!

Moms, let me ask you this: Do you ever feel like your mind is racing a hundred miles a minute like you’re stuck on a hamster wheel of to-dos, worries, and “what ifs”? It’s so easy to get distracted or feel overwhelmed when life demands so much from us. But what if there was a way to train our minds to slow down, reset, and find calm amidst the chaos?

That’s exactly why I’m so excited to have Kelly Smith with us today. Kelly is a meditation teacher, yoga instructor, and the founder of Yoga For You. She’s also the host of two incredible podcasts, Mindful in Minutes and Meditation Mama (A collection of guided meditations for mothers at all stages of motherhood from expectant mothers to those with adult children. This is a podcast of meditations created by a mother for mothers, which are go-to resources for busy moms looking to find peace in their day.

Her new book, Meditation for the Modern Family, is a breath of fresh air, filled with practical meditation techniques designed for real-life families. Kelly’s approach is warm, relatable, and so needed—especially for moms of tweens and teens navigating this wild and wonderful stage of parenting.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re running on empty or just want to feel more grounded, this episode is for you.

So take a deep breath and let’s dive in!

Where to find Kelly:

Website: https://www.yogaforyouonline.com/
Podcast: Mindful In Minutes - https://www.yogaforyouonline.com/copy-of-podcast
Podcast: Meditation Mama - https://www.yogaforyouonline.com/meditation-mama
Her Book - Mindfulness for the Modern Family: https://www.yogaforyouonline.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yogaforyouonline/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyuAzAFsNzcypnAa1XSlnog

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Welcome to the Moms of Tweens and Teens Podcast!

Today, I'm excited to introduce two incredible guests, Elaine Taylor-Klaus and Diane Dempster, co-founders of ImpactParents and creators of the acclaimed podcast Parenting with Impact as well as authors of books, Parenting ADHD Now!: Easy Intervention Strategies to Empower Kids with ADHD and Parenting with Impact : Expert Advice to Empower Parents Raising Complex Kids.

. These two powerhouses specialize in helping parents of neurodiverse and complex kids navigate the challenges of parenting with greater ease, connection, and understanding.

Elaine and Diane are experts in neurodiversity-informed coaching, and they’ve spent over a decade equipping parents with the tools and strategies they need to build stronger relationships and support their kids’ independence. Their work has been transformative for countless families, offering hope and practical solutions to challenges like ADHD, anxiety, executive function struggles, and more.

In this episode, we’re diving deep into topics like the independence paradox, collaborative problem-solving, and how to manage that fine line between support and enabling. If you’ve ever found yourself in a power struggle with your tween or teen—or if you’re wondering how to rebuild connection and trust—this conversation will give you the clarity and encouragement you need.

Get ready to take away actionable insights, fresh perspectives, and the reassurance that you’re not alone on this parenting journey.

Let's dive in!

Where to find Elaine and Diane:
Impact Parents Website: https://impactparents.com/
Free Resources: https://impactparents.com/resources/
Their Books: Parenting ADHD Now!: Easy Intervention Strategies to Empower Kids with ADHD and Parenting with Impact : Expert Advice to Empower Parents Raising Complex Kids.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impactparents/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ImpactParent

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Today, we're going to be talking about how to help our tweens and teens who are struggling with friendships, and this is really painful as a mom. 

If you have a kid who is lonely and is struggling with girl drama, it might look a little bit different if you have a boy, but they have their version of that. If they're spending a lot of time isolated and alone in their room, they're not connecting outside of social media. Maybe they've even been bullied or excluded from friend groups, and they can see that on social media, and then it can be so complicated when they have social media and all that goes with that. When it comes to friendships, it can just complicate things, and they can compare themselves. It can be really rough, and it can be difficult to know what to say and what to do that's going to help. 

And I hear from so many of you emailing me that you're saying, "Gosh, my kid is getting left out. They're lonely. They're spending all their time gaming, or they're coming home and crying every day because their best friend won't let them sit at the lunch table."

 It takes on many different forms, and my special guest today is Sheri Gazitt, the CEO and founder of Teen Wise. It is an organization that empowers teen girls to conquer girl drama and establish healthy friendships. And she does private coaching. They have online courses, presentations, and professional trainings. She has been on the podcast before, and she has so much wisdom and insight and a really beautiful way of taking it all and making it really simple and easy to understand. And in this episode, she talks to us about what we can do to help our kids. 

So let's dive in!

What you will learn: 

• The significant impact of friendships on our tweens' and teens’ lives, specifically how social struggles can lead to clinical depression and anxiety.
• The visible change in teens' body language and spark when they see a path forward in their social lives.
• Research on how patterns of popularity and bullying in middle and high school can persist into adulthood.
• Impact of the pandemic on teen friendships and their social skills. 
• The "football effect," where disagreements lead to team formation, exacerbates the situation.
• Common mistakes parents make when supporting their children through social conflicts.
• Building confidence and addressing inner critic.

Links

• Website
• Podcast
• Instagram

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Hey friend,
If you struggle with clutter and being organized.
If you are frustrated with your kid and their bedrooms and how disorganized they can be.
If you’re wondering why it’s so hard to keep it all together with everything you have to do.
I am so excited for you to listen to this episode with Laurie Palau!

Laurie Palau is the author of HOT MESS: A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO GETTING ORGANIZED, host of the popular weekly podcast This ORGANIZED Life, which has over 3M downloads, and founder of Simply B Organized, a lifestyle company that helps people live simply and work smarter.
Her advice has been featured in national publications including Real Simple, Better Homes & Gardens & The New York Times.

Laurie speaks, teaches, and writes about Clutter, the Enneagram, and Women’s Entrepreneurship. Through coaching, consulting, and 1:1 mentorship, Laurie uses a mix of humor, tough love, and compassion to empower women whether they are running a household, a business or both! 

Buy her a coffee or a drink, and she’ll talk your ear off about all things BRAVO or true crime podcasts. She is a mom to two grown-ish girls and lives in New Hope, PA, with her husband Josh and their dog Jeter.

Mentioned in this episode:
Laurie's Freebie: https://simplyborganized.myflodesk.com/enneagramcoremotivations
The Road Back to You: An Enneagram Journey to Self-Discovery by  Ian Morgan Cron and Suzanne Stabile: https://amzn.to/3ybAlOU
The Wisdom of the Enneagram: The Complete Guide to Psychological and Spiritual Growth for the Nine Personality Types: https://amzn.to/4fbuxG4

Where to find Laurie:
Website: https://simplyborganized.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplyborganized/
Podcast: https://simplyborganized.com/this-organized-life/
Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@simplyborganized
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thisorganizedlifepodcast
Here book: HOT MESS: A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO GETTING ORGANIZED: https://amzn.to/4d3hBzY

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In this episode, I had the privilege of sitting down with Shelley Branine, and let me tell you—this conversation blew me away. Shelley is a truth seeker, freedom fighter, wife, and warrior mom of two amazing daughters—one of whom actually graduated from college just a week before finishing high school.

As a mom myself, I was inspired hearing her story of how she navigated the college process with her girls and discovered the power of dual enrollment. Shelley explains how high school students can take college courses—often for free or at very little cost—and how this path not only saves families significant time and money but also gives students incredible confidence and real-world experience.

I loved how Shelley shared not just the wins but also her own struggles with student loan debt, the misconceptions about dual enrollment, and the truth about scholarships and college athletics. She brings so much clarity to a topic that feels overwhelming for so many parents and students.

If you’ve ever wondered about alternatives to the traditional (and expensive) college route, this episode is full of hope and practical steps. You’ll walk away knowing how to start the conversation with your guidance counselor, what questions to ask, and how to explore this smarter, debt-free option for your family.

Shelley’s upcoming book, Finish College in High School (coming early 2026), will be an incredible resource, but for now, I can’t wait for you to hear her wisdom and encouragement in this episode.

Where to find Shelley:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shelleybranine/

Website and Articles Written by Shelley: https://shelleybranine.com/blog/

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Hi friend. Welcome to the show today, and I am so glad that you're spending time with me.

In today's episode, we are talking about the tough process of letting go. Letting is one of the most difficult things when your your kid hits the middle school years - you're in this big transition, and I found this so hard -  "When do I step in? When do I step back?"

 It's hard to let go when you watch them making decisions that you're not crazy about and you want them to be successful, and you want them to make good decisions. And that is all well and good, but without meaning to we often get in the way.

Today, my special guest is Dr. Cam Coswell, and she is also known as the Teen Translator. Dr. Cam is a wealth of knowledge and experience on adolescent development and how you can build trust and help your kid to become more independent and confident and to build those necessary skills that our kids need as they move towards adulthood.

You are going to love this episode. You're going to get so much good stuff, and you're going to feel so much better that you are not alone as we talk about our own challenges and struggles as well.

So let's dive in!

Where to find Dr. Cam and all her resources:
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Welcome friend,

Kristi K. Hoffman is an award-winning, Emmy-nominated TV host, media producer, journalist, lifestyle influencer, family woman, businesswoman, philanthropist, and best-selling teen social issues author of Total Package Girl: Discover the Ultimate You for Life.

As a journalist and media professional starting out in a time when men dominated the industry, Kristi realized there was a massive need to build up girls and help them realize they are capable of anything they set their minds to. 

She struggled quite a bit with body image and sexual harassment in the early days of her career. As a result, she started the Total Package Girl brand as a resource for young girls to achieve confidence, overcome obstacles, and chase their dreams.

Let’s dive in! 

What you will learn:

• What Kristi has learned about mentoring, career development, and personal growth for moms.
• Self-doubt, anxiety, and finding focus in leadership and parenting.
• Teaching kids self-awareness and self-care through healthy habits and values.
• What it was like writing a book for girls and incorporating feedback from young readers.
• Empowering girls through leadership and self-care.
• Self-care for moms and prioritizing personal well-being.

Where to find Kristi and Mentioned in this Episode:

• Website
• Instagram
• Facebook
• Kristi's Book: Total Package Girl: Discover the Ultimate You for Life
• Mindset by Carol Dweck

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Sheryl also has an Inner Circle weekly Parenting Program with a community of like-minded moms, personal coaching, and tons of resources to equip and support you to love well, navigate the challenges and meet your tween and teen’s unique needs during these pivotal years.

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Summer is the perfect time for fun and relaxation, but it can also bring its share of challenges.

You might be thrilled about the endless possibilities, from beach trips to movie marathons, yet also worried about your teens spending too much time in their rooms, glued to screens, or perhaps out with friends, potentially getting into trouble. You might want some ideas on how to make it a great summer with your tweens and teens.

In this episode, I walk you through some reflective questions to help you think about...
What you'd love to do to have fun, 
Help you to identify energy drains and what recharges you,
How to manage screen time and get your kids onboard with having fun as a family. 

I've included some tools and insights needed to create a balanced and happy summer for you and your family!

Mentioned on the show:
Reflection Questions to Create A Happy Summer
Resources on Summer Bucket List and More

Resources and Workshops HERE

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Sheryl also has an Inner Circle weekly Parenting Program with a community of like-minded moms, personal coaching, and tons of resources to equip and support you to love well, navigate the challenges and meet your tween and teen’s unique needs during these pivotal years.

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We've all experienced pain and trauma in our lives, whether it be trauma with a "little t" or "big T" trauma. There have been people, events, and situations that have hurt and wounded us. As a result, we've developed defense mechanisms to shield ourselves from the pain and to keep us safe. And yet, not dealing with our pain and wounds holds us back from healing, joy, freedom, and peace. But this takes courage. 

Today, I am honored to welcome Karena Killcoin, the best-selling author of "Rise Above The Story." In this interview, she shares her story of trauma and healing and inspires us to rise above our stories and take the courageous path to knowing our true selves, finding genuine peace, and achieving emotional freedom.

Her book, “Rise Above the Story,” is part memoir and part evidence-based framework. She shares her own harrowing stories of trauma and distills the science of what your brain does to keep you safe when you experience trauma.

We all carry negative narratives that fill us with shame and unworthiness. We discuss the proven steps to stop living in the past, end your negative mind chatter, and love yourself once and for all. You are not alone. 

This is a conversation you don’t want to miss! Let’s dive in! 

What you will learn: 

• Karena’s story of childhood trauma and healing. 
• Childhood trauma and its impact on adulthood, personal relationships, and mental health.
• Emotional healing and the fear of facing trauma.
• Healing from trauma and finding joy through therapy and self-discovery.
• Healing from trauma through acknowledgment, inner child work, forgiveness, and self-love.
• The importance of self-awareness and forgiveness in our healing journeys. 
• How and why to let go of the victim mentality. 

Where to find Karena:

• Website
• Karena's Book - Rise Above The Story
• Instagram
• Facebook

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I'm so excited that Dr. Jill Grimes is back. She is the college doc and just came out with her newest edition of "The Ultimate College Student Health Handbook: Your Guide for Everything from Hangovers to Homesickness." It is a great gift if you have a high school grad. It gives so much information that will help your college student navigate their health and symptoms.

In this episode, we talk about everything from how to support them in talking to their doctor to how to talk to them about getting their medication refilled. That is a tough one. How do you get your kid to become more independent and be able to do that when they go to college? We also discuss how to support them in getting enough sleep. Additionally, she talks about some things that I did not know, like how common seizures are with college students and what our kids need to know.

We also cover sexually transmitted diseases, substance abuse, and so much more. So, let's dive in.

Mentioned in this episode:

My Course: 

Jill's book: The Ultimate College Student Health Handbook: Your Guide for Everything from Hangovers to Homesickness.

• Website
• Instagram
• Facebook

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Sheryl also has an Inner Circle weekly Parenting Program with a community of like-minded moms, personal coaching, and tons of resources to equip and support you to love well, navigate the challenges and meet your tween and teen’s unique needs during these pivotal years.

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Welcome to today's episode of How To Have Healthy Talks About Sex and Intimacy in A Confusing Culture. 

When it comes to sex, our bodies, love, and intimacy, our kids are bombarded with false, unhealthy, and confusing messages. 

How do we talk to our kids about what healthy relationships, sex and intimacy look like?

My special guest today is Dina Alexander, here to help us navigate this challenging landscape and empower our children with the knowledge they need for healthy, positive, and wonderful intimate relationships.

Dina is the author of "30 Days of Sex Talks for Ages 8-11: Empowering Your Child" and "30 Days of Sex Talks for Ages 12+: Empowering Your Child with Knowledge of Sexual Intimacy." She is also the founder and CEO of Educate and Empower Kids, an organization dedicated to strengthening families by teaching digital citizenship, media literacy, and healthy sexuality education—including the critical topic of online pornography.

In today's episode, Dina will provide parents with the tools and insights necessary to have these sometimes uncomfortable but essential discussions with our tweens and teens. We’ll explore how to foster relationships built on mutual respect and kindness and address the realities shaping our and our children's sex lives.

Where to find Dina:

• Website
• Dina’s Books
• Instagram
• Facebook

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Sheryl also has an Inner Circle weekly Parenting Program with a community of like-minded moms, personal coaching, and tons of resources to equip and support you to love well, navigate the challenges and meet your tween and teen’s unique needs during these pivotal years.