How big a deal is vaping? How many tweens and teens vape? How does vaping impact the brain? Is vaping addictive? How should you educate your son or daughter about vaping? If you find out your tween or teen is vaping, how should you handle it? Aaron...
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I am taking an online defensive driving course. I could say I am taking the course because I wanted to lower my car insurance, which is partially true. But the truth is, I was speeding and got a ticket. There you have it. The secret...
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Have you even been caught in a Shouldstorm? A ShouldStorm is a high-pressure culture of criticism and anxiety that pushes perfectionistic parenting. The Shouldstorm has an opinion on every little thing parents do, but it often contradicts itself. It tells parents what they should or...
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One of our core needs as moms is to feel appreciated. And when we don't get appreciation from our kids or even our partners day after day after day, it affects us deeply. We can lose our motivation, our energy, our worth, and definitely our...
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How do you instill confidence, grit and resilience in your teens? To explore this I invited Jesse Lebeau to the show. Jesse LeBeau is one of today’s most highly sought after youth speakers and teen coaches. His unlikely underdog story has inspired millions of teens through his...
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I love being around teenagers. They have an energy and joy that's contagious. When you can get past the drama, you can see the teenager's wonderful attributes and qualities, many of which we have lost as adults. Yes, teens can be emotionally reactive but they can...
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"I have anxiety I can't do my homework." Statements like this leave moms wondering, "Is this anxiety or an excuse? Most of us have some level of anxiety and so this can be very confusing for moms. An anxious teen is challenging to parent especially if...
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My teen is so stubborn. He argues about everything She won't listen to anything I say If I say one thing, he blows a gasket I'll ask her about her day and all she says is fine. She's so disrespectful. It's like she's in her own little world. Do any of...
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If your teen tends to be negative, don't worry; you're not the only one. Cheryl was taking my Power Your Parenting Program. On one of our calls, she said, "Most of the drama happens because my daughter Abby is so negative." I asked her to give...
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67% of marriages go through extreme dissatisfaction after having children. This eye-opening statistic forms the backdrop of our discussion, where we explore the dynamics of parenting stress on relationships. Our conversation will delve into practical strategies for couples, inspired by the 33% who not only survive but...
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What do you worry about? If you haven't worried about anything this past week, then don't read this article. But I'm guessing you have. :) Even the most enlightened and spiritual will find themselves in a state of worry. We worry about different things. We worry about...
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Sacred celebrations and rituals create memorable moments with our family that we will remember all our life. In this episode we talk about the daily rituals in our life that ground us, and help us become more present to the life around us. We also...
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How can parents inspire their teens in challenging times? To address this question I have invited Ed Gerety to be our guest. Ed Gerety has been an inspirational speaker to tweens and teens for 28 years, He is an author, and podcast host of “Parents Navigating the Teen...
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Lights are twinkling in our neighborhoods and holiday music is playing everywhere. The holiday season is here. I was reminded of one of my favorite Christmas songs when I was little, "All I want for my Christmas is my two front teeth...
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3500 TEENS ・ 2 RESEARCHERS ・ 1 QUESTION What are adults missing about teens and technology? A lot. Drawing on perspectives from more than 3,500 teens, Harvard Project Zero researchers Emily Weinstein and Carrie James bring stories and data together for a powerful reframe of what teens are up against – and...
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Recently a mom told me, "I'm so sick of hearing the song, It's the most wonderful time of the year, everywhere I go. Really . . . the most wonderful time of the year??? Here's the deal. The holidays can be a huge setup for teen...
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Is it hard or easy to get your teen to change their mind? I bet it is hard. Most of our arguments with our teens stem from trying to get them to change their minds. How many of you feel like your tween or teen...
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It's that time of year again. You pull out the Christmas and holiday decorations. You start planning and coordinating with your family about the holidays. They decide Christmas or Hanukkah should be at your house this year. You make sure that your yard and your...
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Our guest today examines the beliefs, weaknesses, and practices that shape education in this country. She also looks at the myths that have been invented to explain why these traditions don't work. Dr. Berens discusses how behavioral science and neuroscience transform the effectiveness of educational...
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As you embark on the incredible journey of motherhood, I want you to know that you are not alone. Over the past 30 years as a marriage and family therapist, I've had the privilege of listening to countless moms share their fears, worries, and truths...
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