The 12 Days to Celebrate Mom
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May 4, 2021
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Take the 12-day challenge! I want you to feel good for Mother's Day. This is my gift to you. ...
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Is My Teen Making (Perfect or Imperfect) Progress?
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April 27, 2021
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Every mom wants to see her teen making progress. You hope to witness your teen moving forward and progressing in their academics, creativity, relationships, responsibility, and maturity. This yearning is instinctual in moms and feels like it is written in our DNA. Because this feeling is so...
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#111 Who’s Your Teen Going to Be When They Grow Up?
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April 26, 2021
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If you are stressed out because your teen doesn't know what they want to be when they grow up. You are not the only one. Moms spend a great deal of time thinking/worrying about their teens future and so are teens. What are their interests,...
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#110 Midlife Indignities and How to Survive Them
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April 25, 2021
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In a culture of perfectionism and pressure we need ways to release the stress. I can think of no better way than healthy humor. There is so much fodder for humor while parenting teens and living in these middle years. Today's episode is on the...
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#109 Lower Your Teen’s Risk for Addiction
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April 25, 2021
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In this episode I interview Jessica Lahey. Her latest book, The Addiction Inoculation: Raising Healthy Kids in a Culture of Dependence, published by Harper Collins will be released April 6th, 2021 every where books are sold. Jessica writes about education, parenting, and child welfare for The...
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#108 I Need My Space
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April 25, 2021
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[caption id="attachment_5482" align="alignright" width="300"] Enjoying the sun[/caption] In this episode we are going to talk about space and why we all need it: you, your teen, and your partner. We'll also talk about how to use space well and finally six ways moms can reclaim their...
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# 107 Hidden Causes of Anxiety and Depression in Teens
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April 25, 2021
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In this episode I interview Dr. Kenneth Bock the author of "Brain Inflamed: Uncovering the Hidden Causes of Anxiety, Depression and Other Mood Disorders in Adolescents and Teens." This book is literally fresh off the press. Over the past decade the number of 12 to 17...
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#106 Finding Signs of Growth
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April 25, 2021
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In this episode we are going to talk about where to see and discover signs of growth in ourselves and in our teens. Recognizing signs of growth is so important to a moms well being. Signs of growth motivate us to get back in the...
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#105 Fourteen Talks by Age Fourteen
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April 25, 2021
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In this episode I interview Michelle Icard about her new book, "Fourteen Talks by Age Fourteen: The Essential Conversations You Need to Have with Your Kids Before They Start High School." Michelle draws from her decades of experience working with families to focus not only on...
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#103 Balancing Teen’s Autonomy and Parental Control
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April 25, 2021
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[caption id="attachment_5466" align="alignright" width="300"] speedometer with the words You're in Control illustration design[/caption] In this episode we are going to talk about all things control. I think there can be a lot of confusion for parents around control. You hear phrases like keep your teens under control...
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#104 Girls Living the Confidence Code: Interview with Katty Kay and Claire Shipman
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April 25, 2021
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Between ages 8 and 14 girls confidence levels drop by 30%. Half of teen girls feel the pressure to be perfect. Girls are 22% less likely than boys to describe themselves as confident. Nearly 8 in 10 girls want to feel more confident in themselves. Katty...
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#102 What’s In It For Me? (The Hardest Job Ever)
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April 25, 2021
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Parenting is hard. So what do we do with that reality? I’m definitely not going to give you 5 tips to easy parenting. It's going to be hard. So what do we do with that emotionally? It's easy to get angry about it, or bitter or resentful....
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#101 Why It’s Hard To Say No To Your Teen
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April 25, 2021
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Do you have a hard time saying no to your teen? Do you have a hard time saying yes to your teen? You may say no frequently because you are scared of letting your teen have more independence and freedom? You may yes frequently because you are...
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#100 That’s Unacceptable!
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April 24, 2021
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This is the 100th episode of Power Your Parenting: Moms with Teens Podcast. Woo Hoo. This is because of all you amazing listeners. Does your teen feel accepted by you? Why is this important? A big part of your parenting job is to tell your teen what is unacceptable....
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#099 Help for Moms of Juniors and Seniors
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April 24, 2021
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After observing moms and teens for decades, I see predictable traps moms of juniors and seniors fall into . These traps dial up the drama, leave your relationship strained and you drained. This podcast will help you avoid these common pitfalls so you wont miss...
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#098 Moving Forward in 2021
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April 24, 2021
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Would you like to feel like you're moving forward in 2021? This episode is the last in a 3-part series to help you successfully start 2021. I want to focus on how you and your family can move forward even in the midst of a global pandemic...
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#097 What Do You Want?
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April 24, 2021
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[caption id="attachment_5439" align="alignright" width="300"] Dreamy thoughtful mature attractive woman relaxing hoping thinking of happy future, smiling senior middle aged lady looking away realizing positive thoughts feeling optimistic in good expectation[/caption] What do you want? This episode is the second in a three- part series. Think of this...
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#096 What Are You Tolerating?
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April 24, 2021
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In the next several weeks I will lead you through a process to get you ready for the new year. Think of this as your personal retreat. What are you tolerating? Today we are going to explore tolerations, messes, and irritations. You know the things that annoy...
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#095 Mindfulness, Meditation, and Parenting: Interview with Hunter Clark-Fields
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April 24, 2021
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Today we are going to talk about how mindfulness meditation can dial down the drama and help you be the best parent for your teens. Did you know that 47 different studies showed that mindfulness meditation reduces anxiety, reduces depression, increases well being , improves quality...
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#094 selfless or Selfie Teen: Interview with Kim Laureen director of the award winning documentary ‘selfless.’
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April 24, 2021
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Moms, as you know social media has created a whole new set of problems for parents of teens. I know trying to monitor screen time will bring out the beast in most teens. And that’s so draining to deal with that day after day. Today we...
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