Timing Is Everything—Especially With A Teen
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February 2, 2016
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My daughter is so stubborn. She argues about everything. ...
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Top 3 Mistakes Mom’s Make: And How to Avoid Them
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January 19, 2016
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Moms typically make the same mistakes. How do I know this? I am a mom and I've definitely done all three of these. I know that these mistakes created a whole new set of problems for me, and it didn't serve my daughter in any...
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When to “Tune Out” Your Teenage Daughter
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January 13, 2016
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Mothers have an amazing skill. Since your daughter was a baby you have learned how to tune in to her every look, movement and sound she's ever made. By the time your daughter is a teenager, your 'tuning in' skill is highly developed. Now, it...
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All Mothered Out? The 5 Essential Needs to Feeling Good
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January 5, 2016
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Do you need a vacation from the Holidays? I wouldn't be surprised if you are All Mothered Out. You know if you are All Mothered Out because...
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This Is the Year That I Will ____________ .
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December 29, 2015
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"This year I'm not going to be exhausted and stressed all the time." "This year I am going to get in shape and lose 5 pounds." "This year I am going to finish my book." "This year things are going to change with my husband." "This year I am...
Read MoreAll I Want For Christmas Is ___________.
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December 15, 2015
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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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How to Take the Drama out of the Holidays
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December 8, 2015
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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??? The problem is I have a teenaged daughter.” Here’s the deal. The...
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What Moms Need to Know about Cell Phones, Internet and the Teenage Brain
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December 1, 2015
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The teenage brain is under major reconstruction during the teenage years. There is a window of opportunity to "use it or lose it." What this means is that the brain is doing some major pruning of brain cells. If you use these brain cells these...
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How Do You Grade Yourself as a Mom?
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November 17, 2015
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Every mom wants to know that she's doing a good job. It's natural for moms to look for validation. We compare ourselves to other moms and other daughters, or we look to our daughter's behaviour for confirmation. ...
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Waves of Blessing
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November 10, 2015
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I love the ocean. I enjoy the smell of the ocean, the song of the seagulls and the sound of waves crashing upon the shore. Nothing feeds my soul like the ocean. Last week I took one last trip to the beach before school starts. I...
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Why You Daughter’s Clarity Trumps Mother Fog Every Time
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November 3, 2015
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What is Mother Fog? Mother Fog is when there are so many things going on at one time that you can't think clearly. This happens all the time with mothers....
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#016 How to Reclaim Your “I Feel Good” Energy
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October 27, 2015
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Today's episode in my Dial Down the Drama series comes from the fifth chapter in my upcoming book that will be released this November 2015. It takes a lot of energy to protect, nurture, and guide your teenager. And this is only one facet of your...
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What’s Your Story? (About Your Daughter)
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October 27, 2015
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Many of you are familiar with Brene' Brown's work. You may have seen her Ted talks about vulnerability along with millions of other viewers. I have been a big fan of Brene's work for many years and had the privilege of working in the office...
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#015 Why Your Clarity Matters
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September 29, 2015
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This episode in my Dial Down the Drama series comes from the fourth chapter in my upcoming book that will be released this November 2015. Today we are going to discuss why your clarity matters. Your clarity is huge. Without it you can't parent effectively or...
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How Do You Grade Yourself as a Mom?
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September 15, 2015
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Why is it rare for moms to feel like they're doing a good job parenting their teenage daughter? What would your grade be? What's the criterion for...
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Battle or Blessing: It’s How You Look At It
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September 8, 2015
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I remember when I was 8 months pregnant when an acquaintance came up me and said, Is this your first? I said, "YES" in a happy voice....
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#014 Why Moms and Daughters Can’t Get it Right All the Time
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September 2, 2015
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This podcast comes from the third chapter in Dial Down the Drama: Why Moms and Daughter's Can't Get it Right All the Time, which will be published at the end of October 2015. No mom or daughter can get it right all the time, but we feel...
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Why Your Relationship With Your Teenage Daughter is Like a Blackberry Bush
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September 2, 2015
I just got back from seeing some of my life-long friends in Novato, CA, which is about an hour north of San Francisco. We started visiting their family when my daughter was in second grade and made this a yearly ritual. This was a win-win...
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#013 What Fear Does to You and Your Daughter. . .And What You Can Do About It
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August 25, 2015
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The podcast today comes from the second chapter of my upcoming book Dial Down the Drama. Today we are going to address fear and how this impacts you, your teen, and your parenting. There are no shortage of things that we can worry about. Will your...
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#012 Are You All Mothered Out?
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August 7, 2015
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Are you feeling "All Mothered Out"? You are definitely not alone. This has become a cultural phenomenon for women. In this podcast you will learn why so many moms feel "All Mothered Out" and how you can turn that around. This is the first podcast in my...
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