In this episode I was interviewed by Allison Michelle Conlon. It was part of a virtual summit called Best Mom Ever which was a free virtual event with top global experts. The name of my talk was Home Stretch: Delighting in Your Teen Junior-Senior Year....
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I have a question for you? Would you like to feel less stressed and more relaxed? Do you feel you are on the road to burnout? Todays guest is going to help you find more peace in your life through taking mindful breaks throughout the day. Shonda...
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Jackie Polk is an addiction awareness and recovery influencer who is five years sober from drugs and alcohol. During her addiction, Jackie experienced overdose, domestic violence, homelessness, lost custody of her sons, and more. Today, she has turned her life around, regained custody of her kids...
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This is such an important conversation on how to raise our teens with agency so that they have the skills to set boundaries, and know what they want and know what they don't want. This conversation about consent explores all the nuances of a true...
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When teens and young adults struggle with their mental health they tend to isolate from friends and family. And when they are isolated they struggle with self esteem and shame. What teens and young adults and actually all of us need is conversation, connection and...
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Ok moms I have a question for you. Do your teens, college students, or emerging young adults know How to Money. Do they know how to earn it, manage it, use it and have an eye on the future. Do they know how to curb...
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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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Do you think you can stay calm and parent a teen? Well Hesha Abrams believes you can. In fact, she believes you can "Hold the Calm". Hesha Abrams is on a mission to help people from all walks of life to find a solution when it...
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Do you wonder if your teen has ADHD? Well, I have invited back Dr. Norrine Russell . She recently published, Asking the Right Questions about ADHD Before, During and After your Child's Diagnosis. Dr. Norrine Russell began Russell Coaching for Students in 2009, now a premier...
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Can you be a parent of a teen and be at peace? Not 100% of the time. But yes you can be a mom and chase after peace. It's good for you and your teen. In this episode we will explore five ways moms lose their peace and...
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40-50% of teens say that they feel addicted to their phones. 90% of teens admit that too much time online is a problem for their peers. In this episode I interview Alex J. Packer PhD. His newest book Slaying Digital Dragons: Tips and tools for protecting...
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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 because you don’t want them to be out of control and then you hear don’t...
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Have you ever thought, "I wish I could just hypnotize my teen so that they would . . ." Our guest today Dr. Ran Anbar is going to talk about how you can change teens and adult lives through hypnosis. Many people have negative connotations and...
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Do you feel exhilarated, excited and alive? Or do you feel stuck in a rut, bored or even [caption id="attachment_6549" align="alignright" width="300"] Young couple jumping on the edge of a boat[/caption] resentful? Does your life feel like one predictable routine after another? Do you feel mired in...
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In this episode I talk with guest host Sherry Duson, MA, LPC, LMFT about The Mom Story. Every mom has her own Mom Story even if you're not fully aware of it. Concious or unconcious The Mom Story is still playing in the background of...
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In this episode I interview Cara Kalf, who is a writer, editor and teacher who coaches high-schoolers to write their best college application essays and get ready for the top-tier schools they plan to attend. For more advice on writing, admissions, and academic success, check...
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In this episode I brought back my friend and colleague Sherry Duson back as guest host where we discuss how to turn a hard conversation into a healing conversation with your teen or young adult. "Sherry Duson is a Texas and an Arizona Licensed Marriage and Family...
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In a world where tweens and teens prefer online communication over face-to-face communication, basic social skills are not being learned. My guest today Catherine Newman is the author of What Can I Say: A Kid's Guide to Super-Useful Social Skills to Help You Get Along and...
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This episode is all about safety and security. Safety expert and former scientist, Cathy Pedrayes is best known to her 2.3 million TikTok followers as the “mom friend.” With her signature blue dress and pearls, Cathy's content includes clever safety tips, such as how sleeping...
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In this episode I share highlights from my Dial Up the Dream Event and share the "Why" of my new bestselling book, Dial Up the Dream: Make Your Daughter's Journey to Adulthood the Best for Both of You. I also interview four amazing, authentic and...
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