moms Tag

#059 3 Practical Ways to Dial Down the Stress

Posted on April 26, 2020

We can't always go to a tropical island to escape stress. In this episode I give you 3 practical ways to dial down the stress by...

#058 How to Think About Your Teen

Posted on April 26, 2020

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by Colleen

What you think about your teen greatly impacts you, your parenting and your teen. How you think about your teen is not hidden from your teen. It is very evident to them. You wear the delight, the joy or the fear, sadness or anger on your...

#057 What Moms Should and Should Not Tolerate

Posted on April 26, 2020

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[caption id="attachment_4926" align="alignright" width="424"] Angry parent with loud teenager with pink hair[/caption] In this episode you'll explore what moms should and should not tolerate. An important question to ask yourself at the start of a new year is, "What am I tolerating in my life?" Clue,...

#055 Mom, Be Kind to Yourself

Posted on April 26, 2020

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[caption id="attachment_4920" align="alignright" width="432"] Middle aged lady with two small puppies on a walk through the bluebells by the side of the Potamac rive[/caption] Moms have no problem being hard on themselves, but often have a hard time being kind to themselves. Moms don’t do this intentionally....

#053 Gratitude: Are You Feeling It?

Posted on April 19, 2020

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[caption id="attachment_4907" align="alignright" width="849"] Mother and daughter in a affectionate pose outdoors.[/caption] This episode is about, Gratitude: Are You Feeling It? Even though Thanksgiving is just a few days away, this podcast is about (way) more than just Thanksgiving, this info is relevant 365 days a...

#051 Parenting: Through the Lens of Experience

Posted on April 19, 2020

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[caption id="attachment_4598" align="alignright" width="425"] middle aged mother and teen daughter chatting on bed[/caption] Today we are going to look at parenting, through the lens of experience. There are many lenses in which we can examine parenting, like mindset. Today we will focus on the lens of...

#049 How to Help Your Teen Figure Out What’s Next After High School

Posted on October 21, 2019

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by Colleen

Today we are going to talk about how to help your teen figure out what's next after High School. Are there any moms out there that have teens who have no idea what they want to do after High School? I'm sure a lot of you...

#047 Do You Say Yes When You Really Mean No?

Posted on October 20, 2019

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by Colleen

It's hard to say "no" to an angry, upset, or demanding teen. Moms often feel pushed in the corner and begrudgingly say "yes." But when we do that it's not in the best interest of your teen or you. How do you feel when you say...

#046 Mom . . . It’s Not Personal

Posted on October 20, 2019

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Often moms are told to "not take things personally," which could be said by a well-meaning spouse. Sometimes those words are said to shut down the conversation that mom desperately needs to have. Well, that's not helpful. However in this episode we are going to...

#045 How Good Can the Teenage Years Get?

Posted on October 20, 2019

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Do you ever wake up and wonder, "How good can the teenage years get?" or do you think, "How am I going to survive the teenage years?" Many moms just wonder how they are going to survive the teenage years. And that's no surprise since this...

#044 Does Your Teen Stress You Out?

Posted on October 20, 2019

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[caption id="attachment_4660" align="alignright" width="849"] Angry woman behind excited teen on mobile phone[/caption] Does your teen stress you out? If you have a normal teenager then the answer should be yes and the reason for that is where they are developmentally and I talk about the science...

#042 Why Intentional Downtime is a Big Deal

Posted on August 19, 2019

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The new school year is starting soon or may have already started. Before the year takes off at full time speed, I want to discuss why intentional downtime is a big deal. With our busy schedules downtime is not going to happen naturally, you have...

#041 “Everyone Else is Doing It — So Why Can’t I?”

Posted on June 19, 2019

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Has your teen ever said anything like, "Mom you are the only one who won't let me . . ." or "Everyone else is doing it so why can't I . . .?" If they have, congratulations you have a normal teenager. Teens from...

#038 New Social Anxiety in Teens: Apps, Selfies, and Smart Phones

Posted on June 19, 2019

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Whenever I speak to moms I tell them, "This is one of the most challenging times to raise a teen." A huge reason for this is navigating through the treacherous waters of cell phones, social media, and internet with teenagers. Most parents are blind sided...

#037 The Maturity Gap: Why This Frustrates Moms

Posted on June 19, 2019

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I think what's challenging and perplexing about parenting is that your child/ teen can feel like a moving target---or you could say a growing target. You feel like you finally have mastered one stage and then your teen grows out of it and you are...

#036 Are You Too Hard or Too Soft on Your Teen?

Posted on April 1, 2019

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[caption id="attachment_4443" align="alignright" width="425"] Teenage girl consoling her sad upset friend[/caption] I hear parents second guess themselves saying things like, "I wasn't hard enough on him," or " I was too soft on her." And what they are really talking about is their parenting approach in...

#035 How to Raise Creative Teens

Posted on April 1, 2019

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[caption id="attachment_4438" align="alignright" width="400"] OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA[/caption] How do you foster your child/teen's creativity? Expressing your creativity through art, dance, writing, film and music is an excellent way to develop the teenage brain. The brain is having a major growth spurt during the teenage years. It...

#034 Help for Moms with Strong Willed Daughters

Posted on March 4, 2019

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[caption id="attachment_4410" align="alignright" width="286"] Isolated portrait of beautiful black teenage girl pouting[/caption] My friend sent me a post that said, "Check on your friends with strong willed daughters. We are not ok." I laughed but what really struck me is how many thousands of moms had...

#033 How to Handle the Big Breakup

Posted on March 2, 2019

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[caption id="attachment_4406" align="alignright" width="425"] Teens having fun on the beach.[/caption] You need to be prepared when your teen has their first big break up. Parents see the worst version of their teen after a breakup. This makes it hard for you to help your teen and...