stress 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...

How to Get Your Teen to Exercise

Posted on April 14, 2020

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by Colleen

There are physiological reasons why exercise decreases drama. I know when I exercise consistently I am more patient and pleasant to be around. The same is true for your teenager. Consistent exercise, especially cardio, decreases stress and therefore will decrease drama. The Problem is current trends...

Why We Need Space

Posted on March 10, 2020

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by Susan Lucibello

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...

#044 Does Your Teen Stress You Out?

Posted on October 20, 2019

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by Colleen

[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...

How to Get Your Teen to Exercise

Posted on May 1, 2018

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by Colleen

Why is Timing so Important…Especially with a Teen?

Posted on February 6, 2018

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by Susan Lucibello

My daughter is so stubborn. She argues about everything. She won't listen to anything I say. If I say one thing, she 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...

Is Your Relationship With Your Daughter a Battle or Blessing?

Posted on September 19, 2017

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by Colleen

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. With a smirky grin she said, "You just wait!!!!!!!!!" Several years ago someone asked me how old my daughter was and...

How to Create a Home Environment that Your Daughter Can Thrive In

Posted on August 23, 2017

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by Colleen

A thriving home environment is key to having a happy, healthy, and productive home. What is a thriving home environment? A thriving home environment is all the circumstances, conditions, or factors that enable and encourage your family to thrive. Your daughter can be fabulous, but if she...

#027 How to Beat Anxiety

Posted on January 3, 2017

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by Colleen

Do you feel like you worry about your teen 24/7? Does your son and daughter seem to always be stressed? Ready to dial down the worry and the stress! In this episode I interview Jodi Aman, who has been a psychotherapist for over 20 years. Jodi is also...

#023 How to Recapture Your Life

Posted on July 25, 2016

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by Colleen

Have you ever felt like everyone in your family is driving your life? I had one mom tell me, "I feel like I'm my daughter's personal assistant. I wish I had one!" This episode is the practical "how to's" on how to recapture your life which...

#019 Getting Ready for Finals With Neha Gupta

Posted on April 30, 2016

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by Colleen

[caption id="attachment_3010" align="alignnone" width="851"] The month of May can be a stressful month for both moms and teens. What do you do when your teenage son or daughter lies on the sofa playing on their phone when they should be studying?. What is your role...

All I Want For Christmas Is ___________.

Posted on December 15, 2015

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by Colleen

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...

#016 How to Reclaim Your “I Feel Good” Energy

Posted on October 27, 2015

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by Colleen

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...

What’s Your Story? (About Your Daughter)

Posted on October 27, 2015

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by Colleen

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...

Stress or No Stress: It’s Your Decision

Posted on April 21, 2015

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by Colleen

"We get along great on vacations!" I can't tell you how many times I have heard this in my private practice. Why is it, that families (and couples) who fight all the time at home, can enjoy each other on vacations? The answer is STRESS. The Conspiracy of...

#010 How Smart Self Care Shifts You from Tired to Inspired Mom

Posted on August 26, 2014

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by Colleen

A new school year is starting. This is a great time to ask yourself how you want this year to be different. One way this year can be different is how you take care of YOU. It is very common for moms to feel guilty about...

#008 Hormone wars! What do you do when midlife meets middle school???

Posted on July 7, 2014

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by Colleen

One of the things we deal with that doesn’t get talked about very often is what the hec you do when your teenaged daughter gets psycho hormonal and you’re in the middle of perimenopause. This combination can be explosive and put even the best of mom/daughter...

#006 Why Moms Need To Be Blessed To Be A Blessing

Posted on May 10, 2014

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by Colleen

I recently talked to a local church about why moms need to feel blessed to be a blessing. Moms frequently feel anything but blessed. They feel stressed, anxious, blah, resentful, and give up on feeling good. This is totally understandable. In fact our brains have...

#005 Why Tutors Can Make Mom’s Life Easier with Neha Gupta

Posted on April 16, 2014

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by Colleen

School is winding down, but the stress is amping up. Finals are around the corner and the pressure is on. It's easy to find yourself in a battle mode with your teen around studying and homework. When you add stress to the mix, it's easy...

Tis the Season of Blessing or Stressing

Posted on November 26, 2013

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by Colleen

Get prepared for the Holidays. The shopping malls have been ready since October with decorations of shiny tinsel, red bows, gigantic wreaths, and white lights. Thanksgiving is almost here and then the busy season hits. If you are not intentional you will be swept away in the...