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In this episode I want to show you the power of acceptance and how that is different than resignation. When you hear, “You just need to accept . . .”, it can feel like resignation, like you are giving up and you’re losing the battle......

You are going to love this conversation. “I believe that parenthood is like a bungee jump. It’s scary and fun, it makes you fly and often lets you down. This book isn’t so much a parenting guide as an exploration of the complex emotional journey......

Every parent wants to keep their teen safe online. But we can fall into the trap of spending most of our time fighting over screen time while spending minimal time on educating our teens and raising their awareness of the dangers online. We need to......

As you know we have a lot of stressed out teens. Because of stress our teens are having tension headaches. And though stress doesn’t cause migraines; it can trigger one. Today I have invited a special guest Dr. Alexander Feoktistov MD. This was a really......

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,......

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......

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......

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 space. I think out of your......

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......

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......

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......

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......

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.......

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......

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......

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......

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......

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......

What do you want? This episode is the second in a three- part series. Think of this as your virtual retreat. My intention is to help you start the new year strong The previous episode we explored what you were tolerating. So that you can......

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......

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......

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......

Many teens are preoccupied with body image and girls especially can be obsessed with weight loss. In this episode we focus on health gain. A majority of weight and health issues are caused by unhealthy eating habits started in the teen years. Teens can get......

In this episode we are going to talk about what to let in and what to keep out. Another way to say it is where to tune in and when to tune out. There is lots of drama, chaos, and fear swirling around our world......

How do you raise money-wise teens? Is that really possible? To answer this question I invited Molly Ward to be my guest. Molly Ward, CFP® (Certified Financial Planner), CDFA® (Certified Divorce Financial Analyst) and Founder of Well Lived Wealth, LLC is a Financial Planner based......

I’ve been listening to moms for a long time. 99.9% of moms complain about their teens messy room. So if you struggle with your teen around cleaning their room you’re not the only one. Yes this is not a life or death situation….but it is one......

In this episode we’re going to check in with your heart. How’s your heart doing mom? Some of you may feel that your mothers heart is just fine. Others may feel that your heart has numbed out. Some of you may feel like you have......

When your teen yells at you, “It’s none of your business.” Most likely it is your business! Today’s episode we are going to get into your teen’s personal business. We will address the question, “Whose business is it, your teens business, your business or our......

  Today we are going to talk about all things empathy. Why should you care about empathy? In this episode we answer this question. Empathy is on the decline in our culture and we will look at why. How does social media and out digital......

There’s no way to escape stress right now with all that’s going on. Parenting alone is stressful. The problem with stress is that it impacts more than your mind and your emotions. It impacts your body. Being in a constant state of stress response is......