Real life with a teenager

This episode we take a deep dive into what is bothering Soph. It's so many things, a tangled web of emotions that have boiled up over time. It's hard to be a caregiver for someone that doesn't want to care. This session was extremely therapeutic for both of us. Leave us comments or stories at ametzler520@gmail.com - we'd love to hear from you! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/reallifeteen/support

So we entered our freshman year of high school. There have already been ups and downs just in the first quarter - such is the life when raising a teen. We are still working to adjust and make sure we are addressing deeper issues to uncover Soph's true self so she can be a happy healthy person. Email topics or questions to ametzler520@gmail.com  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/reallifeteen/support

Finally got Soph to sit down and have a conversation :) Life has been a whirlwind of crazy the last few months, but we are back on board and hope to be recording regularly again soon. Ask us to talk about something! ametzler520@gmail.com - we want your thoughts. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/reallifeteen/support

Lindsay and I discuss the hardships that come with being a single parent or dealing with an absent parent. We talk about what the future holds for our kids and how we talk to them about their other parents. Email us at ametzler520@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/reallifeteen/support

The ups and downs continue. We lose the schools instrument, I hide out at a park instead of going home and more! That is life :) Message us at ametzler520@gmail.com and share your stories.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/reallifeteen/support

Great conversations, a trip out with friends and some of the same issues at school. At times it seems we are making giant leaps, and others times - it's as though all talks fall on deaf ears. Gotta keep the faith. Message us at ametzler520@gmail.com  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/reallifeteen/support

Some excerpts and good chats from this week. Then a turn for the worse - the frustration that is dealing with Sophia and her schoolwork. Message us to share your story -ametzler520@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/reallifeteen/support

Mainly good days lately, Sophia is feeling better and stronger. This week we discuss when your friends are down and you need to help yourself before you can help others. Leave us a message or email at ametzler520@gmail.com  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/reallifeteen/support

This week I talked to my friend Jenny about bullies and name calling and just raising kids in general. Jenny has a child in college and a senior in high school. Comments and messages welcome at ametzler520@gmail.com or on the anchor app.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/reallifeteen/support

A week of highs and lows. This week involves a night of turmoil and reflection as well as frustration. It's important to us that we not only highlight the good but reflect on the negative so we can work towards feeing better. Leave us a message or email at ametzler520@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/reallifeteen/support

If you haven't listened to our other episodes it would help to start at S1:E1. This episode includes clips from our week and a discussion on "our moms". Leave us a message on anchor or send an email to ametzler520@gmail.com. We would love to hear from you. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/reallifeteen/support

A little bit of our week, and a dive into what I experienced becoming a mom. Leave us a message, send us a voice memo, we want to hear from you. ametzler520@gmail.com  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/reallifeteen/support

Looking at friendships and when it's okay to let go. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/reallifeteen/support

A chance to listen in to our daily life. We are real people and we have good times and bad just like everyone else. We discuss some things that we were successful with and things that need work. Everyday is a new chance to get a little bit better.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/reallifeteen/support

Chat with soph on how we will get started using the podcast to push ourselves to be better. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/reallifeteen/support

Introduction of our podcast. We are a mother daughter team trying to navigate middle school and growing up. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/reallifeteen/support