Podcasts about parents of teens

Say YES! to France! It's not too late join Wendy in France in 2025. Get all the details and reserve your spot below:Paris Christmas Markets Dec. 4-9, 2025Welcome to the Say YES to Yourself! Podcast—the show for midlife women, empty nesters, and anyone navigating life after divorce, burnout, or big transitions. If you're ready to shed cultural expectations, reconnect with your true self, and put your joy first—you're in the right place.In this episode, Wendy welcomes Shellee Howard, a Certified Independent College Strategist and CEO and founder of College Ready, about supporting teens in choosing and affording the right college, without overwhelm, confusion, or regret.They explore:Why college planning often creates stress, fear, and disconnect in familiesWhat shifts when students take ownership and parents lead with values, not pressurePractical strategies for reducing college debt and helping your teen take ownership of their futureThis is a must-listen for any parent who wants to approach college planning with more confidence, clarity, and connection.Connect with Shellee:Get her books: How to Send Your Student to College Without Losing Your Mind or Money &  The College Admissions PLAN SimplifiedSchedule your FREE call: CollegeReadyPlan.infoCollegeReadyPlan.comEmpowerEducation.world________________________________________________________________________________________ Say YES to joining Wendy for her: Say YES Sisterhood PWH Farm StaysPWH Curated France TripsInstagram: @phineaswrighthouseFacebook: Phineas Wright House LinkedinWebsite: Phineas Wright HousePodcast Production By Shannon Warner of Resonant Collective Want to start your own podcast? Let's chat! If this episode resonated, follow Say YES to Yourself! and leave a 5-star review—it helps more women in midlife discover the tools, stories, and community that make saying YES not only possible, but powerful.

In today's episode, we sit down with Elliston Berry, a teen whose classmate shared AI-generated nude deepfakes of her and seven other girls, and her mother, Anna, to discuss the events leading up to the now-signed Take It Down Act. Elliston shares her story with us and tells us how she learned of the images and how the student sharing them was eventually caught. She and her mom also tell us about how Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) wrote the Take It Down Act, which passed both the House and the Senate with near-unanimous support. And Anna shares valuable wisdom for parents when facing challenging situations like this one. This episode is brought to you by Olive, the app built for the MAHA movement. Download the Olive app now to see what toxins are hiding in your groceries. Share the Arrows 2025 is on October 11 in Dallas, Texas! Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠sharethearrows.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for tickets now! Buy Allie's new book, "Toxic Empathy: How Progressives Exploit Christian Compassion": ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/4COtBxy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- Timecodes: (05:28) Pornhub hosting child porn (12:02) Take it Down Act update (14:15) Elliston's story (18:22) Anna's response (22:37) What happened next (27:50) How the student was caught (35:33) Take it Down Act inception  (39:55) The aftermath (46:14) Advice to parents --- Today's Sponsors: Seven Weeks — Experience the best coffee while supporting the pro-life movement with Seven Weeks Coffee; use code ALLIE at ⁠⁠⁠https://www.sevenweekscoffee.com⁠⁠⁠ to save up to 25% off your first order, plus your free gift! Good Ranchers — Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GoodRanchers.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and subscribe to any of their boxes (but preferably the Allie Beth Stuckey Box) to get free Waygu burgers, hot dogs, bacon, or chicken wings in every box for life. Plus, you'll get $40 off when you use code ALLIE at checkout. A'del — Try A'del's hand-crafted, artisan, small-batch cosmetics and use promo code ALLIE 25% off your first time purchase at AdelNaturalCosmetics.com --- Related Episodes: Ep 1151 | What REALLY Went Down Between Zelenskyy v. Trump & Democrats' Embarrassing Show | Guest: Josh Hammer https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-1151-what-really-went-down-between-zelenskyy-v-trump/id1359249098?i=1000697963021 Ep 314 | The Monumental Importance of the Supreme Court | Guest: Sen. Ted Cruz https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-314-the-monumental-importance-of-the-supreme/id1359249098?i=1000494960221 --- Buy Allie's book, You're Not Enough (& That's Okay): Escaping the Toxic Culture of Self-Love: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://alliebethstuckey.com/book⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Relatable merchandise – use promo code 'ALLIE10' for a discount: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://shop.blazemedia.com/collections/allie-stuckey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Send us a textDo you find yourself stuck in a cycle of emotional or binge eating? You're not alone. In this episode, we uncover how anxiety, habits, and emotions fuel eating struggles—and, more importantly, how you can take control. Learn powerful strategies to rewire your brain, regain confidence, and shift from chaotic eating to mindful, empowered choices.

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In this episode of the Rooted Parent Podcast, Melissa Kruger, the Director of Women's Content at The Gospel Coalition, joins Cameron and Anna to discuss her new book Parenting With Hope: Raising Teens for Christ in a Secular Age. Written from her own experience of raising teenagers, Parenting With Hope encourages parents to seek the Lord's wisdom as they parent out of the basic guiding principles of Scripture. Listen in as Cameron, Anna, and Melissa discuss the power of prayer, the value of weekly church attendance, and the most common idols parents face. Finally, you'll hear them share some tools that can help parents cultivate a home where faith can flourish and parent out of the hope of the gospel. Resources:Parenting With Hope: Raising Teens for Christ in a Secular Age by Melissa KrugerAge of Opportunity: A Biblical Guide to Parenting Teensby Paul David TrippThe Teenage Brain: A Neuroscientist's Survival Guide to Raising Adolescents and Young Adults by Frances E. JensenThe Price of Privilege: How Parental Pressure and Material Advantage are Creating a Generation of Disconnected and Unhappy Kids by Madeline LevineCheck out more Rooted resources on prayer here Check out more Rooted resources on church here Listen to more episodes of the Rooted Youth Ministry Podcast.Rooted Youth Ministry Archives - Rooted MinistryFollow @therootedministry on Instagram!

Do you want to know the biggest mistake parents of teens make? It might surprise you! Many parents think it's things like yelling at their teen, trying to control them, or being too friendly. But the biggest mistake is actually trying to change their teen instead of focusing on being the kind of parent they want to be.In this podcast, we talk about how to be the parent of your dreams. First, you need to know what kind of parent you want to be. Then, you should do a daily check-in to see how you're doing. You can also practice being the parent you want to be using something called the "Wheel of Life." And remember, focus on what you can control, which is yourself, not your teen.If you're tired of always yelling at your teen, figure out what kind of parent you want to be instead. Then start working on being that kind of parent. It won't be easy and it won't happen overnight, but with practice and awareness, you can be the parent of your dreams!See the full show notes at: https://benpughcoaching.com/233Want a Simple Step by Step Parenting Debrief Guide? Go download the FREE Parenting Debrief Guide. It's simple and quick. It will help you uplevel your parenting. And, it's completely FREE! Go to benpughcoaching.com/debrief Download the debrief Start with your own internal debrief.

In this episode of the Rooted Parent Podcast, Melissa Kruger, the Director of Women's Content at The Gospel Coalition, joins Cameron and Anna to discuss her new book Parenting With Hope: Raising Teens for Christ in a Secular Age. Written from her own experience of raising teenagers, Parenting With Hope encourages parents to seek the Lord's wisdom as they parent out of the basic guiding principles of Scripture. Listen in as Cameron, Anna, and Melissa discuss the power of prayer, the value of weekly church attendance, and the most common idols parents face. Finally, you'll hear them share some tools that can help parents cultivate a home where faith can flourish and parent out of the hope of the gospel. Resources:Parenting With Hope: Raising Teens for Christ in a Secular Age by Melissa Kruger Age of Opportunity: A Biblical Guide to Parenting Teensby Paul David Tripp The Teenage Brain: A Neuroscientist's Survival Guide to Raising Adolescents and Young Adults by Frances E. Jensen The Price of Privilege: How Parental Pressure and Material Advantage are Creating a Generation of Disconnected and Unhappy Kids by Madeline Levine Check out more Rooted resources on prayer here Check out more Rooted resources on church hereParents, we hope you'll join us for our 2024 conference in Dallas, TX.  Follow us @rootedministry!

Are you bracing yourself for the teen years? Buckle up, because John Morales and Sarah Tafoya sat down with Danielle Bean on Morning Air to talk about the ups and downs of raising teens. Danielle, mom of eight kids (yes, eight!), dropped some serious wisdom on surviving these years without losing your mind—or your faith.   Here's the scoop:   Teens = Big Attitudes Danielle doesn't sugarcoat it; teens definitely develop an attitude (or two!). But instead of seeing it as terrifying, she reframes it: it's a sign of growth! Teens are figuring out who they are, which is awkward for everyone. As parents, it's our job to support them as they grow.   How to Break Through the Silence We all know the "How was school?" conversation that ends with a one-word answer: "Fine."  Danielle recommends getting creative with your questions.   Try:   "What was the best part of your day?" "Who's your closest friend and why?" When all else fails, do something active with them: playing sports, cooking, or even a project can get the conversation flowing when sitting face-to-face feels too intense. Pray, Pray, and Pray Some More Feeling like you're losing control? That's where prayer comes in. Danielle urges parents to be “prayer warriors” for their teens. You can't control everything they face, but you can entrust them to God and their guardian angels. Seriously, praying for your teen's angel is a game-changer, especially when you can't be there in person.   Balance Freedom and Rules Yes, teens need space. Yes, they need boundaries. It's a dance, like when John shared how he and his son hit the batting cages together, mixing fun with father-son bonding. Or when it comes to screens and phones, Danielle says delay it as long as possible. Teens might push back, but that's okay! "If your teen is happy with all your rules, you might be doing something wrong," she jokes (but also… she's kinda serious!).   Final words of wisdom: Don't freak out! God handpicked you to be the parent of your teen. Lean into His grace, keep praying, and remember: you're shaping them into the person God wants them to be. You've got this!

9/26/24 6am CT Hour - Monsignor James Shea/ Danielle Bean   John, Glen and Sarah chat about Hurricane Helene, the White Sox 1 game away from having the worst record in baseball history and play What's That Sound.   Monsignor talks venial sins and why it's important to not let them slip under the radar so they don't clog up the pipes.   Danielle gives tips on how to navigate parenting teens in today's world.

A special episode dedicated to parents wanting to prevent eating disorders in their children's lives and to help promote body image.  TW: Discussions of ED, Disordered eating, Food, Body Image, and Mental Health. If you are not in a place to hear about these topics, please find another episode of mine to dive into. I wasn't in a place to edit this for a while, so I understand if you need to skip this one. I will just be THAT much more excited to see you in the next episode.

Send us a Text Message.In this episode, I explore effective strategies for managing anxiety in children and teens. Learn about the 4-7-8 breathing exercise, the importance of validating feelings, and common pitfalls parents face, such as rescuing, reassuring, and overprotecting. Discover how to help your child develop resilience and manage stress without inadvertently supporting avoidant behaviors. Also, get insights into an upcoming parent book study focused on 'Anxious Kids, Anxious Parents' by Reed Wilson and Lynn Lyons. Join me as we navigate the challenges of parenting anxious children and build stronger coping skills.00:00 Introduction and Breathing Exercise00:49 Understanding Anxiety in Teens and Parents01:39 Upcoming Parent Book Study02:43 Personal Experiences with Anxiety03:11 Avoidance Behaviors in Anxious Kids05:12 Common Pitfalls in Managing Anxiety08:37 Teaching Kids to Handle Anxiety13:13 Providing Certainty vs. Embracing Uncertainty17:17 Managing Anxiety in the Family24:43 Conclusion and Call to Action Find my podcastEmail me: ccoufal@cynthiacoufalcoaching.comText me: 785-380-2064More information

This week we're talking about what it's like dealing with parents of teens. As parents of teens themselves, Chris and Jeremy share a unique perspective on this week's topic.

Send us a Text Message. Celebrating 200 Episodes: Grit, Growth, and Genuine ConnectionsIn this milestone 200th episode, Cynthia reflects on never missing a single week of podcasting, sharing the journey from starting the podcast during the pandemic to building meaningful connections. She discusses her learnings about emotional regulation, the evolution of the podcast's focus to teen anxiety, and conquering personal fears. A heartfelt giveaway to a loyal listener and an invitation to explore past episodes for more stories and insights complete this celebratory episode. Join the celebration of consistency, growth, and community!00:00 Welcome to the Milestone Episode00:46 The Journey of 200 Weeks01:44 Giveaway Winner Announcement02:18 Genuine Connections and Guest Experiences03:19 Starting the Podcast: Fears and Challenges05:57 Balancing Podcasting with Life09:44 The Evolution of the Podcast12:38 Rebranding and Focusing on Teen Anxiety15:45 Personal Stories and Vulnerability19:41 Conclusion and Future Outlook  Find my podcastEmail me: ccoufal@cynthiacoufalcoaching.comText me: 785-380-2064More information

Send us a Text Message.Join host Cynthia as she interviews Marc Fussell, the creator of the 'Take Two Minutes' program, designed to support mental health through positive messaging and various therapeutic exercises. Marc shares the heartfelt story behind the app's inception, and how it grew from helping his son with depression to a tool aiding thousands. Learn about features like gratitude journaling, anxiety meditations, and sleep aids, plus how parents can use the app to support their teens. Discover the science of gratitude and mental priming and see how technology is making mental health support accessible for everyone.00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction00:37 The Origin of 'Take Two Minutes'02:58 Expanding the App's Reach04:48 Features for Parents and Teens06:52 Gratitude Journaling and Challenges11:28 Priming and Positive Thinking15:47 Meditations and Anxiety Relief20:56 Sleep Hygiene and Sleep Aids26:37 Data Privacy and Nonprofit Goals27:37 Conclusion and Contact InformationLink for Take 2 MinutesCode to get 30% off!FP30PromoWebsiteFacebookInstagramLinkedInYouTube Find my podcastEmail me: ccoufal@cynthiacoufalcoaching.comText me: 785-380-2064More information

Send us a Text Message.Join me in this episode as I unravel the complexities of anxiety through real-life stories and effective strategies. Brought to you by the Anxiety Maze Navigator, we begin with a simple yet powerful breathing exercise and delve into what anxiety truly looks like beyond common misconceptions. Hear about the experiences of celebrities like Emma Stone, Selena Gomez, Ryan Reynolds, and Simone Biles, and learn techniques to manage anxiety. Plus, celebrate with me as I approach my 200th episode and get a chance to win Beats wireless earbuds by participating in our giveaway. Whether you're a teen struggling with anxiety or a parent looking to help, discover how my 12-session program can make a difference. Tune in and take the first step toward taking control of your anxiety.00:00 Introduction and Breathing Exercise01:15 The Anxiety Maze Navigator Program01:58 Celebrating the 200th Episode04:19 What Does Anxiety Look Like?08:01 Celebrity Stories of Anxiety15:03 Managing Anxiety and Seeking Help18:09 Conclusion and Call to Action Find my podcastEmail me: ccoufal@cynthiacoufalcoaching.comText me: 785-380-2064More information

Join me this week as I share about the layers of scaffolding that come with building a home environment steeped in Positive Discipline. Starting with a foundation of parental personal growth and development, and building on top of that by focusing on relationships, creating systems and routines so that everyone is on the same page, and finally, mutually respectful, in-the-moment tools. Join me and consider how you can bring your takeaways into YOUR home and YOUR relationship with YOUR adolescents. Find all show notes and information about our sponsors at: https://www.besproutable.com/podcasts/eps-498-building-the-house-of-positive-discipline-as-parents-of-teens/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a Text Message.I'm so excited to share today's episode with you! My guest is Ann Coleman, and she's been there, done that when it comes to parenting teenagers. Her son struggled with anxiety, ADHD, and drug use, which led to a lot of conflict at home. But Ann didn't give up. She learned everything she could about the teenage brain and emotional intelligence, and completely transformed her relationship with her son.In this episode, you'll learn:Why your teenager might be acting out (and it's probably not what you think!)How to regulate your own emotions so you can stay calm (even when your teen is pushing your buttons)The secret to getting your teenager to open up and talk to youPractical strategies for teaching your teen healthy coping mechanismsAnn's story is a powerful reminder that it's never too late to improve your relationship with your teenager. Even if you feel like you've made a lot of mistakes, there's always hope!Here are some additional resources you might find helpful:Ann's PodcastAnne's free parenting guideAnne's Facebook group Find my podcastEmail me: ccoufal@cynthiacoufalcoaching.comText me: 785-380-2064More information

I am very concerned about the well-being of teens and tweens today. Frustrated parents, we need big time help. I mean Captain Obvious right? Per the CDC, suicide and homicide rates (10-24) are the highest they have been in decades (since 1968). A shocking 42% of adolescents are experiencing sadness and hopelessness (up 50% from 2011)--57% of females. 22% of all students have considered attempting suicide (up 36% from 2011). It is a mental health crisis for one of our most vulnerable demographics, adolescents. Anxiety is up. Loneliness is up [i]. Gender dysphoria, confusion up. Religion and church attendance is down.[ii] Today, I want to give you a simplified class on attachment theory related to teens. I think that you will find things that just might help. How can already good enough parents of teens and tweens become just a little bit more good enough parents? Everything I say will have a firm biblical foundation while informed by attachment theory and neuroscience. We will look at the important notion of attunement in relationships, particularly with your teen and tween. We will go deeper into the two main attachment theory categories of children's insecure behavior—don't worry about getting lost in the weeds. I've got you.  I will give you some helpful tips to help them become a little more secure. I will also say a little about social media and its dangers.  Support The Show: https://www.gospelrant.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Is your teenager stressed at school?  Have they got a worrying porn habit?  Are you having dramas with another parent who has different rules to you?  In the new season of Parental As Anything: Teens, teen educator Bec Sparrow finds practical solutions for your teenage-sized problems and we want your questions!  Parents of teen boys, we're looking at you especially.  Send an email to teens@abc.net.auBrand new episodes coming soon, make sure you follow us on ABC Listen or your favourite podcast app.  

In this workshop from the 2023 Rooted conference in Franklin, TN, Syler Thomas shares nine principles that he uses to prepare the parents of the youth in his church for the changes that come with middle and high school. Considering Syler's experience as a youth pastor for over 25 years and raising his own four children to adulthood, you won't want to miss his wit and wisdom!"The biggest obstacle to youth group involvement in high school is a lack of relationships."Resources:Common Sense MediaSticky Faith: Everyday Ideas to Build Lasting Faith In Your Kids by Kara Powell and Chap Clark Join us at the next Rooted Ministry Conference! Find the details at www.rootedministry.com/conference. Follow @therootedministry on Instagram.

Attention Parents of Teenagers! This is part 2 of a 3 part series on parenting teens. If you missed week 1, listen to it here. According to the CDC, mental health problems in youth often go hand-in-hand with other health and behavioral risks like increased risk of drug use, experiencing violence, and higher risk sexual behaviors.In part 2 of our 3 part series on raising teens, licensed therapist Mary Weber is back to discuss what issues are most common with the young patients she sees (from anxiety to busy schedules), how to teach our teens resiliency instead of rescuing them, and ways we can come alongside our teens as parents, mentors, teachers and youth leaders.As always, Mary approaches these topics with kindness, empathy, grace and truth while sharing practical tips you can implement immediately. Plus, she gives a pep talk to parents who may want (and need) to have a difficult conversation with their kids!Mary Weber has been a licensed therapist for 36 years and is based out of Sioux Falls, South Dakota. She has been well trained and educated, has a mountain of experience, & a deep love for the Lord.If you are the parent of a teenager, a youth leader in your church or if there are teens in your life who you love, don't miss part 2 of this 3 part series.Thanks to our amazing partners on this episode: International Justice Mission & Vern EideInternational Justice Mission is a global nonprofit working to end slavery and violence around the world, taking special care of survivors from the moment they're rescued all the way through their healing and restoration. To learn more and support their mission, visit ijm.org Vern Eide Motorcars is a growing employee-owned company that offers sales, service, and financing of automotive, motorcycle, and power sports lines, including Acura, Ford, Chevy, GMC, Honda, Hyundai and Mitsubishi brands. Whether you live locally or across the country, visit verneide.comSign up for The Crew: adamweber.com/thecrew

Rachel Marie Martin believes in the power of the human spirit to overcome, to thrive and to find deep joy and because of that she pours out her heart via these platforms: she is the writer behind the site FindingJoy.net and author of both Mom Enough and The Brave Art of Motherhood and a founding partner in Audience Industries – a company designed to train and equip entrepreneurs in their ventures. Her articles have been translated into over 25 languages, her site reaches millions of visitors per month and she has a robust, engaged Facebook community. Her content has been featured in The Huffington Post, The Today Show, Star Tribune, Tiny Buddha, iVillage, Stuff New Zealand,  John Tesh, PopSugar, Motherly, Parents, What to Expect, Independent Journal Review, Dr. Greene, Power of Positivity, Her View From Home, CafeMom, and many more. She speaks worldwide encouraging moms and entrepreneurs to live each day with purpose and drive. Beyond that, she's a mom to seven, and calls Nashville, Tennessee, her home. Key Takeaways “What's the worst that can happen and can I get through that?” Worry is part of being a parent. Don't beat yourself up if you worry. It's an acknowledgement of your love. As a parent, be sure to settle into the knowingness that you are doing the best you can with the resources that you have. Using a “target with a positive expectation” is a good way to set a goal to give your teens the opportunity to succeed. Choose your words carefully when setting an expectation and use positive language. Give it some pause and grace when you talk with your teens. Setting boundaries can differ with each child/teen. Pay attention to their needs and honor who they are. Allow your teen to explore what they enjoy and consider their passion as a future career. It's important to have a respectful relationship with your teen and to address any comments towards you as a parent. Do not take it personally and have a thoughtful conversation with them about your relationship and the boundary of respect. Sponsored by VarsityLeadership.com Resources WEBSITE: https://findingjoy.net FACEBOOK PAGE: Finding Joy INSTAGRAM: @finding_joy BOOK: Mom Enough: Inspiring Letters for the Wonderfully Exhausting but Totally Normal Days of Motherhood

Although modern, scientific family psychotherapy provides great insights to parents and their children, it's sometimes overlooks the family wisdom that our tribal ancestors know. This podcast reveals some of the ways that a Mongolian family used to create a more caring and cooperative relationship with their teenager, and how you can apply those lessons with your own family.   For a complimentary 20-minute consultation with Dr. Mark or for more information about his parent coaching and mentoring young men, go to https://cts.drmarkmentor.com/ *** About Dr. Mark Schillinger ***  Dr. Mark Schillinger's work has been featured on the CNN show “This is Life with Lisa Ling.” These videos are designed to help parents more effectively “challenge” or motivate their teenage sons to become more responsible and resilient. These videos offer straightforward advice so parents can minimize conflict and maximize cooperation with their sons – especially those young men distracted by their digital devices.  For more information, visit https://www.challengingteenagesons.com *** Connect with Dr. Mark *** Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/challenging.teenage.sons Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/challengingteenagesons/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-mark-schillinger-family-mentor-and-community-leader-735585a/    

Jeanine Mouchawar is a life coach for parents of teenagers. She helps make parenting easier by teaching new communication strategies that stop the battles and create a calm, peaceful home. Parents learn how to teach their teens cooperation, responsibility, and critical life skills to empower them for success. In the process, they create the positive, meaningful relationship they always imagined.Jeanine earned her B.A. from Stanford University and is a certified professional life coach. She is married and has 3 adult children.Websitewww.jeaninemouchawar.comSocial Media Informationwww.instagram.com/jeaninemouchawarcoaching/www.facebook.com/jeaninemouchawarcoachingwww.tiktok.com/@jeaninemouchawarcoachingResources Mentionedhttps://eckharttolle.com/Resources from JeanineHow to Talk So Your Teen ListensNo More Battles with Your TeenShow Sponsor – National Association for Primary Education (NAPE)Watch Mark Taylor interview Al Kingsley – ‘Creating Digital Strategies for Schools' from the Primary Education Summit – ‘Visions for the Future' – 2023Get access to all 20 videos from the the summit at www.nape.org.uk/summitFor support with podcasting & video please visit www.educationonfire.com/media Mentioned in this episode:NAPE Al Kingsley Summit PromoWatch Mark Taylor interview Al Kingsley about 'Creating Digital Strategies for Schools' as part of the Primary Education Summit 2023 - Visions for the Future - presented by National Association for Primary Education (NAPE) https://www.educationonfire.com/creating-digital-strategies-for-schools/NAPE Al Kingsley Summit Promo

In this enlightening episode, we dive into the world of parenting teenagers with Elizabeth Bennett, a seasoned expert in nurturing meaningful connections between parents and their teens. Join us as we uncover the secrets to transforming those exasperated eye-rolls into heart-to-heart conversations. Parenting a teenager can often feel like navigating uncharted waters. It's a time marked by change, growth, and the inevitable clashes that arise as young minds assert their independence. Elizabeth understands this terrain intimately and brings a wealth of knowledge to help parents successfully navigate it. About Elizabeth Bennett With over 35 years of teaching, administration and coaching experience, Elizabeth offers a unique blend of leadership, vision and vast knowledge background. She is a former (retired), award winning principal who has a relentless passion for empowering people to take on their lives with joy and love. Elizabeth is dedicated to sharing her desire to create positive and connected relationships, focusing on community and business leaders, educators and especially parents. (and yes, I even work with teens to help them see alternative perspectives.) About Theresa Inman A wife and a mother to two children and grandmother, Theresa Alexander Inman is a Parenting Coach, Board Certified Behavior Analyst, and Infant Toddler Development Specialist. She was introduced to the field of behavior analysis in 2007 after working in many capacities in the juvenile justice system. Her goal is to improve the lives of children and families by helping them strategize child develop skills to prevent or reduce the effects of possible delays while having fun! Theresa is also an author, having published ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠“How Can I Help My Child Communicate?”⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ in 2022. Connect with Theresa today! • Instagram | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Theresa Inman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • LinkedIn | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Theresa Inman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • BabyBoomer.org | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Theresa Inman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • YouTube | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Parenting with Confidence⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Tiktok | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.tiktok.com/@parentcoachtheresa • Spotify via Anchor.fm | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Parenting with Confidence ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: https://www.theresaalexanderinman.com/ About Parenting with Confidence Parenting with Confidence with Theresa Alexander Inman presents you with answers if you are a tired and frustrated parent with a child diagnosed with a developmental delay. We aim to lift you up from the pressure of doing it right and provide you with the resources to set you and your child up for success! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theresa-alexander-inman/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theresa-alexander-inman/support

In today's episode I have a special topic and a special guest.  Today we are talking about parenting teenagers with my guest and mother of three teenagers, Alyssa Avant.  She gives us her top three tips for parents of teenagers.  Check out free resources and downloads on my website: Website: http://SandraKayChambers.com Follow Me on Social Media: Instagram: http://instagram.com/SandraKayChambers Facebook: http://facebook.com/SandraKayChambersauthor Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/SandraKayChamberswriter Thanks to my Virtual Assistant, Alyssa Avant (https://alyssaavantandcompany.com), for her tech genius and help with this podcast.

A heads up for parents of teenagers. Plus, do you have a great promposal story in your family?

The teenage years are some of the most challenging in anyone's life and most parents are unsure how to successfully navigate the raging emotions and hormones that is now their child. Today I speak with Elizabeth Bennett, who is known as The Teen Genie. She has unlocked the secret of how to confidently connect with teenagers, gleaned from her 35-year career in high schools as an educator, administrator, and Principal. Her new book "Courageous Conversations: a guide for parents to understand and connect with their teens" gives parents easy-to-implement strategies to create a powerful and loving relationship with their teen, without lectures, shame or guilt. Get your copy of her book and sign up for a consultation here: www.courageousnetwork.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/caroline-mcclendon/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/caroline-mcclendon/support

Dr Elisa Shipon-Blum speaks with parents of teenagers with Selective Mutism and answers some of their questions. The discussion is moderated by CommuniCamp Director and Outreach Coordinator LisaMarie Vargas. Thank you to both parents who joined the show and for engaging in a thoughtful discussion with Dr. E and LisaMarie! Topics: (00:27) Participant introductions (1:16) How is treatment different for teens and adults with SM compared to children? (12:30) If a teen is struggling to make friends and they are too old for play dates, what can parents do to give them opportunities to practice treatment strategies? (23:49) What is depression's role in the treatment of teens? (26:16) Finding the right therapist (29:25) How does sensory processing play a role in Selective Mutism and how does that relate to picky eating? (36:35) There is hope/help for your teen! (42:36) Why teens tend to "do worse" when their parents are around - Ask Dr. E any questions you may have from the episode. Learn more about the host, Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum Explore our SMart Center success stories! Get started at the SMart Center Listen to other episodes of Unspoken Words here. Relevant resources: Webinar - SM through the Ages Webinar - Helping Individuals with Selective Mutism Become Confident Social Communicators Podcast Guest Appearance: Let's Talk Teens with Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum This podcast was made possible thanks to New Edition Consulting

The Empowered Homes Team is back for the 3rd episode of the Connecting Church & Home podcast series. Bobby Cooley is joined by a few members of the Kingsland Student Ministry Team, Kayla Self, Curtis Lane and Joe Landi. They are talking about the importance of partnering with parents of teenagers to build a family discipleship culture where the church supports parents as the primary faith trainers in their home. This episode is for ministry leaders, parents of teenagers and volunteers in student ministry. Be sure to take a listen to this episode to hear the heart behind connecting church & home. Would you like more information about connecting church and home as a ministry leader? email us at leaders@empoweredhomes.org. Or visit empoweredhomes.org for more episodes and resources.

more than turkey.  More than Black Friday.  More than decorating for the Christmas Season.  And . . . no gifts required.  Certainly, it's a way of connecting.  But allow me to share in this podcast what I am thankful for.  (I also did a video version of this so head to https://www.jellygeneration.com/blog/124 if you want to watch it in video form.)

It's more than turkey and dressing.  It's an opportunity to reach out to those that need to hear that simple phrase - thank you.  But how and who?  Here are 10 ways to connect this season both personally and professionally.  Tip:  these 10 ideas can work for any season.  

We all have it.  Its that individual brand.  Our challenge?  Defining the gap, which is the difference between what people think vs. what we would like to have our brand defined as.  This podcast can help you narrow that gap.  

Considering pausing your career?  1/3 of those in the workforce are.  Re-entering it can be tough.  But laying the groundwork  to stay relevant can smooth the way.  

Learn the "what" and the "why" of the simplest, yet most overlooked way to meet and connect with others, whether for business or personal relationships.  

Clearly so many changes have happened since 2019-2020.  How might they affect you and how can you adjust?  This podcast covers changes and 3 ways to jump start your connecting skills again.  

Elise Knox is a life and wellness coach and a former middle school teacher. With two children of her own, Elise is helping parents and preteen/teen girls get through this challenging time with more connection and ease. Parents might feel like they never have any time to themselves and that they're pretty much living in survival mode to keep their teens healthy and well. However, this leads to burn out and not showing up as the best parent you can be. In this episode, Elise shares how to make time for yourself and take care of your needs while going through the different stages of parenthood.    Key Takeaways Parents often feel like they have no time to themselves.  What are some of the ways you can get reconnected with yourself?  After 5 years of being jolted awake to serve her kids, Elise realized she needed to take control.  What is Elise's morning practice?  How do you become more responsive to your team as opposed to reactive?  Ed noticed himself reacting in the moment instead of taking a breathe and processing his teenager's request. You don't always need to give your answer right then and there.   How much should you share with your teen?  What do you need? Turns out this question is a very challenging one to answer! What do you do if you express your needs, and your partner gets upset?  Under each uncomfortable feeling there's an unmet need.  Remember, it's a different world that your teens are growing up in today.  What do you do if your teen only wants to connect digitally?  Sponsored by Lessons in Leadership online program: Edgerety.com   Resources Eliseknox.com  Eliseknox.com/communication   Quotes:   “Life is very busy at all stages of parenthood.”    “Sometimes as parents we think we need to have the answer and give the solution right then and there, but we don't.”    “Repair is stronger than rupture. When we show our teens that we're human and we make mistakes, then they know that they can be human and make mistakes.”

The very next person you meet will have an impact on you in one way or another.  Either they are a ship in the night, or you with them connect in some way.  Yes, both make an impact.  But we all want connection on some level.  Here's what your #1 goal in meeting someone should be.

Kayla Douthitt, anti-diet advocate,  is passionate about offering parents of teens with eating disorders more support and education. On the podcast, she shares the signs for parents to look for if they are concerned that their child may have an eating disorder, like excessive exercise, weighing themselves regularly, trying to monitor food intake and comparing themselves to their peers.  Kayla also shares how parents may also be struggling in their relationship with food and their body image, how important mindset is to overcome perfectionism, and advice on what to do with cell phones and social media.  You can connect with Kayla here.  Also @WisdomNWellness on Facebook and @wisdomnwellnessky on Instagram

Do you want a network of friends, associates and more that can be meaningful relationships to all involved?  Then you must begin a framework to do so with these 3 steps.  

Quit looking back and thinking "wow, did I miss that opportunity".   Here are 3 ways, both big and small, to be able to say "I've got this!"

Nothing charts your growth in connecting with others (friends/networking, etc.) than knowing the signals you send and adjusting as needed.  Here are 3 ways to learn, be authentic yet  alter your trajectory.  It starts with research.  

When you look at your teen "what you see isn't what you get"!  Their brain is not finished growing yet.  Learn what's still wiring up AND 7 ways to encourage the "good stuff" to grow.   

Your child's brain is still developing.  In what ways?  How does yours differ?  Why is all of this GOOD NEWS?  Learn this and more.  

Raising teen girls can have its challenges, but if you know these secrets, you'll not only survive but be able to have a healthy relationship with your daughter. The secrets to raising teen girls are centered around communication. About Colleen O'Grady Colleen is a licensed therapist, coach, and trainer who helps moms reduce drama, reclaim their lives, and dial up the dream with their teen(s) and young adult(s). She has a thriving private practice in Houston, TX, and coaches oms from around the world. After 50,000 hours of working with parents and teens and being a mom in the trenches with her own teenage daughter, she published her award-winning and best-selling book Dial Down the Drama: Reducing Conflict and Reconnecting with Your Teenage Daughter---A Guide for Mothers Everywhere. Her sequel, Dial-Up the Dream: Make Your Daughters Journey to Adulthood the Best for Both of You is also available wherever books are sold. Colleen has shared her message of practical hope with moms worldwide in Parents Magazine, Wall Street Journal Lunch Break, popular parenting podcasts, and on the red carpet at TEDx Wilmington. She is also the host of the Power Your Parenting: Moms with Teens podcast. Colleen started her journey as a youth minister. She was immersed in the world of teens. The teens thought she was a rockstar. She saw the great side of teens through this journey. Once she became a psychotherapist, she began seeing the worst of teens, and the hard stories of teenagers, and she had her own daughter. As she navigated her relationship with her daughter, she started studying neuroscience around our stress response. The human brain is not fully developed until the age of 25. Kids will mature at different rates, but no matter the rate of maturity, they are not able to make great decisions all the time. People often spend a lot of time in the fight, flight, or freeze mode because we don't know how to handle situations, both kids and adults. Staying calm amidst the drama Timing is everything. If your daughter is stressed, hungry, intoxicated, angry, or emotionally flooded, it is not the right time to have a conversation. Likewise, if you are in any of these states, it is not a good idea to have a conversation with your teen daughter. Give space instead of addressing things immediately. The contain the situation and talk later rule for raising teen girls Daughters are hard-wired for drama and are hard-wired to make mistakes. It is not personal when she acts out. It is a normal part of development. Therefore, it is important not to feel like a failure. Giving yourself time to calm yourself down is helpful for having a healthy relationship. Like with everything in life, it is important not to compare your daughter with other girls. Let them be who they are and discover themselves. Likewise, choose the battles versus focusing on the things that don't really matter. Perfectionism and raising teen girls As moms, we feel the need to be the perfect mom, and that our daughters need to be the perfect daughter. If we are feeling this way, we are going to make our daughters feel that we don't care about them, we only care about perfection. Drama kills the relationship. Therefore, it is important to dial down the drama to build a connection. Don't let the drama control the connection with your daughter. Be intentional about connection by dialing down the drama. If there is drama all the time, you will miss out on great moments with your daughter. Instead of being a monitor when raising teen girls, build in focused time to be present Get up, give me your phone, and go to bed, constantly being in this mode is just managing your teen. Take the monitor hat off and commit to being with your daughter for 20 minutes a day. Be the mom who she sees laugh. Be present for her at least 20 minutes a day. When she sees that you aren't always pouncing on her, she will let you in more and more of her life. Robyn emphasized that it is important for your daughter to know that she can come to you with anything and have a conversation about anything, versus them feeling afraid of being judged by us. This demonstrates acceptance of imperfection. When raising teen girls, the best way to discipline your teen is... Colleen suggested that the best way to discipline is in a way that will help your teen grow. If your teen was drinking at a party, ask what skills she needs in these situations. Did she succumb to peer pressure? Is there something else going on? Teach them skills to handle situations versus punishing them out of anger. Powerless and powerful messaging when raising teen girls We can empower our daughters, or we can take the power away depending on how we treat our daughters. An example, it feels selfish to take care of us or to put ourselves last. If we don't take care of ourselves, we are the worse version of mom for our daughters, and this will push them away. It is critical to be self-aware of your own emotions. When raising teen girls, it is important to note that a powerless message in their junior and senior years of high school is to focus more on their end goal for their future than to communicate and be in a relationship with them. There is such an emphasis on future focus and all we can see is the best college, applications, etc. It feels like as moms we must push them over the finish line, and then they'll say thank you. But if for two years we have the future focus, we miss out on the relationship and their well-being. It is best to have a holistic view of success. If your child gets into the ivy league schools but hates their life, that is not success. Make room for connection and pay attention to your daughter's well-being. Don't lose sight of well-being. Don't miss these years. Our children have a sense of pressure, and we don't need to add to that, especially if they already have anxiety. The six keys to healing conversations when raising teen girls Your daughter is not going to come to you and ask for a healing conversation. But, out of the blue, when they are in college, they will come to you and tell you everything that's wrong with you. It is easy to get upset, hurt, and angry. Mother's always get blamed. But when your daughter attacks you, it is really about her, her being stuck in her own life. Clear motive Having a clear motive is important so that you can pause and focus on why your daughter is hurting. Slow it down The second key is slow it down. Your teen will create a story about you and any situation. Slowing it down is saying “hold up, let's go back to “one thing” because there is a lot that you are saying, but let's go back to that one thing and fix that first. Be curious Listening with curiosity is the next step. This means putting judgment aside. Our defensive reaction is” you are so immature”, or “you are so entitled”. Instead, say “so tell me what happened that made you think that I don't care about you, I would love to know about that”. Your curiosity will soften her anger. Then you can have a conversation. Take time This may seem counterintuitive. But instead of having multiple conversations going in one text, have one-topic conversations. And a lot of them. This will prove less overwhelming and result in less anger and overwhelming for both of you. Own our part This applies to high school and middle school. The first place we go to as a mother is to say that is so wrong or so rude. But often times this results in the teen getting more defensive and angrier. Maybe you know that your daughter is 99% wrong, but if you own your part, even if only 1%, it will make it easier for you and a big difference for her. If she says that you are so stressed, or afraid recognize how you are feeling. Respond with “you know when you said I was stressed, I am sorry that I was so intense. You may trigger your daughter to apologize and say she was hard on you too. When we own our own part, our daughters may soften and own their part as well. This may feel like defeat, but it is about healing. A heartfelt apology We can give a really lousy apology like okay, I'm sorry but... A heartfelt apology is when you pray, meditate, and give yourself time to understand it. It takes empathy to see it from her perspective and context. And express this to her and tell her what you are going to do to be more mindful going forward. Don't miss the moments when raising teens When your teen wants to talk or share something, don't let the moments go by without engaging with her. When you stop and listen, you will create amazing memories. Learn more about Colleen O'Grady and connect with her:   Website for Colleen O'Grady Dial Down the Drama Book Dial-Up the Dream Book Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Power Your Parenting: Moms with Teens Podcast If you or your teen are experiencing anxiety, download my free eBook on Alleviating Anxiety by Developing Health Habits for a Healthy Mind.

Time grows shorter with your teen and you know there is so much left to cover. Guilt ensues.  But you are busy.  How can you get those last important parent-lessons taught to your teen and create special bonding moments at the same time?  This podcast has your plan to do just that. 

Wondering what you need to know to be a successful parent of a teenager? On this episode of Brainy Moms, Dr. Amy and Teri  interview Kim Duckworth, author of the bestselling book, Parents, Are You Ready? The Practical Guide to Launching a Successful High School Student. Kim shares 5 things that successful parents of teens should know including how to help your teen find their superpower---or their uniqueness. Kim's an expert in college readiness and admissions and her tips are just what parents of teens—like we are—need to hear!  CONNECT WITH USWebsite: www.BrainyMoms.coSocial Media: @TheBrainyMomsCONNECT WITH OUR SPONSOR Website: www.LearningRx.com Facebook: @LearningRxBrainTraining Instagram: @learningrx_brain_training

How is parenting a teenager like watching a trapeze act? We talk with veteran youth minister, David Skidmore, to find out the top things parents need to know about raising a young adult. A dad of three young adult daughters, he weighs in on how parents can foster trust with their kids. An encouraging conversation with so many gold nuggets of wisdom!