Every mother thinks she knows her child better than anyone else, even better than they know themselves. And with all the time teens spend with their parents, living under the same roof, they think they know you pretty well too. But just how much do we actually know? In this episode, we test our mother-daughter knowledge with a round of How Well Do You Know Me to see much we really know abo[...]
Maintaining a healthy relationship with your teen takes effort. All parents make mistakes, and despite our best intentions our words and actions can strengthen the relationship or break it. In this episode, we discuss 10 ways to ruin your relationship with your teen and how to avoid them.  Tune In APPLE  |  SPOTIFY  |  ANDROID  |  GO[...]
Dating can be a lot of things. Fun, exhausting, expensive, exciting. You learn more about yourself, what you like, and what you don’t like. You also get a better idea of the type of people you like to spend time with. And you learn that there are some guys you want your daughter to avoid completely. In this episode we discuss 8 guys you don’t want your daughter to date. ï»[...]
You don’t have to be a treehugger to know that climate change is real and our planet is in trouble. And it’s really going to be today’s teens that will lead the way in sustainable environmental solutions. In this episode, we are joined by eco-friendly entrepreneur Phnewfula Frederiksen to  share tips on raising an eco-conscious teen.  Tune In APPLE  | [...]
Dads play such an important role in their daughters' lives. The best father-daughter relationships are built on trust, love, and mutual respect. And communication is key to developing that bond. But what if you’re not sure how to approach your daughter or what to say? In this episode, my husband and Journey's father, Colby Tyner, is here to help you figure out where to start by sharing 7[...]
The space between childhood and adulthood is awkward and uncomfortable. And as much as your teen might want to communicate, sometimes they hide the way they feel because they don’t want you to get mad or judge them. But if your teen could tell you one thing and know that you would listen and truly understand, what would they say? In this episode, we’re revealing 7 things that your teen[...]
The explosion of the #MeToo movement sparked a much-needed national conversation about consent. But does your teen actually understand what it means to give or get consent? When it comes to protecting their personal space and setting boundaries, what can you do to empower your teen to help them develop respectful, healthy relationships? In this episode, we are joined by Doctor of Clinical[...]
High school years can be challenging for teens and parents. Schedules are more hectic, there’s tons of peer pressure, and academic requirements are much more demanding than they used to be. Plus, the pandemic is taking a toll on students’ motivation and mental health. In this episode, we discuss what we can do to prepare our teens for academic success and help them become stronger stud[...]
Your teen may be book smart, but are they street smart? In this episode we discuss what your teen needs to know about personal safety and the skills they need to thrive in any situation.  Tune In APPLE  |  SPOTIFY  |  ANDROID  |  GOOGLE   |  TUNEIN  | STITCHER Leave a Review I grew up with a single mom and I was a latch ke[...]
We know that teens need structure and discipline, but being too strict can cause long-term emotional damage. In this episode, we discuss what rules and expectations might be considered extremely strict, what happens when you're too strict with your teen, when take your discipline techniques too far, and the lasting effect this can have on your teen.  Tune In APPLE [...]
