We’ve all desired to be liked and fit in with our peers. It’s normal for teens to pull away from their parent’s influence as their friends’ opinions become more important to them. But they need to understand the difference between peer pressure that has a positive influence and negative pressure that can cause them to engage in risky behavior. In this episode, we discuss how to hel[...]
Most parents would like their teens to have it easier than they did growing up. But interfering with their growth and independence by solving their problems can do more harm than good. And as they become more dependent on us, they are less likely to take risks and try new things. In this episode, we discuss why you should let your teen do hard things and some of the valuable life lessons t[...]
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[...]
A friend recently asked me how much money I give Journey for allowance. She was so surprised when I said I don’t give her one. I’m not knocking those parents who do, but it was an easy decision for me. Here are 3 reasons why I don’t give my kid an allowance. First, let me just say that I understand why you might be giving your kid an allowance… It’s a step towar[...]
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[...]
A recently published study shows that working moms are struggling and how parental burnout affects families. While the study does provide some interesting insights, it’s not exactly new news. One of the best ways to prevent burnout is taking small steps daily to practice self-care. But where do you find the time? Here are a few tips on how to practice self-care wherever you are. [...]
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. �[...]
My baby just turned 16, and I'm not sure how I feel about it. She's legally allowed to get behind the wheel. How do I process this? Parents say the time flies by, and it's so true. Over the last 16 years, I've learned so much about myself and what I'm capable of. And while I adjusted my parenting style as needed, my mission to raise a person who would contribute to this world as much as sh[...]
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[...]
