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 [...]
As parenting has evolved over the years, so has the language we use to communicate. Words are powerful and the meanings we attach are usually formed by what we learn at school, at home, and in society. In this episode, we discuss 6 words you need to redefine for your teen to make sure they are using them and living them in a healthy way. Tune In APPLEÂ Â |Â Â SPOTIF[...]
Stress, the need for independence, media influence, and the desire to fit in with peers, are some of the things that can impact your teen’s mental health. Navigating these challenges alone can be difficult. Managing your mental health is just as important as your physical health so in this episode we discuss how to support your teen’s mental health. Tune In APPLEÂ[...]
Talking to your teen about sex and sexuality can be super awkward. But it doesn’t have to be. In this episode, sexuality educator Dr. Nadine Thornhill joins us to give us guidance on the best way to approach this topic with our teens. Tune In APPLE  |  SPOTIFY  |  ANDROID  |  GOOGLE   |  TUNEIN  | STITCHER Leave a Review The firs[...]
As much as parents don’t want our kids to repeat our mistakes, there are some things they need to learn on their own. But what if sharing your experiences could help them avoid some of those mistakes?  In this episode we’re discussing all the things I can’t tell my younger self so I’m telling my daughter. Tune In APPLE  |  SPOTIFY  |  ANDROID  [...]
From social media to movies to magazines, young girls are bombarded with media messages that can make it hard for them to feel good about their appearance. In this episode we’ll discuss some practical ways to help your daughter develop a positive body image. Tune In APPLE  |  SPOTIFY  |  ANDROID  |  GOOGLE   |  TUNEIN  | STITCHER Leave[...]
There are a lot of things that teens need to learn to do for themselves before they leave home. Learning how to be independently productive is one of them. In this episode we discuss 12 productivity tips to help your teens learn how to manage their time, eliminate distractions and get focused. Plus, we’ll share some tech tools to help them stay on track. If your teen is a procrastinato[...]
It’s almost back to school time and families have some tough decisions to make. In this episode, we’ll discuss this new level of anxiety about returning to school and how to handle all of the emotions we are feeling with our special guest relationship therapist Dr. Argie Allen Wilson. Tune In APPLE PODCASTS  |  SPOTIFY  |  ANDROID  |  GOOGLE PODCASTS[...]
What defines success? Is happiness, is it wealth, is it fame? In this episode we discuss 8 common myths about success and why you need throw them out the window, how you should really measure success and why failure plays a big part in success. Plus I’ll tell you why I quit a my job just when my career was taking off. Tune In APPLE PODCASTS  |  SPOTIFY  |  ANDROID[...]
