You’ve probably hid something from your parents at one time or another. And your teen is no different. But what they are hiding varies from teen to teen. In this episode we are talking about 9 things your teen might be hiding from you and how to handle it. Tune In APPLE | SPOTIFY | ANDROID | GOOGLE | TUN[...]
As an adult, you’ve had years to fine tune your social skills. But with smart phones and social media becoming such a big part of our culture, today’s teens haven’t had as many opportunities to practice them. While social interaction is evolving, there are some core social skills that you need to teach your teen. In this episode, we discuss important social skills your teens need to[...]
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[...]
The holidays are in full swing, and so is life! Between decorating, shopping, celebrations, and making everything merry and bright, the holiday season feels longer each year. While it can be stressful, it's also a time of joy and giving. Showing kindness and giving to those who are less fortunate is a wonderful way to share your holiday spirit. In case you are looking for ideas for giving,[...]
Raise your hand if you work while you are supposed to be on vacation. Please don't feel bad. I'm totally guilty too. But working while you're supposed to be taking a break can negatively impact your relationships, take you away from the present moment, and put you in a funky mood. The next thing you know, it's time to go back to work, and you still don't feel like you've had a vacation. So[...]
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. [...]
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[...]
