Powerful Parenting For Today's Kids

In today's episode, I touch base to see how your transition to summer is going with your children. Join me! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/powerful-parenting/support

In this throwback to episode 12 of Maximizing Life in the Middle, we share our thoughts Hurricane Harvey, and talk about the positive reminders we can take away from this devastating event. We talk about how Dr. Shefali shows us that Hurricane Harvey offers us a reminder of how important it is to reduce our attachment to material possessions, because they can all be gone in a moment.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/powerful-parenting/support

In today's episode, I review verse 6 of The Parents' Tao te Ching. May this offer you a new perspective!  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/powerful-parenting/support

In today's episode, I share a story about my daughter and how she processed how or whether to respond to a peer who was being kind and what the outcome was. I hope this helps you in your home. Join me!  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/powerful-parenting/support

In today's episode, I share a story of when a special collection of my children's artwork dropped and broke and how I worked through the experience. I hope this gives you some value in your own life!  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/powerful-parenting/support

Today marks the first week of summer break for my kids, and my friend helped me to remember how important it is to set an intention with our kids when we are transitioning. It is important to talk about expectations, desires as well as limits and boundaries. I hope this one gives you some great value as you head into this wonderful season! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/powerful-parenting/support

In this Throwback episode to our 11th episode of Maximizing Life in the Middle, Jay and I talk about his decision to transition from comic book artist to comic book writer and what a surprising challenge that has been for him. But in this transition, he learned a lot about the importance of not attaching too much to our identities, as that can impede our growth. Join us!

In today's episode, we discuss verse 5 of The Parents Tao te Ching. This may be my all-time favorite verse in this wonderful book as it is another way to explain the iceberg that I always talk about. Join me! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/powerful-parenting/support

This weekend was my daughter's 8th grade dance, which is a huge deal in our schools. She was quite nervous leading up to it, but I gave her an idea that helped her to tremendously enjoy herself, which was a surprise to both of us. Join me if you have a serious kiddo at home!  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/powerful-parenting/support

Today's episode was inspired by taking my son out yesterday to practice parallel parking in preparation for his upcoming driver's test. He was struggling to get the feel of the car just right, and I happened upon this little nugget to help him. Once I did, he parked perfectly within 4-5 inches every time. If your child is getting ready to take their driver's test, you don't want to miss this episode!  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/powerful-parenting/support

In today's episode, I share a beautiful meditation from Corinne Zupko's book, From Anxiety to Love. This will help anyone suffering with anxiety, so if that is you or your child or partner, join me! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/powerful-parenting/support

This episode just may be my favorite episode of all time. Jay and I sat down to discuss the suicide of a dear friend of his. During our discussion, he happened upon an idea that I think could pretty much change the world for men and change the course of our history. I know that sounds hyperbolic, but please join us to hear more and see what kind of value you can get out of his profoundly simple yet powerful idea.  This episode is dedicated to the amazingly talented Eric Zaun, gone far too soon. Fly free, Eric.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/powerful-parenting/support

In this episode, I share with you verse 4 from the Parents Tao te Ching. This is one of my favorite verses and it offers us the highest and deepest goal we can aspire to as parents. Join me! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/powerful-parenting/support

In this episode, I share a valuable learning experience that my daughter had recently in school and how her reputation helped her, but she didn't see it at the time. I hope this inspires you in your home. Join me!  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/powerful-parenting/support

Communication is so vital to a healthy relationship, but sometimes when we are busy it can be so hard to keep that at the top of our list. However, when we are busy, it is even more important to have good, solid, clear communication. I made a mistake with my teenager this week and I wanted to share it with you in the hopes that it helps you in your home. Join me! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/powerful-parenting/support

In today's episode, I talk about the importance of filling your own bucket. You may have heard the quote that you can't pour from an empty cup? You can't show up as the parent you want to be when you are drained and depleted. Take some time with me today to fill your own bucket! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/powerful-parenting/support

In this throwback to episode 10 of Maximizing Life in the Middle, we talk about our annual camping trip that now includes over 35 people most years and how it has changed in the 20+ years we have been doing it. This has been a great opportunity to watch marriages flourish (or perish), watch children grow and see how lives weave together but uniquely on their own journey. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/powerful-parenting/support

In today's episode, I read verse 3 from The Parents Tao Te Ching, where it talks about true happiness and how we can teach and model that for our children. Join me!  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/powerful-parenting/support

This episode was inspired by a conversation I had with a new client about how to connect with her child while also not "allowing" their less-than-desirable behavior. This can be one of the most difficult things to do as a parent and also one of the most important. Join me to learn more! And if you want to check out our course, The Chaos Cure, click here!  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/powerful-parenting/support

My dear friend Louise joined me for today's episode. She and I spoke at the Rise Gatherings retreat this weekend, and before I took her to the airport to fly home to Canada this morning, we recorded this episode based on a HUGE message that we got from and observed this weekend. Join us - it is a very important episode for moms.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/powerful-parenting/support