Powerful Parenting For Today's Kids

Today, I share a new form of meditation with you - one that helps you to directly solve problems. Intrigued? Join me to hear more! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/powerful-parenting/support

In this episode, we talk about the potential pitfalls and traps of being a coach of your child's team and what you have to be careful to avoid as their coach. Join us!  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/powerful-parenting/support

This episode is in honor of my best friend who is a single mom. We were talking this weekend at our girls' weekend about the very real challenges of being a single parent. I hope you find some useful nuggets in here to help you in your parenting whether you are single or not! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/powerful-parenting/support

Recently, I have been helping my son improve his sleep hygiene, and even though I am a believer in the importance of sleep, even I am shocked at how much it is helping him! Join me to find out more about why you should help your children AND yourself get a better night's sleep! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/powerful-parenting/support

In this episode, I share some of the journey my son has been on this year and how stressful it has been, even with us as parents trying not to pressure him! There is so much coming at him from the outside that it's almost too much. Here, I share how we are helping him to manage the onlsaught of junior year. If you've got a high schooler, you will likely find good value in this, and if you've got a younger child, it will help you for the future. Join me! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/powerful-parenting/support

Nothing is more important than self-care for being the kind of parent you want to be and the kind your children need. Join me to find out more!  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/powerful-parenting/support

This is a throwback to episode 4 of the podcast that Jay and I did for a while. In this, we talk about juggling schedules in a busy household. I'm thinking you can relate???? Join us to hear more!  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/powerful-parenting/support

In today's episode I have my very good friend, Heidi Dellaire joining me. Heidi's book Roots and Tendrils will be released tomorrow. In this chat, we talk about her book and how it came to be. Join me for a delightful conversation! And if you'd like to purchase a copy of her book, you can do so here!  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/powerful-parenting/support

In this episode, I talk all fear and how it negatively and subtly impacts our parenting. Join me!  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/powerful-parenting/support

With the arrival of spring, I thought it was the perfect time to revisit the many benefits of nature, and how you can bring some more of it into your life. Join me!  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/powerful-parenting/support

Today I wanted to share a program with you that I learned about a while ago that I'm very excited about. It's called Restorative Justice and is being used with great success in schools all across the country. Tune in to learn more about it and see if it might be a good fit for YOUR school!  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/powerful-parenting/support

Today, I share with you a mindfulness study I am participating in and how powerful the effects have been so far. Maybe you'd even like to join me!  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/powerful-parenting/support

In today's episode, I update you on my daughter's attempt to make the track team at her middle school for the first time as an 8th grader. This experience taught her a very valuable lesson about life. Join me to find out about it!  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/powerful-parenting/support

With the weather getting warmer here in the US, I thought today was a great day to talk about ticks and Lyme disease and what you can do to be on the lookout for possible signs and symptoms. As with everything I do, my goal is not to instill fear and panic in you as a parent, but rather to educate and inform you so that you are equipped to NOT be fearful of this treatable condition. Join me!  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/powerful-parenting/support

My daughter was really nervous last night about her next track tryout tomorrow and whether she will make the team. Through our discussion, I was able to help her to recognize that regardless of whether she makes the team, she's already won because she had the courage to try something new without being assured of the outcome. I hope this helps any listeners out there who's child may be nervous about an upcoming tryout or event where the outcome is not guaranteed!  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/powerful-parenting/support

Today, I wanted to share a bit of advice my dear mother-in-law gave me and how helpful it is to remember. Join me!  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/powerful-parenting/support

In today's episode, Jay and I talk about the recent college cheating scandal that has involved many high-profile, wealthy and powerful individuals. We can learn a lot from looking at this story from many angles as well as take a word of caution from it all. Join us!  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/powerful-parenting/support

Do you have young children? Do you feel like you are just running on fumes and that good sleep is nothing but a distant memory? A recent study might help explain why. Tune in to today's episode to learn more and find out what you can do to get a good night's sleep! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/powerful-parenting/support

Does your child ever feel nervous about something they are about to embark on? Or do you? In this episode, I share a story from my family where my daughter was feeling nervous and together we helped her to reframe it to something much less daunting. I hope this helps you too! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/powerful-parenting/support

In this episode, I share a story where my daughter made a choice she came to regret and how I supported her through it by NOT saying "I told you so." Moving through regret is a difficult but important life lesson. Join me if your child is struggling with regret.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/powerful-parenting/support