Moms of Tweens and Teens

Welcome friend! I believe we all want to feel inspired to make a positive difference in our world.Today's episode is all about chasing those dreams of making a real difference in the world.I'm super excited because we've got Angela Melfi on the show, co-founder of Threads Worldwide. Picture this: gorgeous, unique jewelry that's not just about beautiful but about doing good, too.  Threads Worldwide is all about creating life-changing work for women worldwide through the creating and selling of fair trade artisan jewelry.Angela and two of her friends set out to create a space where women artisans could truly own their craft and thrive. It's more than just a business; it's about building a community of leaders and change-makers, one stunning piece of jewelry at a time.Today, we're chatting about what it takes to build a community, the ups and downs of starting a business from scratch, and how to make a meaningful impact while wrangling kids and chaos. So let's jump into this inspiring chat with Angela Melfi from Threads Worldwide. Let’s dive in! What you will learn:What is Threads Worldwide and how it was created?What were the biggest challenges and obstacles starting Threads Worldwide?Angela shares a few of the biggest things she has learned about herself in this process. And how she has grown as a person?Empowering teen girls through social entrepreneurship.Encouragement for the mom who wants to follow her passion but feels like it’s too late.Where to Find Angela:Website for Threads WorldwideInstagram for Threads WorldwideFacebookAngela’s InstagramSupport the showCheck out our Moms of Tweens and Teens website HERESign up for our Moms of Tweens and Teens newsletter HERE Find more encouragement, wisdom, and resources: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/momsoftweensandteens/ Join our Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Momsoftweensandteens Find awesome resources on MOTTs University: https://www.mottsuniversity.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/momsoftweensandteens/ Sheryl also has an Inner Circle weekly Parenting Program with a community of like-minded moms, personal coaching, and tons of resources to equip and support you to love well, navigate the challenges and meet your tween and teen’s unique needs during these pivotal years. Get on the waitlist to get all the details and to be the first to know when it opens! https://momsoftweensandteens.lpages.co/waiting-list-for-membe...

Hi Friend, Welcome to the show today. I’m so glad that you are tuning in and spending time with me.As women and moms, we have a lot of power and influence. We are leaders. We are the CEO of our homes. We have beautiful feminine qualities and gifts inside of us. But rarely do we talk about the feminine gifts when it comes to being influential and powerful. We tend to undervalue or overlook our feminine power. In this episode, we are going to dig into how to harness our feminine power with My special guest, colleague, and friend, Lauren Schifferdecker. Lauren is the author of her recently released book She’s Not Crazy - Dare To Understand Your Feminine POwer for true freedom, success, and Influence. Lauren is also a TEDx Speaker, CEO, and psychotherapist. She was recently named a top “Power Woman” by Sheridan Road magazine and “The Most Influential Women Entrepreneur Thriving in the Healthcare System” by Healthcare Insights magazine. In this episode, Lauren shares with us how we can embrace our feminine power to find freedom, balance, peace, and success in life. Where to find Lauren:Her book: SHE'S NOT CRAZY: Dare to Understand Your Feminine Power for True Freedom, Success, and Influencelauren@inspirecounselingcenter.com Website: inspirecounselingcenter.com TEDx |  Facebook | @inspire_counselingSupport the showCheck out our Moms of Tweens and Teens website HERESign up for our Moms of Tweens and Teens newsletter HERE Find more encouragement, wisdom, and resources: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/momsoftweensandteens/ Join our Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Momsoftweensandteens Find awesome resources on MOTTs University: https://www.mottsuniversity.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/momsoftweensandteens/ Sheryl also has an Inner Circle weekly Parenting Program with a community of like-minded moms, personal coaching, and tons of resources to equip and support you to love well, navigate the challenges and meet your tween and teen’s unique needs during these pivotal years. Get on the waitlist to get all the details and to be the first to know when it opens! https://momsoftweensandteens.lpages.co/waiting-list-for-membe...

Welcome friend,I am super honored to have Rachel Marie Martin on the show today. If you don’t recognize her name, she is the writer behind the site FindingJoy.net.She’s written about divorce, heartbreak and reconnecting with an estranged child, dealing with an autoimmune disease in her youngest, feeling overwhelmed with littles, living through financial crises,  waiting up for teens, and simply being overwhelmed and overjoyed by the day in, day out demands of motherhood. A second marriage, co-parenting, being a bonus (step) mom to four more amazing people, moving across the country, anxiety, and being an entrepreneur and coach. She believes in the power of the human spirit to overcome, to thrive and to find deep joy, and because of that, she pours out her heart via her site and so many platforms she has written for.She recently released her latest book, Mom Enough: Inspiring Letters for the Wonderfully Exhausting but Totally Normal Days of Motherhood, where she offers encouragement for moms by sharing over 40 personal letters through her journey. She are going to love what she has to share. Let's dive in!Where to connect with Rachel and get her book:Her book: Mom EnoughOfficial site: https://findingjoy.netFacebook: @findingjoyInstagram: @finding_joy Support the showCheck out our Moms of Tweens and Teens website HERESign up for our Moms of Tweens and Teens newsletter HERE Find more encouragement, wisdom, and resources: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/momsoftweensandteens/ Join our Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Momsoftweensandteens Find awesome resources on MOTTs University: https://www.mottsuniversity.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/momsoftweensandteens/ Sheryl also has an Inner Circle weekly Parenting Program with a community of like-minded moms, personal coaching, and tons of resources to equip and support you to love well, navigate the challenges and meet your tween and teen’s unique needs during these pivotal years. Get on the waitlist to get all the details and to be the first to know when it opens! https://momsoftweensandteens.lpages.co/waiting-list-for-membe...

Jesse LeBeau is one of today’s most highly sought-after youth speakers and teen coaches. His unlikely underdog story has inspired millions of teens through his speaking, best-selling books, and youth programs. He is one of the world's premiere basketball trick artists and is regularly featured on TV, film, and international tours. Jesse travels all around the country, speaking at schools to youth, and has a reality series called ‘The LeBeau Show,’  where you can follow him around the country and see firsthand his significant impact on youth, particularly teens who are struggling.Jesse is also the founder of The Attitude Advantage Program (TAAP), which is a comprehensive approach to helping teens build incredible confidence, grit, and resilience. His program transforms teens' lives by teaching vital life lessons to improve self-esteem and positively impact the direction of their lives.I can’t wait for you to get to meet Jesse and hear him share his story, share with us what we can do to help our kids today and learn more about his program, how he can support your kids and the radical difference he is making in kids' lives.Let’s dive in! What you will learn: What are youth struggling the most with?What’s the most important factor in helping our youth today?What are some things parents can do to guide their kids through challenges and help them to find happiness and fulfillment?Building resilience in children through sports and life lessons.Developing mental toughness in kids through sports and mentorship.Empowering youth and parents through a positive mindset.LinksWebsiteThink Like A Star PodcastInstagramYouTubeSupport the showCheck out our Moms of Tweens and Teens website HERESign up for our Moms of Tweens and Teens newsletter HERE Find more encouragement, wisdom, and resources: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/momsoftweensandteens/ Join our Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Momsoftweensandteens Find awesome resources on MOTTs University: https://www.mottsuniversity.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/momsoftweensandteens/ Sheryl also has an Inner Circle weekly Parenting Program with a community of like-minded moms, personal coaching, and tons of resources to equip and support you to love well, navigate the challenges and meet your tween and teen’s unique needs during these pivotal years. Get on the waitlist to get all the details and to be the first to know when it opens! https://momsoftweensandteens.lpages.co/waiting-list-for-membe...

Hi Friend Happy New Year 2024!I am so excited about this new Year - I am leading a workshop next week, Creating an Abundant Mom Life in 2024, on Wednesday, January 17th at 12N CDT - you can register on the Moms of Tweens and Teens website, and I’m sharing the link in the show notes here: https://momsoftweensandteens.mykajabi.com/creating-abundant-2024Kristin Bartholomew is here with me today and she is an EQ-i Certified Executive Coach and Leadership Development Specialist with over 10 years of experience in high-performance organizations, such as Willow Creek Church and Chick-fil-A. Her skill lies in helping clients see where they are blind or stuck, and moving them to a place of choice. Once a client chooses to move, she is skilled at helping them finish the change process.As a mom of 3, Kristin knows firsthand the challenges of finding the balance between chasing after professional dreams and maintaining intentional motherhood. she helps women step outside of themselves to identify ways they are being held back from the life they desire and deserve. Where you can connect with Kristin:Her websiteHer blog PodcastSpotifyApple PodcastsiHeart RadioAmazon MusicFacebookInstagramLinkedInSupport the showCheck out our Moms of Tweens and Teens website HERESign up for our Moms of Tweens and Teens newsletter HERE Find more encouragement, wisdom, and resources: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/momsoftweensandteens/ Join our Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Momsoftweensandteens Find awesome resources on MOTTs University: https://www.mottsuniversity.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/momsoftweensandteens/ Sheryl also has an Inner Circle weekly Parenting Program with a community of like-minded moms, personal coaching, and tons of resources to equip and support you to love well, navigate the challenges and meet your tween and teen’s unique needs during these pivotal years. Get on the waitlist to get all the details and to be the first to know when it opens! https://momsoftweensandteens.lpages.co/waiting-list-for-membe...

If you have an ADHD kid you understand the frustration, arguing and misunderstanding this can cause for parents and their kids. My special guest today is Dr. Norrine Russell, she is an Executive Functioning & ADHD Expert who founded Russell Coaching for Students in 2009. She is also the mother of two atypical children. Dr. Russell knows firsthand that being a parent of a struggling student is tough. In this episode, Dr. Russell sharesParenting struggles and self-care for moms. 0:01Sheryl Gould discusses parenting tweens and teens in today's world, shares personal experiences, and offers encouragement to listeners.Sheryl Gould and Noreen Russell discuss the importance of giving oneself grace and accepting limitations, particularly in parenting.Noreen shares insights from her bonus call, including the common themes of exhaustion, weariness, and the need for self-care and self-compassion.Parenting neurodiverse children and self-care. 5:26Dr. Norrine Russell emphasizes the importance of recognizing it's okay not to have all the answers, especially for parents of neurodiverse children.She encourages listeners to prioritize self-care and step away from the pressure to be perfect and fix everything.Sheryl Gould and Dr. Norrine Russell discuss the pressure to create perfect holidays and lives, and the importance of being authentic and acknowledging where we are.They emphasize the need to let go of the idea that there's a "right" way to do things and to embrace imperfection and authenticity.Parenting pressures and self-trust. 11:53Dr. Norrine Russell and Sheryl Gould discuss the pressure parents face from endless parenting tips and the need to trust themselves and their own experiences.They suggest posting questions instead of tips to encourage self-reflection and authenticity in parenting.Dr. Norrine Russell and Sheryl Gould discuss the importance of questioning societal expectations and defining what matters to individuals anSupport the showCheck out our Moms of Tweens and Teens website HERESign up for our Moms of Tweens and Teens newsletter HERE Find more encouragement, wisdom, and resources: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/momsoftweensandteens/ Join our Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Momsoftweensandteens Find awesome resources on MOTTs University: https://www.mottsuniversity.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/momsoftweensandteens/ Sheryl also has an Inner Circle weekly Parenting Program with a community of like-minded moms, personal coaching, and tons of resources to equip and support you to love well, navigate the challenges and meet your tween and teen’s unique needs during these pivotal years. Get on the waitlist to get all the details and to be the first to know when it opens! https://momsoftweensandteens.lpages.co/waiting-list-for-membe...

On today's episode, we're joined by the incredible Dayna Abraham. Dayna Abraham has become a trusted and proven leader in the parenting community. An award-winning, national board-certified educator who has spent over ten years in the classroom, she is the founder of the popular parenting site Lemon Lime Adventures.She is also the CEO of Calm the Chaos, a seven-figure company that offers support to thousands of parents worldwide. Today we discuss Dayna’s recent book, Calm The Chaos and we talk about parenting a challenging kid and Dayna shares the importance of how we can shift our perspective of how we view our kids and their challenging behaviors AND she shares some great nuggets from her book that will help to ground us in the heat of the challenging moments while finding calm in the chaos.  Here are some key talking points from the interview:As an educator, she noticed that kids with behavioral issues often had more going on beneath the surface, and she wanted to find ways to support them.Dana shares her personal journey of dealing with her eldest son's challenging behavior, including being kicked out of preschool and frequent suspensions.Dana discusses the shift in mindset needed when dealing with challenging behaviors in children. Instead of seeing the behavior as attacks or violence, she emphasizes the importance of understanding that the child is struggling and needs support.Dana introduces four key ingredients for addressing challenges: connection, understanding, empowerment, and the parent being grounded. These ingredients provide a framework that can be adapted to each unique family and child, acknowledging that there is no one-size-fits-all solution.Anchors are tools or phrases that ground parents in the heat of challenging moments. Examples include using a memory anchor, such as picturing the child as a baby, or simple phrases like "there is no bear" to signal safety to the brain.Dana shares a powerful example of a conversation with her son highlighting the importance of empowering discussions rather than enforcing strict boundaries.Where to find Dayna:Calm the Chaos: A Fail-Proof Road Map for Parenting Even the Most ChallengingSupport the showCheck out our Moms of Tweens and Teens website HERESign up for our Moms of Tweens and Teens newsletter HERE Find more encouragement, wisdom, and resources: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/momsoftweensandteens/ Join our Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Momsoftweensandteens Find awesome resources on MOTTs University: https://www.mottsuniversity.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/momsoftweensandteens/ Sheryl also has an Inner Circle weekly Parenting Program with a community of like-minded moms, personal coaching, and tons of resources to equip and support you to love well, navigate the challenges and meet your tween and teen’s unique needs during these pivotal years. Get on the waitlist to get all the details and to be the first to know when it opens! https://momsoftweensandteens.lpages.co/waiting-list-for-membe...

Welcome to the show today. When our kids leave for college, it can be an exciting time but also a scary time. When our kids are in our home, we may have an illusion of control or at least some influence on their decisions and keeping them safe and now we can’t make sure that they are okay.Then they leave, and we worry - will they make good decisions? Will they be okay? What if they are sick and don’t tell me or go to the doctor if it’s serious? Will they make friends? What if they are feeling homesick or anxious or depressed, or what if they go to a party and binge drink? It can be a really helpless feeling AND we know that it’s a necessary part of growing up to give them the space and opportunity to make their own decisions, figure things out, and not to be calling them all the time.Well Dr. Jill Grimes is here to help us. She is an award-winning author of the the humorous and evidence-based “The ULTIMATE College Student Health Handbook: Your Guide for Everything from Hangovers to Homesickness” She is passionate about prevention.We talk a lot about some of the bigger things that we worry about like alcohol and drugs in their episode and how we can talk to our kids.As a proud Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians, her practical and evidence-based advice covers all ages, genders and body parts. Dr. Grimes has always enjoyed educating, in and out of the exam rooms. Her message is shared across all media platforms, from print magazines and online forums, to radio talk shows and television.As a parent of freshly graduated college students herself, Dr. Grimes is especially empathetic to the medical challenges these young people experience.Let’s dive in! What you will learn:What do teen parents need to know about today’s party culture (that is different from what we experienced)?Is “weed” a big deal or not? Isn’t it less dangerous than alcohol?What is “blackout drinking”? (Lots of risks here that both parents & kids don’t realize, including legal risks with consent)Fentanyl use and Narcan availability in college students.Weed's effects on mental health and genetics.Support the showCheck out our Moms of Tweens and Teens website HERESign up for our Moms of Tweens and Teens newsletter HERE Find more encouragement, wisdom, and resources: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/momsoftweensandteens/ Join our Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Momsoftweensandteens Find awesome resources on MOTTs University: https://www.mottsuniversity.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/momsoftweensandteens/ Sheryl also has an Inner Circle weekly Parenting Program with a community of like-minded moms, personal coaching, and tons of resources to equip and support you to love well, navigate the challenges and meet your tween and teen’s unique needs during these pivotal years. Get on the waitlist to get all the details and to be the first to know when it opens! https://momsoftweensandteens.lpages.co/waiting-list-for-membe...

Welcome, friend, to the show.Who is listening and has a strong-willed tween or teen?If you’re raising your hand - I know how exhausting, frustrating, and overwhelming it can be. Wendy Snyder is a Certified Positive Parenting Educator and Family Life Coach known for her work through Fresh Start Family.I absolutely loved my conversation with Wendy. We talk about the challenges, the feelings of despair and exhaustion you can experience, and the healing journey our strong-willed kids can take us on like no other. Let’s dive in! What you will learn:Is there really a way to get strong-willed tweens or teens to comply without nagging, yelling, threatening, or punishing them?What are some steps to increase cooperation and decrease pushback?What is the difference between responsive and reactive parenting? When it comes to discipline, what messages do our kids need to come away with?What connection over correction means.Where to find Wendy:WebsitePodcastInstagramSupport the showCheck out our Moms of Tweens and Teens website HERESign up for our Moms of Tweens and Teens newsletter HERE Find more encouragement, wisdom, and resources: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/momsoftweensandteens/ Join our Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Momsoftweensandteens Find awesome resources on MOTTs University: https://www.mottsuniversity.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/momsoftweensandteens/ Sheryl also has an Inner Circle weekly Parenting Program with a community of like-minded moms, personal coaching, and tons of resources to equip and support you to love well, navigate the challenges and meet your tween and teen’s unique needs during these pivotal years. Get on the waitlist to get all the details and to be the first to know when it opens! https://momsoftweensandteens.lpages.co/waiting-list-for-membe...

I'm thrilled to have Brooke Romney with us today. Brooke is a best-selling author and a book '52 Modern Manners for Teens: Part I & II,' and '52 Modern Manners for Kids'. Brooke brings a wealth of knowledge and practical advice to the table.In our conversation, Brooke shares invaluable nuggets of wisdom on fostering connection and supporting our kids to excel in relationships, school, work, and life. She doesn’t just focus on teaching skills and manners; Brooke offers fantastic ideas for building traditions and meaningful connections with our kids, especially during Thanksgiving and the holiday season. Her approach is not only educational but also incredibly fun and engaging.And there's more. For those struggling with gift ideas for tween and teen boys, stay tuned until the end of the episode. Brooke has some great suggestions that you won't want to miss.So, let's dive in and discover how we can better connect with our teens, teach them valuable life skills, and create lasting family traditions.Let’s dive in! Let’s dive in! What you will learn:What inspired a book on manners, especially with teens?What are the challenges that our kids and teens are facing today regarding manners?You are passionate about the power of connection when it comes to the parent-child relationship - what threatens that connection - how can parents get it back?Ideas for Thanksgiving and Christmas - can you share some ideas to build a connection with our teens?Hot gift ideas this year?Where to find Brooke:Books: 52 Modern Manners For Today's Teens Volume 152 Modern Manners For Today's Teens Volume 252 Modern Manners for KidsWebsiteInstagramFacebookSupport the showCheck out our Moms of Tweens and Teens website HERESign up for our Moms of Tweens and Teens newsletter HERE Find more encouragement, wisdom, and resources: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/momsoftweensandteens/ Join our Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Momsoftweensandteens Find awesome resources on MOTTs University: https://www.mottsuniversity.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/momsoftweensandteens/ Sheryl also has an Inner Circle weekly Parenting Program with a community of like-minded moms, personal coaching, and tons of resources to equip and support you to love well, navigate the challenges and meet your tween and teen’s unique needs during these pivotal years. Get on the waitlist to get all the details and to be the first to know when it opens! https://momsoftweensandteens.lpages.co/waiting-list-for-membe...

I think one of the hardest things to figure out as a parent of a tween or teen is when to step in and when to step back, especially when you see them struggling or they aren’t making the choice that you want them to make. And when we do step in or offer our advice, it falls on deaf ears or, worse results in an argument.  Well, my special guest today is Dr. Emily Kline.She’s here today to talk about her new book, The School of Hard Talks: How to Have Real Conversations with Your (Almost Grown) Kids.In this interview, Emily shares her research-backed approach that prevents power struggles and pushback and builds stronger relationships through better conversations about any topic: curfews, sex, drugs, rock ‘n’ roll, college applications, and beyond. Let’s dive in! What you will learn: What is motivational interviewing, and what are the benefits?When does it make sense to use rewards and punishments to motivate kids, and when does that not make sense?Why do parents get on their older kids’ nerves, and why do our teens and tweens dismiss parents’ input? Understand how to suppress your parental “righting reflex” – the almost irresistible urge to help by offering reassurance and advice.How can we help our tweens and teens navigate their decisions and dilemmas competently?What are some ways to handle conflict that are productive and nurture the relationship?Where to find Dr. Emily Kline:WebsiteBook: The School of Hard TalksInstagramSupport the showCheck out our Moms of Tweens and Teens website HERESign up for our Moms of Tweens and Teens newsletter HERE Find more encouragement, wisdom, and resources: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/momsoftweensandteens/ Join our Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Momsoftweensandteens Find awesome resources on MOTTs University: https://www.mottsuniversity.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/momsoftweensandteens/ Sheryl also has an Inner Circle weekly Parenting Program with a community of like-minded moms, personal coaching, and tons of resources to equip and support you to love well, navigate the challenges and meet your tween and teen’s unique needs during these pivotal years. Get on the waitlist to get all the details and to be the first to know when it opens! https://momsoftweensandteens.lpages.co/waiting-list-for-membe...

As parents, we want our children to take responsibility for their schoolwork, chores, and choices. We want them to grow into independent adults, but when we see them struggling, we sometimes step in and problem-solve, telling them exactly what to do or even doing things ourselves. The problem is the more controlling we are with our kids, the more we can get in the way of them becoming confident, resilient, self-motivated, and independent. How do we shift gears to supporting our children’s independence and confidence? How can we do less so they do more?My special guest, Dr. Emily Edlynn, is here to share her book, Autonomy-Supportive Parenting, Reduce Parental Burnout and Raise Competent, Confident Children.This is a great conversation about our struggle with letting go and allowing our kids to be independent and how we can get out of the way and support our tween's and teen’s independence, confidence, and motivation.Let’s dive in! What you will learn:What does it mean to move from full-service to self-service with our kids? The importance of having a chore routine. Supportive parenting is about increasing internal motivation and how we do this with teens and tweens. The three fundamental human needs of autonomy. The importance of asking open-ended questions instead of lectures. The power of emotional connection with our teens and tweens. Controlling vs. autonomy-supportive parenting. What it means to be a good-enough parent. How we should aim for influence but not control. Where to find Dr. Emily Edlynn:WebsiteSubstackInstagramFacebookTwitterSupport the showCheck out our Moms of Tweens and Teens website HERESign up for our Moms of Tweens and Teens newsletter HERE Find more encouragement, wisdom, and resources: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/momsoftweensandteens/ Join our Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Momsoftweensandteens Find awesome resources on MOTTs University: https://www.mottsuniversity.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/momsoftweensandteens/ Sheryl also has an Inner Circle weekly Parenting Program with a community of like-minded moms, personal coaching, and tons of resources to equip and support you to love well, navigate the challenges and meet your tween and teen’s unique needs during these pivotal years. Get on the waitlist to get all the details and to be the first to know when it opens! https://momsoftweensandteens.lpages.co/waiting-list-for-membe...

Today, I'm talking with Ali Flynn, educator and creator of Hang in There, Mama. Ali and I discuss the joys and hardships of raising teens with an open heart, honesty, and some tears. She is a mom to four daughters and offers daily encouragement and support to moms while keeping it real and letting them know they are not alone on their motherhood journey.Let’s dive in! What you will learn:The struggle to let go of our teens as they prepare to leave the nest. Why do we struggle so much with feeling like enough?Not measuring our worth as a mom by our kid's successes or failures.Letting go of the comparison trap parents fall into with other parents. Why holding tighter to our teens instead of loosening our grip has the opposite effect?Trusting our teens more and more to help with the transition from teen to young adult. Where to find Ali and Hang In There Mama:WebsiteInstagramFacebookSupport the showCheck out our Moms of Tweens and Teens website HERESign up for our Moms of Tweens and Teens newsletter HERE Find more encouragement, wisdom, and resources: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/momsoftweensandteens/ Join our Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Momsoftweensandteens Find awesome resources on MOTTs University: https://www.mottsuniversity.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/momsoftweensandteens/ Sheryl also has an Inner Circle weekly Parenting Program with a community of like-minded moms, personal coaching, and tons of resources to equip and support you to love well, navigate the challenges and meet your tween and teen’s unique needs during these pivotal years. Get on the waitlist to get all the details and to be the first to know when it opens! https://momsoftweensandteens.lpages.co/waiting-list-for-membe...

Hi Friend,One thing I know for sure is you are here and listening because you want to be the best parent you can be. You want to have your home be a place where your kids thrive and feel safe and loved.But how often do we feel like we fall short? We get so many conflicting messages and advice - it can be totally overwhelming and confusing - and then much of what we hear doesn’t work because each of our kids is unique, our families are unique, and we have unique personalities and ways that we parent. Well, today, my special guest is Donna Tetreault.Donna is a national TV parenting journalist. Currently she does work for NBC on NBC News Now ‘Modern Parenting’ segment. She has been seen on The Today Show, Dr. Phil, The Doctors, and more. I’m so excited for you to hear Donna talk about her best-selling book, The C.A.S.T.L.E. Method, where she simplifies for us what really matters in order to lay a strong foundation in your family.Let’s dive in! What you will learn:What is the CASTLE method, and how can we use it when parenting our tweens and teens?Why is compassion the foundation of all the other principles?How can we help our kids identify their emotions? What is the link between our self-compassion towards ourselves and how we show up with our kids?How can moms develop more self-compassion?What is Perceived rejection, and how does it affect the brain of our teens? Helpful and harmful expectations parents and society put on our kids. LinksWebsiteInstagramThe CASTLE Method BookSupport the showCheck out our Moms of Tweens and Teens website HERESign up for our Moms of Tweens and Teens newsletter HERE Find more encouragement, wisdom, and resources: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/momsoftweensandteens/ Join our Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Momsoftweensandteens Find awesome resources on MOTTs University: https://www.mottsuniversity.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/momsoftweensandteens/ Sheryl also has an Inner Circle weekly Parenting Program with a community of like-minded moms, personal coaching, and tons of resources to equip and support you to love well, navigate the challenges and meet your tween and teen’s unique needs during these pivotal years. Get on the waitlist to get all the details and to be the first to know when it opens! https://momsoftweensandteens.lpages.co/waiting-list-for-membe...

Teaching my kids about money wasn’t easy for me.If you are listening in and want to support your tween or teen to learn about money - the value of a dollar, how to make and invest money, and to get a vision for how they can build wealth for their future, you will love this episode.Today my special guest is Robert Farrington, he is America’s Millennial Money Expert® and America’s Student Loan Debt Expert™. He is also the founder of The College Investor, which is an awesome website full of resources.I learned so much talking to Robert about empowering and equipping our kids with money. He is full of creative ideas and resources that are fun and will not only motivate your kids but also, if you’re like me, you will feel inspired from listening to Robert too!Let’s dive in! What you will learn:Is there a difference between Gen Z and Millennials and how they view money?How do you teach tweens and teens about money and starting to save?How would you recommend parents encourage teens to save rather than burn through all the money?What are some other tools to help parents teach their children about managing money?What are a few top tips for parents, tweens, and teens when paying for college and financial aid?What are some practical tips to get out of student loan debt? What are a few of the most popular side hustles to make money for teenagers or those in their 20s trying to pay off student loan debt?Where to find Robert:WebsitePodcastInstagramFacebookYouTubeTwitterSupport the showCheck out our Moms of Tweens and Teens website HERESign up for our Moms of Tweens and Teens newsletter HERE Find more encouragement, wisdom, and resources: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/momsoftweensandteens/ Join our Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Momsoftweensandteens Find awesome resources on MOTTs University: https://www.mottsuniversity.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/momsoftweensandteens/ Sheryl also has an Inner Circle weekly Parenting Program with a community of like-minded moms, personal coaching, and tons of resources to equip and support you to love well, navigate the challenges and meet your tween and teen’s unique needs during these pivotal years. Get on the waitlist to get all the details and to be the first to know when it opens! https://momsoftweensandteens.lpages.co/waiting-list-for-membe...

Today, on the podcast, I talk with Ciara Fanlo. Ciara is a writer and the founder of Homing Instinct, a platform that offers support for teens and their families.As a child and teen, Ciara felt depressed, anxious, self-harming, and suicidal. She went to countless therapists, took over a dozen medications, and was sent to a hospital, wilderness therapy, and a therapeutic boarding school. While she had some healing experiences, she largely felt that the psychiatric and residential health care systems failed to address the root causes and acknowledge the humanity and innate wisdom of teens.After leaving treatment, Ciara committed to recovery on a different path. She came off all her medications, repaired her relationships with family, and graduated college with honors. She worked in different therapeutic settings and at a couple of large tech companies before deciding to devote her life to guiding teens. She now uses her experiences and insight to support teens in their healing. You’re going to love this conversation! Let’s dive in! What you will learn:What was going on when she was a teenager that she was struggling so much?Was there something at the time that parents could have done that would have been helpful?How do parents impact their kids?Ciara eventually found healing and actually got off medications, and graduated college with honors. What created that shift?What wisdom and insight Ciara has for caregivers with a troubled teen like herself. What do our teens think when parents try to “help” them better? What do parents do that is helpful and not so helpful? LinksWebsiteInstagramFacebookSupport the showCheck out our Moms of Tweens and Teens website HERESign up for our Moms of Tweens and Teens newsletter HERE Find more encouragement, wisdom, and resources: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/momsoftweensandteens/ Join our Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Momsoftweensandteens Find awesome resources on MOTTs University: https://www.mottsuniversity.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/momsoftweensandteens/ Sheryl also has an Inner Circle weekly Parenting Program with a community of like-minded moms, personal coaching, and tons of resources to equip and support you to love well, navigate the challenges and meet your tween and teen’s unique needs during these pivotal years. Get on the waitlist to get all the details and to be the first to know when it opens! https://momsoftweensandteens.lpages.co/waiting-list-for-membe...

Maggie Ullrich is a mom whose mission is to normalize anxiety. She is the host of the Crazy Sexy Anxiety Podcast and ranked 43rd in the BODi network (formally Beachbody).Today, Maggie and I talked about anxiety and becoming an overcomer. And finding meaning and purpose in the midst of our challenges. Let’s dive in! What you will learn:Being open and honest about taking the anti-anxiety medicine.Creating a new narrative about anxiety. What to do with negative thoughts and how to avoid them overtaking you. The importance of community when we walk through difficult times. Walking a child through a tough emotional season.Our stories can be someone else's survival guide. Where to find Maggie:Website: Crazy Sexy AnxietyPodcastInstagramFacebookSupport the showCheck out our Moms of Tweens and Teens website HERESign up for our Moms of Tweens and Teens newsletter HERE Find more encouragement, wisdom, and resources: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/momsoftweensandteens/ Join our Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Momsoftweensandteens Find awesome resources on MOTTs University: https://www.mottsuniversity.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/momsoftweensandteens/ Sheryl also has an Inner Circle weekly Parenting Program with a community of like-minded moms, personal coaching, and tons of resources to equip and support you to love well, navigate the challenges and meet your tween and teen’s unique needs during these pivotal years. Get on the waitlist to get all the details and to be the first to know when it opens! https://momsoftweensandteens.lpages.co/waiting-list-for-membe...

Hi friend, So glad that you are joining me today.I am thrilled to share this conversation with you. Understanding our tween's and teen's rollercoaster of emotions and how to cope and support them isn't easy.My special guest today is Dr. Lisa Damour. Dr. Damour is a clinical psychologist and author of three New York Times bestsellers, Untangled, Under Pressure, and her latest book, The Emotional Lives of Teenagers.  She is also the co-host of the Ask Lisa podcast and is recognized as a thought leader by the American Psychological Association. She earned degrees from both Yale and the University of Michigan and has more than 30 years of experience working with teens and families.Her latest book, The Emotional Lives of Teenagers, is a life-changing book that we talk about today.A few of the things Lisa shares with us: What does emotional health mean for our teens?Some common myths about emotions and how to help your teen manage them.Typical adolescent development of the brain and emotions. Helping our teens become more independent from us.What is costly coping, and how can parents be on the lookout for it?How do we know when our kids are in distress and need intervention?What are some of the developmental things that are going on that cause teens to be on this emotional roller coaster and how do we support them?You are going to love Dr. Lisa Damour and what she shares today with us.Where to find Lisa:Her Book:The Emotional Lives Of TeenagersLisa's WebsiteThe Ask Lisa PodcastInstagramFacebookYouTubeSupport the showCheck out our Moms of Tweens and Teens website HERESign up for our Moms of Tweens and Teens newsletter HERE Find more encouragement, wisdom, and resources: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/momsoftweensandteens/ Join our Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Momsoftweensandteens Find awesome resources on MOTTs University: https://www.mottsuniversity.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/momsoftweensandteens/ Sheryl also has an Inner Circle weekly Parenting Program with a community of like-minded moms, personal coaching, and tons of resources to equip and support you to love well, navigate the challenges and meet your tween and teen’s unique needs during these pivotal years. Get on the waitlist to get all the details and to be the first to know when it opens! https://momsoftweensandteens.lpages.co/waiting-list-for-membe...

Welcome to the show today, and I’m so glad that you’re joining me.If you have a tween or teen, I know without a doubt that there are days when you say to yourself, “What are they thinking?!”One day I woke up, and I had an alien living in my house. This was my first rodeo with a tween, and it felt like things changed overnight. I had no idea what I was doing. And on top of that, my daughter wasn’t talking as much. She began fighting to be independent and became moody and wasn’t wanting to go to school. I didn’t understand what was going on or how to talk to her.Today I have a very special guest joining us. Zach Gottlieb, who is an amazing 17-year-old who is the founder of Talk With Zach. Zach has created this Gen Z movement and community to provide a safe space where teens don’t feel alone in what they’re going through. He openly talks about relationships coping with emotions and inspires mental well-being and to make the world a better place. His motto: “We can’t change what we don’t talk about.”I can’t wait for you to hear what Zach has to share about what kids today want their parents and other adults to know about how their generation is doing—and the best ways to support them. And perhaps most crucially, we'll delve into the mental health crisis among teens and what Gen Z wants older generations to truly understand.As parents, we often assume we know what's important to our kids, but what might we be missing? It's time to listen, learn, and bridge the gap.Let’s jump right in!What you will learn: What’s the worst thing you can do to your teen when they confide in you?What are some of the things teens want to talk about?Why Zach says parents should stop sharing viral college acceptance videos. What do most teens today want their parents and other adults to know about how their generation is doing—and the best ways to support them? What does Gen-Z want older generations to know about the mental health crisis among teens right now?As parents, we think we know what is important to our kids, but what might we be missing?Where to find Zach:InstagramSupport the showCheck out our Moms of Tweens and Teens website HERESign up for our Moms of Tweens and Teens newsletter HERE Find more encouragement, wisdom, and resources: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/momsoftweensandteens/ Join our Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Momsoftweensandteens Find awesome resources on MOTTs University: https://www.mottsuniversity.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/momsoftweensandteens/ Sheryl also has an Inner Circle weekly Parenting Program with a community of like-minded moms, personal coaching, and tons of resources to equip and support you to love well, navigate the challenges and meet your tween and teen’s unique needs during these pivotal years. Get on the waitlist to get all the details and to be the first to know when it opens! https://momsoftweensandteens.lpages.co/waiting-list-for-membe...

Hi Friend, and welcome to today's show. I'm so glad you've joined me. If you have a tween or teen daughter, you know just how challenging these years can be. Filled with insecurity, self-doubt, and self-criticism, it's easy for our girls to lose sight of their own worth and potential. I'm thrilled to introduce Katie Parker, the President and CEO of Bloomfully. Katie is truly passionate about building the confidence of young girls, tweens, and women. Her mission is to empower them to grow beyond the traps of comparing themselves, constant criticism, and overwhelming self-doubt. She firmly believes that every girl and every woman is unique and absolutely essential in this world.Today, we delve into the topic of helping our daughters grow in self-confidence and empowering them to believe in themselves. It's a conversation that holds tremendous importance in today's society, and Katie brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to guide us on this journey.This episode will equip and encourage you and your daughter to embrace the incredible individuals you truly are.Without further ado, let's jump right in and welcome Katie to the show. What you will learn: What are some suggestions to stop the negative self-talk and the comparison game?What is the “Grow and Share” living pattern? And how does this create a happy tween?What can we do to build up confidence in our daughters that will help her now and in the future?Why are habits important, and how can moms start to teach habits to their kids?When friends are mean and drama starts - what is the best way to handle it?What are some things a mom can say to her daughter when friends are being mean?Where to find Katie:WebsitePodcastInstagramFacebookSupport the showCheck out our Moms of Tweens and Teens website HERESign up for our Moms of Tweens and Teens newsletter HERE Find more encouragement, wisdom, and resources: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/momsoftweensandteens/ Join our Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Momsoftweensandteens Find awesome resources on MOTTs University: https://www.mottsuniversity.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/momsoftweensandteens/ Sheryl also has an Inner Circle weekly Parenting Program with a community of like-minded moms, personal coaching, and tons of resources to equip and support you to love well, navigate the challenges and meet your tween and teen’s unique needs during these pivotal years. Get on the waitlist to get all the details and to be the first to know when it opens! https://momsoftweensandteens.lpages.co/waiting-list-for-membe...