Parenting adolescents is emotionally challenging! At a time when we want our kids to take more responsibility, and tackle the challenges that they're facing, they want to pull the covers over their head and go back to sleep! In this episode, I'm sharing a story about an emotionally challenging experience I had over the summer which is the PERFECT example of what life with teens feels like (and how to show up as the parent you want to be in those moments) . And, grab my all new Top 10 ways to build a relationship with your teen TODAY bit.ly/lovemyteen ..read more

Are you struggling to get your kids to turn off the technology? In this episode Deanne shares with you the story of a mom who could see that her teens were sleep deprived, entitled, and creating a negative environment at home and how she turned it all around. In this episode you’ll get a behind-the-scenes glimpse into why radiance as a practice is so important when it comes to being intentional about your parenting, and staying steady through your teen’s storms. Grab your Radiant Mom Daily Pause here Follow me on Insta @radiantmompodcast ..read more

Join Deanne Barrett and Julianne Bosch for this vulnerable look behind the scenes at raising teens with humility and grace as we talk about Julianne's new book! Julianne Bosch is a career and life coach and author of the book How a mother took her first step on the moon: a mother’s keepsake journal of advice to my children. Julianne has been married 28 years, and she has moved 13 times across 4 continents as she raised her three children. You’re going to love Julianne’s honest assessment of her own shortcomings as a mother and her approach to raising her three kids who are now in their 20’s. L ..read more

When I started working with teens 20 years ago, I quickly learned that teens often LOOK very adult, and they're often making adult decisions, but they're still kids!   Teens and young adults need strong mentors who care about them to help steer them straight, especially when it comes to alcohol, drugs and addiction.   Today we're so grateful to welcome interventionist Bobby Newman to the show, to share his life experiences and professional expertise to shed some light on The reason MOST teens turn to drugs and alcohol How you can support your child if you suspect they're using drugs ..read more

You know the cycle, your kid isn’t listening.... you’re getting more and more frustrated...until you find yourself YELLING at your kid and .....FINALLY!!!!! they move into action. You feel guilty about yelling, and you wonder why they just don’t LEARN to move into action when you asked them the first time. There IS a way out of this cycle! Find out WHY this is happening, and what you can do about it (whether your kids are 8 or 18) with me and Early Childhood Educator and Parent Coach Allana Robinson. Connect with Allana www.allanarobinson.com Connect with Deanne www,radiantmom.ca Grab your Rad ..read more

Are you grieving the loss of a loved one? Do you limit the amount of time you spend watching the news because your heart is heavy with what’s going on in the world? Do you WANT to talk about death and dying with your kids, but you’re not sure how? Today on Radiant Mom, I’m sitting down with author Sherrie Barch to talk about her book, Heaven’s Bell. Heaven’s Bell is an powerful book about two teens, Ashley and Cody, and their experiences together through middle school, death, and grief. If you’re looking for a powerful read for your whole family (or a meaningful  audiobook to listen to fo ..read more

We often spread ourselves too thin, and try to take on too much, including the responsibility for our kids. In today's podcast we're acknowledging all the adults in our life (including Dads) who support us in raising our kids. Whether you have a Father in your life or not, this episode will create some space for you to acknowledge and celebrate the people who are walking alongside you on this parenting journey. Grab your Radiant Mom Daily Pause HERE Connect with Deanne Web www.radiantmom.ca Instagram @radiantmompodcast ..read more

How can you set limits and boundaries without sacrificing your relationship with your teen? Find out today! Join International Parent Coach Deanne Barrett in today's podcast episode where you'll learn the ratio of how many positive interactions it takes to counterbalance a negative interaction with your teen, and how to stand strong in your leadership presence as you raise your kids! Grab your FREE Radiant Mom Daily Pause HERE Connect with Deanne @radiantmompodcast www.radiantmom.ca ..read more

Moms tell me that they WANT to be more understanding of their teens, but they find themselves yelling, nagging, and reacting to their kids. There IS a way to turn this around. In today's episode we'll talk about the power of the PAUSE, and Deanne will share strategies to help you create the close, connected relationship with your teen that you desire. Grab your FREE Radiant Mom Daily Pause here https://bit.ly/RadiantMomPause ..read more

You don't need to sacrifice your relationship with your teen to set boundaries for them! How do you know if you're being "too strict" or if you're being "too chill" with your teen? In this episode Deanne gives you real-life examples to help you determine how you'll create a close, connected relationship with your teen AND set some parental limits. Connect with Deanne radiantmom.ca ..read more