Helping our teenagers feel confident is critical to their well-being and future success, starting at home. Karleen shares her personal and professional experience as a conflict resolution expert. Listen in to acquire the tools to nurture the confidence your teens need to thrive in life. What We Talked About What five universal skills do experts use to resolve conflicts, and how can you use them at home? What unwanted baggage gets in the way of building your teen’s self-confidence and resiliency? How conflict resolution skills can enhance parenting, especially with teens. Curiosity, attitud ..read more

We must let children experience the world through their senses and hands-on experiences, avoiding the need to “keep them busy” with digital devices and giving them a childhood unplugged. I’m thrilled to speak with Katherine about the benefits of adopting a minimalist approach to digital consumption as we raise our children in an ever-growing digital world. What We Talked About Katherine’s desire to write her book “Childhood Unplugged.”’ The effects of excessive screen time have on our children’s development and mental health Navigating digital media use and fostering offline activities Set ..read more

It’s hard to imagine losing one sight, and even more heartbreaking to discover that your child is. My guest today is a father on a mission to find a cure not only for his child but all persons affected by the onset of blindness.  What We Talked About The Precursor of Bardet-Biedl Syndrome How Steve’s parenting approach changed after his son’s diagnosis Steve’s journey in creating a nonprofit organization, “A Race Against Blindness.” The importance of mental toughness and perseverance How Steve and his family found strength and resilience in the face of adversity Things to Remember “T ..read more

The negative stories we tell ourselves can be quite damaging to our well-being. My guest today shares how to move beyond the story so we can rise above the story to live a fulfilling life. What We Talked About Why Karena felt compelled to share her story in her book Her 3-step process to healing from trauma Why, as parents, it’s crucial to have self-awareness How to break free from negative self-talk The unwanted ripple effects of trauma How to find joy even in difficult times Things to Remember “Parenting is taking responsibility to cultivate a self-awareness around our past trauma.” “Wh ..read more

I’m concerned about technology’s effects on our children’s developing brains. Today, I spoke with Forest Bronzan, a father leading global initiatives, so we can better understand how technology impacts our lives and our children. What I Talked About How technology is changing and impacting the way we raise our children. The challenges we face in navigating social media How parents can have open conversations with their children about technology use. Teaching children critical thinking skills to help them evaluate the information they encounter online. Setting healthy boundaries around tech ..read more

Adolescence is a transformative and extremely important time in human development. In her latest book, The Breakthrough Years, Ellen Galinsky shares what the research and adolescents need us to understand. What I Talked About What adolescents want us to know about them What exactly are executive function skills, and why are they so crucial to children’s development What can parents do to help their children develop executive function skills? Why turning conflicts into opportunities for learning is critical for all Agreeing and setting clear expectations with your children and leaving room ..read more

I know how impressionable young brains are and have always been fascinated with the concept of the absorbent mind. Yet, in this episode, we go a little deeper into understanding how early childhood traumas affect brain development and vulnerable minds. It was not an easy conversation, but an important one nonetheless. What I Talked About What compelled Marc to write about early childhood traumas in ‘Vulnerable Minds’ The impact of trauma on children’s overall development The different types of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) and how they can affect children differently. The Adverse Ts ..read more

I created this podcast to serve parents, all parents, and today Kelley shares what it takes to parent a disabled child and shares with us her guide to doing so. What I Talked About Why Kelley wrote ‘Everything No One Tells You About Parenting a Disabled Child’ The importance of having conversations about disability. Challenges of navigating the support system for disabled children Strategies and resources for navigating the complexities of caring for a disabled child. The impact of disability on siblings Things to Remember “Parenting is about us, the parents. We do not need to try to make ..read more

What a delight to have two of my Montessori friends on the podcast together. Our paths have crossed many times, and today, I’m excited to learn more about Simone and Junnifas’ latest endeavor, their book The Montessori Child. What I Talked About The difference between children’s unconscious and conscious mind What the different planes of development tell us about our children Why sensory learning is so important Shifting from setting rules to creating agreements collaboratively. Supporting independence while offering support to our teenagers The whole-child approach of the Montessori metho ..read more

We all want to do better than our parents. It is part of parenting. Today, my guest shared his guide to being the dad he wishes he had had.  What I Talked About Why Nick felt the need to write his book Why is the father’s role so important The Five Big Stones of Effective Fatherhood Common Challenges Fathers Face Building solid and loving relationships between fathers and their children. Things to Remember “Parenting is maintaining relationships and raising significant, effective adults.” “Instead of stressing over everything you could try to do, let’s focus on the important things ..read more