When I was a teenager, I lost myself trying to be who I thought everyone else wanted me to be. It has taken me years and lots of hard work to find mys...
Episode 082: What to Do When Parenting Feels Inconvenient
We have all been in situations where the parenting decision that feels right is also inconvenient. It might throw off our day. Or week. It might requi...
Episode 81- How to Let Go So Your Kids Have Permission to Fly
As humans, it is instinctual for us to hold on tight when we feel like we are losing something. That instinct kicks into high gear during the teenage ...
Episode 80 - Are You Winning Parenting Battles While Losing the War?
As we try to teach our kids that sometimes, they must do things they don't want to do, let me ask you this question: Are you willing to win the battl...
Episode 79 - How to Separate Your Parenting Success From Your Child's Happiness
We all want our kids to be happy and successful. This month, we are broadening our definition of success, but what about happiness? Is our kids' happi...
Episode 078 - How to Find Joy In Challenging Circumstances
If I have learned anything over the past year, it is that finding peace and hope amidst turmoil and uncertainty is possible. Is it easy? Nope. But it ...
Episode 077: 5 Ways to Help Kids Embrace Failure
In Silicon Valley, the unofficial motto is "Fail fast, fail often, fail forward." The tech giants embrace failure because it can be the best teacher. ...
Episode 076: How To Feel More Successful as a Parent
We are leaving behind a rough year. Perhaps, you are looking back and wondering what you even accomplished. Maybe success feels elusive because mere s...
Episode 075: The Secret to Raising Confident Kids in an Uncertain World
If I have learned anything this year, it is that the future is uncertain, and there is so much I cannot control. But how do we, as parents, prepare ou...
Episode 074: The Future of the Podcast
Where is this podcast headed? The short answer: I'm not sure. Here's what you need to know: 1. I LOVE variety and change. 2. I get bored and restless ...