Show Notes: A parent’s job is to offer encouragement & resources to support their daughters in finding their intrinsic motivation, passions, and purpose Stories of how people found their motivation & passions Children find their … How to support kids to find their intrinsic motivation, passions, and purpose Read More »

Raising Daughters

How to support kids to find their intrinsic motivation, passions, and purpose

Show notes Parents need to support kids in finding their own intrinsic motivation in all that they do. Intrinsic vs external motivation A better question is: How can I support my daughter’s intrinsic motivation? How … If you want to know how to motivate your daughter, you’re asking the wrong question Read More »

If you want to know how to motivate your daughter, you’re asking the wrong question

Show Notes: Why 20-somethings get so stressed & anxious A lot of 20-somethings view 20s as a time for fun, but that is faulty thinking. 80% of life’s most defining moments take place by 35, … The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly About Being in your Twenties Read More »

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly About Being in your Twenties

3 high school girls candidly discuss the effects of not having a dad present in their lives Show Notes: Effects of absent dads at different ages  3 high school girls candidly discussing the effects of … 005: Absent Dads Read More »

005: Absent Dads

Show Notes: Dr. Jordan’s 10 is a 10 is a 10 principal helps kids share their feelings to be understood & to relate to the stories & emotions of parents and peers Girls need safe … A 10 is a 10 is a 10: Understanding Girl’s Emotional Roller Coaster Read More »

A 10 is a 10 is a 10: Understanding Girl’s Emotional Roller Coaster

Parenting expert Christy Keating and I discuss how parents can teach kids about consent starting in preschool Show Notes:  Learning about consent should start in preschool Consent is not a one time talk at age … How to Teach Your Kids About Consent Read More »

How to Teach Your Kids About Consent

Parents become too involved in their children’s schoolwork, robbing them of the chance to develop self-responsibility and self-motivation Show Notes: The start of the school year is the perfect time to establish agreements about schoolwork … Stop Micromanaging Your Child’s Homework! Read More »

Stop Micromanaging Your Child’s Homework!

Be prepared to be surprised as 3 young women candidly describe their thoughts & feelings as they begin their 1st year of college Show Notes: 3 young women who are about to begin college open … A peek into your your daughter’s emotions as she starts college Read More »

A peek into your your daughter’s emotions as she starts college

Mental health issues experienced by Olympic athletes offer a glimpse into the stress & pressures our children face from an overemphasis on sports & winning. Show Notes: Weight in Gold HBO sports documentary Mental health … Is your daughter’s sport’s experience causing mental health issues? You may be surprised Read More »

Is your daughter’s sport’s experience causing mental health issues? You may be surprised

The stories of fictional characters like Moana, Harry Potter, and the Wizard of Oz’s Dorothy can help your daughter reframe her adolescent challenges as a normal part of her heroine’s journey and to relax and … Moana and Dorothy: Reframing adolescence as the heroine’s journey Read More »

Moana and Dorothy: Reframing adolescence as the heroine’s journey

3 women discuss the challenges, growth, parties, and their changing relationship with their parents during their 1st semester at college Show notes: Questions answered by 3 college frosh women: ·Overall, what stands out after 1st semester? … The good, the bad, and the ugly of girl’s 1st semester at college Read More »

The good, the bad, and the ugly of girl’s 1st semester at college

Dr. Jordan’s fascinating  interview with 3 high school girls about what it’s like to be an old soul: Questions the girls answered: What does it mean to be an “old soul”? When did you 1st … The most amazing girls I know: An interview with 3 “old souls” Read More »

The most amazing girls I know: An interview with 3 “old souls”

Show notes: Societal push to give kids leg up, an edge, childhood is race to be best/top, keeping up with the Jones’ kids, early specialization, pushed to decide what you should be before first figuring … How we are ruining kids with a distorted definition of success Read More »

How we are ruining kids with a distorted definition of success

Interview with Meg Jay, author of the book Supernormal, about the adversities kids experience and how to support them to develop resilience & thrive Show Notes:  Dr. Jordan interviewed Meg jay PhD, author of the … How to help kids gain resilience and thrive from adversity Read More »

How to help kids gain resilience and thrive from adversity

Reflecting on your mortality (Memento Mori) can be an important motivator for living your life at 110% with purpose. Show Notes: Reflecting on your mortality can be an important motivator for living your life at … Reflecting on your mortality can give life urgency, perspective, and purpose Read More »

Reflecting on your mortality can give life urgency, perspective, and purpose

This podcast will provide information, awareness, practical tools, and inspiration to parents and other adults who work with elementary, middle, and high school girls.