Can They Go From Kid to “Adult” After 6,750 Days? (Episode 313)
Last week I talked with Nellie Harden about the teenage years, and she brought to my attention the reality of parenthood. Did you know there are a total of 6,750 days that you have a child before they turn 18 and are considered a legal adult? Do you just flip a switch, and, after 6,750 days, […]
Continue readingParenting Teens Into Adulthood with Nellie Harden (Episode 312)
Fostering self-worth, confidence, and self-esteem in our kids is a given, right? How in the world do we navigate parenting teens and prepare them for adulthood, especially when they’re perfectly content to just be a kid and play around? I went deep with my notes from my conversation this week with Nellie Harden to discuss […]
Continue readingWho Rules The Roost? (Episode 309)
Do you have rules in your home? Maybe, like me, you’d rather call them “guardrails” than actual rules. Rules are meant to be challenged, right? My friend Deb has a great acronym for RULES that will help you with some tips to put some parameters while adding a little bit more fun into your household. […]
Continue readingHave You Considered How You Lead? (Episode 308)
How do you lead your family? We can talk about effective parenting, however, beyond just “getting the job done,” are you being a considerate parent who will raise considerate leaders? Our kids are watching us, and, when we add these considerations in, we empower them to also lead and impact others in a way that […]
Continue readingStepping Stones from A-Z with Juliet: A Hero’s Journey (Episode 307)
What is a hero’s journey? How do you go from not knowing something to being awesome? This was another podcast episode entirely prompted by my ten-year-old, Juliet, and completely unscripted. She chose our focus today – stepping stones – and not jumping from A to Z without doing the hard work. She says, “I have definitely […]
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