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Pivot Parenting: Expert Tips for Navigating Teen and Tween Challenges

Feb 23, 2021

"I'm so stupid! I know better than that!" We've all thought something similar, yeah? Beating ourselves up for making a human mistake seems like it would prevent future mishap, but is that true? And what is the cost?

In this episode I breakdown why we paint ourselves as the troll and the effect that this can have on...


Feb 16, 2021

If you put dough into a pasta maker, you get noodles on the other side. Plant a tomato seed, and you can expect to harvest tomatoes. When parents apply the principle of "input = output" to their kids, like thinking that if we teach our kids to be honest and then expect them to always be honest, disappointment is...


Feb 9, 2021

Substance abuse is a topic that affects many families. In this episode I will talk with Claire about her story of addiction and recovery, what to do when you discover substance abuse in your home, common misconceptions around this topic, and what teens wish their parents knew.

About my Guest: Claire is an addiction...


Feb 2, 2021

As parents, one could easily assume that we have a part time job as worry warts. From stressing that they have never had a first date, to being worried that they go out too much, and then what about the friends that they are with?!? Are they learning everything that they need to before they move out, and will...