Have you ever wanted to just survive a crisis without making it worse? As parents, when things get really tough we immediately experience some pretty intense emotions. Many times, it’s hard to stay present or even make sense out of what’s happening in the moment. If you want to learn some truly incredible tools for tolerating distress during a crisis, then this episode is for you. 

What do you do when you’ve gotten some bad news and you're feeling a bit undone? You’re probably wanting to dial your feelings down a bit and just not feel so much. How about a quick vacation from disappointment and worry? Today’s episode will give you 6 solid tips to help you stay grounded AND experience your emotions.

A lot of parenting is spent living in paradox. What does that even mean? It means wanting your family to eat supper altogether, but feeling anxious that an argument will break out and make it unbearable. Or maybe you can’t wait for your teen to come home from residential, but are terrified of what’s going to happen to your family when they do. If you’d like some tips on how to approach living in paradox, then this episode is for you.

Whether your child is just approaching adolescence or fully submerged in it, staying connected has never been more important. At the same time, our kids spend more and more time with their friends and seem to want to have nothing to do with us. Stay tuned to hear 10 tips to reconnect with your teen,  so you don’t drift apart.

People are actually hardwired to want to do things on their own and be independent-minded, but often this doesn’t serve us.

As a parent, it's normal to feel like you should be able to handle things pretty much on your own. 

But the truth is, parenting is one of the most challenging tasks you’ll undertake in this life – and seeking out assistance can be vital to your family’s well-being. If you want to find out more about this superpower, then today’s episode is for you. 

I hear parents speak of their worries related to their teens and many times they are founded in past events. It’s like "parenting PTSD" of sorts. Parents are truly panicked about the past reoccurring and for good reason. Join me as we explore possible solutions to "parenting PTSD."

What is our job, as parents? Is it to set the bar, and maybe even to set it high? Today’s answer may surprise you. If you would like to find out whether you should set and raise the bar for your kids or you should ditch the bar altogether, then today’s episode is for you. 

Watching your child grow up can be a bittersweet affair. On one hand, it's exciting to see them become more independent and responsible and truly begin to manage pieces of their lives. On the other hand, it means we are more removed from their decision-making and have less influence on their lives. So how do you know when it's time to let go and let your child become an adult?