Joyful Courage for Parenting Teens

Amy Lang of birdsandbeesandkids.com is back on this show and THIS time we are going next level....We are talking about dating and middle school.You all know that as a mother of a 13 year old, this topic is near and dear to my heart... Amy breaks it down for us, offers insights to contemplate, and may make a few of you a wee bit uncomfortable with her no-nonsense talk about what it developmentally appropriate at this age.The result is a fun, informative and candid conversation that may take you back to your own middle school dating years.... ----------------1985.....Awkward boy, "Uh, do you want to go with me?"Me, "Sure."My mom, "Where are you gonna GO???"-----------------Bwahahahaaaa --- listen in!!Enjoy!!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I am so EXCITED to share this BONUS podcast with you all!! I had the honor of talking to Alison Soracchi from Carry the Future about the incredible work they are doing, providing baby carriers to refugees in Greece.This conversation is an emotional one, and really highlights how meaningful a small gesture from one human being to another can be... Alison shares stories about the work volunteers are engaged in here in the states, and paints a picture of how the volunteers on the ground in Greece are living the vision.Just listen. No doubt you will be inspired :)You can find out more about Carry the Future at www.carrythefuture.orgYou can find out more about Operation Refugee Child at https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/operation-refugee-child-carry-the-future-mission#/Find Carry the Future on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/carrythefutureOn twitter at https://twitter.com/carry_thefuture Joyful Courage will be teaming with Grow With Me Boutiqueto run a baby carrier drive in February Locals can drop off new or gently used carriers to Grow with Me Boutique here in Monroe any time during the hours of operation. OR listeners can send carriers or supplies for Operation Refugee Child to the drop off center through Carry the Future (click here for details on where to send - and click "donate") Be sure to write a little note that you are participating in the Joyful Courage Baby Carrier Drive so we can keep track of the impact of our community!! Thank you for listening!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahhhh, babies. We spend so much time preparing for their arrival and then BAM - they totally turn our world upside down and we can't remember WHY we ever though parenthood was a good idea.Hahaha, well, maybe that wasn't exactly your experience.Ariadne Brill, parent educator, writer and the force behind the insanely helpful and popular website, Positive Parenting Connection, has returned to the podcast this week to dig into raising babies with a healthy attachment. This conversation is so useful for parents who are living and loving the smallest and newest among us...Listen in for tips on connecting and creating the very beginnings of a foundation for empathy and compassion.If you have friends or family that are expecting a new baby, or have recently been blessed with one, pass this show on to them - they will thank you!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It was so fun to have the chance to speak one on one with a listener about the challenges she is facing with your your son.Listen in and notice how universal some of the feelings and thoughts are that you hear Stephanie speak into... The parenting journey is a collective experience. You are not alone!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Who doesn't get into power struggles with their kids???Listen in as Debbie Zeichner, LCSW and parent coach, and I discuss the triggers for power struggles and how to navigate them in a way that leaves your kids with MORE skills and MORE likely to cooperate.Sound good?Check out Debbie's website : www.debbiezeichnerlcsw.comAnd like her facebook page: www.facebook.com/debbiezeichnerlcsw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This podcast interview is a long one, because the conversation was just that good.Listen in as I talk with Denise Dryden, integrative coach, about how we can shed the stories and emotional baggage we show up to parent with so that we can be conscious and available to the child we find in front of us.One of my favorite quotes from the conversation is Denise encouraging parents to think about in regards to their children, "what do I see that is unique and different, and how do I let them lead me into the future?"She is a wise woman and it is my honor to know her!Here are some links mentioned in the podcast:Brandy Carlile - The EyeDenise's website - www.denisedrydencoaching.comDenise's Ecourse - Parenting the New Earth's ChildrenFollow Denise on Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I love you people!!!Thank you so much for all you have given me in 2015. This show is short and sweet today, as I know you have things to do and people to see (as do I).I announce the winners of the Subscribe-A-Thon Giveaway (finally)!!I share a poem from Danielle LaPorte's Desire Map.I invite you to let go of what brought you down in 2015 and invite in what you want for 2016.Enjoy!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hellooooooo Friends!!!Merry, merry, happy, happy... Hoping this podcast finds you well and joyful. Listen in to hear some exciting news about the year to come, details about how to be a part of the giveaway, and inquiry about how YOU will make e2016 the BEST YEAR for YOU!Big huge love to all of you.... Honored you are out there listening and supporting and celebrating all we can do to make the world better!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Amanda Rue, the force behind the popular blog, Dirt and Boogers, is on the podcast today. She has created a FABULOUS resource for parents around how to bring more calm and connection to the holiday season.I don't know about you, but this came at the perfect time for me! Resources mentioned:Check out Amanda's Ebook, Take the Chaos out of Christmas, by clicking here.Mama's Anger Management cCourseThe Stop Yelling Challenge on Facebook Where to follow Amanda:Her blog/website www.dirtandboogers.comDirt and Boogers on FacebookDirt and Boogers on InstagramDirt and Boogers on PinterestDirt and Boogers on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Such a great conversation!Jessica Lahey is smart and funny and real when it comes to talking straight up about how we rob our kids of their future when we protect the from failure...It doesn't matter if they are in the sandbox or a high school classroom, our kids only learn the tools for relationship, empathy and resiliency when we (parents) allow them the gift of discomfort, making mistakes and yes, failure.Listen in to this candid conversation and consider where you could pull back a bit, where you could allow your kids a little bit more room to learn from their missteps, to own when they've hurt someone, to problem solve it when they've left their homework or lunch at home (again!)...We all love our kids, we want them to grow into the fullest, best versions of themselves, sometimes that requires us to back off and let them figure some things out... You may be surprised by just how capable they are!Mentions:The book: The Gift of Failure by Jessica LaheyThe article in the Atlantic that started it all: Why Parents Need to Let Their Children FailWhy Back to School Night Made Me Feel Like a Bad MomGlennon Doyle Melton on momastry.comHow to Raise and Adult by Julie Lythcott-HaimsThe Price of Priviledge by Madeline Levine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices