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Jan 24, 2021 • 11min

612 - How to Stop Struggling with Your Teen

Raising a teenager can be a harrowing experience that leaves parents feeling at their wit's end. Setting boundaries, taking some time for yourself, and giving lots of love (even when you want to scream with frustration) will help you connect with your teen in meaningful ways. Read the transcript. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. Subscribe to the newsletter for regular updates. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Check out my family-friendly Pinterest boards. Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/parenting/tweens-teens/struggling-with-teen https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribe https://www.facebook.com/MightyMommy https://twitter.com/MightyMommy https://www.pinterest.com/mightymommyqdt/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Jan 17, 2021 • 11min

611 - 5 Easy Ways to Create More Time and Balance in Your Parenting Life

When you're a busy parent, managing your time well means caring for your own needs as well as your family's. Here are five realistic ways to add more time to your day to create a more balanced and fulfilling parenting life. Read the transcript. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. Subscribe to the newsletter for regular updates. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Check out my family-friendly Pinterest boards. Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/parenting/working-parents/5-ways-create-more-time https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribe https://www.facebook.com/MightyMommy https://twitter.com/MightyMommy https://www.pinterest.com/mightymommyqdt/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Jan 10, 2021 • 10min

610 - 5 Smart Reasons Your Kids Need Goals for the New Year and Tips to Help Them

Wandering aimlessly might get you to your destination eventually, but it's a lot easier and less frustrating when you have a plan! Here are five reasons your kids need goals, and five simple tips to help them use goal setting to achieve their dreams. Read the transcript. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. Subscribe to the newsletter for regular updates. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Check out my family-friendly Pinterest boards. Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/parenting/5-reasons-kids-need-goals https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribe https://www.facebook.com/MightyMommy https://twitter.com/MightyMommy https://www.pinterest.com/mightymommyqdt/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Jan 3, 2021 • 15min

609 - 6 Sanity Saving Strategies for Parents Raising a Child With Special Needs

Parenting any child comes with challenges; parenting a child with special needs amplifies them. Based on her own experience raising three children with developmental delays, Mighty Mommy offers six tips for managing the stress and keeping your sanity. Read the transcript. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. Subscribe to the newsletter for regular updates. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Check out my family-friendly Pinterest boards. Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/parenting/raising-child-special-needs https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribe https://www.facebook.com/MightyMommy https://twitter.com/MightyMommy https://www.pinterest.com/mightymommyqdt/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Dec 27, 2020 • 22min

608 - Practical Tools to Help Teens Manage the Impact of Pandemic Stress, Expert Advice from Dr. Claire Nicogossian

The ongoing stress, fear, continued disappointment, and uncertainty created by the COVID-19 pandemic can wear anyone down, but it’s been particularly tough on kids and teens. Clinical Psychologist Dr. Claire Nicogossian joined Mighty Mommy to talk about warning signs of stress in teens and offer her expert advice for helping them cope. Read the transcript. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. Subscribe to the newsletter for regular updates. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Check out my family-friendly Pinterest boards. Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/mental-health/teen-pandemic-stress https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribe https://www.facebook.com/MightyMommy https://twitter.com/MightyMommy https://www.pinterest.com/mightymommyqdt/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Dec 20, 2020 • 13min

607 - 3 Frustrating Toddler Challenges and How to Fix Them

Toddlers get a bad rap, but let's face it—they can be terrors! Understanding and empathizing with this challenging child development phase is the key to navigating it. Here are three common toddler challenges and tips for fixing them. Read the transcript. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. Subscribe to the newsletter for regular updates. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Check out my family-friendly Pinterest boards. Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/parenting/toddlers/fix-3-toddler-behaviors https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribe https://www.facebook.com/MightyMommy https://twitter.com/MightyMommy https://www.pinterest.com/mightymommyqdt/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Dec 13, 2020 • 10min

606 - Why Simplicity is the 2020 Holiday Gift You Didn't Know You Needed

For families, the holidays are usually a mad dash that leaves kids overstimulated and parents drained. But 2020 changed all the rules. This year, simplicity may just be the seasonal gift that keeps on giving. Read the transcript. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. Subscribe to the newsletter for regular updates. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Check out my family-friendly Pinterest boards. Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/parenting/family-time/simplicity-holiday-gift https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribe https://www.facebook.com/MightyMommy https://twitter.com/MightyMommy https://www.pinterest.com/mightymommyqdt/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Dec 6, 2020 • 11min

605 - How to Build Your Teen's Self-Esteem

No wonder teenagers often struggle with low self-worth. Peer pressure, changing bodies, the struggle to excel in academics and sports—it's a lot. Here are five tips from Mighty Mommy to help boost your teen's self-esteem and set them up for success. Read the transcript. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. Subscribe to the newsletter for regular updates. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Check out my family-friendly Pinterest boards. Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/parenting/tweens-teens/boost-self-esteem https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribe https://www.facebook.com/MightyMommy https://twitter.com/MightyMommy https://www.pinterest.com/mightymommyqdt/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Nov 28, 2020 • 10min

604 - 5 Positive Tips for Parenting a Strong-Willed Child

Strong-willed kids get a bad rap because they come across as rebellious or defiant. Instead of crushing their stubborn determination, here's how to relax and help focus their indomitable spirits in a positive direction. Read the transcript. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. Subscribe to the newsletter for regular updates. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Check out my family-friendly Pinterest boards. Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/parenting/behavior/strong-willed-child https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribe https://www.facebook.com/MightyMommy https://twitter.com/MightyMommy https://www.pinterest.com/mightymommyqdt/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Nov 22, 2020 • 11min

603 - Does Your Child Act Entitled? 5 Sensible Ways to Curb It

They beg, they whine, they make demands and bargain. And sometimes you can't help but cave in, which only makes the problem worse. Here are Mighty Mommy's 5 simple tips for toning down your child's sense of entitlement and fostering a work ethic, gratitude, and the ability to learn from failure. Read the transcript. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. Subscribe to the newsletter for regular updates. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Check out my family-friendly Pinterest boards. Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/parenting/behavior/6-ways-to-curb-your-childs-sense-of-entitlement https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribe https://www.facebook.com/MightyMommy https://twitter.com/MightyMommy https://www.pinterest.com/mightymommyqdt/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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