18 Summers: Podcast for Parents

Single parents have a unique opportunity to teach their children strong, ethical behavior. In this episode, Letitia Frye shares her experiences on how she manages her career with single parenthood and how being a single parent can be a fun, fulfilling, and inspiring experience. Key takeaways to listen for Balancing single parenthood and career Valuable experiences as a single parent Keeping and recognizing the sources of your strength for your children Role of mindfulness in battling addiction Promoting a safe environment, open and honest communication Strategies of removing the reserve in your life Self-understanding and mindfulness Resources mentioned in this episode No Reserve: Take Ownership and Live Your Life Without Limitations About Letitia Frye Letitia Frye is known as "The Auctiontainer, an auctioneer and entertainer combined, and a dynamic and highly motivating speaker. She raised more than $500 million for charity over the last 16 years. She's able to address audiences both small and large from corporate gatherings, to more intimate personal development groups. She's known as a self-empowerment specialist, and the author of the critically acclaimed book "No Reserve", which outlines her methodology of living a life without limitations. She is also known as an expert in non-profit fundraising, entrepreneurship, and success beyond financial gain. Connect with Letitia Website: www.LetitiaFrye.com Instagram: @letitia_frye Facebook: Letitia Frye Connect with Us To learn more about us, visit our website at www.18summers.com or email us at info@18summers.com. To get a copy of our book "The Family Board Meeting", click here. Subscribe to 18 Summers Podcast and leave a rating and written review! Social Media Channels Facebook Group: 18 Summers LinkedIn: Jimmy Sheils Instagram: @18summerstribe

Children's social and communication skills decrease as a result of a lack of face-to-face involvement, making it difficult for them to deal with everyday obstacles. In this episode, Tom Kersting discusses how technology has grown so ingrained in our lives that we may be losing sight of who we are. Key takeaways to listen for Simple strategies of managing digital devices Effects of technology on sleep Link between social media and mental health to adolescent Understanding screen addiction disorder and its warning signs Pros and cons of technology to children Importance of downtime The power of social-emotional connection Resources mentioned in this episode Disconnected: How to Reconnect Our Digitally Distracted Kids Disconnected: How to Protect Your Kids from the Harmful Effects of Device Dependency About Tom Kersting Tom Kersting began his career as a School Counselor and Therapist almost twenty years ago. Suddenly, in 2007, he noticed an increase in students being diagnosed with anxiety, ADD, ADHD. Tom was intrigued by how devices, social media, and the digital world affected human behavior, particularly with children even back then. Connect with Tom Website: Tom Kersting Connect with Us To learn more about us, visit our website at www.18summers.com or email us at info@18summers.com. To get a copy of our book "The Family Board Meeting", click here. Subscribe to 18 Summers Podcast and leave a rating and written review! Social Media Channels Facebook Group: 18 Summers LinkedIn: Jimmy Sheils Instagram: @18summerstribe

What is the most important aspect in building a child's confidence? Listen to this episode to learn how parents can better educate their children in dealing with peer pressure, responsibility, disappointments, hurdles, and both good and negative emotions. Key takeaways to listen for Qualities of confidence Problems with labeling children Complimenting your child positively and building their self-esteem How negative belief and attitude affects child development Consequences of shame Keeping your child safe, loved, and protected Setting and achieving realistic goals Reasons behind bullying Resources mentioned in this episode Confident As Fu*k by Elle Russ The Paleo Thyroid Solution by Elle Russ About Elle Russ Elle Russ is a bestselling author, thyroid health expert, and seasoned mindset coach. She is the author of "Confident As Fu*k" and "The Paleo Thyroid Solution" – a book which has helped thousands of people around the world reclaim their health. She is also the screenwriter of the award-winning documentary "Headhunt Revisited". Connect with Elle Website: Elle Russ Podcast: Primal Blueprint with Mark Sisson, Kick Ass Life with Elle Russ and Tara Garrison Facebook Group: Kick Ass Life with Elle Russ and Tara Garrison Connect with Us To learn more about us, visit our website at www.18summers.com or email us at info@18summers.com. To get a copy of our book "The Family Board Meeting", click here. Subscribe to 18 Summers Podcast and leave a rating and written review! Social Media Channels Facebook Group: 18 Summers LinkedIn: Jimmy Sheils Instagram: @18summerstribe

Most working parents seek guidance on balancing the competing demands of work and home from their networks of friends and relatives. Listen to this episode to be inspired by Taylor and Lara as they share their experience on how empowering each other helps them face those hurdles in playing dual roles as working parents. Key takeaways to listen for Creating fun learning activities for kids Delegating responsibilities and understanding individual roles Exchanging parenting ideas with other parents How empowerment can build a positive relationship Pros and cons of parenting while doing business Benefits of sharing your problems Accepting fear and taking charge of yourself Resources mentioned in this episode The Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday Always We Begin Again by Leeana Tankersley About Taylor & Lara Schulte Lara Schulte is the co-founder of Generation.mom. For over a decade she helped business owners and C-level executives to bring their business objectives and sales goals to fruition. But In 2015, she became a certified professional life & business coach. She initially started working with businesses in leadership and team training, and individuals in career counseling. Taylor Schulte is the founder and CEO of Define Financial Company. He worked for large wealth management firms for half of his career. He spent time talking about how to make the firm more money than how to make clients more money. In 2014, he launched Define Financial. His company is a team of award-winning CFP® Professionals who specialize in retirement & tax planning for people over age 50. Connect with Taylor & Lara Website: Taylor Schulte, Generation.Mom Podcasts: Pregnancy and Infant Loss with Lara Schulte, Experiment in Advisor Marketing with Taylor Schulte Connect with Us To learn more about us, visit our website at www.18summers.com or email us at info@18summers.com. To get a copy of our book "The Family Board Meeting", click here. Subscribe to 18 Summers Podcast and leave a rating and written review! Social Media Channels Facebook Group: 18 Summers LinkedIn: Jimmy Sheils Instagram: @18summerstribe

Community can be important for a child, especially as they enter their adolescent years, and getting engaged does not have to be focused on geographical location. Listen to this heart-wrenching episode as Jim and Cinda Rachor share their experiences on teaching their children the true meaning and wonders of service. Key takeaways to listen for The essence of meeting new people Concept of act of service and contribution Benefits of establishing sense of community to teens How appreciation can make a difference in this world Balancing work and family life Overcoming the truest battle in life Value of integrating service About Jim and Cinda Rachor Dr. James Rachor, is a Christian who has a heart to help the less fortunate of the world. He has been married to Lucinda Rachor for 29 years; he is the father of 7 children and two of his daughters were adopted from Guatemala. He has been a practicing dentist in Michigan for almost 30 years and serves as the President of Transforming Futures Charitable Foundation US and he is the Vice President of Transforming Futures Guatemala. Cinda Rachor has been involved with the people of Guatemala since 2005. She has a Bachelor Degree in Psychology and a Bachelor Degree in the Science of Nursing from the University of Michigan. She is the mother of seven children and resides in Michigan. Every year Cinda spends several weeks in Guatemala leading mission teams and passionately pursues ways that she and her teams can intersect with the strengths and needs of the people living in Guatemala. Connect with Jim and Cinda Website: Transforming Futures Connect with Us To learn more about us, visit our website at www.18summers.com or email us at info@18summers.com. To get a copy of our book "The Family Board Meeting", click here. Subscribe to 18 Summers Podcast and leave a rating and written review! Social Media Channels Facebook Group: 18 Summers LinkedIn: Jimmy Sheils Instagram: @18summerstribe

Whatever parenting method you use, you only want the best for your children, and your main obligation is to assist them in achieving their goals. Listen in as Sarah shares her insights on how to raise responsible and empowered children. Key takeaways to listen for Parental responsibilities to their children Building your children's self-esteem How to create your own legacy Significance of financial accountability Ways to help your children manage finances Instilling healthy habits to reduce immune risk Steps to keep your children healthy during a pandemic Keeping your core values and beliefs About Sarah Hiner Sarah Hiner, president and CEO of Bottom Line Inc., is passionate about giving people the tools and knowledge they need to be in control of their lives in areas such as living a healthier life, the challenges of the health-care system, commonsense financial advice and creating great relationships. She appears often on national radio and hosts the Bottom Line Advocator Podcast, where she interviews leading experts to help people be their own best advocates in all areas of life. Connect with Sarah Website: Bottom Line Inc. Facebook: Bottom Line Inc. IG: @bottomlineinc Connect with Us To learn more about us, visit our website at www.18summers.com or email us at info@18summers.com. To get a copy of our book "The Family Board Meeting", click here. Subscribe to 18 Summers Podcast and leave a rating and written review! Social Media Channels Facebook Group: 18 Summers LinkedIn: Jimmy Sheils Instagram: @18summerstribe

Some people view time as a moving object that is always changing, and we know that our brains have a slight processing delay between the time an event occurs and the time we observe it. In this episode, Leslie Josel talks about the importance of time management and some intriguing time-related facts. Key takeaways to listen for Things you didn't know about time The impact between using a digital and analog clock Setting the right pace to improve productivity How the new generation perceives time today The concept of education and how to learn in a time of crisis Techniques to motivate children and eliminate distraction Importance of work and life balance Resources mentioned in this episode What's the Deal with Teens and Time Management The Complete Diabetes Organizer How To Do It Now Because It's Not Going Away About Leslie Josel Leslie Josel is a celebrated organizational coach and founder of "Order Out of Chaos," a consulting firm that specializes in student organization and chronic disorganization. She is a successful entrepreneur, author and acclaimed international speaker. She created an award-winning "Academic Planner: A Tool for Time Management®", a planner that helps students master time management skills, and I'm the award-winning author of "How To Do It Now Because It's Not Going Away" and "What's the Deal with Teens and Time Management", a Parent's Guide to Teaching Time Management. Connect with Leslie Website: Order Out of Chaos Connect with Us To learn more about us, visit our website at www.18summers.com or email us at info@18summers.com. To get a copy of our book "The Family Board Meeting", click here. Subscribe to 18 Summers Podcast and leave a rating and written review! Social Media Channels Facebook Group: 18 Summers LinkedIn: Jimmy Sheils Instagram: @18summerstribe

Satisfaction cannot be achieved in a single facet. We have a tendency to keep looking for more until we fall into a net of despair. Dr. Kelly Flanagan joins us today to talk about the meaning of companionship and the importance of finding your inner purpose. Key takeaways to listen for Understanding the belief of personal space Awareness to positive motivation How to find the opportunity to communicate with your teens The foundation to improve the parent-teen relationship Rite of passage during adolescence Loneliness and its impact on yourself and your family The purpose of communicating your feelings The concept of bridging imperfection and loneliness The core purpose of our companions Resources mentioned in this episode Loveable True Companions About Dr. Kelly Flanagan Dr. Kelly Flanagan is a clinical psychologist, writer, and blogger. He grew up in a small town in rural Illinois, and got out of it as fast as he could, because he figured the satisfaction we're all looking for couldn't be found in a cornfield. He went to the University of Illinois and majored in psychology, before going on to Penn State for graduate school. Connect with Dr. Kelly Website: Dr.Kelly Flanagan IG: @drkellyflanagan Facebook: Dr.Kelly Flanagan Connect with Us To learn more about us, visit our website at www.18summers.com or email us at info@18summers.com. To get a copy of our book "The Family Board Meeting", click here. Subscribe to 18 Summers Podcast and leave a rating and written review! Social Media Channels Facebook Group: 18 Summers LinkedIn: Jimmy Sheils Instagram: @18summerstribe

Our lives do not center on a single feature; there are other aspects that we might observe around us, and the environment we live in are strongly connected. Dive into this episode and be inspired by Nigel Bennett's story of how his childhood experiences influenced his parenting style. Key takeaways to listen for How to make a difference and impact to your family The principles of good parenting The importance of prioritizing family over business Is it possible to grow a business while connecting with your family? Values we need to pass to future generations Biggest fears that families are facing today Resources mentioned in this episode Book: Take That Leap: Risking It All For What REALLY Matters About Nigel Bennett In 1992, Nigel co-founded Aqua-Guard Spill Response Inc. The business's mission: protect water, the world's most precious resource. For over twenty years, the company has designed, fabricated, and supplied marine oil spill response equipment and provided related services to 3,000+ clients worldwide. Aqua-Guard's patented oil skimming technology has been used to clean up spills from Alaska to the Gulf of Mexico and from Egypt to China. Nigel and Aqua-Guard have received multiple awards for their innovation, business excellence, and entrepreneurialism. Connect with Nigel Website: NIGEL J BENNETT ; AQUA GUARD Founder: TruBeach ; GiftADD Podcast: IMPACT Podcast LinkedIn: Nigel Bennett Facebook: Aqua-Guard Spill Response Inc Connect with Us To learn more about us, visit our website at www.18summers.com or email us at info@18summers.com. To get a copy of our book "The Family Board Meeting", click here. Subscribe to 18 Summers Podcast and leave a rating and written review! Social Media Channels Facebook Group: 18 Summers LinkedIn: Jimmy Sheils Instagram: @18summerstribe

We see all the highlights of the perfect lives of influencers or celebrities in social media, but what we don't see is the struggle behind that. Join us today to learn how social media negatively affects the awareness-raising of mental health and find out what you can do to normalize it. Key takeaways to listen for Where should the normalization of mental health begin? How social media affects the awareness of mental health What can you learn from your children? Behind the scenes of social media How to cultivate empathy in your family About Glenn Marsden Glenn Marsden is the CEO and Founder of one of Australia's most Publicised Initiatives 'Imperfectly Perfect'. He is also a highly sought-after Business Strategist and International Public Speaker. Glenn has an innate ability to connect with audiences of all ages, and his talks are both impactful and empowering as he shares the vulnerability through his personal story of going through adversity; dealing with a dark depression of body dysmorphia, losing a friend to suicide to turning that adversity around and using his pain, his passion for change and a determination like no other to lead a Global Campaign turned Organisation for change around Mental Health. Connect with Glenn Website: www.imperfectlyperfectcampaign.org Facebook: Imperfectly Perfect Campaign Twitter: @imperfe25671910 YouTube: Imperfectly Perfect Campaign Instagram: @imperfectlyperfectcampaign LinkedIn: Imperfectly Perfect Campaign Connect with Us To learn more about us, visit our website at www.18summers.com or email us at info@18summers.com. To get a copy of our book "The Family Board Meeting", click here. Subscribe to 18 Summers Podcast and leave a rating and written review! Social Media Channels Facebook Group: 18 Summers LinkedIn: Jimmy Sheils Instagram: @18summerstribe