Joyful Courage for Parenting Teens

This solo show is my own download around how resistance has been showing up in my life and what I am learning from it. We all have those voices, right? The one that says to us, "who cares, do what you want..." and the other that speaks from our soul and reminds us of who we really are.... Yeah, I dig into that.I talk about my friend, Molly Knight Forde who is BRILLIANT and my guest on Episode Seven...I mention the book, Seven Thousand Ways to Listen by Mark Nepo (its super fabulous).It's the world according to me, and I invite you to come on in and stay awhile. Let me know what you think, and if you are enjoying these solo rambles or not (I hope you are, because they are really fun to record).Big huge love to you all!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How much do I love this week's guest????TRUCK LOADS!She is my friend and teacher, she inspires and coaches people all over the planet, AND she has taken time to sit down and puzzle out the self care challenges that SO MANY parents face.I know you know what I'm talking about because you share it with me all the time - there is no time to take care of myself... I feel guilty...  time for me is at the bottom of the list....I am telling you - not only have I HEARD it all, I have also EXPERIENCED all of these limiting thoughts and beliefs and allowed them to keep me from engaging in what is one of the most important pieces of parenting - SELF CARE.You will love the conversation I had with Krista. Listen in and let me know what you think!!!You won't be able to get enough of her!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Inspired by the mamas currently enrolled in the Raising Siblings Ecourse - this is a deep dive into why I always begin my work with parents by inviting them to pay more attention to how they respond physically and emotionally to their kids behavior.Once we recognize the way our body responds, we can begin to do the work of teaching it a new way of being.Listen in!** This is marked explicit because I say "pissed" and "bullshit" - so heads up for that! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I was introduced to Emily Roberts on a Facebook group for parent educators that I belong to... I knew right away that I wanted to know more about her when she introduced herself and shared about her work with tween and teen girls...I bought her book, Express Yourself, and quickly realized that this woman is LEGIT! This book, which I am currently reading out loud to me seventh grade daughter is PACKED with so many nuggets of wisdom for our girls... Not only that, I am finding that I am learning so much from the tips and advice that Emily shares... In this podcast interview, Emily and I discuss her book, plus the importance of supporting our girls in growing their assertive muscles... We touch on friend drama, social media dos and don'ts, as well as why knowing the outcome you want is the first step to actually getting there.Emily is a dream. I think you will enjoy the conversation as much as I did! Follow Emily:On her website at theguidancegirl.comOn Facebook at Guidance GirlOn Twitter at @GuidanceGirlEmOn Instagram at @GuidanceGirlEmOn Pinterest at Guidance GirlOn You Tube at The Guidance Girl Channel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I had an amazing experience with 49 other women at a workshop in New York... When I shared about it on social media, the request was made that I share more on the podcast.So here you go.I am so grateful for the journey I am on... So grateful to be alert and alive and awake to all the possibilities that exist in my life. So grateful for the teachers and the opportunities that have come my way....Thank you for listening in.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It was such a pleasure to have Katie Hurley on the show! I have been sharing her work on the Joyful Courage Facebook page for a long time and speaking to her about her new book confirmed what I had come to believe as a reader of her writing; she is a thoughtful, brilliant voice in the parent education community.Katie's new book, The Happy Kid Handbook is an amazing tool for parents to learn how to meet their kids where they are at, temperamentally. Her work reminds us that the need to get to know our kids is vital in creating an environment where they can excel, both socially and emotionally.Being an extrovert raising kids that fall across the extrovert/introvert spectrum, I was excited to dig into this with Katie. I know that you are going to love listening in to the conversation too!!Visit her website: www.practicalkatie.comFollow Katie:Instagram: @katiefhurleyFacebook: Practical Parenting by KatieTwitter: @katiefhurley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I am really excited to have Andy Smithson, of TRU Parenting, back on the podcast! He was my very first guest and a parent educator that I have been following for a while now. There are a lot of things I like about Andy, I think it is so refreshing to have a Dad's voice speaking into the parenting experience. His blog posts and articles are always so helpful and full of tips and tools that can be put into action right away. He has lots of kids so I KNOW he is in the practice of walking his talk, and that always scores a lot of points with me...Today we are talking about yelling. Ugh. Yelling is the worst - it makes our kids feel bad and it leaves US feeling bad and so unskilled. Andy has an ecourse that is starting the beginning of October... I have so much faith in this program that I am an affiliate of the program (meaning: I get a kickback when you sign up through me).So listen up and soak in the zen vibes of Andy Smithson.Here are some links to the resources mentioned on the show:Boundaries by Henry CloudAndys Quick Calm Technique - FREE DOWNLOADSuper Better by Jane McGonigal 21 Day Stop Yelling Coaching Course - Sign up now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

“I am an ordinary person living in the same distracted culture that everyone else is living in…”  And that is exactly what is so inspiring about Rachel Macy Stafford. She is an ordinary person whose work is making an extraordinary impact on parents from around the world. Most of us found her through her blog, www.handsfreemama.com - her writing drew us in and touched our soul. We also joined her Hands Free Revolution on Facebook, to be even more connected to her and the community space she has created. Because there is something really special about this ordinary person.  I am thrilled to be interviewing her on the Joyful Courage Parenting Podcast. Honored that she was willing to take the time to talk to me and share her journey, her vulnerability and her wisdom. Her new book, Hands Free Life: 9 habits for overcoming distraction, living better & loving more is full of nuggets that will bring you to your knees. So, so good. Listen in… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andy's the man!! He has helped so many parents find their calm and move forward in solid relatinship with their family. This "solo promo" is designed to get the word out about his latest offer for parents.Click on this link to go straight to the sales page for more INFO and to REGISTER :)bit.ly/stopyelling21daysjcKnowledge is power, people!! Empower your parenting!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

August 11th Amy's latest book cam out, The Me Me Me Epoidemic: A Step by Step Guide to Raising Capable, Grateful Kids in an Over Entitled WorldAmy McCready is a Parent Education MACHINE! She has an amazingly popular Facebook community, and offers so manyInspired by the work of Alfred Adler…“The biggest difference comes when we change ourselves.”Certified in Positive DisciplineShout out to the recovering yellers!!“...I love working with parenting and helping them bring out the best in themselves.”Adlerian theory- strategies are based on respect, respect for the child and respect for the parent… All human being have a hardwired need for belonging and significance. We need to feel connected – to family, classroom, community. I need to make a difference, feel like I matter…Behavior is goal directed – always take it back to the child’s sense of belonging and/or significance.. Getting to the bottom of this is what lasts long term. Get below the surface!Connection without Entitlement??It’s messy…. The book begins with Mind, Body, Soul Time… Spending one on one time and attention with your kids, where you are fully present, mind, body and soul. You are fully present. Can be 10 or 15 minutes – this contributes “buckets” to belonging and significance to our kids. Powerful opportunity for connection.Create an environment that allows kids to learn that their actions and choices have outcomes - some positive, some negative. Entitled kids aren’t connected to outcomes.Focus on - What went wrong? What can we do different next time?Natural Vs Logical Consequences…“Solutions are always consequences, consequences are not always solutions.” -       Jody McVittie They’re not helpless!! Take a step back – what are you currently doing for your kids that they are perfectly capable about doing for themselves?There is a balance between helping each other out and when you are consistently doing things for them that they could be doing themselves…  Back off, little by little.Biggest mistake that is feeding into the entitlement epidemic? Smoothing their way --- smoothing out all their potential obstacles to keep out kids from experiencing discomfort. Does not give them the opportunity to develop resiliency.What is a baby step for creating change for parents who recognize their have been contributing to the entitlement of their kids?  Shift responsibility for one or two things…. Thank you Amy!!Find Amy and her offers online:www.amymccready.comwww.positiveparentingsolutions.comPositive Parenting Solutions on Facebook  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices