Thrive Parenting
89 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 76 ratingsHey, it's hard to be the parent of a teen. We help you reclaim your time, energy, confidence and health so you can feel your best. Each week we bring you tools and techniques to feel happier while raising strong, confident teens with fewer rules and more laughter. We're Erik and Michelle Lehnardt and we've taken a deep dive into positive psychology, life coaching and brain science to bring you better, easier ways to raise great teens. We don't claim to be perfect (in fact, if you want to tell us something we've done wrong, we'll say, "You're probably right.") but we have 28 years of parenting experience and we can save you from so many missteps and mistakes. Looking to feel amazing while creating a joyful home and raise kind, strong, self-sufficient kids? Keep listening.
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Bonus Episode Managing Depression with Mary Lehnardt
December 12, 2019 15:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBMary joins Michelle on this bonus episode to discuss how lifestyle changes and thought work help her manage depression.
Episode #37 Looking Toward 2020 (with clear vision)
December 12, 2019 08:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MBBYEBYE2019
Episode #36 Winter Blues: Managing Depression
December 05, 2019 08:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBIf you have heart disease, you'll go to the doctor and get medication. But the doctor visits and meds won't be very effective unless you change your lifestyle. Depression is much the same. Yes, go to a doctor or a therapist, get medication if you need to. But managing your thoughts and forming good habits create powerful change to combat depression.
Episode #35 Be Careful What You Say Even If You're Just Talking to Yourself
November 21, 2019 08:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBThe words you say to yourself, to your teens and about your teens create powerful change in your life. Take a few minutes to write down positive affirmations about yourself. Put these affirmations in front of your bathroom mirror and read them out loud every morning. Feel free to borrow affirmations from others as well as writing your own. Live into these words. Repeat your affirmation.There’s no formula for how often or how many times you should repeat a positive affirmation, but remember...
Episode #34 Emotional Health with Taylor Berhow M.S.W.
November 07, 2019 08:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBHow does a teen's emotional health relate to addiction? https://www.buildyourteenager.com/programs/
Episode #33 What We Wish We'd Known
November 02, 2019 00:00 - 13 minutes - 9.53 MBWhat we wish we'd known when our kids were younger.
Episode #32 Should Dads Yell At Their Kids?
October 24, 2019 15:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MBErik talks about learning to stop yelling.
Episode #31 Math, Math, Math
October 17, 2019 07:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBThey've changed math on us. What's a parent to do? We have solutions.
Episode #30 How to Ruin Your Relationship With Your Teenager
October 11, 2019 14:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MBOh it's far too easy to ruin your relationship with your teen-- but also surprisingly easy to rebuild it. Teens are forgiving and truly crave their parents' approval.
Episode #29 What Makes You a Parenting Expert Anyway?
October 03, 2019 07:00 - 13 minutes - 9.46 MBWhen an acquaintance asks Erik, "What makes you a parenting expert anyway?" We try to offer an answer. We're certainly not perfect-- issues come up at our house every week but we have great relationships, vibrant communication and we're always learning...
Episode #28 Teens and Grief
September 26, 2019 15:00 - 12 minutes - 8.36 MBMost of us don't want to talk about grief unless we are grieving-- and then we don't want to talk about anything else. Grief can be paralyzing for teens-- whether it is their own, or a friend's. Today we are offering simple tools to help your teen "mourn with those who mourn." Video Link "On Loss and Living Onward"
Episode #27 Teens and Technology with Emily & Dave Jones
September 19, 2019 07:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MBJoin us for a fascinating discussion about teens and technology with Dave & Emily Jones. Get rid of the fear surrounding media and teach your kids to use their own internal filter. Coupon Code for $15 off Workshop: BUILD15 https://familytechuniversity.com/ Dave and Emily are the founders of Family Tech University; a website dedicated to helping teens CHOOSE to be wise with technology... of their own free will! =) Dave is an IT professional with over 20 years of experience. Emily is an au...
Episode #26 Teen Romance with Taylor Berhow
September 12, 2019 07:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBWhat to do about a teen relationship you don't approve of? How about teens who are afraid they will never date? Wildfire vs. fireplace romances and so much more.
Episode #25 ACT/SAT Test Taking Tips From a Family With Three Perfect Scores
September 07, 2019 18:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MBTest taking tips for your teen taking the ACT or SAT in the next few weeks or the next few years. The Official ACT Prep Guide 2019-2020, (Book + 5 Practice Tests + Bonus Online Content) khanacademy.org ERIK'S WORLD FAMOUS MATH WORKSHEETS: UP TO 6X6 (for the littles) UP TO 15X15 (for everyone else)
Episode #24 Five Ways to Help Girls Improve Their Lives Right Now
August 28, 2019 07:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBIt's hard to be a human. It's even hard to be a teenager. It's REALLY hard to be a teenage girl. Make sure your daughters know they are loved just as they are. Circumstance Thought Feeling Action Result
Episode #23 Changing Your Teens Behavior
August 22, 2019 15:00 - 20 minutes - 13.8 MBHow can we change behavior in our teens that we don't like? In truth, we can only change ourselves, but as parents, it's our responsibility to teach our children.
Episode #22 Find Your Strengths with College and Career Coach Loren Kelly
August 15, 2019 07:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBThe first step to college and career readiness is self-knowledge. Loren Kelly teaches parents and teens how to identify strengths and use those to identify possible career paths. Links referred to in the episode: ONET Website - www.mynextmove.com - This is a free website provided by the government that has an online assessment, labor market information (wage, demand, etc.), and education/training information on each career. Work Values Assessment - https://www.123test.com/workvalues-moti...
Episode #21 Conquering Back to School Anxiety
August 09, 2019 02:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MBAlmost everyone feels some anxiety about going back to school, but you can help your teen reduce stress and feel confident.
Episode #20 Emotional Childhood/Emotional Adulthood
August 02, 2019 04:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBIt can be so easy to act like a child by yelling, blaming others or playing the victim. But owning our emotions creates powerful parenting. Emotional adulthood might be the most powerful tool for getting along with other people-- especially our teens. Simply put, emotional adulthood means taking responsibility for your own thoughts and feelings rather than blaming other people. Emotional adults don't get offended easily (or at all!) and they recognize that when people hurt us they usually ac...
Episode #19 How to Addiction Proof Your Teen with Taylor Berhow MSW
July 26, 2019 01:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBWhat do you do when your teen shows up with marijuana, or comes home drunk or plays Fortnite for six hours straight? Taylor Berhow answers these questions for parents and gives concrete information on how to prevent addictions.
Episode #18 Our Top Twelve Very Best Parenting Tips
July 18, 2019 07:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBWhen we taught our parenting masterclass, we often found ourselves saying, "this is our very best tip-- if you can apply this one concept it will change your life..." We compiled those very best tips into one podcast. This is the good stuff.
Episode #18 Our Top Twelve Very Best Parenting Tips
July 18, 2019 07:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBWhen we taught our parenting masterclass, we often found ourselves saying, "this is our very best tip-- if you can apply this one concept it will change your life..." We compiled those very best tips into one podcast. This is the good stuff.
Episode #17 Your Teen Can Learn Anything
July 11, 2019 07:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MBYour teen has unlimited potential. Help them see the best in themselves with these mind expanding ideas. There are so many ways to navigate the school systems and you can find a way that works for your teen. Summer is a great time to come up with solutions to ensure a happier school year. Useful links: video YOU CAN LEARN ANYTHING https://www.khanacademy.org https://www.duolingo.com
Episode #16 Intentional Greatness With Justin Prince: Relationships, Technology, Goals
July 04, 2019 07:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MBJustin Prince motivates audiences all over the world and runs a $300 million dollar company, but his role as a husband and father takes priority over everything else. We loved Justin's ideas on making technology your slave (and not the other way around), creating strong relationships and reaching goals. Justin provided a $10 Modere coupon for our listeners if you'd like to try their products. We especially like the chocolate protein powder. $10 OFF MODERE PRODUCTS
Episode #15 Loneliness, Friends and Drama
June 27, 2019 07:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBAlmost every time goes through a time when they feel like they don't have friends. Parent can help teens thrive or cause needless drama...
Episode #14 Managing Anxiety with Megan Gallagher
June 21, 2019 04:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MBThis week we're talking to twenty-three year old TedX speaker, Megan Gallagher. As a teen, Megan suffered from debilitating anxiety and panic attacks. She's now turned her pain to her purpose as a speaker to youth groups. Megan's story is especially interesting to us because of her incredible parents who stayed calm, kept communication open and found solutions. We love Megan's story and we think you will too. You can find Megan through these links: https://www.meganwgallagher.com/ https:...
Episode #13 Stefan and Mary on What Makes a Great Dad
June 15, 2019 01:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MBIn honor of Father's Day, two of our kids discuss what makes a great dad (hint: chocolate chip cookies help a lot). Stefan, 25, just finished his first year at Harvard Law. Mary, 15, just finished her first year of high school. Both agree that it's really about loving your kids.
Episode #12 The Things You Are Doing Right
June 06, 2019 07:00 - 13 minutes - 6.12 MBYou're the kind of parent who teaches their kids to brush and floss their teeth (OK, maybe not everyone has flossing down...) It might sound simple, but it's the simple things that make you an exceptional parent. We've learned a lot about you the past few weeks. You are deliberate, conscientious, hard-working parents. We're so grateful to you.
Episode #11 Parenting Teens: Couples Coaching with Natalie Clay
May 30, 2019 07:00 - 25 minutes - 11.9 MBWhat should parents do when they disagree about how to parent their teens? On this episode, we talk to Master Coach Natalie Clay about marriage and parenting and all the emotions. You can find Natalie at https://www.natalieclay.com/ or on Instagram @natalieclaycoaching
Episode #10 Swimsuits, Sleep, Summer Jobs, Goals and Bucket Lists
May 25, 2019 21:00 - 17 minutes - 7.94 MBTeens need time to sleep and destress in the summer. Still, no one wants to get to the end of the summer and feel like they didn't do anything. Our thoughts on balancing rest, work, learning and play. khanacademy.org
Episode #9 Building Your Brain for Happiness
May 21, 2019 15:00 - 16 minutes - 7.66 MBYou know that 3 pound lump of tofu in your head? Well it's constantly changing from moment to moment, day to day, year after year. And that's fantastic news! You can choose a parenting strength and build it (and it's faster than building biceps). Adventures in lawn mowing and more from Hardwiring Happiness by Rick Hanson.
Episode #8 Thoughts on Happiness
May 14, 2019 12:00 - 19 minutes - 9.16 MBLife isn't meant to be happy all the time. But if you work on it just a little, you'll tip the scales in your own favor. This episode talks about how happiness comes from our thoughts-- not from external circumstances. And since we can control our thoughts, we can access more happiness in our lives in simple ways. This isn't about chasing away negative thoughts or chasing after positive ones-- it's about ending the chase altogether. Books referred to in this episode: The Happiness Advantag...
Episode #7 Beauty Redefined with Lexie Kite
May 07, 2019 15:00 - 21 minutes - 9.93 MBYour body is an instrument, not an ornament. Lexie and Lindsay Kite run Beauty Redefined, a nonprofit teaching body resilience. Your body can run and jump and smile and write and sing and serve! You are here to DO things-- not just to look good. When we think less about how we look and more about how we can serve, skills we can learn, what we can DO, we feel empowered. We are here to LIVE not simply as ornaments to be looked at. You'll love this episode for the truths you'll learn and the id...
Episode #6 Survive or Thrive? Parenting in the Modern World
May 01, 2019 03:00 - 24 minutes - 11.4 MBOur ancestors managed to survive by doing three things: avoiding pain, seeking pleasure and conserving energy. While those actions ensured the survival of the species for thousands of years, those instincts are killing us today. It's simply too easy to conserve energy, pleasure lies around every corner (and on our phone and in our refrigerator) and we can avoid pain with drugs, alcohol, overconsumption of media, food, etc. Today we talk about learning to not only survive but thrive with grow...
Episode #5 Interview with Anthony Trucks-- Own Your Shift
April 25, 2019 17:00 - 41 minutes - 19.1 MBHow can a young father and ex-NFL player feel so discouraged he's ready to take his own life by eating rat poison? Anthony Trucks lost his marriage, watched his business slipping towards bankruptcy and felt like he had no options left. But he turned it all around and became the happiest guy you'll ever meet. He wants YOUR life to feel just as joyful. Anthony talks about the shifts we all make in life, gives concrete parenting advice and shares a few of his American Ninja secrets. You'll love...
Episode #4 Mindset- Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Life
April 19, 2019 00:00 - 25 minutes - 11.6 MBDo you know the original purpose of the IQ test? It was NOT for measuring intelligence. The real answer may surprise you. In this episode, we discuss the growth mindset and the fixed mindset, Michelle gives a condensed list of her many faults and much more... Mindset by Carol Dweck Grit by Angela Duckworth
Episode #2 Solve Any Problem
April 09, 2019 06:00 - 19 minutes - 8.95 MBIn this episode you'll learn the model from the Life Coach School that will teach you how to solve any parenting problem. Hint: it's all about our thoughts. We'll also talk about worry about our teens and the way it slows down our thinking.
Episode #3 Communicating With Teens: Listening, Talking and Criticism
April 09, 2019 06:00 - 21 minutes - 9.74 MBWhat do stories about indestructible glasses, birthday cards and a sack of groceries have in common? Communication. Today we'll talk about how to listen, how to get teens to talk and the best ways to offer corrections.
Episode #1 Become a Better Parent Overnight
April 08, 2019 23:00 - 18 minutes - 8.55 MBThe podcast for parents raising happy, successful teens with fewer rules and more laughter. We're Erik and Michelle Lehnardt and we've taken a deep dive into positive psychology, life coaching and brain science to bring you better, easier ways to raise great teens. We don't claim to be perfect (in fact, if you want to tell us something we've done wrong, we'll say, "You're probably right.") but we have 27 years of parenting experience and we can save you from so many missteps and mistakes. To...