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Raising Mentally Healthy Kids with Michelle Nietert

85 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 27 ratings

You’re listening to the raising mentally healthy kids podcast with host Michelle Nietert who’s been a licensed professional counselor for over 20 years, An award-winning Author, previous creator of a large school district crisis counseling program and the clinical director of community counseling associates located in the Dallas Texas area.

With the increase in mental health statistics regarding kids and teens along with climbing suicide rates, Michelle is passionate about equipping parents To understand and talk with their kids about the mental health issues they encounter in our culture every day.

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Episodes

Empathetic Listening, Managing Screen Time, Adequate Socialization, and Back-to-School Anxiety

August 02, 2022 11:00 - 35 minutes - 49.2 MB

If you've listened before, you'll notice something different about today's episode. Over the past four months, I've been doing a radio segment called Mental Health Monday for Magic 104.1 in Oklahoma City. We've covered a wide range of topics from how empathic listening can help our kids manage anxiety to setting healthy boundaries with our kids while we work from home. You can text any questions you'd like me to answer in upcoming segments to 405-460-5104! Topics we cover: 🧠 (1:14) How c...

Hope When Your Teen Struggles with Chronic Illness & Depression with Jennifer Dukes Lee & Her Daughter Anna

July 19, 2022 11:00 - 49 minutes - 68.8 MB

Most of us don’t love change, but for our teens, times of transition can be especially stressful and lead to anxiety and depression. But don’t lose hope, parents! In this episode, I’m excited to share my conversation with author Jennifer Dukes Lee and her daughter, Anna about how their journey through Anna’s depression and chronic illness has actually made them closer and their faith stronger. We also discuss when to offer help, when to stick it out and when to move on, and Anna shares some ...

How Our Thoughts Affect Our Physical Health with Debra Fileta, M.A., LPC

July 05, 2022 11:00 - 29 minutes - 41.6 MB

The best way to teach our children healthy behaviors is by modeling them, but as parents, we often find ourselves too busy to exercise, eat healthy meals, or get enough sleep. In the second half of my chat with licensed professional counselor and author Debra Fileta, we discuss how faulty perceptions affect our decision-making, why seeking professional help for mental health is taboo in the Christian church, how our emotional health is linked to our physical health, and some practical ways t...

How to Create Emotional & Spiritual Health in Your Home with Debra Fileta, M.A., LPC

June 21, 2022 11:00 - 30 minutes - 43.3 MB

I want to ask you a simple, but hard question - “Are you really okay?” In this episode with licensed professional counselor and author Debra Fileta, we’re focusing on how we as parents can do the hard work of building emotional awareness within ourselves so we can normalize talking about emotions within our homes. Debra also shares how our view of God, others, and self affects our spiritual health and offers a practical exercise you can do with your child to help them explore their emotions ...

Repairing Damage in Family Relationships with Ann Taylor McNiece, LMFT

June 07, 2022 11:00 - 32 minutes - 45.2 MB

In our last episode with Marriage & Family Therapist Ann Taylor McNiece we talked about how we can engage in healthy discussion and avoid conflict that destroys. In the second part of our conversation, we’re discussing how we can repair the damage that’s already been caused, specifically in our family relationships. Key points from our conversation: 🩹 What you consider a repair may not be what the other person considers a repair, but your repair attempts count. 👂 Own any part of the pr...

Key Communication Skills to Engage in Healthy Conflict with Your Family with Ann Taylor McNiece, LMFT

May 24, 2022 11:00 - 37 minutes - 51.8 MB

As much as we may try, we can’t avoid conflict and have healthy relationships. In this episode with Marriage & Family Therapist Ann Taylor McNiece, we’re sharing some skills to help you engage in healthy discussion and avoid conflict that destroys. While most of this conversation is focused on spouses, these communication skills will impact every relationship in your life and change the dynamic of your household. Key points from our conversation: 💍 All marriages struggle, but you can cho...

Overcoming Dysregulation through Families Trying Softer with Aundi Kolber

May 11, 2022 11:00 - 40 minutes - 57 MB

In this episode, I'm continuing my conversation with author and therapist, Aundi Kolber and digging into what it looks like to try softer with our families and the profound effect co-regulation can have on our children's nervous systems. We also walk through a practical technique you can use to ground yourself and share some encouragement for parents who feel their house is constantly dysregulated.  Key points from our conversation: ❓ Become curious about the type of home you grew up in. I...

Moving Families Out of Anxiety, Stress, and Survival Mode with Aundi Kolber

April 26, 2022 11:00 - 36 minutes - 51.5 MB

In society we're often told to try harder, but what would it look like to try softer? In this episode, I'm joined by author and therapist, Aundi Kolber who shares about what it means to try softer, how we can help our kids process the trauma stuck in their bodies, and what it means to co-regulate.   Key points from our conversation: 🧠 Trauma is anything that overwhelms our nervous system and its capacity to cope. That trauma gets stuck in our bodies and must be processed.  🧬 When traum...

Overcoming Mindset Struggles with Brooke Tilghman

April 12, 2022 11:00 - 30 minutes - 42.8 MB

In the last two episodes, I’ve been joined by Todd and Brooke Tilghman who have shared about their journey with their son who has battled with depression and anxiety, but this episode is a bit different. In this conversation, Brooke gets candid about her mental health struggles with post-partum depression and anxiety, as well as the tension she’s felt as a Christian who has found medication effective in treating her symptoms. She also offers hope to struggling parents that the situation is t...

Winning as a Parent When Your Kid has a Mental Health Issue with Brooke & Todd Tilghman

March 29, 2022 11:00 - 36 minutes - 50.5 MB

In the second half of my conversation with the authors of Every Little Win: How Celebrating Small Victories Can Lead to Big Joy Brooke and Todd Tilghman, they’re sharing their journey of supporting their oldest son Eagan through difficulty in school and mental health issues that arose as a result. In this episode, they explain why and when they chose to seek professional help for their son, what the process looked like for them as parents, the changes they made to promote Eagan’s mental heal...

Getting Your Child Help for Depression with Brooke and Todd Tilghman

March 15, 2022 11:00 - 38 minutes - 53.9 MB

In this episode, I’m chatting with the authors of Every Little Win: How Celebrating Small Victories Can Lead to Big Joy Brooke and Todd Tilghman. You might recognize Todd as the winner of season 18 of NBC’s The Voice, but in this conversation, he and Brooke share how their focus on joy and celebrating every little win has helped them to overcome numerous challenges over their twenty-plus-year marriage. They also help us understand how we can help our children (and ourselves) battle negative...

How to Talk to Your Kids About Loss with Georgia Shaffer

March 01, 2022 11:00 - 42 minutes - 60 MB

In our last episode, I spoke with author Georgia Schaffer about what healthy grieving looks like for our kids. In the second part of our conversation we’re digging into how to talk to kids about loss and answering some of the questions we hear most like is it okay to use the word “death” with my kids? Should I have my children attend the funeral of a loved one? And is it okay to keep my kid out of school while they grieve? We also offer some practical suggestions of how you can help grieving...

Empowering Your Kids to Grieve in a Healthy Way with Georgia Shaffer

February 15, 2022 11:00 - 34 minutes - 47.7 MB

One of the questions I get asked most is how to talk to kids about grief. Unfortunately, there's no magic formula to speeding up the grieving process. And grieving isn't just about the loss of a loved one, there are a number of losses we grieve, from loss of a dream to loss of health. In the first half of my conversation with coach Georgia Shaffer, she explains what health grieving looks like.   Key points from our conversation: 💊 Kids are more susceptible to addiction when a loss occurs...

Setting Healthy Boundaries with Your Teens and Tweens with Dr. John Townsend

February 01, 2022 11:00 - 28 minutes - 40.4 MB

I’m so excited to kick off our new season with this rich conversation I had with psychologist and author Dr. John Townsend about how we can set healthy boundaries with our teens and tweens. We cover a wide range of topics including three skills every parent should utilize to raise mentally healthy kids, how to build a stronger relationship with kids moving toward autonomy, connecting with kids struggling with gender identity, and so much more. Key points from our conversation: 💬 Some par...

How to Find a Counselor for Your Young Adult with Melissa Spoelstra

January 05, 2022 18:54 - 49 minutes - 69.1 MB

With so many young adults struggling with anxiety and depression as they return to school after the holidays, I wanted to release a bonus episode answering questions from author Melissa Spoelstra about parenting young adults who need to find a counselor. In this episode, we’ll discuss some practical aspects such as insurance coverage and the variety of mental health professionals available to help your child as well as offer you some tips on questions to ask prospective counselors, when it’s...

Season 3 Wrap Up

December 14, 2021 11:00 - 14 minutes - 20.2 MB

We're halfway through December and I'm wondering how you're doing because it has been hectic around our counseling center. I don’t know why you listen to the show, but I’m so grateful for the guests we’ve had this season and the topics we’ve been able to cover - everything from managing screen time to eating disorders.  We're excited about the guests we have for you next season including Dr. John Townsend who talks about setting healthy boundaries and connections, Georgia Schaffer shares h...

Managing Screen Meltdowns without Losing Your Mind with Arlene Pellicane

November 16, 2021 11:00 - 30 minutes - 42.7 MB

According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, kids ages 8-18 now spend, on average, 7.5 hours in front of a screen for entertainment each day. In this episode, I’m continuing my conversation with author Arlene Pellicane about how we can help our kids manage screen time in a healthy way by setting clear expectations and consequences. We also talk about managing expectations and helping our kids fail forward, Arlene’s five A+ skills that every child needs to master, and some practical ideas on h...

Helping Kids Manage Screen Addiction with Arlene Pellicane

November 09, 2021 11:00 - 35 minutes - 50.2 MB

One of the things I get asked about most in the counseling office is when and how much time kids should be spending on screens because of the correlation between mental health and screen use. With the holidays right around the corner, I want to give you some practical ways to better manage how screens are used in your home. In the first part of my conversation with author Arlene Pellicane, we’re discussing how we address the screen life we have within our families and with our kids. Not all ...

How Do I Find a Counselor Who Specializes in Self-Injury (NSSI) with Lori Vann, M.A.

November 02, 2021 10:00 - 39 minutes - 55 MB

In the second half of my conversation with Certified Licensed Professional Counselor Lori Vann, we’re continuing our discussion about non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) including why it can be dangerous to punish or ignore a child engaging in self-harm, what’s involved in a good treatment plan from a specialized counselor, and what to do when you don’t see your child’s behaviors improving. Key points from our conversation: 💣 It can be dangerous to punish or ignore a child involved in self-h...

What Every Parent Needs to Know About Cutting, Self-Harm, Self-Injury, and NSSI with Lori Vann, M.A.

October 26, 2021 10:00 - 34 minutes - 47.9 MB

Recent studies suggest that 30% of the population will struggle with non-suicidal self-harming behaviors over their lifetime. For teenage girls, the risk is 1 in 4. In this episode with Certified Licensed Professional Counselor Lori Vann, we’re discussing why so many children cope through self-injury, the signs parents can look for if they believe their kids may be harming themselves, and how to approach your child in a way that leads to lasting change. Key points from our conversation: ...

What Every Parent Needs to Know About Cutting, Self-Harm, Self-Injury, and NSSI with Lori Van, M.A.

October 26, 2021 10:00 - 34 minutes - 47.9 MB

Recent studies suggest that 30% of the population will struggle with non-suicidal self-harming behaviors over their lifetime. For teenage girls, the risk is 1 in 4. In this episode with Certified Licensed Professional Counselor Lori Van, we’re discussing why so many children cope through self-injury, the signs parents can look for if they believe their kids may be harming themselves, and how to approach your child in a way that leads to lasting change. Key points from our conversation: 💬...

4 Principles That Help You Parent More Positively with John Trent, PhD and Dewey Wilson, PhD

October 19, 2021 10:00 - 31 minutes - 44.5 MB

Over the past two episodes, I’ve been speaking with doctors John Trent and Dewey Wilson about how we can raise relationally intelligent kids. In the last part of our conversation, we focus on four key principles that positive parents think and practice that are effective for all ages. We also discuss how both we and our children can get swept up in “culture currents” without even noticing and the hope science gives us about the power of neuroplasticity. 4 Principles That Help You Parent Mo...

How Understanding Personality Types Can Reduce Conflict in Your Home with John Trent, PhD and Dewey Wilson, PhD

October 12, 2021 10:00 - 26 minutes - 37.5 MB

As parents we want to believe we know our own kids, but without understanding their temperaments we don’t have the full picture. In the second part of my conversation with John Trent and Dewey Wilson we’re breaking down the different personality types we have in our homes according to Dr. Trent’s four animal personality assessment and discussing how we can use that understanding to help encourage each other rather than cause friction in our relationships by exploring how they interact with o...

Raising Relationally Intelligent Kids with John Trent, PhD & Dewey Wilson, PhD

October 05, 2021 10:00 - 31 minutes - 44.2 MB

With our children often connecting over screens, we have a felt need in our culture to help them develop relational intelligence.  In this episode, I’m speaking with two experts on that subject, John Trent and Dewey Wilson, authors of the book The Relationally Intelligent Child: Five Keys to Helping Your Kids Connect Well with Others. We discuss what relational intelligence is and why it’s so important, four elements that are essential to relational intelligence, and the power of giving you...

Helping Your Child Grieve the Loss of a Pet with Sissy Goff, M. Ed., LPC-MHSP

September 28, 2021 10:00 - 22 minutes - 32.3 MB

Often our children’s first experience with death is the loss of a pet. In the second half of my interview with Director of Child and Adolescent Counseling Sissy Goff, M. Ed., LPC-MHSP, we’re talking about how we can help our kids process loss and teach them about grief. We’re also offering some helpful tips on how to gauge how well your child is moving through the grieving process and when it’s time to seek professional help. Key points from our conversation: 🐶 It’s important to honor th...

What to Do When Your Child Has Worry and Anxiety with Sissy Goff, M. Ed., LPC-MHSP

September 21, 2021 10:00 - 32 minutes - 45.4 MB

As we talk about raising mentally healthy kids, I can’t think of a more relevant topic right now for all of us than anxiety. Worry and anxiety seemed to have peaked in our country as COVID-19 hit, but it certainly has not disappeared. And while we as adults tend to focus on the big life things, kids are still dealing with the natural anxieties of adolescence. In this episode I’m talking with the Director of Child and Adolescent Counseling at Daystar Counseling Ministries Sissy Goff, M. Ed., ...

Treating Your Child’s Diagnosed Eating Disorder with Ashley Ariail LPC, CEDS

September 14, 2021 10:00 - 45 minutes - 63.4 MB

In the last episode of my series with clinical therapist Ashley Ariail about understanding healthy eating and eating disorders, we’re discussing what happens after your child is diagnosed with an eating disorder and what’s typically involved in a treatment plan. Ashley also walks through different types of beneficial behavioral therapies and offers some practical questions and resources you can use to keep your child focused on their values for long-term success. Key points from our conver...

What to Do if You Think Your Child has an Eating Disorder with Ashley Ariail LPC, CEDS

September 07, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 35.5 MB

Have you noticed changes in your child’s behavior that have led you to believe they could be developing an eating disorder? In today’s episode, I’m continuing my conversation with clinical therapist Ashley Ariail about how we can approach our kids about unhealthy conduct, how to talk about our bodies without labels or judgment, and why it’s important to tackle the emotions behind eating disorders. Key points from our conversation: 🗣️ Talking about an eating disorder will not trigger an e...

Understanding Healthy Eating and Eating Disorders with Ashley Ariail LPC, CEDS

August 31, 2021 10:00 - 36 minutes - 50.7 MB

Eating disorders are on the rise in the US as COVID has given kids more opportunities to spend time online. We know that social media impacts how we (especially girls) feel about our bodies, increasing anxiety and fueling eating disorders. In the first part of my conversation with clinical therapist Ashley Ariail, we’re discussing the different factors that can contribute to eating disorders, how you can identify if your kid is struggling with unhealthy eating behaviors, and advice about how...

Teaching Your Kids to Be Thought Detectives with Dr. Caroline Leaf

August 24, 2021 10:00 - 31 minutes - 44.5 MB

In the second half of my interview with Neuroscientist and Mental Health Expert Dr. Caroline Leaf, we’re continuing our discussion of how we can learn to retrain our brains by systematically managing our thoughts, feelings, and choices. In this episode we dig into how invalidating our kid’s feelings can affect their mental and physical health, different techniques for temporarily containing instead of repressing anxious thoughts, and Dr. Leaf breaks down her 5 Step NeuroCycle. Key points f...

Retraining Your Brain with Dr. Caroline Leaf

August 17, 2021 16:58 - 33 minutes - 46.7 MB

Did you know that by managing your mind you can change your physical brain? In this episode, I’m speaking with Neuroscientist and Mental Health Expert Dr. Caroline Leaf about how understanding the difference between the mind, the brain, thoughts, and emotions as well as how they work with one another can help us realize the agency we have over our lives. Through her work specializing in cognitive and metacognitive neuropsychology, Dr. Leaf has developed a 5-step program to further demonstrat...

Helping Your Kids Manage Back to School Emotions & Anxiety with Melissa Clark, LPC-S

August 10, 2021 10:00 - 34 minutes - 48.6 MB

In the first half of my conversation with Licensed Professional Counselor – Supervisor Melissa Clark, we discussed how we can prepare our kids to return to school well and help them manage back-to-school stress. In this episode, we’re focusing on asking our kids the right questions to help them problem solve effectively and sharing about the power of intention to create calm in a chaotic situation. We also discuss how to help our kids with perfectionistic tendencies and how praying can give ...

Preparing Your Kids for Back to School with Melissa Clark, LPC-S

August 03, 2021 10:00 - 29 minutes - 40.9 MB

One of the things I’ve been asked most about this fall is how we as parents can help prepare our kids to return to school. For this episode, I’ve invited my friend and Licensed Professional Counselor – Supervisor Melissa Clark to talk about how we can help empower our children to be flexible, confident, and competent this semester and offer some strategies to create a safe space for your anxious kid to process in a healthy way. Key points from our conversation: 🚌 When encouraging an anxi...

Raising Kids with Mentally Healthy Brains with Daniel Amen

July 27, 2021 10:00 - 36 minutes - 50.5 MB

In the second half of my interview with psychiatrist Dr. Daniel Amen we’re breaking down some of the hidden influences covered in his book Your Brain is Always Listening: Tame the Hidden Dragons That Control Your Happiness, Habits, and Hang-Ups. We also discuss the impact of regular exercise on mental health as well as offer some practical advice about setting goals and bonding for parents who want to raise mentally healthy kids. Key points from our discussion: 🐉 Some of the hidden drag...

Your Brain is Always Listening with Daniel Amen

July 20, 2021 10:00 - 38 minutes - 53.9 MB

Medical professionals often assess your mental health based on a set of symptoms rather than the biological data of what’s happening in your brain. In part one of my interview with one of America’s leading psychiatrists, Dr. Daniel Amen, we’re discussing how a brain-imaging tool called SPECT can help accurately identify underlying brain issues. He also walks through the model for addressing mental health from physical, relational, and spiritual aspects, explains why he prefers to use natural...

When Your Child Talks About Suicide with Crystal Paine - Part 2

July 12, 2021 01:10 - 41 minutes - 61.4 MB

In the second half of my conversation with author Crystal Paine, we’re continuing our discussion of what to do when your child talks about suicide. During our chat, she shares the advice that a counselor offered her about her approach to her child’s mental health that changed her perspective (and yielded better results). She also gives some suggestions about how we can create connection over correction to help our children grow and offers some encouragement to moms who feel like they’re faci...

Making the Most of Counseling with Your Child with Crystal Paine

July 12, 2021 01:10 - 41 minutes - 61.4 MB

In the second half of my conversation with author Crystal Paine, we’re continuing our discussion of what to do when your child talks about suicide. During our chat, she shares the advice that a counselor offered her about her approach to her child’s mental health that changed her perspective (and yielded better results). She also gives some suggestions about how we can create connection over correction to help our children grow and offers some encouragement to moms who feel like they’re faci...

When Your Child Talks About Suicide with Crystal Paine

July 12, 2021 01:00 - 32 minutes - 49.5 MB

With 94% of kids expressing anxiety and 84% experiencing depression, mental health has hit an epidemic level for today’s youth. In this episode, I’m talking with author Crystal Paine about what it’s been like to have a suicidal child, the signs of anxiety and depression leading up to a diagnosis, the process of finding a counselor, and different levels of mental health care. Key points from today’s episode:  In teens, it can be hard to identify what is typical hormonal change behavior or...

When Your Child Talks About Suicide with Crystal Paine - Part 1

July 12, 2021 01:00 - 32 minutes - 49.5 MB

With 94% of kids expressing anxiety and 84% experiencing depression, mental health has hit an epidemic level for today’s youth. In this episode, I’m talking with author Crystal Paine about what it’s been like to have a suicidal child, the signs of anxiety and depression leading up to a diagnosis, the process of finding a counselor, and different levels of mental health care. Key points from today’s episode:  In teens, it can be hard to identify what is typical hormonal change behavior or...

Mentally Healthy Kids Are Raised by Mentally Healthy Parents

July 12, 2021 00:50 - 25 minutes - 39.9 MB

I am so excited to present to y’all my new podcast, Raising Mentally Healthy Kids. As a parent, you need to realize that your child’s mental health starts with your own mental health, and that’s what Episode 1 is all about!  Key points from today's episode: 🧠 Raising mentally healthy kids doesn’t mean you can’t struggle with mental health as an adult. 😅 Mentally healthy parents exemplify to their kids how to manage emotions, handle unexpected circumstances, and walk with competence. ...

Introducing Raising Mentally Healthy Kids

May 24, 2021 07:00 - 12 minutes - 20.9 MB

You’re listening to the Raising Mentally Healthy Kids Podcast with host Michelle Nietert who’s been a licensed professional counselor for over 20 years, An award-winning author, previous creator of a large school district crisis counseling program and the clinical director of Allen Community Counseling Associates located in the Dallas Texas area. With the increase in mental health statistics regarding kids and teens along with climbing suicide rates, Michelle is passionate about equipping ...

Facing your Fears with Rebecca Peet and Myla

January 05, 2021 11:00 - 20 minutes - 28.7 MB

This week on Raising Brave Beauties, Lynn Cowell and I are joined by Rebecca Peet and her daughter 10-year-old daughter Myla for a refreshing episode on personality types and facing fears. Rebecca has a background in theology and has worked in church ministry. She currently co-hosts a podcast, Woven, and is a certified Enneagram coach. She can be found on her website RebeccaPeet.com. We’re talking about: 💛How to find a counselor for your child 😓 Courage isn’t the absence of fear, but...

Taking Risks and Leaps of Faith with Liz Rasley and Claire

December 22, 2020 11:00 - 17 minutes - 23.8 MB

This week on Raising Brave Beauties, Lynn Cowell and I are joined by Liz Rasley and her daughter Claire for a motivating episode on growing up and taking positive risks.  Liz is the author of "Levity: Humor and Help for Hard Times” and a preschool teacher! She can be found on her blog lizrasley.com.   We’re talking about: 🎨 Having an artistic, creative mom 👂🏻 How to listen more and talk less 🌱 Taking risks that allow your child to grow ✝️ God made you as you are for a reason and ...

Grieving Sudden Loss with Caris Snider and Zoe

December 08, 2020 11:00 - 24 minutes - 33.9 MB

This week on Raising Brave Beauties, Lynn Cowell and I are joined by Caris Snider and her daughter Zoe for a powerful, tear-moving episode on grief and loss.  Caris is a mental health advocate, writer, speaker, and worship leader. She lives with her husband and two daughters in Alabama. Her passion for the Lord comes through as a survivor of anxiety and depression. You can find more information about her and her ministry at www.carissnider.com. We’re talking about: 🏋🏻‍♀️ Difficult exp...

Learning from Your Children with Dr. Lucretia Berry and Sinclair

November 24, 2020 11:00 - 29 minutes - 40.1 MB

This week on Raising Brave Beauties, Lynn Cowell and I are joined by Dr. Lucretia Berry of Brownicity and her 13-year-old daughter Sinclair! Lucretia lives with her husband and three daughters in North Carolina. She has a Ph.D. in education and is an author, writer, and TED speaker. We’re talking about: 👨‍👩‍👧‍👧 Multi-ethnic families and appreciations for our differences and similarities ✝️ What God can do if we invest in our children ⏳Middle school is a strange time in life and the...

Being a Confident Mom with Maria Furlough and Faith

November 10, 2020 11:00 - 19 minutes - 26.9 MB

This week on Raising Brave Beauties, Lynn Cowell and I are joined by Maria Furlough and her 12-year-old daughter, Faith! Maria lives with her husband, daughter, and four sons in North Carolina. She is the author of “Confident Moms, Confident Daughters” and leads the mission program at her church. More information about her can be found at www.mariafurlough.com. We’re talking about: 👂🏻Becoming a better listener of your kids 😢How to manage sadness, fear, and anger 👩‍🏫 Being a studen...

The Power of Grace with Jonathan Pitts and Alena Pitts

October 27, 2020 10:00 - 28 minutes - 38.7 MB

This week on Raising Brave Beauties, Lynn Cowell and I are joined by Jonathan Pitts and his 16-year-old daughter, Alena Pitts! Jonathan is a pastor and father of four girls in Franklin, TN! He runs For Girls Like You, a Christ-focused ministry and magazine founded by his wife, Wynter. They aim to introduce young girls to Christian values in a way that they are able to palate and digest, so they can walk passionately and boldly in who God has created them to be! We’re talking about: 💜 T...

Raising a Leader with Amanda Davison and Her Daughter Laila

October 13, 2020 10:00 - 19 minutes - 26.7 MB

This week on Raising Brave Beauties, Lynn Cowell and I are joined by Amanda Davison and her daughter Laila! Amanda is the creator of A Wife Like Me, a community of women supporting each other through married life and can be found at awifelikeme.com. She lives in Minnesota with her husband and three kids! We’re talking about: 👩‍👧 How to help kids who don’t tell the truth and point them towards God 💪🏼 Encouraging your child to be a leader, and stay strong being different and firm in th...

How to Help our Daughters Do Hard Things with Courtney DeFeo and Her Daughter Larson

September 29, 2020 10:00 - 17 minutes - 23.6 MB

This week on Raising Brave Beauties, Lynn Cowell and I are joined by Courtney DeFeo and her eleven-year-old daughter Larson! She’s an author and speaker and can be found at treasuredgirlz.com! Courtney lives in Dallas, Texas and has two daughters! She’s also the creator of Treasured, a podcast, curriculum, and community for moms and daughters We’re talking about: 💕Having the humility to apologize and mutual respect with your children 🏠We all work as moms in many different capacities ...

Making More Room to Share His Love with Tricia Goyer and Her Foster Daughter Florentina

September 15, 2020 10:00 - 28 minutes - 38.9 MB

This week on Raising Brave Beauties, Lynn Cowell and I are joined by Tricia Goyer and her daughter Florentina! Tricia has written 75 books and has a wealth of information for homeschooling, parenting, and raising spiritual kids. She has a large family and has adopted from foster care. We’re talking about: ❤️ Tricia and Florentina’s experiences with foster care and adoption  🏠 The transitions from an institution to the Goyer household ✍🏻  Tricia shares some wisdom on raising brave k...

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