Mastermind Parenting Podcast
307 episodes - English - Latest episode: 22 days ago - ★★★★★ - 104 ratingsWelcome to Randi Rubenstein’s Mastermind Parenting Podcast. So, the big question is this - How do parents like us know that we aren’t messing up the biggest role of our lives, especially when we happen to have a strong-willed kiddo that is constantly pushing our buttons? We’ve all heard that kids don’t come with a manual, so how can we know for sure that we are saying the right things or that we’re getting this parenting thing right. On this podcast for parents of toddlers to teens, we’ll be giving you real tools you can use right away so that your kids will feel like they can talk to you about absolutely anything and everything. At Mastermind Parenting, we believe when your thoughts grow, the conversations in your home flow. This podcast will help you make a crucial shift in your home from the old lecturing style to convos that feel collaborative, connecting and most importantly…PRODUCTIVE.
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Bullying and Judy Blume's "Blubber"
June 20, 2023 15:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MBJudy Blume’s book “Blubber” is a vital book that looks at how kids experience bullying. Judy writes for and about kids with such honesty. Her characters are full, complex people that she trusts her young readers will relate to. She writes with humor and heart, without sugarcoating the struggles that kids face growing up. In “Blubber,” she writes candidly about how bullying happens, and how even the threat of bullying can make kids turn on their peers. As an adult, it’s such an important re...
Summertime Screen Limits
June 13, 2023 15:30 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MBIt’s so easy for kids to overdo screen time, especially when school’s out. Screens and their content are designed to dominate their attention. Of course, we want to help our kids build a healthy relationship with that influence. But setting limits on screen time causes friction in so many families. Not only are we the first generation of parents who have to help our kids build a healthy relationship with screens, we’re out here struggling to manage our own screen time! The good news is, ...
Trusting The Mama Bear Instinct, with Dr. Sarah Miller
June 05, 2023 15:00 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MBOur fav pediatrician, Dr. Sarah Miller, is back for a conversation about neurodiversity, discipline styles, and why she chooses to be the Mama Bear for her kids. The inspiration for this episode came from a speech Dr. Sarah wrote about the way her children thrived at a preschool that teaches typically developing kids together with their peers who have disabilities and neurodivergence. Part of the reason that so many kids succeed in that environment is because of the conscious discipline te...
The Best Parenting Book Ever Written, with author Michaeleen Doucleff
May 30, 2023 15:30 - 1 hour - 65.8 MBThis week we’re revisiting one of my all-time favorite conversations. If you’re a parent, especially one raising a strong-willed child, it’s a must-listen! Michaeleen Doucleff is the author of “Hunt, Gather, Parent: What Ancient Cultures Can Teach Us About the Lost Art of Raising Happy, Helpful Little Humans.” She’s also a lovely human who shares her wisdom in the unpreachy-est and most beautiful way. “Hunt, Gather, Parent” is unlike any other parenting book I’ve ever read. It has quick...
Puzzling Kids who are often Misdiagnosed and Misunderstood
May 23, 2023 15:30 - 48 minutes - 44 MBThis week we’re taking you back to the early days of the pod, with an ep that describes the kind of kiddo and parent I most love to work with. This is the episode that some of my most favorite clients have said, “You described my kid like I had never heard before. I finally felt like someone really understood what I was dealing with.” Puzzling Kids are often sensitive souls who get overwhelmed by everything the world throws at them. Their frustration gets channeled into acting out, or esca...
238: Time Out
May 16, 2023 15:30 - 30 minutes - 28 MBLet’s talk about time out and more importantly, why you’re a good parent even if you’ve been disciplining your kids by putting them in time out. About Randi Rubenstein Randi Rubenstein helps parents with a strong-willed kiddo become a happier family and enjoy the simple things again like bike rides and beach vacays. She’s the founder of Mastermind Parenting, host of the Mastermind Parenting podcast, and author of The Parent Gap. Randi works with parents across the U.S. At Masterm...
237: Mother's Day Suckage
May 09, 2023 17:40 - 22 minutes - 30.4 MBToday, I’m talking about your Mother’s Day plan. We’ll break down why it’s often stressful and disappointing. My Mother’s Day wish is that you’ll leave our time together ready to make sure this year is better. About Randi Rubenstein Randi Rubenstein helps parents with a strong-willed kiddo become a happier family and enjoy the simple things again like bike rides and beach vacays. She’s the founder of Mastermind Parenting, host of the Mastermind Parenting podcast, and author of T...
236: The Coach Approach - A Conversation on Coaching & Parenting
May 02, 2023 15:55 - 1 hour - 94.9 MBToday I welcome Diane Dempster and Elaine Taylor-Klaus, certified coaches and experienced parents of complex children. As co-creators of ImpactParents.com, Diane and Elaine offer guidance, support, and resources to parents worldwide dealing with challenges such as ADHD and anxiety. With a coaching approach to parenting, they aim to empower children to become independent problem solvers while fostering confidence and self-esteem. Their deep understanding of the unique needs of complex childre...
235: Keeping Tech in Check, the Battle is Real! With Gaia Bernstein
April 25, 2023 13:00 - 49 minutes - 68.1 MBTechnology has gotten out of hand…at home and within the school system. Many kids are seeking technology dopamine hits from a very young age, and it has clearly become a big problem. Parents are left feeling powerless in the daily battle against tech companies, excessive screen time, and their effect on children. The fight is real, and the consequences of losing it have never been more urgent. And keeping the tech in check is too much to put on parents! Gaia Bernstein is an Author, a Law P...
234: What Your Doctor or Therapist Really Thinks About Strong-Willed Kids
April 18, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 110 MBLittle did I know that when I stepped into a therapist's office years ago, not only would my life be forever changed - but that I would go on to empower thousands of parents to cultivate healthier relationships with their children through the revolutionary Mastermind Parenting program. What started as a journey of self-discovery has evolved into a life-altering mission - but the story isn't over yet. “Boundaries are hard for all of us, but if I could learn this, anyone can learn this.” I...
233: What If Strong-Willed Behavior Is A Symptom, Not The Problem?
April 11, 2023 13:00 - 31 minutes - 43 MBWhen I read an article about the increasing number of pediatric mental health emergency visits, I knew something was wrong. Little did I know, it was only the tip of the iceberg - beneath the surface, these children were crying out for help in ways that weren't being properly understood. In this episode of the Mastermind Parenting podcast, I discuss the rising number of pediatric mental health emergency visits and the importance of coaching in parenting. I was inspired to talk about this ...
232: The Kid that Hurts Other Kids
April 04, 2023 13:00 - 25 minutes - 35.5 MBWhen a mother's strong-willed son kicks another mother's son in the park, she chooses to empower both kids with a conversation instead of engaging in a defensive battle, teaching her son a valuable lesson in conflict resolution. From kicking to communicating, learn how you can transform your child's conflict style. “Can you imagine if every single child, especially the strong-willed ones, learned how to resolve conflict and learned how to be better communicators? Honestly, I think the whol...
231: Transforming a Strong-Willed Kid: Anne-Ashley's Journey to Healing
March 28, 2023 13:00 - 41 minutes - 56.8 MBIn this episode, Lindsey, my "co-parent", has a conversation with Mastermind Parent Anne-Ashley to find out how we helped her by tapping into the N.I.C.E. parenting framework. You will hear how this exhausted, and desperate mother was able to change her strong-willed child's behavior and create a better life for her family. Anne-Ashley had exhausted all of her resources trying to help her strong-willed child, who also had a medical diagnosis. Despite her medical knowledge, Anne-Ashley was...
230: Are You a Cycle-Breaker? How to Become the Parent You Wish You'd Had
March 21, 2023 13:00 - 27 minutes - 38 MBBreak the cycle and be the parent you wish you had, for a lifetime of meaningful connections with your kids. Today I’m focusing on cycle breaking and the parent-child relationship. I had a past client who had reached out to me, wanting to re-connect and catch up. Her daughter was in 8th grade at the time I guided her and was rebelling against her mother's controlling tactics. The mother had a deep desire to be the mother she wished she'd had, so she worked with me to learn better tools. ...
229: Uncovering the Causes of Contrarian Kids - Jillian's Story
March 14, 2023 13:00 - 46 minutes - 64.2 MBContrarian Kids are often moody, negative, and can have after school restraint collapse. They may be trying to tell us that they are feeling overwhelmed, and their negative attitude has been a way to get attention. Jillian, a medical professional, was stumped by her contrarian kid and spoke with Lindsay who helped her shift her relationship and her daughter. She realized she was focusing on her daughter being strong-willed without acknowledging that she was being strong-willed too, and that’...
228: The Un-Meltdown Method
March 07, 2023 14:00 - 32 minutes - 44.3 MBHow often are we accidentally pouring gasoline on our fiery kids and fanning the flames rather than helping to extinguish the fiery outbursts? Today I have a mom who shares a story about her 10-year-old daughter beginning to spiral on an airplane because she was super thirsty. She modeled for her daughter how to ask for what she needs in a polite way and allowed the flight attendant to help her get her basic need met. This helped to create a team atmosphere with her daughter and avoid a Wo...
227: Navigating Divorce & Parenting with Karen McMahon
February 28, 2023 14:00 - 59 minutes - 82.1 MB"Transform your relationship into a healthy, mindful and conscious home for your children - learn to mend, not end." Karen McMahon is a certified relationship and divorce coach and founder of Journey Beyond Divorce. She has been helping men and women around the world to become calm, clear, and confident as they navigate divorce since 2010. Karen experienced the difficulty of navigating a divorce and parenting when her own marriage ended. She came to understand that the conversation was n...
226: #5 The Enforce Wing in The Framework That Transforms Strong-Willed Kids
February 21, 2023 14:00 - 21 minutes - 29.4 MBToday I introduce you to the “E” in the N.I.C.E. Framework, the final step in this roadmap to teach kids the skills they don't have to manage their nervous systems and to turn around difficult behaviors. “E” stands for Enforce and it’s where we begin navigating the difficult task of balancing firmness and empathy while enforcing consequences sparingly. We want to enforce consequences sparingly, as part of the N.I.C.E. Framework, which involves assessing basic needs, investigating behaviors...
225: #4 The Communication Wing in The Framework That Transforms Strong-Willed Kids
February 14, 2023 14:00 - 23 minutes - 32.5 MBToday I introduce you to the “C” in the N.I.C.E. Framework, a roadmap to teach kids the skills they don't have to manage their nervous systems and to turn around difficult behaviors. “C” stands for Communication and it’s where we learn to communicate with our children in a language they can comprehend. This N.I.C.E. Framework series teaches parents how to speak to strong-willed kids in order to help them stop living in a dysregulated state. During this episode, I discussed how it is import...
224: #3 The Investigation Wing in The Framework That Transforms Strong-Willed Kids
February 07, 2023 14:00 - 24 minutes - 33.2 MBToday I introduce you to the “I” in the NICE framework, a roadmap to teach kids the skills they don't have to manage their nervous systems and to turn around difficult behaviors. “I” stands for Investigation and it’s where we dive deeper to figure out what is causing our children to behave the way they do. This NICE Framework series teaches parents how to speak to strong-willed kids in order to help them stop living in a dysregulated state. Last episode we focused on assessing basic needs ...
223: #2 The Needs Wing in The Framework That Transforms Strong-Willed Kids
January 31, 2023 14:00 - 26 minutes - 35.7 MBToday I introduce you to the “N” in the NICE framework, a roadmap to teach kids the skills they don't have to manage their nervous systems and to turn around difficult behaviors. “N” stands for Needs and it’s where we begin to figure out what is causing our children to behave the way they do. This NICE Framework series teaches parents how to speak to strong-willed kids in order to help them stop living in a dysregulated state. We must assess basic needs like sleep, food, and connection bef...
222: #1-The Framework That Transforms Strong-Willed Kids
January 24, 2023 14:00 - 52 minutes - 72.4 MBThe NICE framework solves parenting challenges with strong-willed kids. Today on the Mastermind Parenting Podcast, I introduce you to the NICE framework, a roadmap to teach kids the skills they don't have to manage their nervous systems and to turn around difficult behaviors. It emphasizes being patient, present, consistent, calm, kind, and loving while also being a leader. Through this framework, parents can model the behavior they want to see in their kids, while also emphasizing freedom a...
221: Lying - Why We Hate It and What To Do About It
January 17, 2023 14:00 - 30 minutes - 42.1 MBLying and its development in children is natural. Listen today and hear a scenario about an eight-year-old boy who was lying and refusing to take responsibility for his mistakes. Little kids lie as a normal part of their development, typically to avoid getting into trouble or because of what I call their “magical thinking brain.” Older kids lie when it doesn't feel safe to tell the truth, which can be caused by feeling overwhelmed, insecure, or jealous. To handle lying in children, it is imp...
220: A Good Parent Is...
January 12, 2023 17:00 - 26 minutes - 36.8 MBA struggling parent of a strong-willed child seeks to define good parenting but finds themselves in a dilemma where they must choose between pushing their child too hard or letting them miss out on essential learning experiences. Listen and learn the secrets to raising strong-willed kids and helping them grow into successful, independent adults. This episode of the Mastermind Parenting podcast with Randi Rubenstein is about strong-willed kids. A good parent means striving to be better by l...
219: New Year’s Resolutions: How to Help Our Kids (and Ourselves) When We Want to Quit and Give Up
January 03, 2023 14:00 - 40 minutes - 54.9 MBIn this episode I challenge exhausted parents to take a break from setting New Year's resolutions, go ahead and take a nap, you have permission. I also guide you on how to focus on your goals and dreams and embrace the power of visualizing your "B-rated" movie for the upcoming year. Through this episode, I stress the importance of making time for ourselves and taking a break from the hustle. We have to give ourselves permission to take a nap, to blow off New Year's resolutions, and to focu...
218: Uncovering the Strong-Willed Child with Dr. Sarah Miller
December 27, 2022 14:00 - 56 minutes - 76.9 MBDr. Sarah Miller and I work together to create a quiz that will help people determine if their child is strong-willed. Through her experience as a pediatrician, she has identified red flags that could signify a medical condition. In addition to traditional screenings, she suggests looking at a child's sleep, mealtimes, transitions, and nutrition. She also emphasizes the importance of recognizing patterns and understanding a child's temperament. Ultimately, she believes it is possible to harn...
217: Gratitude - Teaching Your Kids to Appreciate the Holiday Season mixdown
December 20, 2022 14:00 - 46 minutes - 63.2 MBJoin us for another coaching workshop all about having a happier holiday season! Discover how to make this holiday season extra special for your family with these simple tips for having happier holidays! You will learn how to make this holiday season extra special for your family with these simple tips for having happier holidays. I chat about how privileges are extras and when they become a problem, they need to be taken away for a bit. A key point is to set expectations on how to show up...
216: Weekend Warm Up: How to Survive and Thrive During the Holidays
December 13, 2022 14:00 - 36 minutes - 50.2 MBFeeling overwhelmed by the holidays? Join us for our two-part coaching workshop all about having a happier holiday season! We'll be talking about setting an intention for the holiday, creating good family memories, and how to stay relaxed and present as a parent. Learn our favorite holiday tool to get through the toughest moments and make your holiday season magical! I always want my kids to have a magical childhood, but sometimes I worry that judgy relatives or my kids' behavior will get ...
215: Healing Family Relationships - A Conversation with Daniel Maté
December 06, 2022 14:00 - 57 minutes - 79.1 MBThe amazing Daniel Maté joined me for this week's episode. With his father, Gabor Maté, Daniel has recently authored The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness, and Healing in a Toxic Culture. In this revolutionary book, they recognize the prevailing understanding of “normal” as false, neglecting the roles that trauma and stress, and the pressures of modern-day living, exert on our bodies and our minds at the expense of good health. Are you struggling to find the best ways to ensure a strong bond...
214: Sleep and Other Stuff - The Pediatrician’s Perspective with Dr. Sarah Miller
November 29, 2022 13:00 - 29 minutes - 41 MB"The sleep state is just as active, if not more so, than the awake state. Your brain is not asleep. It's just active in a different way and helping your body heal, helping your minds formulate thoughts, memories, ideas, and creativity. And it is critical to everything physically, mentally, and emotionally." We’re back with another episode of the Pediatrician's Perspective, where I sit down with Dr. Sarah Miller, the doctor that I'm writing a book with, and I just thought it would be a good...
213: Surviving Judgey Relatives During the Holidays
November 22, 2022 14:00 - 25 minutes - 34.8 MBThanksgiving is here, and I'm feeling stressed. I remember what it was like when my kids were little, and we had to go to all the extended family gatherings. It was exhausting trying to keep them entertained and well-behaved. I came up with a plan to make it more bearable. I called it "present engage time." I would spend the first hour or so with them, just focusing on them and making sure they were comfortable. It was a great way to bond with them and create positive memories. I also gam...
212: Sibling Rivalry & Boundary Setting: A Coaching Call Replay
November 15, 2022 14:00 - 37 minutes - 51.1 MBDo you find yourself struggling to keep up with the demands of parenting? You're not alone. In this week's Mastermind Parenting podcast, I coach a mom dealing with intense sibling rivalry and share my favorite tools for setting boundaries with your kids. Sibling rivalry is a common occurrence in many families. It can be frustrating for parents to deal with, but there are ways to manage it. And establishing boundaries is key to helping your kids feel safe. Today you will be hearing some sce...
211: How to Talk to Your Kids About the Birds and the Bees with Amy Lang
November 08, 2022 14:00 - 52 minutes - 72.2 MBHow do you have the talk with your kids about sex? What do you say, and how do you say it? In this episode Amy Lang and I discuss how to talk to your kids about sex, including the birds and the bees. We also chat about the importance of using proper terminology for private body parts and the idea that sex is not just for reproduction, but also for pleasure. "If you're explicit about your values when it comes to sexuality, it helps them make decisions." Amy Lang is a sex educator with ove...
210: Your Post-Halloween Candy Plans
October 31, 2022 12:00 - 20 minutes - 27.8 MBI hope you're listening to this today because I want to talk about Halloween and the dreaded candy that you have to deal with after Halloween. I'm going to teach you a philosophy, and some planning strategies that helped me handle Halloween and Halloween candy. And I want you to know you can apply this same method to birthday parties and all the things and situations which are similar. But today we're going to focus on Halloween, and then you can apply it to lots of other areas. So, I ho...
209: Report Card Check-in with Mastermind Moms Aryn & Shuli
October 25, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 85.5 MBI have a fun conversation for you this week. I have been doing these live report card sessions with some of my current moms, and I had scheduled one with Aryn and Shuli. They have been in my program for a while. We use these check-ins to discuss their challenges with parenting and how they've grown since joining the Mastermind program. The format we use to guide our conversation is to first remember where they were before joining, in the muck so-to-speak, frustrated and even feeling asham...
208: Pediatrician’s Perspective with Dr. Sarah Miller - ADHD, ASD, OCD…Let’s Talk About Labels!
October 18, 2022 12:00 - 51 minutes - 70.9 MBI have something very special for you. I am starting a new segment called the Pediatrician's Perspective, where I sit down with Dr. Sarah Miller. She is the doctor that I'm writing the book with that I've been sort of talking about here and Sarah and I just thought it would be a good idea to bring what we talk about in private to the podcast airwaves and just share our conversation with you. This was totally unscripted. I had a topic that I knew I wanted to talk about with her and I just sav...
207: Weekend Warm Up Free Parenting Coaching Call with Randi
October 11, 2022 12:00 - 45 minutes - 62.5 MBWe all know the drill. The new school year starts, and we're determined that THIS will be the year that our kids finally get good sleep habits. We're going to be more organized, we're going to get them to bed on time, no more screen time in bed, etc, etc. But then a month in... what happens? Life happens. The dog has an accident on the floor, there's a big project due at work, your kid's best friend is having a sleepover... and suddenly all our good intentions have gone out the window. In...
206: Not Passing Down Unhealthy Food Mindsets and Eating Disorders with Psychologist Dr. Shawn Hondorp
October 04, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 119 MBShawn Hondorp, PhD, ABPP is a board-certified Clinical Health Psychologist and health behavior expert. She earned her doctorate from Drexel University in Philadelphia and completed her pre-doctoral internship and fellowship in Health Psychology at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. She has a top-rated podcast called Motivation Made Easy: Body Respect, True Health where she outlines effective approaches to improve health and well-being by looking at how research and real-world expe...
205: When the Parents Who Were the “Good” Kids Have Strong-Willed Children
September 27, 2022 12:00 - 19 minutes - 27.4 MBI have a little treat for you this week. I am including a coaching clip where I was coaching some parents who have a very strong willed seven-year-old son, and these people are like beautiful people. They adopted this child from another country, and he didn't come to them until he was three years old, and they've just kind of been at a loss. He's dysregulated a lot of the time and they are incredibly patient, loving people. When I started digging into their story early on, I figured out t...
204: The Kid That Just Won't Stop Playing
September 20, 2022 12:00 - 21 minutes - 29.2 MBThis week we are going to be talking about the kid that just won't stop playing. Which sounds sweet… but as we listen to this mom's scenario, we discover it's not so sweet. She asks, “Do I just ignore the behavior that arises when I give a consequence or enforce a boundary? They always get angry and then act out.” Apparently, it was time to leave the house in the morning and after prior warnings such as, “We are leaving in 5 minutes…” when it was time to go her child REFUSED to stop playin...
203: Are You Living in a Stable Misery Cycle with Dr. Lynyetta Willis
September 13, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 85.1 MBHi guys, I have Lynyetta Willis with me today. She is a psychologist and family empowerment coach, and she helps frustrated families stop Stable Misery cycles or unhelpful patterns that keep them stuck so they can create more joy in their parenting or partnerships. Her Triggered to Transformed parent coaching program has helped parents all over the world to confidently deal with their triggers so they can pass on the best parts of themselves and enjoy parenting. Dr. Willis believes that in...
202: The Kid That Just Won’t Series
September 06, 2022 12:00 - 29 minutes - 40.6 MBThis month I'm doing a little series called The Kid That Just Won't. The kid that just won't follow simple requests, like getting their freaking shoes on and getting ready for school. Or sitting down and eating their breakfast. Or coming out of their room, having their teeth brushed, having their hair brushed, having their clothes on their body… the kid that just won't follow simple requests. The kid that won't stop space invading, those kids that are just everywhere you are, just next to ...
201: When Your Co-Parent is the Problem - Back-to-School Series
August 30, 2022 12:00 - 25 minutes - 35.1 MBWelcome to the last episode of our series about Bullying, Boundaries and Back-to-School. We haven't talked about any back-to-school typical things, like this is how to set up your binders and this is how to make sure your kids do all their summer work. Anyway, this month we have been following through some of these posts by this woman that I've been calling Marie, who has been posting about her strong-willed children. And we feel bad for Marie and many of us identify with aspects of Marie...
200: When Consequences & Professional Advice Don't Work - Back-to-School Series
August 25, 2022 12:00 - 29 minutes - 40.6 MBThis seems like an appropriate conversation for episode 200. Again, we are talking this month about Bullying, Boundaries, and Back-to-School. And I think that hopefully you understand that my point with back-to-school is way more than making sure your kids have the right school supplies. If you want to prepare your kids for back-to-school, the best thing in the world you could do is dig into boundaries, badgering, behavior, accountability, and getting to the root of the real source of the ...
199: The Kid Just Won’t… - Back-to-School Series
August 23, 2022 12:00 - 19 minutes - 26.3 MBWelcome to this episode. We are still going to be continuing with our theme of Bullying, Boundaries, and Back-to-School. The title is The Kid Just Won’t… and I'm going to continue reading some social posts from a mom seeking tips for a strong-willed four-year-old who won't cooperate. We’ve all been there, right? When your child refuses to do what you want them to do. And it tends to escalate, and they become stubborn, and it grows into a big deal when you just want them to pick up some toy...
198: When Kids Refuse to STOP - Back-to-School Series
August 18, 2022 13:00 - 35 minutes - 48.6 MBWe are going to continue with our lovely theme of bullying and boundaries and all things back to school. I know these are not fun topics. I've been working with some different parents, and I just feel like it seems that when things really seem to go south, most of these parents are kicking themselves, and blaming themselves. And they feel like there were lots of warning signs and they put their heads in the sand. I always have only compassion and never judgment. I know it's an impossible p...
197: Bullying and Badgering Behavior - Back-to-School Series
August 16, 2022 13:00 - 35 minutes - 48.2 MBOur theme for the rest of the month is Bullies, Boundaries, and Back-to-School and I have something kind of fun in store. I'm going to feature social media posts from my Strong-Willed Kids group, which are parents of strong-willed kids. And there's maybe 5,000 people in this group, and sometimes I'll into the group, and I'll just read posts by the parents. Because I just want to see what people are struggling with currently. I've read scenarios here before, and for the next several episodes ...
195: Giving Our Teens the Real Skills to Land a Job with Allie Danziger, owner of Ampersand
August 02, 2022 13:00 - 42 minutes - 58.6 MBI have somebody special on the podcast this week. Her name is Allie Danziger, and she has a heartfelt passion for helping ambitious people succeed. In 2009, Allie started one of Texas's top marketing agencies. And let me just say this as y'all will hear in the episode, she was all of 24 years old. She is very hard working, and she loves what she does. Allie also really cares about being an amazing mom and sister and wife and friend and daughter. I find her story to be extremely inspiration...
194: The REAL Secret to Improving Behavior [Re-Release]
July 19, 2022 11:00 - 21 minutes - 29.6 MBWe are going back to an episode where I really talk about what I think high sensitivity means to me. I read the book The Highly Sensitive Child by Elaine Aron and I've read many articles and I've studied this for a while. The acronym is HSP for highly sensitive person. I know many people are familiar with it these days. I just thought it would be helpful because I refer to HSP quite often. And so if you have heard this term, or maybe you haven't heard this term, and you're curious about it...
193: Anxious Kids and Other Hard Topics with Author and Therapist Christina Furnival
July 12, 2022 11:00 - 52 minutes - 71.5 MBWelcome to this episode with Christina Furnival, a San Diego based wife, mom to two young children, licensed psychotherapist, writer and children's book author. Christina has over a decade of experience in the mental health field and she's helped countless families work through anxiety, depression, behavior challenges, and big life changes. Christina uses her personal and professional experience in her articles and books to support adults and children around the world. Christina's passion...