Raising Daughters
236 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 months ago - ★★★★★ - 124 ratingsThis podcast will provide information, awareness, practical tools, and inspiration to parents and other adults who work with elementary, middle, and high school girls.
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Stop Blaming Instagram for Girl’s Body Image Issues
November 11, 2021 12:03Show Notes: Girl’s dissatisfaction with their bodies didn’t start with Instagram and social media; the real culprit was bathroom mirrors and home scales Instagram amplifies body dissatisfaction Just like social media doesn’t start friendship drama […]
How to support kids to find their intrinsic motivation, passions, and purpose
October 21, 2021 11:03Show Notes: A parent’s job is to offer encouragement & resources to support their daughters in finding their intrinsic motivation, passions, and purpose Stories of how people found their motivation & passions Children find their […]
If you want to know how to motivate your daughter, you’re asking the wrong question
October 14, 2021 11:03Show notes Parents need to support kids in finding their own intrinsic motivation in all that they do. Intrinsic vs external motivation A better question is: How can I support my daughter’s intrinsic motivation? How […]
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly About Being in your Twenties
October 07, 2021 11:03Show Notes: Why 20-somethings get so stressed & anxious A lot of 20-somethings view 20s as a time for fun, but that is faulty thinking. 80% of life’s most defining moments take place by 35, […]
005: Absent Dads
September 30, 2021 11:033 high school girls candidly discuss the effects of not having a dad present in their lives Show Notes: Effects of absent dads at different ages 3 high school girls candidly discussing the effects of […]
A 10 is a 10 is a 10: Understanding Girl’s Emotional Roller Coaster
September 15, 2021 11:03Show Notes: Dr. Jordan’s 10 is a 10 is a 10 principal helps kids share their feelings in order to be understood & to relate to the stories & emotions of parents and peers Girls […]
How to Teach Your Kids About Consent
September 02, 2021 11:03Parenting expert Christy Keating and I discuss how parents can teach kids about consent starting in preschool Show Notes: Learning about consent should start in preschool Consent is not a one time talk at age […]
Stop Micromanaging Your Child’s Homework!
August 25, 2021 14:56Parents become too involved in their children’s schoolwork, robbing them of the chance to develop self-responsibility and self-motivation Show Notes: The start of the school year is the perfect time to establish agreements about schoolwork […]
A peek into your your daughter’s emotions as she starts college
August 19, 2021 11:03 - 45 minutes - 62 MBBe prepared to be surprised as 3 young women candidly describe their thoughts & feelings as they begin their 1st year of college Show Notes: 3 young women who are about to begin college open […]
Is your daughter’s sport’s experience causing mental health issues? You may be surprised
August 12, 2021 11:03 - 38 minutes - 52.9 MBMental health issues experienced by Olympic athletes offer a glimpse into the stress & pressures our children face from youth sports. Show Notes: Weight in Gold HBO sports documentary Mental health issues for Olympic athletes […]
Moana and Dorothy: Reframing adolescence as the heroine’s journey
August 05, 2021 11:03 - 25 minutes - 37.6 MBThe stories of fictional characters like Moana, Harry Potter, and the Wizard of Oz’s Dorothy can help your daughter reframe her adolescent challenges as a normal part of her heroine’s journey and to relax and […]
The good, the bad, and the ugly of girl’s 1st semester at college
July 30, 2021 11:033 women discuss the challenges, growth, parties, and their changing relationship with their parents during their 1st semester at college Show notes: Questions answered by 3 college frosh women: ·Overall, what stands out after 1st semester? […]
How we are ruining kids with a distorted definition of success
July 01, 2021 11:05Show notes: Societal push to give kids leg up, an edge, childhood is race to be best/top, keeping up with the Jones’ kids, early specialization, pushed to decide what you should be before first figuring […]
How to help kids gain resilience and thrive from adversity
June 23, 2021 11:03Interview with Meg Jay, author of the book Supernormal, about the adversities kids experience and how to support them to develop resilience & thrive Show Notes: Dr. Jordan interviewed Meg jay PhD, author of the […]
Reflecting on your mortality can give life urgency, perspective, and purpose
June 17, 2021 11:03Reflecting on your mortality (Memento Mori) can be an important motivator for living your life at 110% with purpose. Show Notes: Reflecting on your mortality can be an important motivator for living your life at […]
Why and how you go to college is more important than where
June 10, 2021 11:03Show notes: Having the autonomy to choose college and focusing on how they use their university experience will allow women to get the most from their experience We need to debunk the myth that you […]
Menstruation 2.0: How to educate girls about their periods
June 03, 2021 11:03Listen in as expert Kirsten Karchmer discusses how to help girls better understand their periods & how to better manage them; BTW, boys need this education too Show Notes: Guest: Kirsten Karchmer: Kirsten is an […]
My Dot Theory describes the secret to finding your purpose & calling
May 27, 2021 11:03 - 22 minutes - 31.2 MBFinding your calling: be open to dots, follow your urges, and your life will unfold in its own way and in its own time SHOW NOTES: Pressure to follow one prescribed path Kids are being […]
Is Your Daughter the Next Beyonce? How to support her dreams
May 20, 2021 11:03Listen to these fascinating stories to learn how to best support your daughter’s dreams Show notes: How can you support your children’s dreams and not squish them with practicality? How do parents discourage children’s dreams? […]
Is Your Daughter Getting High? Here’s how to tell and how to support her
May 13, 2021 11:03Listen in as adolescent addictions counselor Rick Capriola discusses why kids use substances, signs of use, and how to get them the treatment they need. Show notes: Questions answered in this podcast What substances are […]
Young, High Achieving Athletes Need Support with their Mental Game and Emotions
April 29, 2021 11:03Mindset mentor Paige Tonz explains how she supports young, female athletes to achieve optimum performance and peace of mind. Show Notes: How did Paige find her passion for being a mindset mentor for young female […]
Bossy young girls become powerful women leaders
April 15, 2021 11:03Stories of eminent women show how to see through the rough edges of strong, independent girls and how to support them to grow into powerful leaders. Show Notes: A lot of powerful young girls get […]
10 Key Questions to Ask Your Daughter
April 08, 2021 11:0310 key questions to ask your daughter to discover how she thinks about important issues like sexuality, drug & alcohol use, peer pressure, motivation, & friendships.
The most damaging drugs experienced by teenagers: You may be surprised
April 01, 2021 11:03 - 41 minutes - 56.8 MBThe most important podcast you will hear this year discusses why the most destructive drugs experienced by teenagers are not vaping, pot or heroin; it is the drugs of approval, prestige, applause, popularity, and fitting […]
Why girl’s mental health is suffering more from the pandemic than boys, and why I have full faith in them
March 18, 2021 11:00Despite girls experiencing higher levels of anxiety, stress, and decreased academic motivation from the pandemic, I have full faith they will overcome this adversity.
College seniors discuss the effect of Covid on their outlook on jobs, earnings, marriage, and hope for the future.
March 04, 2021 12:03Listen to college seniors candidly discuss how the pandemic is affecting their outlook on employment, marriage, and hope for their future. Don’t miss Dr. Jordan’s book full of insight and advice for young adults: Letters […]
Scarcity or Abundance? How to teach your kids to develop good money habits.
February 25, 2021 12:00How do you teach kids good money habits throughout childhood? Listen to my interview with author Jim DeGaetano for the answers.
How Covid is affecting college student’s experience, in their own words
February 11, 2021 12:03Three young adults describe the social, emotional, and academic effects of Covid on their college experience and lives and how they are coping. Have your young adult children read my book, Letters from My Grandfather: […]
Everything you always wanted to know about supporting kids and yourself through divorce
February 04, 2021 12:03My interview with Stephanie Nichols, an expert on how to support kids through a divorce and how adults can flourish after this adversity.
More oxytocin and dopamine please: The brain and hormonal causes of stress and happiness
January 28, 2021 12:03 - 51 minutes - 74.5 MBFascinating interview with expert Matt Larson about the brain and hormonal causes of anxiety, stress, and happiness.
How Covid is affecting college students, in their own words
January 14, 2021 12:03 - 39 minutes - 57.5 MBThree young adults describe the social, emotional, and academic effects of Covid on their college experience and lives and how they are coping. Have your young adult children read my book, Letters from My Grandfather: … How Covid is affecting college students, in their own words Read More »
The Capitol attack: How to educate and comfort children
January 09, 2021 12:03 - 26 minutes - 39.9 MBDr. Jordan shares a dozen ways to talk with kids about the capitol riots, including giving information, understanding mob mentality and bullying, and the power of words.
Kindness, Empathy and Love: The best holiday gifts that can’t be bought in stores
December 17, 2020 12:03Listen to two heart-warming stories about compassion and love of neighbor to guide your holiday season. No holiday gathering is complete without our Dinner Dialogue cards. Get a box today and use them around your […]
Ready to switch to a flip phone? The good, the bad and the ugly of smart phones and social media
December 03, 2020 12:00Fascinating discussion with author Paul Greenberg about how to be in charge of your phone and social media so that it doesn’t control you. Instead of checking your messages, have a blast learning about each […]
Will your holidays be full of overwhelming joy or busyness?
November 19, 2020 12:03Don’t spend the holidays flying by the seat of your pants; take charge of your busyness starting…now! No holiday gathering is complete without our Dinner Dialogue cards. Get a box today and start learning things […]
Body Insecurity or Eating Disorder: How parents can know if their daughter has a problem
November 05, 2020 12:03 - 28 minutes - 41.9 MBListen to my interview with specialist Dr. Anna Tanner about how to know if your daughter has an eating disorder and how to treat and prevent it. Check out my NEW online parenting course for […]
Why is my daughter so stressed out? The 17 most common stressors in your daughter’s life
October 15, 2020 11:03Stress levels in girls have risen in recent years. Listen here for the 17 most common causes of their stress p.s. Join me in my new Webinar on Monday, October 19th at 7:00 p.m. (CT) […]
Stinking Thinking: Helping Girls Learn to Tame their Negative Self-Talk
October 01, 2020 11:03Negative self-talk is a major contributor to girl’s stress and anxiety. Learn here how to help her manage and prevent her stinking thinking.
Why it may be a good thing that your teenage daughter isn’t dating
September 17, 2020 11:03Learn the pros and cons of teenage dating and how parents can best support their daughter to have positive experiences
What the world needs now, is love, sweet love, not anger
September 03, 2020 11:03We don’t have control over the Covid virus and angry people around us, but we do have control over how we show up and react; bring more love and understanding. Be on the lookout for […]
2 Stories of Kindness to Renew your Faith in Mankind
August 20, 2020 11:03Listen to 2 stories that describe the spirit of kindness & generosity so needed in these troubled times.
What I learned at summer camp about children, school and COVID
August 06, 2020 11:03Kids at my camps played, laughed, let their guard down, and became so happy & carefree. We’ve got to find a way to get students back to school this fall! Learn about how to guide […]
Slaying the “perfect wife, mother, and woman” standard
July 09, 2020 11:03Women are pressured to measure up to the standard of being a perfect wife, mom, and woman; here’s how they can avoid this trap and find their own way
How to teach girls to trust their intuition and urges
June 18, 2020 11:03Here’s how to teach girls to check in with themselves, access their intuition, and follow urges that may be life-changing. For more information on how to teach kids to access and trust their intuition, read […]
Eminent leaders who are women and girls that your daughter has never heard of but should
June 04, 2020 11:00Listen with your daughter to stories of 7 girl leaders who made an impact on their community and world yet remain anonymous
Groundhogs Day movie is perfect metaphor for growing quarantine rut
May 21, 2020 11:03 - 18 minutes - 34.2 MBThe movie Groundhogs Day is the perfect metaphor for describing the rut people feel from the quarantine. Listen for the best way to get out of your rut and rediscover joy.
It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood: the value of community for children
May 07, 2020 11:03In this time of social distancing, the value of neighbors has never been so important. Kids need to experience a sense of community; here’s how your neighborhood can become such a supportive, caring space Young […]
An interview with life coach Dr. Lynyetta Willis on how to NOT recreate old unhealthy family patterns
April 24, 2020 11:03Dr. Lynyetta Willis explains how to heal old childhood wounds and create new, healthy legacies for our children. For more wisdom about guiding young adults to create a healthy life, read Dr. Jordan’s book, Letters […]
Teaching girls to be alone and quiet without feeling lonely
April 09, 2020 11:03Girls are disconnected from their feelings & themselves; it’s critical they learn to use quiet time to reflect, express feelings, access their intuition, & become inner-directed Look for more insights into guiding girls to be […]
The 11th commandment for girls: Thou shalt not should thyself
March 26, 2020 11:03A life dictated by shoulds is a recipe for misery & limited leaders; here’s how to parent girls who are authentic & inner-directed For more thoughts on raising daughters to become authentic leaders, read Dr. […]