Joyful Courage for Parenting Teens

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**Joyful Courage for Parenting Teens**

Welcome to the Joyful Courage Podcast – a place where parents of tweens and teens come to find inspiration, information and encouragement in the messy terrain of adolescence

This season of parenting is no joke – and while the details of what we are all moving through might be slightly different, we are having a collective experience.

This is a space where we center building relationship, nurturing life skills, and leaning into our own personal growth.

My name is Casey O’Roarty, I am a parent coach, Positive Discipline LEad Trainer, and captain of the adolescent ship over at Sproutable. I am also a speaker and published author. I have been working with parents and families for over 20 years and continue to navigate being a mom with my own two young adult kids.

I am honored that you are here… Please give back to the pod by sharing it with friends, or on social media, and rate and review on Apple or Spotify – work of mouth is how we grow!

Thanks – enjoy the show!

Latest Episodes:

Eps 295: Avoiding Codependency with Alana Carvalho Oct 11, 2021

Show notes

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My guest today is Alana Carvalho.

Alana is a licensed mental health counselor who focuses on helping parents, couples and individuals build balanced relationships by releasing old patterns and becoming more authentic.

She is especially passionate about helping individuals see how healing codependency and perfectionism can lead to a more joy filled life.

Alana has lectured on child development at The College of Staten Island. Her first book Raising Empowered Children: The Codependent Perfectionist’s Guide to Parenting is now available on amazon.com.

Alana maintains her private practice in Midtown Manhattan and is currently seeing clients virtually. You can connect with her through her website, Instagram, podcast or you can email her at alana@alanacarvalho.com

Takeaways from the show:

Alana’s story
Codependency in the context of parenting
Developing community outside of family members
Being supportive vs controlling
Creating a safe space for your kids
Validation and support coming into play
Empowering your children by asking if they want your help
Being in relationship with kids who are in resistance
Example moving through hard things for your child
How you respond is where your influence lies
Building resilience

What does Joyful Courage mean to you?

For me it’s exactly what we’re talking about. It’s pushing yourself to grow in these uncomfortable ways and doing it knowing that’s what brings joy into life and relationships, by pushing out of your comfort zone and taking a look at yourself.

Where to find Alana:

Instagram | Book | Website

See you next week!! :)

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Eps 294: LIVE COACHING Influencing Sibling Dynamics Oct 04, 2021

Show notes

This week’s episode is a live coaching session!

Takeaways from the show:

Challenges in the sibling dynamic
Owning your peace
Learning about relationships
Remembering our kids are still developing their skills
Flexing resiliency muscles during conflict
Belonging and significance
Becoming more secure in relationships = more easy going
Practice asking if your kids need help
Highlight tools your kids use in the heat of the moment

What does Joyful Courage mean to you?

(Giselle) Joyful courage is riding out the journey, being open to the ups and downs and understanding that there is a meaning to everything that happens to us. Only when we show up and we lean into those challenges is where we become courageous.

See you next week!! :)

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Eps 293: New School Parenting with DJ Johnson Sep 27, 2021

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This week’s guest is DJ Johnson. DeAntwann “DJ” Johnson is a husband, father, author, mentor, coach, counselor, and sports statistician. He grew up in the Indiana foster care system and yet despite that, has gone on to lead a successful, and fulfilling life. Before spending nine years in the foster care system, DJ suffered child abuse, domestic abuse, and emotional trauma. At one point, he wanted to end his life, but he realized that he was on this earth for a purpose.

DJ fulfills that purpose by using his experiences not only to help establish relationships with the students he serves, but he helps parents better connect with their teenagers. DJ specializes in helping parents bridge the communication gap between them and their child to ensure that their child has room to be the best versions of themselves.

Takeaways from the show

DJ’s story
Adverse childhood experience
Using your experience to help others
Old school parenting way going out the window
Getting the hang of the new school parenting
Balancing being kind and firm
Different parenting styles fit different children
Foundation of respect and dignity with your kids
Conditioning coming to the surface
Let teens learn through experiences
Repairing relationships

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Eps 292: SOLO Show- Being Present With Your Teen's School Discouragement Sep 20, 2021

Show notes

This week’s episode is a SOLO show!!

Takeaways from the show:

Parenting group
School trouble
The uncertainty of COVID
Feeling powerless
Questioning traditional school system
Emotional honesty
Getting to the root of your fears
Getting curious with your kids
Notice when you become dysregulated
You get to set boundaries
Letting your kids feel the tension of life
Love, accept, and be available

Eps 242 with Ned Johnson | Eps 21 with Jessica Lahey

See you next week!! :)

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Eps 291: Getting Optimal Sleep with Julia Glowinski Sep 13, 2021

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My guest this week is Julia Glowinski. Julia is a registered social worker, a certified sleep consultant, and a cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia clinician. She’s an expert in all things related to sleep and how to achieve optimal sleep.

Julia is passionate about working with individuals and families experiencing sleep difficulties. Her focus is on building a strong foundation for healthy sleep to promote long lasting sleep improvements.

Julia uses an integrative approach to uncovering the many factors that affect sleep quality. This includes paying close attention to emotional well being, diet, physical activity, sleep hygiene, stress and overall mental health.

As the relationship between mental health and sleep is significant, Julia’s strategies incorporate mindfulness and relaxation techniques to help quiet the mind.

Takeaways from the show:

Julia’s journey of becoming a sleep specialist
Sleep quality affecting mental health
Healthy sleep analytics
Sleep science in the adolescent brain
Circadian rhythms
Challenges of getting good sleep
The root of sleep deprivation
Routines before bed
Strategies for getting optimal sleep
Healthy screen habits during the pandemic

Resources from Julia:

Website | Clinic | Instagram

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Eps 290: SOLO SHOW-Validation, Mutual Respect, Back to School Sep 06, 2021

Show notes

Parenting for The Season You’re In

Parenting for The Season You’re In is a program for parents who are looking for deeper understanding of the challenges they are facing, how they may be contributing to the challenges, and tools and strategies for not only problem solving, but also experiencing more joy on the parenting journey.

It’s a funky season of parenting. You may be still anticipating the change you know is coming in your child, or perhaps you are witnessing it, and at a loss for how to be there in a way that is helpful and forwarding.

Screen time drama takes on a new intensity, peer influence increases, the mood swings that show up when our kids are trying to figure out who it is they are…. Everything is SUCH A BIG DEAL.

And we are on the sidelines, unsure of what boundaries to hold - when to be flexible, when to be firm…. Feeling so connected and confident one minute, only to spiral into worries and “what ifs” the next.

The six sessions start Thursday, September 23rd and run Thursdays for 6 weeks from 5:30-7:30pm PDT

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The Book, The Coaching

Joyful Courage is so much more than a podcast! I know that you love listening every week AND I want to encourage you to dig deeper into the learning with me, INVEST in your parenting journey.

READ THE BOOK - Joyful Courage, Calming the Drama and Taking Control of Your Parenting Journey is all about how to show up as a Joyful Courage parent so that you have better access to the tools you need in hot parenting moments – tools that are helpful and maintain connection with your child. Available both in book and audio book form → http://www.joyfulcourage.com/book

CONSIDER ONE ON ONE COACHING - The most POWERFUL of investments offered by Joyful Courage, one on one coaching allows for parents to really tease apart the current issues they are having with their child, while also developing a clear compass for guiding them in the direction they want to be going in. Coaching happens every other week, and is open for parents with kids 4 years old through the teen years. Go to my coaching page to book a free exploratory call and see if we are the right fit. → http://www.joyfulcourage.com/jccoaching

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Eps 289: Parenting for Social Justice with Dr. Traci Baxley Aug 30, 2021

Show notes

This week I am revisiting my conversation with Dr. Traci Baxley from the Parenting for a Brave New World Mini Summit that went live January of 2021.

Dr. Baxley is a mother, cultural coach for parents, she’s a speaker, an educator, and a diversity inclusion and equity consultant. She is passionate about supporting families with intentional parenting.

Traci is the founder of Social Justice Parenting, a philosophy that is rooted in radical love and activism. In her work with parents, Dr. Baxley discusses new ideas in parenting for our current social climate that moves families away from fear-based parenting styles.

Social Justice Parenting guides parents in raising independent, compassionate, and socially conscious children.

Takeaways from the show:

Belonging advocate
Social justice parenting
Breaking down anti-racism
Performative social justice vs. active social justice
ROCKS acronym
Sitting with being uncomfortable
Start at home
Normalize black excellence
Looking at privilege from multiple identities
Radical love
Seeing humanness in others

Resources from Traci:

Social Justice Parenting TedX | Instagram | Website | LinkedIn

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Eps 288: Understanding Screens and Setting Limits with Dr. Elizabeth Milovidov Aug 23, 2021

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This week I am revisiting my conversation with Dr. Elizabeth Milovidov from the Teens and Screens Mini Summit that went live in the fall of 2020.

Dr. Milovidov is an internationally known digital parenting coach, author, lawyer, and law professor.

She is the founder of DigitalParentingCoach.com and provides information and support to caregivers, parents, and anyone who is looking for the best practices when it comes to social media, internet laws, and the internet at large.

Elizabeth’s publications include: The Parent’s Guide to Parenting in the Digital Age, The Parent’s Guide to Youtube and Youtube Kids, and The Parent’s Guide to Digital Detox and Disconnect.

Takeaways from the show:

Elizabeth’s story
Recommendations for screen time
App limits
Mistakes parents make with phones
Children’s right to privacy
Parenting common sense
Curiosity is natural
Handling uncomfortable conversations
Family media agreements
Privilege without responsibility is entitlement
Cyberbullying

Resources from Elizabeth:

CyberBully Research Center | FaceBook Group | Website

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Eps 287: Exploring Risky Behavior and Teens with Alyson Schafer Aug 16, 2021

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This week I am revisiting my conversation with Alyson Schafer from the Risky Behavior and Teens Mini Summit that went live in the summer of 2020.

Alyson is one of Canada’s most notable parenting experts. She’s a family counselor with a private practice in Toronto and has presented to audiences all around the world.

She has regular media sports, is the author of three best selling books; Breaking the Good Mom Myth, Honey I Wrecked the Kids, and Ain’t Misbehavin’. All three of these books have been translated to multiple languages.

Alyson recently launched a podcast called Parenting the Adlerian Way, which you can find on most major podcast platforms.

Takeaways from the show:

Fear around risky behaviors
Framework for the teen years
Children’s behavior doesn’t reflect how you’re doing as a parent
Holding a safe place for mistakes
Non-attachment to outcome
Allowing teens to have compassion for our experience
Acknowledge your kids might need space from you
How risky behavior looks in boys vs girls
Letting go of the reins
Winning cooperation vs forcing compliance
Motivational interviewing

Resources from Alyson:

Brainstorm by Dan Siegel | Website | Podcast | Instagram | FaceBook

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Eps 286: Leveling Up our Sex Education with Amy Lang Aug 09, 2021

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This week I am revisiting my conversation with Amy Lang from the Sex Ed for Parents of Teens Mini Summit in the spring of 2020.

Amy has been a guest on the podcast and is a super great friend of mine. She is my go to person when I have questions about my teen’s sexual development.

Amy has been a sex health educator for over 20 years and helps parents of all beliefs talk with their kids of any age about the birds and bees. She is the author of an award-winning book, Birds and Bees and your kids- a guide to sharing your beliefs about sexuality, love, and relationship. As well as Dating Smarts- what every teen needs to know to date, relate, or wait.

Takeaways from the show

Family values
Your kids are going to have sex
The importance of communication with your teens
Sex safety
Stop filtering for your kids
Broader ways of looking at sexuality
Have conversations about values
Don’t be afraid to prepare before a conversation

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