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3 Ways to Reduce Holiday Stress in Your Family | John Sovec | Episode 204 Nov 22, 2021

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The holidays are here and they can be fun, festive, and happy but also stressful, frustrating and sad. There can be a lot of pressure and endless to-do lists that rob us of the joy of the season. Fortunately there are ways to shift things to a more positive experience. Mighty Parenting host Sandy Fowler discusses these shifts with John Sovec. John lends insights into how we end up stressed and unhappy. Then he’s talks about how you can reduce holiday stress for yourself and your family while creating a holiday to remember.

Our Guest: John Sovec

Detailed Show Notes and Support at MightyParenting.com episode 204

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A Positive Vision for Kids with Disabilities | Genia Stephen | Episode 203 Nov 15, 2021

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We've heard a lot about inclusion recently as it pertains to race and ethnicity. But what about disabilities? What happens when we have kids with disabilities? Genia Stephen is a mom, an advocate, and she has a son with disabilities. Genia joins Mighty Parenting podcast host Sandy Fowler to talk about community, school, home, expectations for our disabled kids and what it means for the families without a disabled child.

Our Guest: Genia Stephen

Detailed Show Notes and Support at MightyParenting.com episode 203

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How to Help Your Teen Stay Healthy in College | Jill and David Henry | Episode 202 Nov 08, 2021

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College is widely touted to high school students as "the best four years of your life." And that may very well wind up being true, but those years come with massive changes for our kids that they aren't prepared for--not least of which is the sudden responsibility of entirely managing their own lives without the support and structure they're accustomed to leaning on. Jill and David Henry are here today to help with that preparation; they join Mighty Parenting podcast host Sandy Fowler in giving advice on how to prepare our high schoolers for that reality--how to set their own schedules, manage their own finances, assign their own study hours, and how to generally stay healthy in college.

Our Guests: Jill and David Henry

Detailed Show Notes and Support at MightyParenting.com episode 202

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It’s easier to listen and connect with your teenager when you are calm. Grab Sandy’s complimentary lesson on finding calm at https://sandyfowler.com

6 Essential Areas Parents Need to Focus on to Prevent Drug Use | Richard Capriola | Episode 201 Nov 01, 2021

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Alcohol, marijuana and other drugs are prevalent in today’s society. They’re present and easy for kids to access. Regardless of where you live or your economic situation, your child will be exposed. So how can you prepare your teen or young adult to avoid use and abuse? Is it better to let them have some exposure at home, in a safe environment? What can parents do-that actually works-to prevent drug use? Richard Capriola is an addiction counselor and today he talks to Mighty Parenting podcast host Sandy Fowler to answer these questions. They discuss the 6 essential areas parents need to focus on to prevent drug use and alcohol abuse, what research says about consumption at home, and more.

Our Guest: Richard Capriola

Detailed Show Notes and Support at MightyParenting.com episode 201

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Personal and Academic Success in High School and Beyond | Ginny Horan | Episode 200 Oct 25, 2021

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You may find yourself wondering about your child’s life path. Maybe your teen is struggling academically, perhaps they have a hard time managing their schoolwork or their life. Or maybe they’re in college and struggling there. Whatever the situation, you just want to give your teen a leg up and send them off with a strong foundation. Virginia Horan has insights for you. Ginny teaches college communication courses and is the creator of The Centered Student Planner. She joins Mighty Parenting podcast host Sandy Fowler to take an inside look at what helps our kids achieve personal and academic success through high school and beyond.

Our Guest: Ginny Horan

Detailed Show Notes and Support at MightyParenting.com episode 200

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Family History, Generational Trauma, and Race | Cassandra Lane | Episode 199 Oct 18, 2021

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One way to connect with our teens and to give them a sense of stability is to share family history and stories. But what if some of that history is ugly? What if it's painful? Cassandra Lane tackled this in her book We Are Bridges where she tells the story of her grandfather’s lynching. She joins Mighty Parenting podcast host Sandy Fowler for a conversation on family, history, generational trauma and racism. Get inspiration for discussing your family history and talking to your teenager.

Our Guest: Cassandra Lane

Detailed Show Notes and Support at MightyParenting.com episode 199

Eating Disorders in Teens: Preventions, Treatment and Help for Parents | Jillian Walsh | Episode 198 Oct 11, 2021

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Eating disorders cause children to suffer and bring chaos to families. But what exactly is an eating disorder? What causes them and who develops them? Do you really need to worry about your child having an eating disorder? Can you prevent it? Mighty Parenting podcast host Sandy Fowler explores these and many other questions about eating disorders in teens in her conversation with Jillian Walsh.

Our Guest: Jillian Walsh

Detailed Show Notes and Support at MightyParenting.com episode 198

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The Secrets Behind Failure | Luke Reynolds | Episode 197 Oct 04, 2021

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“If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.” The sentiment is admirable and practical; realistically, you shouldn’t expect to succeed the first time at something you’ve never done before. However, our current cultural pressures regarding success and failure do expect that very thing, and nowhere is that pressure showing more effects than in our kids—in school, in extra-curriculars, in college applications, even in hobbies that should be purely for fun. We forget that in order to learn, you have to fail—and that’s where Luke Reynolds comes in. He joins Mighty Parenting podcast host Sandy Fowler to help us readjust our own views on failure, learning and success; and to teach us how to help our kids re-learn that failing the first time doesn’t make them a failure as a person or at life.

Our Guest: Luke Reynolds

Detailed Show Notes and Support at MightyParenting.com episode 197

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Relieve Anxiety with Imagery | Dr. Charlotte Reznick | Episode 196 Sep 27, 2021

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Anxiety is increasing and teenagers are feeling the effects. It impacts their happiness, their activities, schoolwork, sleep, and more. As our kids deal with all of this, parents wonder how to reduce anxiety in teens. Do we talk to them about it? Change house rules? Dr. Charlotte Reznick has spent her career working with anxious children and teens. She helps them find the answers inside themselves then uses the power of their imagination to escape the anxious thoughts and feelings. She talks to Mighty Parenting podcast host Sandy Fowler about how this works and why imagination is the key to helping kids reduce anxiety, how it related to meditation, what mindfulness is, and more.

Our Guest: Dr. Charlotte Reznick

Detailed Show Notes and Support at MightyParenting.com episode 196

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What Parents Can Do About Behavioral Issues and Teen Suicide | Dr Lia Gaggino | Episode 195 Sep 20, 2021

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Parents can do more than they realize to help their teen deal with the roller coaster of emotions that come with the teenage years. As our kids grow and their brains develop, they experience large feelings. Their limited skill set for managing emotions paired with the extra pressure of the pandemic has exacerbated behavioral health issues and increased teen suicide. Mighty Parenting podcast host Sandy Fowler interviews Dr. Lia Gaggino to find out what we need to know about behavioral health and teen suicide. They discuss what's happening, why, and share steps parents can take to help their teenagers.

Our Guest: Dr. Lia Gaggino

Detailed Show Notes and Support at MightyParenting.com episode 195

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