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Positive Body Image for Teens | Emily Lauren Dick | Episode 164 Feb 15, 2021

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There’s something that’s been an issue for women for years—body image. Very few women or girls express being happy with their bodies. Some are okay with it or feel they have come to terms with it, but they aren’t happy with it. And it isn’t just a weight issue; skin tone, scarring, disabilities and many other things make girls feel “less than” and unworthy. And these feelings leak into all areas of our lives. Emily Lauren Dick joins Mighty Parenting podcast host Sandy Fowler to understand why girls are so hard on themselves, the impact it has on their lives, and what parents can do to turn the tide

Our Guest: Emily Lauren Dick

Detailed Show Notes and Support at MightyParenting.com episode 164

Love Skills for a Stronger Relationship | Linda Carroll | Episode 163 Feb 08, 2021

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Strong love skills are essential for any relationship. We need them to create connection and strengthen our relationship with our teenager, and we need them to help our romantic relationship go the distance. And, one of the best ways we can help our children have a strong relationship in their adulthood is to model that now. With Valentine’s Day around the corner there’s no better time to build a stronger relationship with our partner. Also the skills we learn to do that will help us grow closer to our teen as well. Linda Carroll joins Mighty Parenting podcast host Sandy Fowler to discuss the stages of a relationship and to share skills for better communication and stronger bonds.

Our Guest: Linda Carroll

Detailed Show Notes and Support at MightyParenting.com episode 163

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Handling Challenging Behavior In Teenagers | Christine Abrahams | Episode 162 Feb 01, 2021

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Is your teenager intense? Handling challenging behavior in teenagers can leave parents floundering. We wonder how to help them, how to motivate them, and maybe contemplate whether any discipline will have an impact. Christine Abrahams understands this and helps parents learn how to develop a deep and loving relationship with the most intense child. She talks to Mighty Parenting podcast host Sandy Fowler about how to parent our intense teens. This includes children diagnosed with ADHD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, and other behavioral, emotional and anxiety related symptoms. Christine talks about how to shift behaviors and build respect. She helps us understand what's happening and how our parenting may just be fanning the flames of challenging behavior.

Our Guest: Christine Abrahams

Detailed Show Notes and Support at MightyParenting.com episode 162

Date to Find Your Soulmate: How to Get the Man of Your Dreams Through Strategic and Successful Dating Techniques

Struggling to work, volunteer, take time for yourself or follow another passion while still loving your family? Sandy Fowler can help. Click here.

Supporting Anxious Children | Dr Samantha Ruth | Episode 161 Jan 25, 2021

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Our teens can lock themselves away in their rooms, loose their desire to participate or achieve, lose their zest for life, become angry or moody. They can experience panic attacks and anxiety. We see that behavior and start wondering what to do about it, how to fix our kid. And all of these behaviors or outward signs can come from emotional pain. Our kids often have to deal with emotional pain, grief, and anxiety. Today’s guest has been there and has turned her pain into power. Her name is Samantha Ruth. She’s a coach, speaker, and author who digitally counsels people worldwide. Today she talks to Mighty Parenting podcast host Sandy Fowler about how she turned her pain into power and what we can do to help our kids do the same.

Our Guest: Samantha Ruth

Detailed Show Notes and Support at MightyParenting.com episode 161

Date to Find Your Soulmate: How to Get the Man of Your Dreams Through Strategic and Successful Dating Techniques

The Art and Science of Saying No: Ditch Guilt, Find Time, and Enjoy Your Life More www.sandyfowler.com/saying-no with Sandy Fowler

Preventing Procrastination in Teens and College Students | Leslie Josel | Episode 160 Jan 18, 2021

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Procrastination in teens can cause problems for them and frustration for you. You clearly see what they need to do and can't understand why they aren't doing it. Maybe they look lazy or ambivalent. And procrastinating has real consequences. Nagging and pushing hasn't helped so what can you do? Expert Leslie Josel talks to Mighty Parenting host Sandy Fowler to help parents understand why teenagers procrastinate and simple things they can do to help their child get un-stuck.

Our Guest: Leslie Josel

Detailed Show Notes and Support at MightyParenting.com episode 160

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Sandy Fowler—Struggling to work, volunteer or follow another passion while still loving your family? Sandy Fowler shows you how you can follow your passion while loving your family and do it without guilt and stress. Click here for the free video.

What Do I Need to Know About Vaping for Teens? | Dr. Kandi L Walker | Episode 159 Jan 11, 2021

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Vaping is here and parents wonder what we need to know about vaping. What is it? Is it safe? Is it a real problem or is it not a big deal if our teens vape once in a while? Why are they doing it? What is the truth? Sandy Fowler interviews Dr. Kandi Walker to answer these questions and, most importantly, understand what our kids think about vaping, Juuling, and e-cigarettes. Dr. Walker has investigated tobacco use, e-cigarettes, and vaping from a youth perspective with the American Heart Association Tobacco Regulation and Addiction Center and she shares her insights with parents on today’s episode of Mighty Parenting.

Our Guest: Kandi Walker

Detailed Show Notes and Support at MightyParenting.com episode 159

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What Is the Enneagram and How Can It Help Me Parent My Teenager | Ashlie Woods | Episode 158 Jan 04, 2021

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Parents wonder why teenagers do the things they do. When we struggle with them, it can leave us scratching our heads and wondering. Part of the reason is they may see the world differently than you do. We each have our own fears and beliefs that impact how we see things and how we react. Another issue may be your ability to respond to a situation rather than fall into a reaction. Ashlie Woods understands all of this and she talks to Mighty Parenting podcast host Sandy Fowler about how the enneagram can help us understand it. She tells us what the enneagram is and shows us how to use it in our parenting. She talks about the archetypes, empathy, behavior problems, and motivation. She shares how we can gain greater freedom to reflect and choose so we can respond to our children rather than react to them.

Our Guest: Ashlie Woods

Detailed Show Notes and Support at MightyParenting.com episode 158

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Tips for New Year Resolutions for Moms and Teens | Sandy Fowler | Episode 157 Dec 28, 2020

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Are you using the New Year to get more of what you want from life? Do you wish both you and your teenager would be more successful with your resolutions? Sandy Fowler talks about New Year resolutions for moms and teens in this episode of the Mighty Parenting podcast. She shares a common problem her clients have faced when making resolutions and her solution to this problem. She talks about why we end up feeling bad even when we make progress. And she wraps up this short episode with the details on how to enter the drawing to receive a free book as she gives away New Year gifts to Mighty Parents.

Our Guest: Sandy Fowler

Detailed Show Notes and Support at MightyParenting.com episode 157

Links from episode:

Yoga Nidra meditation notifications at https://sandyfowler.com/yoganidraonline or learn more at https://sandyfowler.com/yoga-nidra-meditation/

Find Time for What Matters Most—Struggling to work, volunteer or follow another passion while still loving your family? Sandy Fowler shows you how you can find time for what matters most without stress and guilt. Click here for the free video.

How to Talk to Your Teen email series.

The Art & Science of Saying No: Ditch Guilt, Find Time and Enjoy Your Life More With One Little Word lesson is at https://sandyfowler.com/saying-no/

Lessons For My Daughter | Carmen Caterina | Episode 156 Dec 21, 2020

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Seeing our kids struggle is heart breaking for parents. In fact, it can be one of the hardest things for parents to do. It’s why they jump in where they shouldn’t and do more for their kids than is healthy. Parents want to protect their kids, to simply wave a magic wand to give them a perfectly wonderful life. While there isn’t a magic wand, there are important lessons that give kids a leg up on creating a beautiful life. In today’s Mighty Parenting podcast episode, Sandy Fowler interviews the author of Lessons for My Daughters, Carmen Caterina, to discuss how we can connect with our kids and help them find the magic inside themselves.

Our Guest: Carmen Caterina

Detailed Show Notes and Support at MightyParenting.com episode 156

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Sandy Fowler—Find Time for What Matters Most to You

You Can Stop Worrying About Your Anxious Child | Tonya Crombie | Episode 155 Dec 14, 2020

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Are you dealing with a teen who’s slamming doors and having big emotional outbursts, who’s angry or endlessly scrolling their phone? Or a child who is indecisive, even about basic decisions? These are common behaviors for an anxious teenager. If you are parenting an anxious child, you are far from alone. You are part of a very big and growing club! If you feel guilty because you did things wrong or didn't realize the reason your child was behaving the way they were, you’re not alone there either. Tonya Crombie has been there. She’s a mom and a psychologist who struggled to understand her own anxious child. Listen in as she shares what she learned with Mighty Parenting podcast host Sandy Fowler. They discuss anxiety in teens, what it looks like, and what you can do to help.

Our Guest: Tonya. Crombie, Ph.D

Detailed Show Notes and Support at MightyParenting.com episode 155

Our Sponsor:

Inward Bound Mindfulness Mediation—New Year’s retreats for teens and young adults coming up fast. Grab seats now!

Sandy Fowler—Find Time for What Matters Most to You