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**Moms of Tweens and Teens**

The Moms of Tweens and Teens podcast offers encouragement, expert advice, and equips moms with a deeper understanding of the unique needs of their tween or teen and how to meet them where they’re at and support them to thrive. Sheryl Gould is the Founder of Moms of Tweens and Teens, a nationally recognized Parenting Educator, Speaker, and Author of “SOS: The Technology Guidebook for Parents of Tweens and Teens, Get The Answers You Need, Keep Them Safe and Enjoy Your Kids Again” and the forthcoming book, “You’re Not Crazy, You’re Not A Bad Parent, And No Your Adolescent Doesn’t Really Hate You.”

Latest Episodes:

How to Parent a Strong-Willed Tween or Teen with Wendy Snyder Nov 21, 2023

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Welcome, friend, to the show.

Who is listening and has a strong-willed tween or teen?

If you’re raising your hand - I know how exhausting, frustrating, and overwhelming it can be.

Wendy Snyder is a Certified Positive Parenting Educator and Family Life Coach known for her work through Fresh Start Family.

I absolutely loved my conversation with Wendy. We talk about the challenges, the feelings of despair and exhaustion you can experience, and the healing journey our strong-willed kids can take us on like no other.

Let’s dive in!

What you will learn:

Is there really a way to get strong-willed tweens or teens to comply without nagging, yelling, threatening, or punishing them?
What are some steps to increase cooperation and decrease pushback?
What is the difference between responsive and reactive parenting?
When it comes to discipline, what messages do our kids need to come away with?
What connection over correction means.

Where to find Wendy:

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Sheryl also has an Inner Circle weekly Parenting Program with a community of like-minded moms, personal coaching, and tons of resources to equip and support you to love well, navigate the challenges and meet your tween and teen’s unique needs during these pivotal years.

Modern Manners To Set Your Tween/Teen Up for Success In Relationships, School, Work, and Life with Brooke Romney Nov 14, 2023

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I'm thrilled to have Brooke Romney with us today. Brooke is a best-selling author and a book '52 Modern Manners for Teens: Part I & II,' and '52 Modern Manners for Kids'. Brooke brings a wealth of knowledge and practical advice to the table.

In our conversation, Brooke shares invaluable nuggets of wisdom on fostering connection and supporting our kids to excel in relationships, school, work, and life. She doesn’t just focus on teaching skills and manners; Brooke offers fantastic ideas for building traditions and meaningful connections with our kids, especially during Thanksgiving and the holiday season. Her approach is not only educational but also incredibly fun and engaging.

And there's more. For those struggling with gift ideas for tween and teen boys, stay tuned until the end of the episode. Brooke has some great suggestions that you won't want to miss.

So, let's dive in and discover how we can better connect with our teens, teach them valuable life skills, and create lasting family traditions.
Let’s dive in!

Let’s dive in!

What you will learn:

What inspired a book on manners, especially with teens?
What are the challenges that our kids and teens are facing today regarding manners?
You are passionate about the power of connection when it comes to the parent-child relationship - what threatens that connection - how can parents get it back?
Ideas for Thanksgiving and Christmas - can you share some ideas to build a connection with our teens?
Hot gift ideas this year?

Where to find Brooke:
Books:

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Find more encouragement, wisdom, and resources:

Website: https://momsoftweensandteens.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/momsoftweensandteens/

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How to Have The Hard Conversations with Your (Almost Grown) Kids with Dr. Emily Kline Aug 08, 2023

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I think one of the hardest things to figure out as a parent of a tween or teen is when to step in and when to step back, especially when you see them struggling or they aren’t making the choice that you want them to make.

And when we do step in or offer our advice, it falls on deaf ears or, worse results in an argument.

Well, my special guest today is Dr. Emily Kline.

She’s here today to talk about her new book, The School of Hard Talks: How to Have Real Conversations with Your (Almost Grown) Kids.

In this interview, Emily shares her research-backed approach that prevents power struggles and pushback and builds stronger relationships through better conversations about any topic: curfews, sex, drugs, rock ‘n’ roll, college applications, and beyond.

Let’s dive in!

What you will learn:

What is motivational interviewing, and what are the benefits?
When does it make sense to use rewards and punishments to motivate kids, and when does that not make sense?
Why do parents get on their older kids’ nerves, and why do our teens and tweens dismiss parents’ input?
Understand how to suppress your parental “righting reflex” – the almost irresistible urge to help by offering reassurance and advice.
How can we help our tweens and teens navigate their decisions and dilemmas competently?
What are some ways to handle conflict that are productive and nurture the relationship?

Where to find Dr. Emily Kline:

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Autonomy-Supportive Parenting, Interview with Dr. Emily Edlynn Aug 01, 2023

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As parents, we want our children to take responsibility for their schoolwork, chores, and choices. We want them to grow into independent adults, but when we see them struggling, we sometimes step in and problem-solve, telling them exactly what to do or even doing things ourselves. The problem is the more controlling we are with our kids, the more we can get in the way of them becoming confident, resilient, self-motivated, and independent.

How do we shift gears to supporting our children’s independence and confidence? How can we do less so they do more?

My special guest, Dr. Emily Edlynn, is here to share her book, Autonomy-Supportive Parenting, Reduce Parental Burnout and Raise Competent, Confident Children.

This is a great conversation about our struggle with letting go and allowing our kids to be independent and how we can get out of the way and support our tween's and teen’s independence, confidence, and motivation.

Let’s dive in!

What you will learn:

What does it mean to move from full-service to self-service with our kids?
The importance of having a chore routine.
Supportive parenting is about increasing internal motivation and how we do this with teens and tweens.
The three fundamental human needs of autonomy.
The importance of asking open-ended questions instead of lectures.
The power of emotional connection with our teens and tweens.
Controlling vs. autonomy-supportive parenting.
What it means to be a good-enough parent.
How we should aim for influence but not control.

Where to find Dr. Emily Edlynn:

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Find more encouragement, wisdom, and resources:

Website: https://momsoftweensandteens.com/

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Letting Go: The Joys and Hardships of Raising Teens, Interview With Ali Flynn of Hang In There Mama Jul 25, 2023

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Today, I'm talking with Ali Flynn, educator and creator of Hang in There, Mama. Ali and I discuss the joys and hardships of raising teens with an open heart, honesty, and some tears. She is a mom to four daughters and offers daily encouragement and support to moms while keeping it real and letting them know they are not alone on their motherhood journey.

Let’s dive in!

What you will learn:

The struggle to let go of our teens as they prepare to leave the nest.
Why do we struggle so much with feeling like enough?
Not measuring our worth as a mom by our kid's successes or failures.
Letting go of the comparison trap parents fall into with other parents.
Why holding tighter to our teens instead of loosening our grip has the opposite effect?
Trusting our teens more and more to help with the transition from teen to young adult.

Where to find Ali and Hang In There Mama:

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Building a Strong Family Foundation with “The C.A.S.T.L.E. Method” with Donna Tetreault Jul 18, 2023

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Hi Friend,

One thing I know for sure is you are here and listening because you want to be the best parent you can be. You want to have your home be a place where your kids thrive and feel safe and loved.

But how often do we feel like we fall short? We get so many conflicting messages and advice - it can be totally overwhelming and confusing - and then much of what we hear doesn’t work because each of our kids is unique, our families are unique, and we have unique personalities and ways that we parent.

Well, today, my special guest is Donna Tetreault.

Donna is a national TV parenting journalist. Currently she does work for NBC on NBC News Now ‘Modern Parenting’ segment. She has been seen on The Today Show, Dr. Phil, The Doctors, and more.

I’m so excited for you to hear Donna talk about her best-selling book, The C.A.S.T.L.E. Method, where she simplifies for us what really matters in order to lay a strong foundation in your family.

Let’s dive in!

What you will learn:

What is the CASTLE method, and how can we use it when parenting our tweens and teens?
Why is compassion the foundation of all the other principles?
How can we help our kids identify their emotions?
What is the link between our self-compassion towards ourselves and how we show up with our kids?
How can moms develop more self-compassion?
What is Perceived rejection, and how does it affect the brain of our teens?
Helpful and harmful expectations parents and society put on our kids.

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Check out What's Waiting For You At Moms of Tweens and Teens
Find more encouragement, wisdom, and resources:

Website: https://momsoftweensandteens.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/momsoftweensandteens/

Join our Community HERE.

Find awesome resources HERE.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/momsoftweensandteens/

Teens, Money, Saving, and School Debt: The Money Expert Weighs In, Interview with Robert Farrington Jul 12, 2023

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Teaching my kids about money wasn’t easy for me.

If you are listening in and want to support your tween or teen to learn about money - the value of a dollar, how to make and invest money, and to get a vision for how they can build wealth for their future, you will love this episode.

Today my special guest is Robert Farrington, he is America’s Millennial Money Expert® and America’s Student Loan Debt Expert™. He is also the founder of The College Investor, which is an awesome website full of resources.

I learned so much talking to Robert about empowering and equipping our kids with money. He is full of creative ideas and resources that are fun and will not only motivate your kids but also, if you’re like me, you will feel inspired from listening to Robert too!

Let’s dive in!

What you will learn:

Is there a difference between Gen Z and Millennials and how they view money?
How do you teach tweens and teens about money and starting to save?
How would you recommend parents encourage teens to save rather than burn through all the money?
What are some other tools to help parents teach their children about managing money?
What are a few top tips for parents, tweens, and teens when paying for college and financial aid?
What are some practical tips to get out of student loan debt?
What are a few of the most popular side hustles to make money for teenagers or those in their 20s trying to pay off student loan debt?

Where to find Robert:

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Check out What's Waiting For You At Moms of Tweens and Teens
Find more encouragement, wisdom, and resources:

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What Your Hurting Teen Needs You To Know, Interview with Ciara Fanlo Jun 27, 2023

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Today, on the podcast, I talk with Ciara Fanlo. Ciara is a writer and the founder of Homing Instinct, a platform that offers support for teens and their families.

As a child and teen, Ciara felt depressed, anxious, self-harming, and suicidal. She went to countless therapists, took over a dozen medications, and was sent to a hospital, wilderness therapy, and a therapeutic boarding school. While she had some healing experiences, she largely felt that the psychiatric and residential health care systems failed to address the root causes and acknowledge the humanity and innate wisdom of teens.

After leaving treatment, Ciara committed to recovery on a different path. She came off all her medications, repaired her relationships with family, and graduated college with honors. She worked in different therapeutic settings and at a couple of large tech companies before deciding to devote her life to guiding teens. She now uses her experiences and insight to support teens in their healing.

You’re going to love this conversation! Let’s dive in!

What you will learn:

What was going on when she was a teenager that she was struggling so much?
Was there something at the time that parents could have done that would have been helpful?
How do parents impact their kids?
Ciara eventually found healing and actually got off medications, and graduated college with honors. What created that shift?
What wisdom and insight Ciara has for caregivers with a troubled teen like herself.
What do our teens think when parents try to “help” them better? What do parents do that is helpful and not so helpful?

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Website: https://momsoftweensandteens.com/

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Removing The Stigma and Shame of Struggling with Anxiety, Interview with Maggie Ullrich Jun 20, 2023

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Maggie Ullrich is a mom whose mission is to normalize anxiety. She is the host of the Crazy Sexy Anxiety Podcast and ranked 43rd in the BODi network (formally Beachbody).

Today, Maggie and I talked about anxiety and becoming an overcomer. And finding meaning and purpose in the midst of our challenges.

Let’s dive in!

What you will learn:

Being open and honest about taking the anti-anxiety medicine.
Creating a new narrative about anxiety.
What to do with negative thoughts and how to avoid them overtaking you.
The importance of community when we walk through difficult times.
Walking a child through a tough emotional season.
Our stories can be someone else's survival guide.

Where to find Maggie:

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Check out What's Waiting For You At Moms of Tweens and Teens
Find more encouragement, wisdom, and resources:

Website: https://momsoftweensandteens.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/momsoftweensandteens/

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/momsoftweensandteens/

Understanding the Emotional Lives of Teenagers, Interview with Lisa Damour Jun 14, 2023

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Hi friend, So glad that you are joining me today.

I am thrilled to share this conversation with you. Understanding our tween's and teen's rollercoaster of emotions and how to cope and support them isn't easy.

My special guest today is Dr. Lisa Damour. Dr. Damour is a clinical psychologist and author of three New York Times bestsellers, Untangled, Under Pressure, and her latest book, The Emotional Lives of Teenagers. She is also the co-host of the Ask Lisa podcast and is recognized as a thought leader by the American Psychological Association. She earned degrees from both Yale and the University of Michigan and has more than 30 years of experience working with teens and families.

Her latest book, The Emotional Lives of Teenagers, is a life-changing book that we talk about today.

A few of the things Lisa shares with us:

What does emotional health mean for our teens?
Some common myths about emotions and how to help your teen manage them.
Typical adolescent development of the brain and emotions.
Helping our teens become more independent from us.
What is costly coping, and how can parents be on the lookout for it?
How do we know when our kids are in distress and need intervention?
What are some of the developmental things that are going on that cause teens to be on this emotional roller coaster and how do we support them?

You are going to love Dr. Lisa Damour and what she shares today with us.

Where to find Lisa:

Her Book:The Emotional Lives Of Teenagers
Lisa's Website
The Ask Lisa Podcast
Instagram
Facebook
YouTube

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Check out What's Waiting For You At Moms of Tweens and Teens
Find more encouragement, wisdom, and resources:

Website: https://momsoftweensandteens.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/momsoftweensandteens/

Join our Community HERE.

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/momsoftweensandteens/

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I'm thrilled to have Brooke Romney with us today. Brooke is a best-selling author and a book '52 Modern Manners for Teens: Part I & II,' and '52 Modern Manners for Kids'. Brooke brings a wealth of knowledge and practical advice to the table.

And there's more. For those struggling with gift ideas for tween and teen boys, stay tuned until the end of the episode. Brooke has some great suggestions that you won't want to miss.

So, let's dive in and discover how we can better connect with our teens, teach them valuable life skills, and create lasting family traditions.
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I'm thrilled to have Brooke Romney with us today. Brooke is a best-selling author and a book '52 Modern Manners for Teens: Part I & II,' and '52 Modern Manners for Kids'. Brooke brings a wealth of knowledge and practical advice to the table.

And there's more. For those struggling with gift ideas for tween and teen boys, stay tuned until the end of the episode. Brooke has some great suggestions that you won't want to miss.

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