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# 246 The Science Behind a Successful Student Dec 04, 2023

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Our guest today examines the beliefs, weaknesses, and practices that shape education in this country. She also looks at the myths that have been invented to explain why these traditions don't work. Dr. Berens discusses how behavioral science and neuroscience transform the effectiveness of educational practices. Finally, we discuss how parents can advocate for their teens when their educational experience is not working for them.

Kimberly Nix Berens, Ph.D., is a scientist-educator and Founder of Fit Learning. She co-created a powerful instruction system based on behavioral science and the Technology of Teaching, which has transformed the learning abilities of thousands of children worldwide, including those who are struggling, average, gifted, or learning disabled.

For more than 20 years, her system of instruction has produced one year’s worth of academic growth in only 40 hours of training. Her learning programs effectively target such essential areas as early learning skills, basic classroom readiness, phonemic awareness, reading fluency, comprehension, inferential language, basic and advanced mathematics, logical problem solving, grammar, and expressive writing.

From her early beginnings in a broom closet at the University of Nevada – Reno, Dr. Berens has helped grow Fit Learning to an organization with more than 30 locations worldwide. She currently lives in Long Island with her husband and two children, where she oversees Fit Learning locations in Long Island, New York City, and Connecticut. Blind Spots: Why students fail and the science that can save them is her first book.

Find out more at: https://www.drkimberlyberens.com/

Follow Dr. Berens at https://www.instagram.com/drkberens/

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# 245 Rate Your Teen's Financial IQ Nov 27, 2023

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Does your teen feel entitled to have whatever they want? How would you rate your teen's financial IQ? In other words, does your teen understand and manage financial matters effectively?

Our featured guest, Nancy Tengler a seasoned investor and mother, shares her unique approach to improving the financial IQ of children. Drawing from personal experiences, she turned every shopping trip into an investment research exercise for her son and daughter. While some moments were embarrassing, the lasting impact is evident as her adult children manage investments with the acumen of professionals.

Tune in as our guest underscores the importance of leveraging everyday experiences to build financial knowledge.

Practical tips for listeners include incorporating investment research into daily activities, discussing brands and trends with friends and teens, and fostering financial literacy through opening brokerage accounts for teens.

Nancy Tengler’s career as a portfolio manager spans 40 years; she is currently the CEO and Chief Investment Officer of Laffer Tengler Investments. Nancy is a passionate advocate for women’s financial literacy and she leads the firm’s Women & Wealth initiative. Nancy is a sought-after TV and print financial commentator on local and national media outlets. She lives in Incline Village, NV with her 2 labs and hikes the Tahoe Trail daily.

In this podcast episode, we delve into the empowering rise of female investors, exploring the estimate that women now control over 50% of global wealth and the transformative impact on financial decision-making. With 95% of women poised to become primary financial decision-makers, we uncover key insights to empower them with essential financial knowledge

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https://www.linkedin.com/company/laffertengler/

https://laffertengler.com/nancy-tengler/

https://nancytengler.com/

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# 244 Gratefulness Practices for Teens (and for us) Nov 20, 2023

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This podcast is published the week of Thanksgiving and so we pause to consider what we are thankful for. In the book - WAKE UP GRATEFUL: THE TRANSFORMATIVE PRACTICE OF TAKING NOTHING FOR GRANTED- author KRISTI NELSON provides a groundbreaking exploration of what it means to live gratefully and bring awareness into every moment of every day. When 33-year-old Kristi Nelson was diagnosed with stage IV cancer, her entire perspective changed. In Wake Up Grateful, Nelson describes how this wake-up call about the brevity of life helped her reframe her existence as a gift full of welcome surprises and love, teaching readers how to similarly transform their mindset and daily practice of living.

Kristi's guidance, drawing on 5 core principles, teaches us to cherish our connection to ourselves, others, and the world to practice and embody a grateful life. She gives us 5 practices that will help our teens cultivate gratefulness. Kristi discusses the difference between gratitude and gratefulness and why this distinction is important.

KRISTI NELSON is the executive director of A Network for Grateful Living. She has spent more than 30 years in nonprofit leadership, development, and consulting, working at the Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, and the Soul of Money Institute. Nelson is a Stage IV cancer survivor and lives with her family in western Massachusetts.

To learn more about Kristi: https://grateful.org/kristi-nelson/

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# 243 Technology Addiction: How to Break Digital Chains Nov 13, 2023

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What parent is not struggling to get their teen off their phones or to get them to stop gaming? Most teens struggle to switch from the online world back into the real world. This is why your teen gets angry with you when you tell them to get off the phone or have a fit when you take their phone at night. But some teens surpass the normal struggles and become addicted to gaming or social media and choose that over interacting in the real world. In this episode, we talk about the 8 signs that your teens are at risk for technology addiction and how to break those digital chains. We also talk about the 4 steps for parenting in the digital age.

Michael Jacobus is an internationally renowned Camp Director and youth development specialist. With a passion for empowering young minds, he founded Reset Summer Camp to combat the challenges of screen addiction after witnessing its impact on his own family. As a parent who once dealt with a gaming-addicted child, Michael's journey makes him a relatable advocate. Reset Summer Camp offers an immersive clinical program on a university campus, blending a summer camp atmosphere with therapy to help participants detox and develop vital life skills. Michael and his dedicated team are on a mission to create a healthier, more balanced future for our youth.

Contact Michael at (mjacobus@resetsummercamp.com)

Find out more about Reset Summer Camp: https://www.resetsummercamp.com/our-team

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# 242 Getting Past Selfies Nov 06, 2023

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Teens take pictures all day long. Teens take selfies all day long. How can teens get past selfies? Today we talk to a very interesting human being who is a national geographic explorer. She mentors teens and young adults teaching them how to tell their stories through photos. We discuss how we can meet our teens through selfies and take them deeper to explore the story they really want to tell.

KIRSTEN ELSTNER is a distinguished National Geographic Explorer and the visionary founder of National Geographic Photo Camp, an initiative that has empowered young photographers across the globe for two decades. With a career spanning over 30 years in the field of photography, Kirsten has been a trailblazer in using visual storytelling as a tool for social impact. Under her leadership, Photo Camp has expanded to more than 35 countries, mentoring thousands of teens and young adults in the art of photography and narrative. Her work has been instrumental in giving a voice to underrepresented communities, allowing them to share their unique perspectives through compelling images and stories. Kirsten's accolades include numerous awards and her work has been featured in prominent publications. As she looks to the future, Kirsten remains committed to fostering the next generation of storytellers, amplifying voices that need to be heard.

Find out more about National Geographic Photo Camp

https://explorer-directory.nationalgeographic.org/kirsten-elstner

https://www.instagram.com/ngphotocamp/

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#241 What's Your Personality Type? Enneagram and Moms Oct 30, 2023

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The idea for this podcast came out of one of the discussions from my Moms Moving Forward group. We were talking about how being a mom forces us to grow and become more aware of our unconscious patterns. A couple of moms in the group shared how the Enneagram helped them understand their personality type. This helped them see their unique strengths but also it enabled them to see their blindspots which had negatively impacted their mothering. Becoming aware of these blindspots or unconscious patterns allowed them to change the pattern and have a much more rewarding relationship with their son or daughter.

I wanted to bring in a guest who is an expert on the Enneagram to explain what it is and how it can be useful to you. Enneagram is not a religion; it’s a tool to help you understand your personality type.

Elaine Bailey Anderson is the owner and founder of Coach Brilliant, a coaching academy that serves professional coaches, and service-based business owners, offering training and certifications, as well as business and marketing strategy.

Elaine is an Accredited Professional with the International Enneagram Association with over 30 years of professional expertise in Human Resource Development.

As a professional Leadership Development Consultant, Elaine has designed programs in leadership, coaching, and behavioral skills, delivering training to Fortune 500 companies and small businesses around the world, and working with thousands of executives, managers, and leaders.

You can contact Elaine at: info@coachbrilliant.com or www.coachbrilliant.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/elainejbailey/

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You can have a one-on-one coaching session with Elaine to find out your Enneagram type. (Normally this is $250 but for our listeners, Elaine is offering it for $150.)

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Link:

https://coachbrilliant.com/uncover-your-enneagram-type/

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#240 Eating Issues and Disorders: What Moms Can Do Oct 23, 2023

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In this episode, we talk to an expert on adolescence and eating disorders. We cover a lot of territory, from what teens need for their brain and overall health, to what moms can do when their teens skip meals. What are healthy snacks for teens? When should parents be concerned with weight gain? Or if they should be concerned? We also explore the signs of eating disorders (bulimia, anorexia, binge eating) and what moms can do. How do eating disorders look different in teenage boys?

Dr. Anna B. Tanner is Vice President of Child and Adolescent Medicine for Accanto Health, with brands Veritas Collaborative and the Emily Program. She is a board-certified Pediatrician who has specialized in the care of complicated adolescent patients, in particular patients with eating disorders, for almost 25 years. Dr. Tanner completed medical school and residency at Vanderbilt University, and then remained there to serve on the Pediatrics faculty in the Division of Young Adult and Adolescent Medicine. Dr. Tanner has been very involved in advocacy and education efforts and serves on national and international committees for eating disorders education. She speaks frequently across the United States on the Medical Complications of Eating Disorders, especially as they affect children and young adolescents, and contributed a book chapter on that topic in the 4th edition of Dr. Philip S. Mehler’s Eating Disorders: A Comprehensive Guide to Medical Care and Complications. Dr. Tanner currently serves as an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pediatrics for Emory University School of Medicine and Morehouse School of Medicine. She is co-chair of the Academy of Eating Disorders (AED) Medical Care Standards Committee and a member of the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals (IAEDP) Curriculum Committee. Dr. Tanner is a Fellow in the Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine (SAHM), a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist and a Certified Eating Disorders Supervisor. She has been named by Atlanta magazine as a “Top Doctor” every year from 2013 to 2023 and named by Castle Connelly as an Exceptional Woman in Medicine and one of America’s Most Honored Doctors.

Email Dr. Anna Tanner at anna.tanner@accanto.com

Learn more at https://veritascollaborative.com/about-veritas/leadership-team/anna-tanner/

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# 239 Mom, You Are Enough! Oct 16, 2023

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Our guest today is a wonderful human being and has so much well-earned wisdom to share with us in this episode and she is also a relatable and engaging writer. Which you can find in her recently published book, Mom Enough: Inspiring Letters for the Wonderfully Exhausting but Totally Normal Days of Motherhood. I love her viral quote: “Sometimes you have to let go of the picture of what you thought life would be like and learn to find joy in the story you are living."

Our guest today Rachel Marie Martin is the founder of the social media community Finding Joy™, author of both Mom Enough and The Brave Art of Motherhood, and a founding partner in Audience Industries – a company designed to train and equip entrepreneurs in their ventures. Her articles have been translated into over 25 languages, her site reaches millions of visitors per month and she has a robust, engaged Facebook community. Her content has been featured in The Huffington Post, The Today Show, PopSugar, Motherly, and many more. She speaks worldwide encouraging moms and entrepreneurs to live each day with purpose and drive. Beyond that, she’s a mom to seven and calls Nashville, Tennessee, her home.

Follow Rachel Marie on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/findingjoyblog

Find out more at: https://findingjoy.net/author/rachel-marie-martin/

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# 238 Fathers and Teen Sons and Daughters Oct 07, 2023

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This episode will talk about fathers and teen sons and teen daughters. We’ll answer questions like What is unique about the father-son relationship? What are some of the mistakes that fathers make with their sons and their daughters? And how to turn that around. Find out how moms can give parenting advice to dads so that they will listen.

Our guest today is Luke Entrup

Luke teaches his clients to cultivate the clarity of the mind, to discover the wisdom of the body, and to harness passion as the jet fuel of their transformation. He works as a coach and teacher. He takes clients through major life transitions and rites of passage, acting as the bridge between who they are today and who they dream to be tomorrow. He is a frequent speaker on the topic of reintroducing rites of passage into our culture. He is the founder of the Father-Son Connection Experience, a weekend rite of passage for boys and their father figures.

Find out more about Luke at www.fathersonconnection.com and www.lukeentrup.com.

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#237 Raise Teens with Self Esteem and Confidence Oct 02, 2023

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How is your teen's and young adult's self-esteem? How is your self-esteem? Today we are going to talk about how to build self-esteem and confidence in our teens and in ourselves.

Ruth Klein is an author and founder of the nonprofit Universal Mom, which works to help children and teens uncover their talents through the art of writing. With her Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology and a Master’s Degree in Spiritual Psychology with an emphasis on Health, Consciousness, and healing, Ruth is passionate about helping youth reach their full potential by believing in themselves. Prior to founding Universal Mom, for 22 years Ruth led the nonprofit Self-Esteem Council, which went into high schools to work with sophomores & juniors. In less than 10 hours, they changed student’s perceptions of their lives, increasing their self-esteem and confidence. Many of the students they worked with had the confidence to apply for summer jobs, get involved in school activities the following year, and apply to college when previously, college was not even on their radar. Outside of her non-profit work, Ruth has a successful career that spans over thirty years, she has helped her clients create a 360° Brand and convert their expertise and content into best-selling books that have gone on to be high-ticket programs, TedX speeches, PBS specials, TV guest spots, 5 figure speaking engagements. The author of 7 best-selling books, her upcoming release for parents is titled, Conscious Connection, and is slated for an early 2024 release.

Find out more at: https://universalmom.org/ and https://ruthklein.com/

Follow on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/ruth.klein/

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