Power Your Parenting: Moms With Teens

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#176 ADHD in Teens: What Questions to Ask? Aug 01, 2022

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Do you wonder if your teen has ADHD? Well, I have invited back Dr. Norrine Russell . She recently published, Asking the Right Questions about ADHD Before, During and After your Child's Diagnosis.

Dr. Norrine Russell began Russell Coaching for Students in 2009, now a premier national coaching practice for middle school through college students with students across the US and Canada. Her passion for providing support to frustrated students and weary parents is fueled by her own experience of raising two complex children who are both neurologically atypical (her children’s diagnoses include autism, mood disorders, ADHD, giftedness, and learning differences). Dr. Russell knows firsthand the exhaustion parents face as they day in and day out seek solutions for their out-of-the-box children. The entire team at Russell Coaching is committed to supporting the psychological wellbeing, education, and family life of their clients.

To learn more contact Russellcoaching.com or call 212 716-1161

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Special offer: Mention Power Your Parenting and you will get 10% off the first three months of coaching.

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# 175 Want More Peace? Jul 25, 2022

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Can you be a parent of a teen and be at peace?

Not 100% of the time.

But yes you can be a mom and chase after peace. It's good for you and your teen.

In this episode we will explore five ways moms lose their peace and how to not fall into those traps. You will be given four practical ways moms can dial up their peace..

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#174 Digital Habits: Helping Teens Reflect, Resist, and Reset Jul 18, 2022

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40-50% of teens say that they feel addicted to their phones. 90% of teens admit that too much time online is a problem for their peers.

In this episode I interview Alex J. Packer PhD. His newest book Slaying Digital Dragons: Tips and tools for protecting your body, brain, psyche, and thumbs from the digital dark side will be released October 2021. .

Without avoiding the dark side of technology, this comprehensive reference book empowers young adults to take charge of their digital life and improve their mental health and well-being. Quizzes and exercises guide readers through the process of evaluating their relationships with their screens, social media, and tech in general.

Alex J. Packer PhD. is an educator, psychologist, and award winning author of numerous books for parents and teenagers including How Rude! The Teen Guide to Good Manners, Proper Behavior, and Not Grossing People Out. Alex is sought after by the media for his provocative commentary on manners, child-rearing, and substance abuse prevention, and has led workshops and lectured widely across the United States and around the world. He received his Ph.D. in educational and developmental psychology from Boston College and his master’s degree in education from Harvard.

We discuss...

Signs that screen time is affecting young adults’ bodies, brains, and relationships
Tips for protecting their privacy, safety, and reputation
Ways social media and algorithms can distort their reality and sense of self
Tools for finding life balance and resetting their screen scene

You can contact Alex at https://www.alexjpacker.com/

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#173 Balancing Teens Autonomy and Parental Control Jul 11, 2022

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In this episode we are going to talk about all things control. I think there can be a lot of confusion for parents around control.

You hear phrases like keep your teens under control because you don’t want them to be out of control

and then you hear

don’t be too controlling or over controlling,

you need to exercise self control

And then you have parental controls for everything social media.

So I think it's easy to get confused about where you should stand on the whole control issue. In this episode we explore healthy control or monitoring vs being over controlling. We will look at the 4 traps over controlling moms fall into.

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# 172 Changing Teen's Lives with Hypnosis Jul 04, 2022

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Have you ever thought, "I wish I could just hypnotize my teen so that they would . . ."

Our guest today Dr. Ran Anbar is going to talk about how you can change teens and adult lives through hypnosis. Many people have negative connotations and misperceptions about hypnosis, Dr. Anbar explains hypnosis is not mind control over another person depicted in many children's and adult movies. It’s the complete opposite. Hypnosis therapy helps people claim more personal power –over their bodies their feelings and their relationships.

Dr. Ran Anbar, MD, FAAP, author of new book “Changing Children’s Lives with Hypnosis” (November, 2021, Rowman & Littlefield). is board certified in both pediatric pulmonology and general pediatrics but what separates him from many doctors is the 25 years of experience he has treating children with hypnosis and counseling. He is considered one of the leading experts in this field and has served as a guest editor and advisory editor for the American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis. Dr. Anbar is on a mission to bring clinical hypnosis into the mainstream helping thousands of children benefit from this often misunderstood and under-utilized therapy. His new book is a down to earth guide on how this therapy works, including case studies of children he has worked with personally, with step by step advice for parents on they can take advantage of this non-invasive, painless method of treatment in caring for their children’s medical problems and emotional needs.

Here are some of the questions we explored.

How did you find your way to hypnosis after several years as a practicing pulmonary and general pediatrician
How can hypnosis help when medical therapy isn’t working
Can hypnosis help teens with anxiety? And what would that look like?
Is hypnosis the same as visualization or meditation? How are they similar and how are they different?
What role does the subconscious play in hypnosis?

More info at https://www.centerpointmedicine.com/provider/ran-d-anbar-md-faap

Email at ran.anbar@centerpointmedicine.com

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#171 Taking a Cue from Our Teens Jun 27, 2022

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Do you feel exhilarated, excited and alive? Or do you feel stuck in a rut, bored or even resentful? Does your life feel like one predictable routine after another? Do you feel mired in your comfort zone?

Maybe we can take a cue from our teens.

We expect them to take risks, try new things and put themselves out there even when it’s hard. We expect them to take action and experiment with new activities. In other words we want them to get off the couch and step out of their comfort zone. We have witnessed them do that over and over again.

Maybe it's time we do the same.

In this episode I invite Sue Ludwig to talk with me about how moms can dial up their own dreams while in the thick of parenting. You don't need to have everything figured out. You can take one small step and dial up your dream one click at a time.

Sue is a dear friend and a sought-after speaker, consultant, writer, and educator. A licensed occupational therapist and certified neonatal therapist, she is president and founder of the National Association of Neonatal Therapists, where she uses a unique blend of clinical expertise, innovation, and leadership to support the advancement of this specialized field on a global level.

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#`170 What's Your Mom Story? Jun 20, 2022

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In this episode I talk with guest host Sherry Duson, MA, LPC, LMFT about The Mom Story. Every mom has her own Mom Story even if you're not fully aware of it. Concious or unconcious The Mom Story is still playing in the background of your mind. A common theme of the Mom Story is "Am I a good mom or a bad mom?"

Typically, when your daughter leaves home and you feel her absence, is when you start to become aware of the first draft of the Mom Story . The first draft tends to be full of negative emotions. This is when the resentments and disappointments surface from your years of mothering. The first draft is when you feel you lost more than you gained by being a mom. It's when you admit to yourself that parenting is/was hard.

The good news is that the first draft is just part of the story. You don't want to get stuck in the first draft because you will be stuck in negative emotions. This is not good for you or for your relationships with your teens and family. To become aware of your first draft story takes courage, self-reflection and some soul-searching.

Now that you have your first draft you want to integrate this into the second draft of the Mom Story which is a more complete and conscious story. The second draft takes a new set of eyes but you'll find that you have actually gained more than you have lost by being a mother.

Too often our Mom Story is tossed about on the turbulent waves of life and our teens turbulent emotions. In other words we feel dependent on our family to shape our Mom Story. Often we are waiting for validation and appreciation. It's time to not be dependent on anyone else to shape The Mom Story. It's time to own your story.

Your Mom Story is so important because it shapes how you feel about yourself and how you feel about your relationships and it sets the course for your future.

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#169 Teens, Writer's Block, and College Essays Jun 13, 2022

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In this episode I interview Cara Kalf, who is a writer, editor and teacher who coaches high-schoolers to write their best college application essays and get ready for the top-tier schools they plan to attend. For more advice on writing, admissions, and academic success, check out carakalf.com.

Questions we address are:

What is the best way to get organized and get started on applications?

How do you avoid writer's block when it comes to writing your essays?
How to help teens that are completely overwhelmed and don’t think there is anything special about their life.
What are schools looking for in an essay? What are schools not looking for?
What should students consider in writing supplemental essays?
What are some traps that moms fall into when trying to help their teens with college applications.
What is your best piece of advice for moms who are trying to motivate teens with their college applications.

Contact Cara at connect@carakalf.com, or get free resources at carakalf.com,

Follow Cara on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/carakalf/

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#168 The Art of a Healing Conversation Jun 06, 2022

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In this episode I brought back my friend and colleague Sherry Duson back as guest host where we discuss how to turn a hard conversation into a healing conversation with your teen or young adult.

"Sherry Duson is a Texas and an Arizona Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in private practice, and the Founder and Director of The Center for Postpartum Family Health in Houston, Texas. Since 1999 she has focused her practice on helping new mothers and the needs of young families. In 2014, she opened the Center for Postpartum Family Health, using therapists training under her supervision, to provide services on a sliding scale to the community.

Sherry and I dive into Chapter 7 Healing Conversations in my book Dial Up the Dream. Healing conversations rarely begin as healing conversations they start as hard conversations. In this episode I discuss the Six Keys to a Healing Conversation.

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#167 Tweens, Teens, and Social Skills May 30, 2022

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In a world where tweens and teens prefer online communication over face-to-face communication, basic social skills are not being learned.

My guest today Catherine Newman is the author of What Can I Say: A Kid's Guide to Super-Useful Social Skills to Help You Get Along and Express Yourself.

Middle school is an essential time to learn and practice social skills, including how to get along with others, talk about hard things, be an ally, and a good friend. In What Can I Say?, Catherine Newman, provides supportive guidance to help kids establish or and maintain meaningful relationships with friends, teachers, family members, and others in their communities.

Catherine Newman is the author of the award-winning bestseller How to Be a Person, as well as two parenting memoirs: Waiting for Birdy and Catastrophic Happiness, and a middle-grade novel, One Mixed-Up Night. She is also the co-author of Stitch Camp. Newman is the etiquette columnist for Real Simple magazine and the editor of the James Beard Award-winning kids’ cooking magazine ChopChop. Newman lives in Amherst, Massachusetts, with her family.

Visit Catherine at catherinenewmanwriter.com.

Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/catherinewman/

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