Powerful Parenting for Today's Kids

Latest Episodes:

Ep 339 Mindfulness on Monday (MOM) Take a mindful walk with me! Jul 29, 2019

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In today's episode, I talk about the benefits of taking a walk and what to tune in to when you go on one. Join me today for a mindful walk!

Ep 338 Talking teenagers! Jul 27, 2019

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In this throwback to episode 15 of Maximizing Life in the middle, we talk about a time when our son found himself in a situation where he got a chance to utilize one of the things we discussed with him months earlier. In this story, we share the value of open communication and why it is so vital to build that line of communication between you and your child.

Ep 337 Children are the best mindfulness teachers Jul 26, 2019

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In today's episode, I review verse 10 of The Parents Tao te Ching, As They Are. This verse talks about how children, if you allow them to, will teach you better than anyone else how to tune in to the present moment. Ah, but can you do it? Join me to hear more!

Ep 336 The ability to shift focus is a parental super power! Jul 25, 2019

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In this episode, I talk about how important it is to be able to shift focus as a parent. This is not something I was born easily able to do. As a task-oriented, goal-driven, organized person, I know what I want to do and I work hard to accomplish it. Children don't always allow you to achieve those goals and until I realized that and learned how to shift focus, I struggled mightily. I share my story here with you today in the hopes that it helps you get there faster!

Ep 335 When life gives you lemons....be grateful! Jul 23, 2019

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I recorded today's episode just a few minutes before I published it. A storm knocked out our power last night and it's still not on today, and so I am working from the library which thankfully still has power. Tune in to find out how I navigated my way through this challenging situation without slipping into negativity and misery, which never gets you anywhere.

Ep 334 Mindfulness on Monday (MOM) Get outside! Jul 22, 2019

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We are at about the midpoint of summer, at least according to our school schedules. How much have you been outside so far? If not, I encourage you to listen to this episode and get out there ASAP! Join me!

Ep 333 The monster of distraction and how we deal with it! Jul 19, 2019

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In this throwback to episode 14 of Maximizing Life in the Middle, we talk about how easy it is to get distracted when you live a maximized life. How do we manage all the stimuli that is coming at us? And how do we support each other when we do get distracted? This is the ultimate question, right? In this episode, we talk about some ideas to help keep the Monster of Distraction at bay!

Ep 332 Can you make room? Jul 18, 2019

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Today, I discuss verse 9 of The Parents Tao te Ching, talking about making space in your life and in your world. Join me to learn more!

Ep 331 A review of Life360 Jul 17, 2019

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Today, I wanted to share an app that I am using with my new teenage driver son and why I love it so much. Join me!

Ep 330 The SECRET to vacation success! Jul 16, 2019

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In this episode, I share with you the ONE thing you must do in order to have a successful summer family vacation. Join me to find out what it is!