Give yourself some credit, you've had quite a year Mar 11, 2021

Everyone is talking about the effect of the pandemic on the world, but how has it affected your world?
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You Run This Show. Pay Attention. Mar 05, 2021

The world is filled with chaos, still, you can create a haven of peace, joy and love.
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Fall in Love With the Process Feb 25, 2021

you know this-- the journey is more important than the destination. If you want to live a life you love, fall in love with the process.
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Take Care of Yourself Feb 17, 2021

Too often fitness and health is associated with restriction, punishment and fear. Truly taking care of yourself means deciding you are worth the time, effort and energy. It means bringing more joy into your life.
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Aging: You're getting older every day. You might at well enjoy it. Feb 11, 2021

Our society worships youth, but we're all getting older. Don't listen to the naysayers-- we have so much happiness ahead of us.
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Conflict Communication: How to Keep Your Cool When It Matters Most Feb 03, 2021

All families have conflict. Learning to respond, rather than react; approaching conflict with love, rather than anger-- makes all the difference.
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Be Kind to Yourself Jan 27, 2021

Parenting is HARD. Take care of yourself, so you can take care of the people you love, so you can handle whatever happens next.
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Everything Changes Oct 10, 2020

Thrive Parenting is changing. Again. Truth is, we're just trying to make this work.
Be sure to fill out our super simple, four question, two-minute survey so we know what you'd like to hear next.
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Recognizing and Expanding Our Children's Strengths Sep 18, 2020

So much of our parenting is done out of fear-- what if we could lean into strength?
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A Year of Nutrition in One Podcast Sep 05, 2020

Can we really teach a year of nutrition in one podcast? Probably not, but we will dispel these myths:
"It's all about calories in, calories out."
"Breakfast is the most important meal of the day."
"Exercise is a great way to burn off those cookies."
"Everything you eat at night will go straight to fat."
and many more. You'll also learn the MOST important element of health and wellness.
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Don't Tell Our Kids About This Episode Aug 28, 2020

The world is full of big problems right now, but sometimes it's the small losses, the little worries that bring us down.
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Improvise, Adapt, Overcome: Home MTC Aug 13, 2020

Our teens are facing disappointments, uncertainty and so many unmet expectations. How parent can help them improvise, adapt and overcome.
The Chosen from VidAngel Studios
Missionary Handbook
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Judge Less, Love More with Ceri Payne Jul 30, 2020

When you love your child for their unique strengths you can help them unlock their potential. We all want to be loved for our true selves. Originally, we intended to talk about tips for parenting kids with ADHD and ADD, but the tools in the episode are powerful for everyone.
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How To Enjoy Being You With Abi Ayres and Mary Lehnardt Jul 17, 2020

From the epic story of her first kiss, to Helen answering the door completely naked, to the best challenge for your teens-- you're going to love every minute of this episode.
Listen here and then send your teens to Clueless by Mary Lehnardt (the other episodes are pretty awesome too!) or you can listen at http://marylehnardt.com/ IG @marylehnardt
You can find Abi on Instagram @abiayres and her website abiayres.com
We promise to update you when she does another Unsalted event. xoxo

Talking to Your Kids About Pornography with Kristen Jenson Jul 09, 2020

Uncomfortable conversations are often the most important conversations. You can learn more about Kristen Jenson and her work at https://www.protectyoungminds.org/
and be sure to check out their fantastic blog https://www.protectyoungminds.org/blog/
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Radical Acceptance Jul 02, 2020

The surprising reason our kids are getting along better than ever.
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How to Let Go of Fear and Create More Joy in Your Family Jun 18, 2020

In a world of uncertainty you can create a haven of love and peace.
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We Understand That We Will Never Understand Jun 04, 2020

When it comes to understanding racism, we will always be beginners.
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Seven Unexpected Steps to Better Health May 14, 2020

You can't hate yourself into better health. Treat yourself with love, kindness and compassion for real and lasting results.
pdf Seven Unexpected Steps to Make Weight Loss Easy and Fun
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Five Mistakes All Parents Make May 07, 2020

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Episode #56 The Best Practice to Start Your Day a Little Happier Apr 23, 2020

Hey, it's all about that morning routine. Keep it simple.
All about Positive Affirmations
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Episode #55 Tell Yourself A Better Story Apr 16, 2020

Our life is simply the story we tell ourself. Tell yourself a better story.
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Episode #54 Feeling WAY Less Ambitious Apr 09, 2020

The reality of life-at-home is settling in and we're not getting as much done as we planned. There's a reason for that...
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Episode #53 Let's not go back to normal. Let's go back better. Apr 02, 2020

We are living in a time of tremendous opportunity to create better relationships in our families. Let's use this time to go back better.
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Episode #52 Why Your Brain Hates Uncertainty Mar 26, 2020

What does your brain hate more than anything else? Uncertainty. And uncertainty is everywhere right now. How to help your teens and yourself.
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Episode #51 Proven Solutions to Keeping Your Family Happy During the Coronavirus Crisis Mar 19, 2020

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Episode #50 Let's Talk Religion and Politics Mar 12, 2020

What to do if your child doesn't share your faith? How to involve a reluctant child in your faith? Talking politics and so much more...
Download The Four Agreements printout.
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Episode #49 Getting Both Parents on the Same Page Mar 05, 2020

Whether you live under the same roof or not, parents working together for the good of their teens create powerful change.
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Episode #48 Clearing up Confusion Over Praise vs. Encouragement Feb 27, 2020

A child needs encouragement like a plant needs water. It is essential to healthy growth and development. Rudolf Dreikurs

Encouragement teaches kids self-reliance and a growth mindset. Praise fosters dependence on others, a fixed mindset and can turn teens into "approval junkies." Or will it? Join us for a discussion of praise vs. encouragement and how your words affect your teens.
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Episode #47 How to Prevent Almost Every Argument Feb 20, 2020

So often parents get annoyed, angry or frustrated with their teen when they really need to take time to teach.
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Episode #46 All About Accutane Feb 14, 2020

Unexpected benefits from Accutane (isotretinoin) and how to survive the medicine painlessly.
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101 Korean Face Masks

Episode #45 Understanding the Teen Brain with Taylor Berhow Feb 06, 2020

When you understand the development and challenges of the teen brain, you can better understand your teenager.
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Episode #44 Emotional Health for Teens Jan 30, 2020

When you have exceptional emotional health, your life takes off! Emotional health is much like nutrition and fitness, we're not simply treating illness, we want you to THRIVE.
Resources:
168 Hours: You Have More Time Than You Think
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Episode #43 Mindset Matters Jan 23, 2020

When we want change in our lives or in our family, we often start with changing behaviors. But changing mindset first leads to lasting change.
The Anatomy of Peace

Episode #42 Working Through Failure With Faith w/ YA Author Ruth Mitchell Jan 16, 2020

When everything around you seems like a mess, remember, things get better.
Two years ago, Ruth was living in a tent with her family in their backyard with no washing machine, a single extension cord and a hot plate to cook meals. She was sending out her YA novel and receiving one rejection letter after another.
Today, Ruth's home and yard are finished and her novel Deleted was just published. Join us for a discussion about failure, technology and gratitude.
If you'd like to attend a launch party for Deleted (and you do! It's going to be so much fun!) DM @literallyruthmitchell or @buildyourteenager on Instagram.

Episode #41 Five Golden Principles for Raising Teens Jan 09, 2020

When you have small children, strangers often say, "Just wait until they are teenagers..." Yes, teens are challenging, but these five principles will help parents navigate those years.
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Episode #40 Reclaim Your Energy, Your Confidence, Your Time and Your Health Jan 02, 2020

It's hard to be the parent of a teen...
You want to be a great example, you want to be loving and kind and patient, but most parents have teens during some of the most challenging years of their life.
You're getting older, you're dealing with health problems, financial issues, problems at work, multiple responsibilities, your parents are getting older and teenagers are challenging…
As we've been coaching parents for the past year, we've heard over and over, "I want to be a great parent, but I need to feel better first."
We all want to eat well, feel vibrant and alive and have the energy to enjoy life with our family. We want to teach our kids to love who they are, to fuel their bodies with nutritious food, to gain strength and go out and do good in the world.
Not one of us wants to set a bad example for our kids.
No one wants to be held back by poor health or excessive weight.
Introducing Parents MIND + BODY Workshop. A health and wellness program that fits hand-in-hand with the Build Your Teenager Workshop. Reclaim your energy, your goals, your life.
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Episode #39 The One Key to Creating the Best Holiday Ever Dec 19, 2019

The single key to creating the best holiday ever...
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Bonus Episode Managing Depression with Mary Lehnardt Dec 12, 2019

Mary joins Michelle on this bonus episode to discuss how lifestyle changes and thought work help her manage depression.

Episode #37 Looking Toward 2020 (with clear vision) Dec 12, 2019

BYEBYE2019

Episode #36 Winter Blues: Managing Depression Dec 05, 2019

If you have heart disease, you'll go to the doctor and get medication. But the doctor visits and meds won't be very effective unless you change your lifestyle. Depression is much the same. Yes, go to a doctor or a therapist, get medication if you need to. But managing your thoughts and forming good habits create powerful change to combat depression.

Episode #35 Be Careful What You Say Even If You're Just Talking to Yourself Nov 21, 2019

The words you say to yourself, to your teens and about your teens create powerful change in your life.
Take a few minutes to write down positive affirmations about yourself. Put these affirmations in front of your bathroom mirror and read them out loud every morning. Feel free to borrow affirmations from others as well as writing your own. Live into these words.
Repeat your affirmation.There’s no formula for how often or how many times you should repeat a positive affirmation, but remember that your subconscious brain loves repetition.
Examples:
I am a cheerful person.
I am in charge of how I feel and today I am choosing happiness.
I am a person who loves eating healthy food that fuels my body.
I exercise because I love feeling strong and alive.
I am always protected by divine power.
I love God and I trust in His timing.
I treat everyone with kindness.
Weight loss is easy and fun.
I know, accept and am true to myself.
I learn from my mistakes.
I enjoy life to the fullest.
I accept others for who they are.
I commit to learning new things.
I am filled with love, hope and confidence.
I feel safe and comfortable in my body.
Everyone sees how much joy and love I have for life.
I crave new, healthy experiences.
All of my relationships are positive and filled with love and compassion. I see others as good people who are trying their best.
I find opportunities to be kind and caring everywhere I look.
My enthusiasm about my job is contagious.
Every day of my life is filled with love.

Episode #34 Emotional Health with Taylor Berhow M.S.W. Nov 07, 2019

How does a teen's emotional health relate to addiction?
https://www.buildyourteenager.com/programs/

Episode #33 What We Wish We'd Known Nov 01, 2019

What we wish we'd known when our kids were younger.

Episode #32 Should Dads Yell At Their Kids? Oct 24, 2019

Erik talks about learning to stop yelling.

Episode #31 Math, Math, Math Oct 17, 2019

They've changed math on us. What's a parent to do? We have solutions.

Episode #30 How to Ruin Your Relationship With Your Teenager Oct 11, 2019

Oh it's far too easy to ruin your relationship with your teen-- but also surprisingly easy to rebuild it. Teens are forgiving and truly crave their parents' approval.

Episode #29 What Makes You a Parenting Expert Anyway? Oct 03, 2019

When an acquaintance asks Erik, "What makes you a parenting expert anyway?" We try to offer an answer. We're certainly not perfect-- issues come up at our house every week but we have great relationships, vibrant communication and we're always learning...

Episode #28 Teens and Grief Sep 26, 2019

Most of us don't want to talk about grief unless we are grieving-- and then we don't want to talk about anything else. Grief can be paralyzing for teens-- whether it is their own, or a friend's. Today we are offering simple tools to help your teen "mourn with those who mourn."
Video Link "On Loss and Living Onward"

Episode #27 Teens and Technology with Emily & Dave Jones Sep 19, 2019

Join us for a fascinating discussion about teens and technology with Dave & Emily Jones. Get rid of the fear surrounding media and teach your kids to use their own internal filter.
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https://familytechuniversity.com/

Dave and Emily are the founders of Family Tech University; a website dedicated to helping teens CHOOSE to be wise with technology... of their own free will! =) Dave is an IT professional with over 20 years of experience. Emily is an author. But their combined expertise on teens and technology they owe to their 5 spectacular children.

Episode #26 Teen Romance with Taylor Berhow Sep 12, 2019

What to do about a teen relationship you don't approve of? How about teens who are afraid they will never date? Wildfire vs. fireplace romances and so much more.

Episode #25 ACT/SAT Test Taking Tips From a Family With Three Perfect Scores Sep 07, 2019

Test taking tips for your teen taking the ACT or SAT in the next few weeks or the next few years.

The Official ACT Prep Guide 2019-2020, (Book + 5 Practice Tests + Bonus Online Content)

khanacademy.org
ERIK'S WORLD FAMOUS MATH WORKSHEETS:
UP TO 6X6 (for the littles)
UP TO 15X15 (for everyone else)

Episode #24 Five Ways to Help Girls Improve Their Lives Right Now Aug 28, 2019

It's hard to be a human. It's even hard to be a teenager. It's REALLY hard to be a teenage girl. Make sure your daughters know they are loved just as they are.
Circumstance
Thought
Feeling
Action
Result

Episode #23 Changing Your Teens Behavior Aug 22, 2019

How can we change behavior in our teens that we don't like? In truth, we can only change ourselves, but as parents, it's our responsibility to teach our children.

Episode #22 Find Your Strengths with College and Career Coach Loren Kelly Aug 15, 2019

The first step to college and career readiness is self-knowledge. Loren Kelly teaches parents and teens how to identify strengths and use those to identify possible career paths.
Links referred to in the episode:

ONET Website - www.mynextmove.com - This is a free website provided by the government that has an online assessment, labor market information (wage, demand, etc.), and education/training information on each career.
Work Values Assessment - https://www.123test.com/workvalues-motivation/ - This website is free and helps young people identify which of 14 work values they desire most. Loren loves this one for self-awareness.
Truity Personality Test - https://www.truity.com/test/type-finder-personality-test-new - Truity has several versions of the Myers-Briggs personality assessment. This particular one is free and still provides some great career perspective.
Loren's website and free guides for parents - https://lorenkellycoaching.com - Front and center on the homepage are two links to free guides for parents. One is for a roadmap that outlines the five steps to college and career planning that she mentioned today and the other helps parents uncover intrinsic motivation within their students.
Informational Interview Guide - http://eepurl.com/gkvpw1 - This is Loren's free informational interview guide that helps students and parents navigate a low-prep, high-impact career planning activity! Follow these easy steps to collect great information from a professional in a field of interest.

Episode #21 Conquering Back to School Anxiety Aug 08, 2019

Almost everyone feels some anxiety about going back to school, but you can help your teen reduce stress and feel confident.

Episode #20 Emotional Childhood/Emotional Adulthood Aug 01, 2019

It can be so easy to act like a child by yelling, blaming others or playing the victim. But owning our emotions creates powerful parenting. Emotional adulthood might be the most powerful tool for getting along with other people-- especially our teens. Simply put, emotional adulthood means taking responsibility for your own thoughts and feelings rather than blaming other people. Emotional adults don't get offended easily (or at all!) and they recognize that when people hurt us they usually act out of ignorance, not cruelty.
It sounds so basic, but once you start thinking about emotional adulthood, you'll recognize many situations where adults act like emotional children-- throwing tantrums, getting offended at small slights and blaming others for their feelings.
On the flip side, we can't expect full emotional adulthood from our teens. But we can teach emotional adulthood by modeling it ourselves.

Episode #19 How to Addiction Proof Your Teen with Taylor Berhow MSW Jul 25, 2019

What do you do when your teen shows up with marijuana, or comes home drunk or plays Fortnite for six hours straight? Taylor Berhow answers these questions for parents and gives concrete information on how to prevent addictions.

Episode #18 Our Top Twelve Very Best Parenting Tips Jul 18, 2019

When we taught our parenting masterclass, we often found ourselves saying, "this is our very best tip-- if you can apply this one concept it will change your life..." We compiled those very best tips into one podcast. This is the good stuff.

Episode #17 Your Teen Can Learn Anything Jul 11, 2019

Your teen has unlimited potential. Help them see the best in themselves with these mind expanding ideas.
There are so many ways to navigate the school systems and you can find a way that works for your teen. Summer is a great time to come up with solutions to ensure a happier school year.
Useful links:
video YOU CAN LEARN ANYTHING
https://www.khanacademy.org
https://www.duolingo.com

Episode #16 Intentional Greatness With Justin Prince: Relationships, Technology, Goals Jul 04, 2019

Justin Prince motivates audiences all over the world and runs a $300 million dollar company, but his role as a husband and father takes priority over everything else. We loved Justin's ideas on making technology your slave (and not the other way around), creating strong relationships and reaching goals.
Justin provided a $10 Modere coupon for our listeners if you'd like to try their products. We especially like the chocolate protein powder.
$10 OFF MODERE PRODUCTS

Episode #15 Loneliness, Friends and Drama Jun 27, 2019

Almost every time goes through a time when they feel like they don't have friends. Parent can help teens thrive or cause needless drama...

Episode #14 Managing Anxiety with Megan Gallagher Jun 20, 2019

This week we're talking to twenty-three year old TedX speaker, Megan Gallagher. As a teen, Megan suffered from debilitating anxiety and panic attacks. She's now turned her pain to her purpose as a speaker to youth groups. Megan's story is especially interesting to us because of her incredible parents who stayed calm, kept communication open and found solutions. We love Megan's story and we think you will too.
You can find Megan through these links:
https://www.meganwgallagher.com/
https://www.instagram.com/meganwgallagher/
m.youtube.com/watch?v=HwvG6KLsDtQ
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx9zIHAvUchVFaYRmUidZqg

Episode #13 Stefan and Mary on What Makes a Great Dad Jun 14, 2019

In honor of Father's Day, two of our kids discuss what makes a great dad (hint: chocolate chip cookies help a lot). Stefan, 25, just finished his first year at Harvard Law. Mary, 15, just finished her first year of high school. Both agree that it's really about loving your kids.

Episode #12 The Things You Are Doing Right Jun 06, 2019

You're the kind of parent who teaches their kids to brush and floss their teeth (OK, maybe not everyone has flossing down...) It might sound simple, but it's the simple things that make you an exceptional parent. We've learned a lot about you the past few weeks. You are deliberate, conscientious, hard-working parents. We're so grateful to you.

Episode #11 Parenting Teens: Couples Coaching with Natalie Clay May 30, 2019

What should parents do when they disagree about how to parent their teens? On this episode, we talk to Master Coach Natalie Clay about marriage and parenting and all the emotions.
You can find Natalie at https://www.natalieclay.com/ or on Instagram @natalieclaycoaching

Episode #10 Swimsuits, Sleep, Summer Jobs, Goals and Bucket Lists May 25, 2019

Teens need time to sleep and destress in the summer. Still, no one wants to get to the end of the summer and feel like they didn't do anything. Our thoughts on balancing rest, work, learning and play.
khanacademy.org

Episode #9 Building Your Brain for Happiness May 21, 2019

You know that 3 pound lump of tofu in your head? Well it's constantly changing from moment to moment, day to day, year after year. And that's fantastic news! You can choose a parenting strength and build it (and it's faster than building biceps). Adventures in lawn mowing and more from Hardwiring Happiness by Rick Hanson.

Episode #8 Thoughts on Happiness May 14, 2019

Life isn't meant to be happy all the time. But if you work on it just a little, you'll tip the scales in your own favor. This episode talks about how happiness comes from our thoughts-- not from external circumstances. And since we can control our thoughts, we can access more happiness in our lives in simple ways. This isn't about chasing away negative thoughts or chasing after positive ones-- it's about ending the chase altogether. Books referred to in this episode:
The Happiness Advantage: How a Positive Brain Fuels Success in Work and Life by Shawn Achor
Hardwiring Happiness: The New Brain Science of Contentment, Calm, and Confidence by Rick Hanson.

Episode #7 Beauty Redefined with Lexie Kite May 07, 2019

Your body is an instrument, not an ornament. Lexie and Lindsay Kite run Beauty Redefined, a nonprofit teaching body resilience. Your body can run and jump and smile and write and sing and serve! You are here to DO things-- not just to look good. When we think less about how we look and more about how we can serve, skills we can learn, what we can DO, we feel empowered. We are here to LIVE not simply as ornaments to be looked at. You'll love this episode for the truths you'll learn and the ideas you can teach your kids. You can learn more at beautyredefined.org or @beauty-redefined. We especially love their Instagram account.

Episode #6 Survive or Thrive? Parenting in the Modern World Apr 30, 2019

Our ancestors managed to survive by doing three things: avoiding pain, seeking pleasure and conserving energy. While those actions ensured the survival of the species for thousands of years, those instincts are killing us today. It's simply too easy to conserve energy, pleasure lies around every corner (and on our phone and in our refrigerator) and we can avoid pain with drugs, alcohol, overconsumption of media, food, etc. Today we talk about learning to not only survive but thrive with growth-- embracing discomfort, seeking growth and expending massive effort wisely....

Episode #5 Interview with Anthony Trucks-- Own Your Shift Apr 25, 2019

How can a young father and ex-NFL player feel so discouraged he's ready to take his own life by eating rat poison? Anthony Trucks lost his marriage, watched his business slipping towards bankruptcy and felt like he had no options left. But he turned it all around and became the happiest guy you'll ever meet. He wants YOUR life to feel just as joyful. Anthony talks about the shifts we all make in life, gives concrete parenting advice and shares a few of his American Ninja secrets. You'll love his enthusiasm, humor and humility. You can learn more about Anthony at anthonytrucks.com or on social media @anthonytrucks

Episode #4 Mindset- Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Life Apr 18, 2019

Do you know the original purpose of the IQ test? It was NOT for measuring intelligence. The real answer may surprise you. In this episode, we discuss the growth mindset and the fixed mindset, Michelle gives a condensed list of her many faults and much more...
Mindset by Carol Dweck
Grit by Angela Duckworth

Episode #3 Communicating With Teens: Listening, Talking and Criticism Apr 09, 2019

What do stories about indestructible glasses, birthday cards and a sack of groceries have in common? Communication. Today we'll talk about how to listen, how to get teens to talk and the best ways to offer corrections.

Episode #2 Solve Any Problem Apr 09, 2019

In this episode you'll learn the model from the Life Coach School that will teach you how to solve any parenting problem. Hint: it's all about our thoughts. We'll also talk about worry about our teens and the way it slows down our thinking.

Episode #1 Become a Better Parent Overnight Apr 08, 2019

The podcast for parents raising happy, successful teens with fewer rules and more laughter. We're Erik and Michelle Lehnardt and we've taken a deep dive into positive psychology, life coaching and brain science to bring you better, easier ways to raise great teens. We don't claim to be perfect (in fact, if you want to tell us something we've done wrong, we'll say, "You're probably right.") but we have 27 years of parenting experience and we can save you from so many missteps and mistakes. Today we’ll talk about the PROVEN, BEST style of parenting, How to Become a Better Parent overnight and what we are all about at Build Your Teenager. Coming soon-- we will interview experts on the podcast, host Q&A sessions and offer exclusive coupons and big giveaways. Looking to create a joyful home and raise kind, strong, self-sufficient kids? Keep listening.

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