This podcast will help parents of teens keep life's struggles as a teen, and as a parent of a teen, in perspective. Parents will learn real tools to help them help their teens. They will learn how to build a rock solid relationship with their teen so they will have a powerful impact and a positive influence on their teen's life.
"I Feel Like I'm Losing Control!"
One of the things that I hear the most from parents is, . . .
. . . "I feel like I'm losing control!"
The next thing they tell me is, . . .
. . . "I d…
Put On YOUR Oxygen Mask FIRST!
If you're like most parents, you've been guilty of putting everybody else's needs above your own.
If you're like most parents, you've probably bragged a…
I Love November!
I love Halloween, which is the day before November.
I love Thanksgiving, and I love when my birthday falls on Thanksgiving.
I love the fall, the leaves, the cool/cha…
If You Want to Stop Yelling At Your Teen, Stop Yelling at YOURSELF!
Okay, so this might be a stretch. You probably don't "yell" at yourself out loud, but be honest, how do you speak …
Grades Aren't As Important As We've Been Taught
When I was getting close to graduating high school, I was told that I wouldn't be able to go to college due to my poor high school GPA …
Parenting is Hard, and That's Okay!
First off, . . .
Go listen to this podcast.
This post will not do it justice!
I don't plan out my interviews, so it's I also don't write as detailed…
Are You and/or Your Teen Emotionally Healthy?
It's unfortunate that when most people refer to "Emotional Health", they are actually referring to the lack of emotional health.
I hear p…
You Can't Stop Thinking!
Because you are human, your brain is constantly at work, whether you are awake or asleep, whether you are concentrating or daydreaming, your brain is constant…
Do You Know What Your Values Are?
If you are like most people, you have a pretty good idea of what your personal values are, but I'm guessing you don't really spend a lot of time thin…
What If You Were The Perfect Parent?
I asked this the other day in one of my Impact Parenting Group calls. This idea of "perfect" parenting kind of shook the zoom room.
There's so muc…
How To Make Parenting Simple!
#1 Define Your Role!
Principles of Being a Relationship Hero
#1 Be 100% Responsible for YOUR Relationship with Them
Choose to Love!
What a pleasure to interview Bonnie Lyman from Bonnie Lyman Coaching!
When I interview people, I like it to be natural and unscripted. So, to be completely transparent…
I LOVE Football!
First, I want to say that I LOVE football!
It really helped me as a struggling teen, and even as an adult, football plays a beneficial part in my life.
Lessons I've L…
Stress is Impacting EVERYONE These Days!
This DOESN'T Have To Be A Bad Thing!
What You and Your Teen Can Do!
Here are a few things that you and your teen can try to help you gain some p…
How to Be Intentional With Your Interpretations.
First, you have to be aware of what your interpretations are.
To do this, practice awareness throughout the day. When you notice an i…
Most parents, in fact, most human beings, go around blaming others for things that they want to change.
They position themselves as the victim in l…
We Are Designed To Follow Patterns
Our brain is designed to identify and create patterns. We do this in an effort to conserve energy, increase our chances of survival, and make life e…
What are Habitual Beliefs?
Habitual beliefs are beliefs that are simply habits. If you're like most people, you think and believe them without even realizing it. Just like most other …
100% Responsibility = Power
We live in a world that often refuses to be responsible and to take responsibility.
As a result, it's common to blame others.
Lately, in my own life, I've …