This is going to be FUN: enjoy parenting teens

Stop saying NO to your teen and learn 4 simple ways to turn a "No" into a "YES" without being a pushover!

What most parents don't realize is that when you say YES more often, your NO actually becomes more impactful.

Plus, the simple tips in this episode will help you say YES without sacrificing your values, your teen’s safety OR your relationship with your teen.

If you really want to end power struggles, enhance connection and have...

In celebration of the 100th episode of "this is going to be fun" we dive into a key ingredient that has been crucial both to the success of this podcast and to parenting—consistency. You will love exploring this fun analogy between piñatas and parenting for a fresh perspective on consistency.

Discover the importance of continuing to show up for your teen, even when it seems like nothing you do is making a difference. Parenting gets...

Finals week is stressful for teens, which means it is also stressful for the moms of those teens. This episode will teach you how to help an overwhelmed teenager in 5 simple steps you can try today. 

Everyone handles stress differently, and there are some sneaky ways it shows up in teenagers. Learn the different clues you can watch for so you know when the stress is more than they can handle on their own.  

Follow the 5 practical t...

Navigating the world of teens and social media can feel like an impossible balancing act! Trying to find the balance between keeping your teens safe on social media and not suffocating them with restrictions is a daily struggle for parents everywhere! In this episode, you'll learn why parenting from fear isn't the answer and offer a fresh new perspective on teens and social media. You will learn how to approach social media from ...

We are currently facing an epidemic of low self-esteem in teenagers and it is more important than ever that we build their confidence and sense of self worth at home. Our teens are bombarded with messages everywhere they turn about how they should be different than they are, so it can be tricky to raise secure teens who know their worth. 

In this episode, we talk about one of the surprising places our teens are getting these self-e...

Sharing the top 19 parenting lessons to help you in your parenting journey! Since becoming a mom 19 years ago, I have learned SOOOO much. But of everything I have learned, these 19 parenting lessons have been essential in helping me enjoy the teen years more than I could have ever imagined.

The 19 parenting lessons include everything from the power of fun and saying yes more often to the meaning of bad behavior and your role as a m...

You know what mom guilt is, but do you know what Mom Grief is? As your teen changes, evolves and grows up it is normal to experience grief as they transition through different stages. With each new stage, your teen outgrows an earlier version of themselves - usually one you have learned to love and cherish!

It is only natural that you would have to grieve that loss, but so often we try to shrug it off and wonder what is wrong with ...

Does your family have established rules for teenage dating? This episode offers a fresh perspective on the goals of dating during the teen years and how to keep your teen safe!

Learning how to navigate romantic relationships is an important part of the teen experience, but it can feel like scary uncharted territory for parents.  Use the ideas in this episode to help you empower your teen to set healthy boundaries in their dating re...

Do you know who you truly are? Does your teen? Discover a whole new way to see your teen inspired by Disney's Moana. 

In this episode we discuss the parenting lessons you can learn from Moana, Maui and even Te Ka. Discover which approach works best with teens and start implementing it today.

Even when your teen is hurling fireballs and acting like a full-fledged lava monster, there is always more to the story and it is your job to ...

Do you feel exhausted and drained all the time? You might be carrying an invisible backpack every day - not one filled with books or essentials, but weighed down with bottled-up emotions. 

No matter how good you are at masking or ignoring your emotions, you can't fool your own body, and it will keep the score. Unprocessed emotions take a physical and psychological toll on us and the same is true for our teens. 

Learn how to empty y...

Is your teen always testing the limits and pushing boundaries? You are not alone! This is a common challenge during the teen yers and can leave you frustrated and ready to throw in the towel. 

This episode will help you strike the balance between allowing your teen the independence they are craving and enforcing limits for their safety and well-being. 

We explore why teens are constantly testing boundaries and how consistency, pati...

Learn the teen depression red flags every parent needs to know while raising kids who are facing today's mental health epidemic.

Discover one simple, practical thing you can do TODAY to open up the lines of communication with your teen about mental health challenges. Equip your teenager with a life-saving resource so they have it if and when they need it. 

If you think your teen's mental health is struggling right now, don't wait t...

Does your teen make you mad? This episode reveals what is REALLY making you mad and explains why you get so angry with your teenager. Get ready to see things from a whole new perspective!

Dive into an enlightening exploration of how we, as humans, give meaning to words and why we aren't as perceptive as might think.

This episode challenges conventional ideas and empowers parents to stop feeling like the...

Contrary to popular belief, words can hurt...and they often do. Teenagers are especially susceptible to the impact of what other people say to them and about them and those words can have a lasting effect. 

In this episode, we explore how words have the power to shape our self-esteem, influence our actions, and even dictate the way we present ourselves to the world.

Discover how words spoken years ago might still be impacting the t...

Your teen's big emotions can leave you feeling like you can't do anything right, but this episode will crack the code on teenage meltdowns for good. Discover the science behind teenage tantrums and how you might be making things worse without meaning to.

Tune in to the end to uncover practical strategies you can try next time your teen has a meltdown. These 4 simple tips will help you diffuse the situation and help your teen learn ...

It is pretty common for parents to get blamed for everything that goes wrong in their teen's life - warranted or not. But what if I told you that sometimes, encouraging your teen to blame you might actually be beneficial for them?

Discover when (and why) it makes sense to encourage your teen to let you take the blame. This episode explains why your teen might have a hard time advocating for themselves and how you can make it easier...

Most parents think they want a happy teenager, but your teen will actually be better off if they aren't happy all the time. Overcoming challenges doesn't just help your teen learn and grow, it can also have a positive impact on the quality of your relationship with them.

Your teen won't be happy all the time and the more comfortable you get with that, the better you will be ...