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  • Eps 542: Communicating beyond "I don't know" with our teens
    2025/01/09
    This week's solo show addresses a parent’s question about engaging a teen who resists meaningful conversations. The parent felt stuck, balancing curiosity and respect with their teen’s avoidance, and wondered how to foster responsibility without resorting to punitive measures. I emphasized the importance of understanding what’s holding teens back, shifting from “won’t” to “can’t,” and focusing on respectful, patient communication. Teens often need space to process emotions and build trust. I encouraged reframing expectations, staying kind and firm, and prioritizing long-term connection. Parenting teens is messy but rewarding, and the key lies in intentionality, patience, and self-awareness. You’re not alone in this journey! Find more show notes and info about our sponsors at https://www.besproutable.com/podcasts/eps-542-communicating-beyond-i-dont-know-with-our-teens/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    38 分
  • Eps 541: New Years Rituals with Karen Collins
    2025/01/07
    My guest today is Karen Collins. Karen is a coach, facilitator, and leader who is passionate about co-creating sustainable change. She loves supporting people as they navigate their work/life balance and partnering with them to make meaning of their life experience. She enables her clients to see the impact of what happens when healing and authenticity spreads from an individual to their family, their community, and to a larger consciousness in the world. For the last 20+ years, Karen has supported hundreds of individuals and teams in self-leadership and empowerment. Her experience is varied and includes transformational work, leadership, coaching, workshop facilitation, and the development of her own successful coaching business specializing in helping other coaches launch their business. Karen is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC), holds an M.Ed in Higher Education and is an Energy Leadership Index Master Practitioner (ELI). In her spare time you can find her enjoying nature, playing with her family and enjoying some of life’s best pleasures in naps, quality dark chocolate and a good book! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    55 分
  • Eps 540: Building trust without shame when our teens lie
    2025/01/02
    Happy New Year! I’m embracing the energy of being a deliberate creator, focusing on growth and learning. A listener shared a challenge about their 13-year-old son lying about screen time. While the lie was minor, the parents were troubled by how easily it was told. I encouraged them to approach this with curiosity and love, not punishment. Share disappointment without shaming, revisit agreements, and emphasize that mistakes are opportunities to learn. Trust and honesty grow through connection and communication, not fear or control. Parenting is messy, but every challenge is a chance to grow together. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    41 分
  • 539: Talking about screens (again) with Julietta Skoog
    2024/12/30
    My guest today is our early childhood lead, Julietta Skoog, and we’re wrapping up the year talking about screentime & tech. Julietta shares the screen agreements she’s created with her children. We discuss how to help our teens develop a sense of self-awareness around their screen use & why they need opportunities to practice. We talk about how to know when screentime is getting problematic & building trust with your adolescent around screen usage. See more show notes, resources and info about our sponsors at https://www.besproutable.com/podcasts/539-talking-about-screens-again-with-julietta-skoog/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Eps 538: Decoding the 'know-it-all' teen - connection, compassion, curiosity
    2024/12/26
    This week I dig into a parent's struggle with their 16-year-old son's "know-it-all" behavior, which disrupts communication and creates tension. I encourage the parent to reframe their challenge, offer tools and strategies for generating more compassion, curiosity, and emotional honesty and remind them that building connection, using humor, and fostering mutual respect can improve the relationship while navigating this challenging developmental phase. Listen in and let me know what you think! Find more show notes and more about our sponsors at: https://www.besproutable.com/podcasts/ eps-538-decoding-the-know-it-all-teen-connection-compassion-curiosity/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    44 分
  • Eps 537: Unlocking youth mental health with Lori Baudino
    2024/12/23
    My guest today is Dr. Lori Baudino and we’re talking about youth mental health. We chat about teaming up with your child - it’s you & your teen against a challenge, not each other. Dr. Baudino shares ways to find predictability in the bumpy teen years and her “Person, Place, Plan” strategy. We talk about toddler/teen parallels and share some ways to connect with your adolescent. Takeaways from the show The interconnectedness of the mind, body, and spirit Observing how your adolescent moves through the world and knowing their coping mechanisms & sensory profile DANCE = differentiate, attach, narrate, consciousness, empathic engagement Thoughtfully bringing lightness to your relationship “Person, Place, & Plan” strategy Your teen wants to be in relationship with you When coping skills are (or seem) destructive Teen years are messy for all families - it’s the terrain Introducing some gray to an adolescent stuck in a black & white mindset Dr. Baudino’s new book: Moving Moments in Childhood For more show notes, including transcripts, visit our website here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    58 分
  • Eps 536: Self care tips for the season you're in
    2024/12/19
    In this solo episode, I talk about how this season, whether it’s the holidays, parenting, or midlife, comes with challenges. It’s crucial to prioritize self-care: schedule health check-ups, move your body, and eat nourishing food. Reflect on habits—are they helping or harming? Tune into your body, notice sensations, and create grounding rituals. Embrace community, therapy, or coaching for support. Life ebbs and flows, but intentional care allows you to navigate challenges better. Your well-being matters—for you and those you love. Show up fully; you’re worth it. Find full show notes and information about our sponsors at: https://www.besproutable.com/podcasts/eps-536-self-care-tips-for-the-season-youre-in/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    42 分
  • Eps 535: Holiday Presence and Connection with Dr. Shefali and Julietta Skoog
    2024/12/16
    My guests today are Julietta Skoog and Dr. Shefali, and we’re talking about presence and connection during the holiday season. My focus is on identifying the feelings & emotions that come up during the holidays, and I share several breathing & grounding exercises. Julietta shares how she stays connected to & involves her children during the holidays, modeling life skills, & tips around play and pre-teaching. Dr. Shefali speaks on why she doesn’t add the traditional “holiday season” to her plate and why to choose simplicity & minimalism. Takeaways from the show Presence and connection with ourselves, our kids, and other relationships this holiday season Identifying the feelings, emotions, & physical sensations that come up for you during the holidays Identifying the qualities you want during the holidays E (events & experiences) + R (responses & reactions) = O (affect the outcome) Reframing the intensity of the season as opportunities to model & connect - “I have to” versus “we get to” 3 P’s of the holiday season = play, practice, & pre-teaching Leaning on routines during the holidays The good & bad of holiday traditions and creating new traditions “I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” - Maya Angelou Holidays are optional; you have choices around what you do “It’s about the moment, not about the holiday” Choosing simplicity, calmness, & mindfulness over traditions & extras For more show notes, including transcripts, visit our website here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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