Do you ever feel like your teen is drifting—lost in screens, giving you one-word answers, or keeping you at arm’s length? Here’s something that might surprise you: Real connection with your child begins with deep connection to yourself. When you slow down and reconnect with your own emotions, needs, and values, you show up differently. […]
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8 Lessons To Make Blended Families Work
Are you a blended family? Are you a parent who is dating? Do you have a teen who WANTS to date? This episode talks a bit about that too! ❤️ The lessons in this episode can be applied to ANY relationship that involves children (spouse, grandparents, steady caregivers) 😊 Navigating the introduction to the kids, and how […]
Teens, Addiction and Trauma
While experiencing a trauma doesn’t guarantee that a person will develop an addiction, research clearly suggests that trauma is a major underlying source of addiction behavior. People who are passionate about their work and message most often are driven by the power of their personal story. In this week’s episode of the Authentic Parenting podcast I interviewed […]