As parents, we want our kids to grow up happy, healthy, and successful. But there’s so much conflicting data and advice out there on everything from parenting techniques to college prep to what a happy, successful life means. So how are we supposed to figure out what works for us? Sandy Fowler joins us today, not just as the Mighty Parenting podcast host, but as a speaker and stress-relief [...]
Diet culture is making it hard for our teens to interact with food in a healthy way. It turns food choices into moral judgements and cultivates eating disorders. Our kids feel judged for their body weight, exercise habits, and food choices and it's harming their self-esteem, health, and even their relationships with us. Mighty Parenting podcast host Sandy Fowler talks with therapists Zoe Bisbing [...]
Does your child procrastinate? Probably. Everyone does it sometimes but some kids do it all the time. This is a frustrating issue for many families and it can be a cause of discord, possibly on a daily basis. This can leave us wondering why our kids procrastinate so much or how to get them moving. But what’s the real problem here? How can we help our kids? Should we help our kids? And what about[...]