• Mighty Parenting — Real Talk for Real Parents

    Parenting is the toughest job I ever loved. But, as my kids grew into teenagers, I was shocked at how many problems and how much pressure was created by things I had no experience with. Every choice in their teen and young adult years was magnified, for the good and the bad. Their entire lives were accelerated and they faced huge challenges from technology, social media, peer pressure, the push to excel, and the speed of life.

    I found out the tools and coping strategies I had were not enough for today’s world. When my child hit the wall, I went hunting for information, tools and techniques that could provide relief and really help her (and me)! I was surprised at how hard it was to find what I needed and knew I wasn’t alone in my search. That's why I host Mighty Parenting, so you can get the information you need and know you're not alone.

    Below are resources that can help you on your journey. Grab what you need and join me on the podcast and in our Facebook group! Remember, you got this!

  • How To Talk To Your Teen

    How To Talk To Your Teen email series gives you tips and strategies that actually work. Learn how to open up the lines of communication with your child, communication that builds connection and strengthens bonds. 

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  • Podcast

    Weekly podcast episodes filled with real, raw and relevant talk about raising teens and parenting young adults in today's world. Available on your favorite podcast player app and on the link below.

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  • Community

    We all need support to raise our teens and parent our twenty-somethings. Connect with other parents, get your questions answered, find support and learn tips and strategies in a private Facebook group.

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    You love the interviews with experts and parents and yet you want more so come be part of Mighty Parenting Plus. I'm designing Mighty Parenting Plus to share more ideas, information, and support for parents and I'm inviting you to be a founding member. I'll start sharing some extras beginning in January then I'll be checking with you, the founding members, to find out what you need and tailor the program. You'll get to vote on things like the name and logo as well as what stays in the program, what leaves, and what gets added. And your $5/month subscription price will not go up when the program price increases. Jump right in and you'll start off with a private podcast player which has the weekly episode and then I'll be dropping other short audios. Sometimes it will be a sneak peek behind the scenes and other times it will be an outtake or audio clips from me where I answer questions, share thoughts, or whatever comes to mind. (This is the kind of thing you'll get to vote on!) So jump in now to hold your place for January and we'll get things hoping right at the new year!

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  • Latest Podcast Episodes

  • A Sneak Peek Inside The Teenage Mind | Valerie Grison-Alsop and Blanche Stora | Episode 109

    January 27, 2020
    A Sneak Peek Inside The Teenage Mind | Valerie Grison-Alsop and Blanche Stora | Episode 109

    Every parent wonders what their child is thinking. In today's climate we also wonder what is weighing on their hearts and what is feeding their anxiety. Today we'll get an inside look at the teenage mind from people who listen to them regularly. Mighty Parenting podcast host Sandy Fowler chats with Valerie Grison Alsop and Blanche Stora from Give Us the Floor (GUTF). At Give Us the Floor, teens [...]

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  • 5 Types of Self-Care for Teens | Kristi Hugstad | Episode 184

    July 5, 2021
    5 Types of Self-Care for Teens | Kristi Hugstad | Episode 184

    Stress. Climbing rates of anxiety. Huge pressure. This is life for teens and twenty somethings today. And our kids don’t have the tools they need to avoid it and create emotional wellness. A large part of creating emotional wellness is self-care for teens and twenty somethings—actually, for all of us. We all need self-care. If it’s something you don’t truly understand or make time for then[...]

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  • Decoding Boys - Understanding Boys' Silence, Anger And Other Signals | Cara Natterson MD | Episode 118

    March 30, 2020
    Decoding Boys - Understanding Boys' Silence, Anger And Other Signals | Cara Natterson MD | Episode 118

    As our boys grow up life can get strange. That little boy who loved being with you can suddenly disappear behind closed doors. We lose communication and our relationship with them suffers. Understanding boys and the changes they go through as they approach and live through puberty can help. Parents can keep a better line of communication and foster a stronger relationship with their sons. They can[...]

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