Parents are tired and looking for a cure for exhaustion. It’s ironic because we thought we were done being tired once our children weren’t babies. The truth is that the teen and college years can challenge us just as much as the newborn days did. More, the exhaustion we feel now goes beyond a physical tired, reaching deeper inside. Rest expert, Karen Brody, has an eye-opening discussion with [...]
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 [...]
Youth sports touches the lives of millions of children and teens every day. Being part of a team, learning new skills, and improving health are all part of the positive impact. Unfortunately, well-intentioned parents can negate that positive impact. Parental involvement in youth sports can rob teens of the learning opportunities and the fun of playing sports, and it can even contribute to burnout.[...]