When we have both a romantic relationship and kids it can create some interesting dynamics. How much physical contact should our kids see? Is it okay to argue in front of them? What if they’re around when you have a bad moment with your spouse? The good news is that relationship expert Dr. Terri Orbuch has been studying marriage, researching what works and what doesn’t, for almost 30 years. [...]
Sometimes it seems like there’s a celebration around every corner and other times our child’s accomplishments go completely unrecognized. So, what’s the key to celebrating milestones? Should we catch everything? Is it up to the schools, teams, and organizations? What’s a parent’s role? Mighty Parenting podcast hosts Judy Davis and Sandy Fowler evaluate the current culture around [...]
As parents, we want to help our kids outgrow us. We want them to be able to stand on their own. We’d also like to enjoy the journey, to have fun with our kids and enjoy spending time with them as we raise them. But we can sabotage our own efforts by overparenting our kids, especially through the teen and young adult years. Join Mighty Parenting podcast hosts Judy Davis and Sandy Fowler as they [...]
When it comes to raising teens, education is a large factor. Whether your child struggles or excels academically, there are things you need to know, including how education has changed. Apple’s first Vice President of Education, John D. Couch, shares his ideas on rewiring education with Mighty Parenting podcast hosts Judy Davis and Sandy Fowler. Apple recruited John to help them use technology [...]
Mental wellness is a foundational building block for helping our teens cope with life. Our teens need every tool available to deal with daily stressors as well as the big things that cause stress and anxiety. But what is mental wellness? How do we know what they need to create that foundation of mental wellness? How can know if they’re struggling? What does is look like? To learn more and find a[...]
Raising teenagers and parenting twenty-somethings has many challenges, not the least of which is family friction. During these years when our kids are discovering themselves, pushing boundaries, and learning independence, parents can feel frustrated. The clashing of ideas and personalities is normal but it can also damage your relationship with your child. Join Mighty Parenting podcast hosts Judy [...]
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[...]
According to Forbes magazine, more than 40% of us make New Year’s resolutions but only 8% of us keep them. Why do New Year's resolutions work for so few people, and why do they fail for others? Judy Davis and Sandy Fowler bring their own, unique viewpoint to New Year’s resolutions. They will discuss when to make them and when to simply ignore them. On this week’s Mighty Parenting podcast, [...]
It’s been over 10 months since the Mighty Parenting podcast launched. That’s 48 shows, 39 guests, and innumerable aha moments. All of this is worth a second look so Judy Davis and Sandy Fowler are sharing their reflections on parenting. They’re taking a look at what they’ve learned over the last 10 months and how it’s impacted their parenting and their lives. They’ve had many surprises[...]
As our kids grow up, they’ll need to handle more situations, meet more challenges, and achieve more goals. This means they need to learn how to find and access the resources available to them. But how do they learn this skill? What is available? Mighty Parenting podcast hosts, Judy Davis and Sandy Fowler, talk to education experts Natalie Borrell and Alison Grant about how to empower your [...]