It’s all over the news that the US is experiencing an opioid crisis and parents need to know how to keep their kids safe. The opioid epidemic does not discriminate based on race, gender, socio-economic background, or geographic location. It affects teens and adults from all walks of life and hits unexpectedly. Join Judy Davis and Sandy Fowler for an inside look at Jamie Nicole Dalton's [...]
Parenting means teaching our teens many important skills, including financial literacy. It’s our job to make sure our kids know how to save money, spend responsibly, and stay out of debt. But, are they currently learning those skills? Do parents even have the skills ourselves to teach them? What can parents do to ensure their teens have a strong financial foundation? Mighty Parenting podcast [...]
We all want our children to have a good life and wonder if there is a secret to raising successful children. Ronald F. Ferguson and Tatsha Robertson, authors of The Formula: Unlocking the Secrets to Raising Highly Successful Children, have answered that question with a resounding YES! Through hundreds of interviews and research from Harvard’s “How I Was Parented Project”, Ronald and Tatsha [...]
Sometimes our teens act out. They can be difficult or defiant and this simply wears parents out. But if we can understand what’s at the root of this behavior then we can shift it. Mighty Parenting podcast hosts Sandy Fowler and Judy Davis interview national bestselling author and speaker Bill Beausay to discover the surprising reason your kid is acting defiant and difficult. Bill will talk to us[...]
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 [...]