If your tween or teen is hiding things from you, shutting down when you ask them questions — this message is for you. Now, let’s dive in: Welcome to the Moms of Tweens and Teens Podcast. If some days you doubt yourself and you don’t know what you’re doing. If you’ve ugly cried alone in your bedroom because you felt…
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To all the seniors everywhere, who are suffering from Senioritis, This is the time when mustering the motivation to do pretty much anything is going to take the strength of Hercules to finish this final year. You’ve worked so hard through almost four years, and yet, right now, none of that matters. You are burned-out and bone-tired. You’re just…
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Amy Carney is a writer, speaker, Mother of 5, and the author of Parent On Purpose, A Courageous Approach To Raising Children In A Complicated World, and an inspiration for all of us parents! This interview is convicting and empowering for those of you who want to parent courageously, reclaim your leadership role, and redefine success for your family (yes!). …
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I’m so happy you’re here, I just want you to know that this post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click and purchase I will be compensated for being the helpful reason you found these amazing gifts! I don’t know about you, but this past year felt a bit unorganized and there wasn’t much we could control….
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If you’re tuning in today and you have a tween or teen that is challenging – maybe they’re disrespectful, arguing constantly, or have explosive emotions – you are going to want to listen to today’s episode: It’s real. It’s raw. And it’s honest. Today, I’m interviewing Jen Kehl, CEO here at Moms of Tweens and Teens, who is also a…
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“We cannot give what we do not have. When I am thriving, when I have calm and peace within – then I can give it to my children.” – Hunter Clarke-Fields This episode is a breath of fresh air! I’m talking with Hunter Clarke-Fields who is a mindfulness mentor/coach, host of the Mindful Mama podcast, and author of Raising Good Humans: A Mindful Guide to…
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If you’re a mom of a boy – you are well aware that there is no manual that can possibly prepare you for the unique joys and challenges of raising a son. And when they hit the tween and teen years there are a lot of changes – you may be finding your once sweet, affectionate son is beginning to…
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We’re in the car, my husband is driving and my two kids are both sitting in the back seat, quietly listening to their music in their earbuds. We are heading to my in-law’s house for a rare and wonderful visit out on the farm. I glance behind me to peek at my son, and I’m mesmerized once again….
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I was at my son’s high school wrestling meet, watching all the matches going on while waiting for my son’s match to take place. On one mat, an older, stronger wrestler battled hard against his opponent, pinning him with a victorious win. Before he turned to go back to his team, he faced the bleachers, looked up to my…
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Dennis Trittin is a successful author, publisher, educator, speaker, and money manager committed to helping young people reach their full potential. As founder and CEO of LifeSmart Publishing and the author of What I Wish I Knew at 18: Life Lessons for the Road Ahead and co-author of Wings Not Strings: Parenting Strategies to Let Go with Confidence and Parenting for the Launch: Raising Teens to…
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How Do Teen Boys Feel Loved By Their Moms Moms reach out to me on a weekly basis expressing their sadness when their sons hit the tween and teen years and begin to pull away. “How do I connect with my son now that our relationship is changing?” or “How do I get my teen boy to talk to…
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I know how exhausted and frustrating you can get from arguing and fighting when you’re kid isn’t doing their homework. It’s hard to get your head around why your kid doesn’t seem to care. It can drive us crazy! Well, I just want you to know momma that you’re not alone! I have been there and, you’ve come to the…
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