Wondering how to successfully launch your grown kids into the world of adulting? Dr. Larry Nelson explains why this generation of emerging adults is unique, what they are up against in their 20s, and how parents can best support them in their transition into adulting.
Do you want better interactions with your kids or spouse? Often good relationships require skills that we were never taught in school. In this episode, therapist and relationship coach Dr. Matt Townsend shares 5 skills that can help couples and families connect in the short and long runs.
Small, ordinary actions are the building blocks of an extraordinary relationship! Just like a work of art is painted one stroke at a time, your marriage and the relationship you have with your spouse is shaped by the little things you do every day. Hank talks about the simple, consistent moments that eventually create a lasting and powerful love for one another.
This is a rebroadcast. The episode originally ran in February 2020. Tony Overbay is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, a Certified Mindful Habit Coach, and the host of two award-winning mental health podcasts, “The Virtual Couch” and “Waking Up to Narcissism.” Tony also co-hosts “Love, ADHD” with author Julie Lee, where they share their experiences of receiving ADHD diagnosis as adults, and Tony co-hosts two additional podcasts, “The Mind, The Mirror, and Me,” with his daughter Mackie, and “Murder on the Couch,” a true-crime meets therapy podcast with his daughter Sydney. Tony, Mackie, and Sydney offer live relationship advice weekly on TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram. He also serves on the Leading Saints Board of Therapists.
In this episode, Heather welcomes back Coach Heidi Allsop to discuss intentional parenting and fostering strong bonds between mothers and sons. Heidi shares her journey from social work to raising five boys, and her mission to help moms raise sons with purpose and connection. They dive deep into the importance of parenting with the "end in mind" and setting intentional goals to guide children through their formative years. Heather and Heidi also discuss strategies to foster emotional resilience, independence, and essential life skills in boys, alongside balancing nurturing instincts with teaching moments. This episode is filled with insights, practical advice, and encouragement for parents navigating the challenges of raising sons.
In this episode, Heather sits down with coach Brooke Oniki to explore the ins and outs of parenting adult children. Brooke shares her expertise in helping women navigate the transition from having children at home to building meaningful relationships with adult children. Together, they discuss the importance of shifting one’s mindset from trying to control outcomes to supporting and loving children unconditionally, regardless of their life choices. Brooke emphasizes the power of embracing the journey, letting go of expectations, and finding peace amidst uncertainty. They explore how seeing the goodness in your children and walking the road with them can lead to deeper, more fulfilling connections.
BJ Allen is an associate professor of Marketing at Brigham Young University. He received a bachelor's degree from BYU and a PhD in Business Administration from University of Texas-San Antonio. He is the author of two textbooks and gives sales and marketing trainings to corporations.
When Scottish peregrine falcon chicks were stolen, George Smith used DNA to reveal the smugglers' crimes and return the birds to grateful peregrine parents. Also in this episode, we meet a California peregrine matriarch named Annie, whose engaged parenting approach has met with unusual success.
When's the last time you felt completely overwhelmed as a parent? Or looked at the child in front of you having a meltdown and felt your own meltdown coming on? And to be clear, we're not just talking about toddler tantrums. At any age and every stage, kids' big emotions can be difficult to deal with, especially when you're trying to regulate both for them and for yourself. How do you deal with the anger, frustration, overwhelm, fatigue, overstimulation and overall sensory overload?
Interactions with teens are often filled with one-word answers, resistance, and even frustration. But there are some simple ways that we can foster trust and connect with the teens in our life. Guest Kirby Heyborne joins Lisa in the studio and shares some tips he calls "the 3 L's" for working with youth.