Dinner Table MBA Podcast

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What's Dinner Table MBA Podcast about?

Sharing the life skills and personal development habits our youth must have to maximize inner greatness and achieve success, both today and 25 years from now.

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Dinner Table MBA Podcast episodes:

06.26.2019
A Question Every Parent Should Ask Their Teen (or Tween)
In this episode, Sheena and Mike discuss BIRG parenting and share one question you can (and should) ask your kids to help them open up to you when they're struggling.
06.19.2019
Should Teens Really be Taught Meditation?
In this episode, Sheena and Mike discuss the powerful impact of mindfulness and meditation and how you can help your teen easily implement these strategies into his or her own life.
06.12.2019
The Truth About Teens Playing Video Games That You Don't Know
Do you worry that your child is spending too much time playing video games? In this episode, Sheena and Mike talk about the many benefits of gaming that you probably didn't know and some steps you can take to ensure...
06.07.2019
What Moms and Dads Need to Know About the YOLO App (Pay Attention)
In this episode, Sheena and Mike discuss the newest anonymous rating app to hit the market and what parents need to be aware of if their kids are using it.
06.05.2019
Why in the World are Schools Not Doing This (15-Year-Old Reviews Skillshare)
In this episode, Mike and Sheena bring on Mandy, Mike's 15-year-old daughter, who shares how powerful Skillshare has been in her education and how she's using it to explore other interests.
06.03.2019
Should My Kid Have Instagram?
In this episode, Mike and Sheena do a deep dive on the ins and outs of Instagram, going over what parents need to know and sharing their thoughts on why you should or should not let your kids have access...
05.31.2019
How To Strengthen The Parent Child Relationship With Smartphones
In this episode, Sheena and Mike discuss phubbing and how we are, without realizing it, allowing our smart phones to get in the way of our happiness and the time we enjoy with family.
05.27.2019
The Teen Cell Phone Monitoring Dilemma
In this episode, Sheena and Mike discuss the struggle parents have had for generations: how far do I go to keep my kids safe? In this case, specifically, they're discussing apps that allow parents to monitor their children's cell phone...
05.24.2019
One Question Guaranteeing One Big Happy Family at Dinner Time
In this episode, Mike and Sheena share a question you can ask around the dinner table that will literally improve every area of your life, from school and work to relationships and your health. It's even been proven to increase...
05.22.2019
4 Crucial Life Skills For Teens To Become The General Of Their Lives
In this episode, Sheena and Mike discuss their recent attendance at a military women's conference, where they heard Retired Brigadier General Lee Gray share what she believes are the 4 crucial life skills people (especially kids) need for lifelong success.
05.20.2019
How To Not Stress About School (And End Of The Year Exams)
In this episode, Mike and Sheena share 7 strategies for managing stress and anxiety during the school year, and especially during end of the year exams. They also share a strategy from Jim Kwik on how to learn anything faster.
05.17.2019
I Don't Want to Go to School in the Future (Advice for Parents)
In this episode, Sheena and Mike discuss a recent podcast interview between Gary Vaynerchuk and Heather Monahan about how to respond when your kid comes to you saying he or she wants a career doing something that wasn't even an...
05.15.2019
17 Conversation Starters to Check in On Your Child's Mental Health
In this episode, Sheena and Mike share 17 questions you can ask your child to check in on his or her mental state.
05.13.2019
4 Good Conversation Starters For Your Family To Enjoy Now
In this episode, Mike and Sheena share 4 conversation starters from their newest deck of conversation cards plus some additional talking points you can use when having these conversations with your own kids.
05.10.2019
How To Clean Your Room (What Not To Do)
In this episode, Mike and Sheena discuss 5 steps that you can use to get your kids on board with keeping their rooms clean (and put an end to you nagging them about cleaning once and for all)!
05.08.2019
How To Have Conversations With People Who Hate Me
In a perfect world, we would never have to encounter people we don't like. But that's not the real world. In this episode, Sheena and Mike discuss 5 ways that your kids (and you) can more successfully deal with people...
05.06.2019
5 Childhood Experiences Impacting Teenagers Greater Well Being And Hope
In this episode, Sheena and Mike discuss 5 big childhood experiences that impact a child's lifelong well-being and gives them a sense of purpose.
05.03.2019
How To Increase Emotional Intelligence In Children Every Day
Did you know that emotional intelligence is a greater indicator of success than IQ? In this episode, Sheena and Mike discuss the 5 key components of emotional intelligence and how you can help increase the emotional intelligence of yourself and...
05.01.2019
A Family Challenge With Endless Benefits (Guaranteed To Leave You Shaking)
In this episode, Sheena and Mike talk about a fun challenge you can (and should) take with your family this month, one that has a multitude of benefits and that, after a few days has passed, you'll actually begin to...
04.29.2019
Should I Go to College Today (Fortune 100 Companies are saying No)
In this episode, Sheena and Mike discuss the fact that more and more leading companies are hiring people without a college degree and weigh in on when a formal education might NOT be the best choice. They, specifically, discuss a...
04.26.2019
Is the Summit Learning Platform a Fix to the Broken Education System
In this episode, Sheena and Mike discuss the Summit Learning Program, the personalized learning platform developed by Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, pediatrician Priscilla Chan. While developed with the intention of bringing high-quality curriculum to underfunded school systems, some school...
04.24.2019
How To Make Family Time Count (An Interesting Perspective)
In this episode, Sheena and Mike discuss an article called The Tail End and the 3 things you can do to make the most of the time we have with our family.
04.22.2019
How To Talk To Teens So They Feel Loved (and Heard)
This this episode, Sheena and Mike discuss an article by Dr. Shauna Tominey, where she shares 5 ways to talk with your kids so they feel loved. Whether your child is 3 or 13, this is amazing advice every parent can...
04.19.2019
Social Media and Teens: What Silicon Valley Doesn't Want You To Know Mom & Dad
In this episode, Sheena and Mike discuss an article by a former Google employee who shares 10 ways that companies are using social media to actually hijack our minds. They also share a few ways you can get your kids...
04.17.2019
How To Not Be One Of 'Those' Snowplow Parents (During A Blizzard)
In this episode, Mike and Sheena discuss the post written by Lauren over at They Say Parenting titled: "Snowplow Parenting: What you Need to Know." Learn exactly what snowplow parenting is and why it's doing more harm than good.
04.15.2019
How To Help With Teenage Meltdowns (Try This)
In this episode, Sheena and Mike discuss a article by Dr. Lisa Damour, where she offers advice to parents on how to help teens weather their emotional storms. They discuss how the advice is beneficial not only to teens, but...
04.12.2019
How To Develop Leadership Skills In A Child When It Counts Most
We've all had those moments when our peers are acting in a way we'd rather personally not. Our children also face these moments daily. In this episode, Mike and Sheena discuss how to teach leadership skills to your child when...
04.10.2019
How To Be A Good Role Model (Ask Your Teen This Question)
In this episode, Intentional Teen founder Christina Ellis talks about the 3 characteristics that make someone an "influencer" and how your children can exemplify these characteristics to step into a leadership role, themselves. Mike and Sheena also dive into how...
04.08.2019
How Cutting Class Might Not Be As Bad As You Think
In this episode, Intentional Teen founder Christina Ellis shares a personal example of a time her daughter's behavior was out of character and she skipped school... and why it's essential to stop and ask questions before reacting.
04.05.2019
Interesting Conversation Topic that will Immediately Impact your Family
In this episode, Mike and Sheena share 3 questions from author Martin Rutte that can get your children to start thinking about what truly makes them happy and, taking it a step further, what they can do to create their...
04.03.2019
What To Actually Do With A Vision Board For Kids That Most Miss
In this episode, Intentional Teen founder Christina Ellis talks about why vision boards are an important step in creating an action plan for reaching your goals. She dives into the important step that's often left out of the vision board...
04.01.2019
What To Say When You're Lost For Words As A Parent
We all have moments when, as parents, we just don't know how to respond to our children or teens. In this episode, life coach Debbie Pace offers advice for how we can find the words to use with our kids...
03.29.2019
How To Use The High Low Dinner Conversation With Your Teenager and Family
Psychologist, bestselling author and New York Times columnist Lisa Damour shares some simple strategies parents can use to help get their teens and tweens to open up and engage in more meaningful conversation. Plus, Sheena and Mike dive in to...
03.27.2019
How To Have Conversations That Matter
In this episode, Sheena and Mike share a clip from the interview from Intentional Teen founder Christina Ellis with a suggestion for an easy conversation you can have daily around the dinner table. They also dig into the Columbia Protocol,...
03.25.2019
How To Help Your Child with Leaving Friends Behind
In this episode, Intentional Teen Founder Christina Ellis discusses how your child can distance him or herself from friends who are not going down the same path as your child... without ever having to forbid your child from having the...
03.22.2019
The State of Happiness Among United States Teenagers [2019 World Happiness Report Review]
In this episode, Mike and Sheena discuss the 2019 World Happiness Report and the impact social media and digital devices are having on the happiness and mental health of our children. Mom and dad, this is a must-listen episode.
03.20.2019
What Is Freedom For Kids And How Parents Can Really Help
In this episode, Intentional Teen founder Christina Ellis talks about the difference between caring and care-taking and why it's so important for kids to take ownership for their own lives... and how parents can help kids do this.
03.18.2019
What are My Values: How to Help Your Tween or Teen Create Their Own Values
In this episode, Intentional Teen Founder Christina Ellis explains how you can help your teens be intrinsically motivated to do things you already want them to do, such as get good grades.
03.15.2019
Moms Teaching Teens These Amazing Valuable Life Lessons
In this episode, executive coach and Intentional Teen founder Christina Ellis shares two important lessons that can intrinsically motivate your teen to make better decisions and can reduce the amount of time they waste playing video games.
03.13.2019
Teaching Teens Responsibility Without Going Insane (Here's How & Why)
In this episode, business coach and Intentional Teen founder Christina Cook talks about how you can get your kids to take greater responsibility for their lives. Plus, find out how you can get your teen to create healthy boundaries with...
03.11.2019
What Do You Want To Be When You Grow Up?
Intentional Teen founder Christina Ellis shares why it's so important to find out what drives your teen, what he or she loves doing, and how this can intrinsically motivate your child in every other area of his or her life.
03.08.2019
Can I Have Conversation Starters & a Free Appetizer Please
Sheena and Mike share how you can get your kids to put away the phone and engage in meaningful conversation with the family (without picking it up once). Learn what you can do to get this amazing new program in...
03.06.2019
Do You Have a Teen Entrepreneur? (You'll Want to Hear This Either Way)
Entrepreneur and financial expert Gerri Detwiller shares how the economic landscape has changed over the years and what parents can do to help their kids learn the skills that will set them apart in the years after high school or college.
03.04.2019
How to Talk So Kids Will Listen (and Your Significant Other)
In this episode, Changing the Game author Mike O'Sullivan shares the one important question parents need to be asking of themselves and their kids regularly. He also delves into why it's useful for parents to know their kid's personality type...
03.01.2019
My Child is Behind in Sports (How to Keep them Motivated)
Changing the Game author John O'Sullivan joins us, sharing what you can say to your kids when they are behind their teammates in sports and how you can keep them motivated.
02.27.2019
How Not To Be A Burnt Out Mom
Self-care expert Jody Agard talks about what can happen when busy moms allow themselves to become burned out and shares a very simple, yet powerful solution for avoiding this.
02.25.2019
Where Does Confidence Come From for Your Child (in Sports, Music and Life)
Changing the Game author John O'Sullivan shares with us where most confidence comes from, for young athletes, and what parents can do to help their children remain confident both on and off the playing field.
02.22.2019
The Best 5 Words To Use After Your Child Competes
Consistency in parenting is a key ingredient to ensuring our children remain self-confident. In this episode, John O'Sullivan shares the 5 words parents should consistently use after every sporting event their kids participate in, regardless of whether their kids win...
02.20.2019
What You Really Need to Know About Sports Safety for Kids
In this episode, Changing the Game author John O'Sullivan shares the big things parents need to keep in mind to ensure their child will be safe playing a sport, both physically as well as emotionally. He also shares why it's...
02.18.2019
How to use Words to Create a Growth Mindset for Kids
Life Coach Debbie Pace shares how parents can help their kids to develop a growth mindset and why it's so important for raising kids who see failure as an opportunity for growth and improvement.

What's Dinner Table MBA Podcast about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Dinner Table MBA Podcast episodes:

A Question Every Parent Should Ask Their Teen (or Tween)

Should Teens Really be Taught Meditation?

The Truth About Teens Playing Video Games That You Don't Know

What Moms and Dads Need to Know About the YOLO App (Pay Attention)

Why in the World are Schools Not Doing This (15-Year-Old Reviews Skillshare)

Should My Kid Have Instagram?

How To Strengthen The Parent Child Relationship With Smartphones

The Teen Cell Phone Monitoring Dilemma

One Question Guaranteeing One Big Happy Family at Dinner Time

4 Crucial Life Skills For Teens To Become The General Of Their Lives

How To Not Stress About School (And End Of The Year Exams)

I Don't Want to Go to School in the Future (Advice for Parents)

17 Conversation Starters to Check in On Your Child's Mental Health

4 Good Conversation Starters For Your Family To Enjoy Now

How To Clean Your Room (What Not To Do)

How To Have Conversations With People Who Hate Me

5 Childhood Experiences Impacting Teenagers Greater Well Being And Hope

How To Increase Emotional Intelligence In Children Every Day

A Family Challenge With Endless Benefits (Guaranteed To Leave You Shaking)

Should I Go to College Today (Fortune 100 Companies are saying No)

Is the Summit Learning Platform a Fix to the Broken Education System

How To Make Family Time Count (An Interesting Perspective)

How To Talk To Teens So They Feel Loved (and Heard)

Social Media and Teens: What Silicon Valley Doesn't Want You To Know Mom & Dad

How To Not Be One Of 'Those' Snowplow Parents (During A Blizzard)

How To Help With Teenage Meltdowns (Try This)

How To Develop Leadership Skills In A Child When It Counts Most

How To Be A Good Role Model (Ask Your Teen This Question)

How Cutting Class Might Not Be As Bad As You Think

Interesting Conversation Topic that will Immediately Impact your Family

What To Actually Do With A Vision Board For Kids That Most Miss

What To Say When You're Lost For Words As A Parent

How To Use The High Low Dinner Conversation With Your Teenager and Family

How To Have Conversations That Matter

How To Help Your Child with Leaving Friends Behind

The State of Happiness Among United States Teenagers [2019 World Happiness Report Review]

What Is Freedom For Kids And How Parents Can Really Help

What are My Values: How to Help Your Tween or Teen Create Their Own Values

Moms Teaching Teens These Amazing Valuable Life Lessons

Teaching Teens Responsibility Without Going Insane (Here's How & Why)

What Do You Want To Be When You Grow Up?

Can I Have Conversation Starters & a Free Appetizer Please

Do You Have a Teen Entrepreneur? (You'll Want to Hear This Either Way)

How to Talk So Kids Will Listen (and Your Significant Other)

My Child is Behind in Sports (How to Keep them Motivated)

How Not To Be A Burnt Out Mom

Where Does Confidence Come From for Your Child (in Sports, Music and Life)

The Best 5 Words To Use After Your Child Competes

What You Really Need to Know About Sports Safety for Kids

How to use Words to Create a Growth Mindset for Kids