In today's episode, Michelle Barrow is generously sharing some of the parenting lessons she has learned while raising teenagers and supporting her adult children as they continue to grow and change.

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277: When Parenting Doesn’t Go as Planned // Michelle Barrow

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Knowing how to make reading fun for our kids can be exasperating!
As a kid, I spent hours every day reading in the summer. I'd come home from the library with stacks of books. I was so jazzed when I got my "personal pan pizza" from Pizza Hut after I completed the Summer Reading Program.
Do you remember those days?
My kids are not quite as easily motivated. With summer coming up, I want to find ways to get them into books, but it will take more than the promise of a pizza to get them to dive in. They like to read but don't love it like I did as a kid.
That’s why I’m truly grateful for this interview with reading expert Janssen Bradshaw. She gives strategies for how to make reading FUN this summer. Fun is something my kids can get on board with! I’m excited to share Janssen’s wisdom with you!

For full show notes, including the three takeaways, click here.

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Related Episodes: 
145: How to Make Reading with Your Kids More Fun & Less Stressful// Janssen Bradshaw
281: Your Brain is not Mush: How to Continue Learning as a Busy Mom // Alli Roper
234: How to Stay Sane with Kids Home This Summer // Jamie Cook


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361: How to Make Reading Fun This Summer// Janssen Bradshaw

Are you stressed about how to entertain your kids this summer?
The long, hot summer days can be, well, long (womp, womp). 
That is why I’m so excited to share my interview with Andi Smiley about her secret for entertaining kids this summer. 
And what, might you ask, is Andi’s awesome secret for entertaining your kids this summer? (drumroll…) It’s podcasts for kids!
I (obviously!) love podcasts, and if you’re a follower of my show, I’m guessing you do, too. But do your kids know how great they are? If you haven’t yet introduced your kids to the amazing world of podcasts, you are in for a treat. 

Get Andi's free worksheet here. 

For full show notes, including the three takeaways, click here. 


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Related Episodes: 
003: Introducing Our Kids to Unexpected Heroes // Jennifer Brimhall of Raise the Good
246: How to Encourage Creativity in Kids // Noah Nielson
295: 3 Road Trip Hacks for Traveling with Kids // Brittney Hanks


Kid Podcasts Mentioned in the Episode:
Bobby Wonder
Disney’s Frozen Forces of Nature
Eleanor Amplified
WOW in the World
Circle Round
Otter Space
Grimm, Grimmer, Grimmest
Against the Odds (older kids) 
Wiser World Podcast (geared towards adults - good for older kids)
Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls 
Snoop and Sniffy Dog Detectives
Sleep Tight Science
Koala Moon
Bedtime History


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360: A Secret Tool to Keep Your Kids Entertained this Summer// Andi Smiley

Does positive journaling feel disingenuous to you? After all, there are really hard days when you’re a mom. Sitting down at the end of a rough day and writing down something positive can feel dishonest. Hop on to this week's episode and listen as I share an email I received from a listener who struggled with this. Hear how she navigates the balance between authenticity and optimism, and then hear how I’ve tried to do the same. 

If you have any thoughts about this balance, I’d love to hear! Come join me on Instagram, or leave a comment on my blog post! 

For full show notes, click here. 

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Related Episodes: 

157: How (and Why) to Journal, Even If You’re Not a Journaler! // Kim Christenson of Promptly Journals
330: How to Delight in Your Difficult Child
304: Motherhood is hard. This helps.


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359: A Simple Reframe to Help You Journal Consistently

Do you struggle to know how to connect with your teenager? Man, oh, man. The hormones, attitudes, busy schedules, still underdeveloped brains coupled with the overdeveloped longing for independence - sheesh! If you are going through a rocky time with your teenager, you are going to love what I learned from my mentor of almost 15 years, Saren Eyre Loosli. 

For full show notes, including the three takeaways, click here.


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Related Episodes: 
038: How to Get your Teenagers to Talk to You (and it Starts When They Are Young) // Tony Overbay, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
303: How to Talk to Teenagers // Brooke Romney
211: Raising Independent Teens and Tweens // Amy and Margaret from What Fresh Hell Podcast



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358: Creating Golden Moments with Teenagers // Saren Eyre Loosli

Do you struggle to stay calm during your big kid’s big meltdowns? You’re not alone! As a parent of spirited, intense children, I have plenty of experience with big meltdowns and "bad" behaviors. It can be especially frustrating when the kid losing it is a big kid! If you can relate, you will love this interview with Cheryl Cardall! 

For full show notes, including takeaways, click here. 

Related Episodes: 
339: The Hidden Reason for Misbehavior (in kids AND parents!) // Wendy Bertagnole
279: Navigating Parenting Triggers // Nat Vikitsreth
083: Are Kids Today Harder Than They Were In The Past? // Katherine Reynolds Lewis 

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277: When Parenting Doesn’t Go as Planned // Michelle Barrow

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