Hey Emma!

Hey Emma! and dad discusses the upcoming Homecoming Dance and other dances, the ins and outs of having a good DJ versus a bad DJ, and how to get your father to be a chauffer.

It's a common battle in families with kids. Eating problems become eating habits. Poor eating habits become ingrained. Why does it happen? Get a teenager's perspective on eating and of course, her Dad is there to provide just a little nagging.

Our first minisode brings us back to school. Emma has returned to high school as a sophomore and we get an update on how it's going so far. It includes crazy psych teachers, high school friend groups and not getting arrested.

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Minisode chorus by Emma & Dad. Unless you didn't like it, then it was made by some random stranger we grabbed off the street and paid him to sing off key.

You would think a family vacation would be a welcome event for everyone in the family. Well, not everyone. Find out why this teen didn't want to go on vacation and what are some things parents can do to make vacations fun for their teens as well.

Sibling relationships can be warm and fuzzy or cold and combative. How are your relationships with your siblings? If it's anything like Emma's, it's a mix of both. There's one thing for certain, every sibling relationship is unique and comes with it's own combination of beautiful and horrific moments.
Join Emma as she discusses what it's like to have 2 sisters and be a middle child at the same time.

Ever wonder what your teen thinks about their body. I thought my daughter would have avoided this issue since we consicously work to help them have a healthy body image.
I was wrong.

The terrifying step for parents and teens alike. It'll bring tears to your eyes, sleepless nights, and a sting to your wallet - It's Driver's Ed.

We cover the touchy topic of depression & mental illness in this episode. It has touched Emma's life in multiple ways and she she reveals some of her own challenges with it.

Emma and dad go over some ways to reduce stress & manage anxiety. Music, yoga, and more discreet anxiety management techniques are discussed.

What were you expectations going into Freshman year of High school and how do they compare to your actual experience dring your first year? What were some of your fears and concerns and did they get realized? What advice would you gve other students heading into their first year of High School?