Parents are suddenly thrust into the position of teacher. Not only that, but they have to do it while adhering to someone else's schedule and plan. Coping with learning at home is pushing many parents over the edge and causing their stress levels to soar. There are a lot of tips out there for managing logistics but there is more to it than that. Sandy Fowler shares insights and a mindset that helps families survive and thrive during this crazy time.

Our Guest: Sandy Fowler

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Parenting teenagers is challenging. Pushback, arguments, silence and distancing are some of the hallmarks of this stage. One of the more challenging situations for parents comes from your teen pushing your buttons. It's like we're wearing a shirt with big pictures of buttons saying, "Push here!" They are masters at knowing what to say or do that sends our emotions into overdrive. Hunter Clarke-Fields has some tips and strategies for us today that can help you keep your cool or manage the situation when you don't. She'll share those and her stories with Mighty Parenting podcast host Sandy Fowler so we can all learn and find a more peaceful path.

Our Guest: Hunter Clarke-Fields

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Families everywhere are dealing with lack of routine, lost connection, living and working in close quarters, and even grief as COVID-19 runs its course. Our kids are living with a lot of disappointment and fear, and they may feel adrift. All of this is creating anxiety. Mighty Parenting podcast host and stress relief coach Sandy Fowler addresses Coronavirus anxiety. She shares insights on using this time to share your values with your children as well as tips for families on how they can reduce Coronavirus anxiety.

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Healthy parenting during the Coronavirus lockdown has some challenges. Our kids are feeling a lot of different emotions. They are dealing with a lack of routine and they get tired of being locked down with us. But there are things parents can do, and things we shouldn't even worry about. Behavioral therapist Anthony Rao joins Mighty Parenting host Sandy Fowler to discuss healthy parenting strategies for the pandemic. Find out what’s most important and the things you can do to help your child and yourself through this historical time.

Our Guest: Anthony Rao, PsyD 

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As our boys grow up life can get strange. That little boy who loved being with you can suddenly disappear behind closed doors. We lose communication and our relationship with them suffers. Understanding boys and the changes they go through as they approach and live through puberty can help. Parents can keep a better line of communication and foster a stronger relationship with their sons. They can also decrease the anxiety and frustration their boys experience during this time. Cara Natterson, M.D.,go-to puberty expert, talks to Mighty Parenting podcast host Sandy Fowler about decoding boys, improving communication, and strengthening or rebuilding your relationship.

Our Guest: Cara Natterson, M.D. 

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Ever feel like all you're doing is arguing with your teenager? Whether it's an eye roll, the exasperated tone, push back, or an actual argument, it's exhausting. Parents get frustrated and end up feeling guilty. But Laurie Warren has a different view of the situation which she's sharing with Mighty Parenting podcast host Sandy Fowler. They discuss the truth about arguing and how parents can handle it in a way that actually helps their teenager. Laurie gives us insights into handling the actual situation and what we can do in between to foster connection with our teenagers while managing the relationship.

Our Guest: Laurie Warren 

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With scheduling changes, living in close quarters, loss of stability and routines as well as income, many families are struggling to deal with social isolation. Stress-relief coach and Mighty Parenting podcast host Sandy Fowler shares strategies for managing stress and anxiety, dealing with social isolation with teenagers, and even how to find the good in all of this. Coronavirus is a big issue and families need strategies to ride the emotional wave. Sandy Fowler shares those strategies.

Our Guest: Sandy Fowler

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Resources Mentioned in Show:

Episode 103—Jude Bijou shows us how to manage our emotions in a healthy way.

Episode 94—Dr. Laura Dabney shows us how being selfish is good for us and our teenager.

Episode 80—Sandy Fowler shares strategies for creating a stress-free family vacation. These same strategies can be adapted when dealing with social isolation.

sandyfowler.com/coronavirus 

facebook.com/mightyparenting 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/MightyParenting/

Every parent wants their teenager to be happy and that means we want them to dream and to dream big. But what happens when life gets in the way? When they experience failure, bullying, or obstacles? How can we still connect with them and support them? How can we inspire them? Former NFL football player Marc Megna has been there. He was raised by a single mom who struggled financially. He was an overweight kid who was bullied but he found a way to follow his dreams. Listen in as Marc talks to Mighty Parenting podcast host Sandy Fowler. He shares his story and what parents need to know about kids facing adversity. 

Our Guest: Marc Megna 

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When teenagers struggle in school the effects ripple outward. Parents try to help their kids but often end up in power struggles, an argument or even someone being in tears. Rachel Gallows knows what that’s like. She struggled and almost failed year after year through elementary school but she made some changes and graduated as high school valedictorian. Now she is a tutor who works a little differently with her students. Today she joins Mighty Parenting podcast host Sandy Fowler to talk about what happened, why kids struggle in school and how that impacts their homework.

Our Guest: Rachael Gallows

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Touched-up photos of thin, beautiful women and muscular, gorgeous men. Movies where sadness is met with a tub of ice cream. Living in a world that feels out of control. These are just a few of the societal factors that contribute to food addiction. But what exactly is food addiction? Does my craving for a bowl of ice cream, or a pint or half gallon, constitute food addiction? How can we tell if our teenager has a food issue? What can we do to help or to prevent a problem in the first place? Food addiction expert Jennifer Alembik answers these questions and more in her discussion with Mighty Parenting Podcast host Sandy Fowler.

Our Guest: Jennifer Alembik 

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