Raising Daughters

Does your preteen or teenage daughter ever suffer with negative self-talk? Get overwhelmed by ruminating worst case scenarios about her friendships and feelings? Do you as her parent ever feel helpless about how to best support her? Then this episode is for you!

Girls can learn to just notice any negative or anxious thoughts in a more detached way, notice where they feel associated emotions in their bodies that arise with these thoughts, and then use tools to allow the thoughts to pass thru them more quickly. Dr. Jordan discusses some breathing techniques and the use of mantras to cope with negative self-talk.

Dr. Jordan also describes how even though we aren’t in charge of negative thoughts popping in our heads, once they are there, we ARE in charge of whether or not we believe them and allow them to build to overwhelm. He uses the following axiom to describe this process: Bird nest in your head. We are not in charge of whether or not negative or anxious thoughts pop up in our heads, but we are in charge of whether or not we let them build a nest.

For more information on Dr. Jordan’s personal growth weekend retreats and summer camps, go to his website at Camp Weloki.

One of the main causes of the increasing levels of anxiety in children today is the lack of free play. If they cannot have unstructured and unsupervised play, they might not know how to handle pain, shape a resilient mindset, or take courageous leaps. Dr. Tim Jordan describes the benefits of letting girls have free play, taking risks, and being responsible for their own safety.

Dr. Jordan’s previous related podcast: The most important factor in girls gaining confidence and resilience: Safe bases!

Dr. Jordan’s previous related podcast: In defense of helicopter parents

In this episode, Dr. Tim Jordan shares how Mr. Rogers overcame bullying as a child and how his story can inspire your daughter to overcome bullying, too. Parents will learn effective ways to support their daughters by encouraging healthy emotional outlets, fostering friendships that align with their personalities, and promoting a sense of community in schools where children stand up for one another. With the right tools and guidance, you can help your daughter build the resilience she needs to overcome bullying.

Resources to help support your daughter:

• Dr. Jordan’s previous podcast: How to Bully-Proof Your Daughter
• Dr. Jordan’s article on teaching kids to stand up to bullies: Bullies Beware!

Biography of Fred Rogers, The Good Neighbor: The Life and Work of Fred Rogers

When is the right time to allow your daughters to go online and get on social media? Dr. Tim Jordan describes many examples of social behaviors your daughter needs to live out to show parents they are ready to try these fast-paced and overly complicated online platforms. He also reveals his recommended age for young girls to start using social media to ensure they get the most out of it without exposing them to serious harm.

In this episode, Dr. Tim Jordan describes the concept of parents being a “safe base” that allows their daughter to have the courage to venture out, take risks, have adventures and cope with any adversities she experiences that allow her to develop resiliency and confidence. This process begins in infancy and extends throughout their daughter’s life.

For information on Dr. Jordan and his wife’s personal growth weekend retreats and summer camps that help girls gain self-awareness, self-confidence, coping skills, and leadership skills, go to his website at Camp Weloki for Girls.

Parents are often accused of being overprotective of their children, to the point that they micromanage and babysit them way too much. Therefore, Dr. Tim Jordan is here to share a dozen powerful phrases our daughters need to hear more from parents for them to grow up confident, resilient, and successful. He explains how a few words could change a child’s mindset, pushing them to stand up for themselves in the face of adversities both in the family and at school.

Why can’t your daughter let go of her toxic best friend? In this episode, we explore the unique brain wiring that makes it difficult for girls to move on from unhealthy friendships. You'll learn how to truly listen and support her without jumping into problem-solving mode, and uncover the secret to avoiding the emotional ‘hot potato’ game. Tune in to gain the tools that will guide your daughter through these emotional challenges with empathy and understanding.

For more information on girl’s emotions and friendships, read Dr. Jordan’s book, Sleeping Beauties, Awakened Women: Guiding the Transformation of Adolescent Girls.

For more information on girl’s emotions and friendships, check out Dr. Jordan’s online parenting course, “Parenting girls: The challenges girls face today with their feelings and friends and what they need.”

Dr. Tim Jordan takes a closer look at helicopter parents and explores the numerous factors that have driven parents to micromanage and overprotect their children for over 100 years. These include smaller family sizes, fears of abduction, the pressure to keep up with the Joneses in the race to nowhere, societal traumas (such as 9/11, wars, school shootings, COVID, and intruder drills), the overwhelming amount of conflicting parenting advice, and the influence of social media and technologies like the 360 app and Infinite Campus. Additionally, many parents today feel increasingly isolated from family and friends, further fueling their anxieties.

For more information on this topic:

• Jordan’s previous podcast: Why Teens Don’t Want to Grow Up
• Recommended books:
• Raising America by Ann Hulbert
• Anxious Parents by Peter Stearns

In this podcast, Dr. Jordan shares a collection of inspiring stories from girls who express why they love the activities they are passionate about. Through these real-life examples, he explores the importance of cultivating intrinsic motivation, showing how it empowers kids to fully immerse themselves in their interests and excel in their chosen pursuits. By fostering this self-driven motivation, children can build the foundation to master their craft and find lasting fulfillment in what they do.

For more resources and insights from Dr. Jordan, visit https://drtimjordan.com.

Learn how to differentiate between normal anxiety and an anxiety disorder in girls, and discover when professional help might be necessary. This episode covers key areas such as temperament, unsafe family and school environments, friendship challenges, typical childhood transitions, emotional overload, and how children may absorb their parents' anxiety.

Related resources from Dr. Jordan:

Dr. Jordan’s book: Sleeping Beauties, Awakened Women: Guiding the Transformation of Adolescent Girls

Previous Dr. Jordan podcasts on similar topics:

●       Why Teens Do Stupid Things

●       Why Teens Don’t Want to Grow Up

●       How to Help Young Adults Deal with Uncertainty About Their Future