Erica Komisar a social worker and psychoanalyst, parent coach and author discusses: understanding and embracing the three phases of adolescence (1:49) and how parents' lifestyle choices help their children through anxiety (17:27).  Timmerie discusses helping college age and young adults to make friends (37:31) and unpacks the meaning and symbols of the Advent Wreath (42:34).  

Resources mentioned : 

 

Episode: Why Moms Matter 

https://relevantradio.com/2022/09/why-moms-matter-how-to-be-present-to-your-child/ 

 

Book: Being There: Why Prioritizing Motherhood in the First Three Years Matters https://www.amazon.com/Being-There-Prioritizing-Motherhood-Matters/dp/0143109294

The Essential Advent and Christmas Handbook | The Catholic Company® 

 

Eagle Eye Ministries programs for young adults and college age

https://www.eagleeyeministries.org/