I recently asked a mom about her summer plans, and she said, "I can't even go there." I completely understand this, we are so busy with the craziness of May that we can't see past the end of school.
We may think about signing our kids up for camp or planning the family vacation and that's about it.
But if you want to set yourself up for success this summer you need to be intentional about what you want before you are in the middle of the summer. These questions can help.

 What do you need to recover from the school year? 

 What are your top priorities or values for the summer?

 What season am I in? (Knowing this helps shape your expectations.)

 How can I improve my relationship with my teen this summer?

 What does my kid need this summer? 


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# 216 Set Yourself Up for Summer

Colleen O'Grady, MA. is a speaker, trainer and author of the award-winning and best-selling book Dial Down the Drama: Reduce Conflict and Reconnect with Your Teenage Daughter---A Guide for Mothers Everywhere. Colleen shares her wisdom from twenty-five years of experience as a licensed marriage and family therapist which translates into over 50,000 hours of working with parents and teens. Colleen, known as the parent-teen relationship expert helps you raise the bar of what's possible for the teenage years. Colleen not only knows this professionally she has been a mom in the trenches with her own teenage daughter. You really can improve your relationship with your teen and dial up the joy, peace, and delight at home and work. Every episode is geared to uplift you, give you practical parenting tips that you can apply right away and keep you current on the latest in teen research and trends.

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How can moms help their tweens and teens finish the year strong? Do you see your teens procrastinating? How can moms motivate their teens to study and do their best on their finals and AP exams? This episode is full of practical tips and advice to help YOU help your teen.
Our guest today is Lisa Speransky. Lisa grew up in New York City, attending specialized public schools and Columbia University. Through years of her own experience as a well-known tutor and mentor in NYC, she came to understand how a tutoring relationship can be life-changing for a student and began expanding her company in 2003. Lisa also enjoyed a 13-year corporate career in consumer products, spending 3 of those years in a C-level role before returning to IVY to pursue her mission to help students find joy in learning.
How to motivate teens to study?
"Emphasize the higher stakes of final exams compared to regular tests, and remind them that consistent studying can prevent last-minute stress and improve performance."
How to handle procrastination?
"Encourage the use of calendar blocking to break study tasks into manageable chunks, making it easier to start and stay on track without feeling overwhelmed."
The importance of reducing stress.
"Help your teen manage exam stress by providing organizational tools and reinforcing that a single test is not the end of the world; your support and understanding are key."
To find out more about Lisa or IVY go to: 
https://ivytutorsnetwork.com/about/our-team
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# 270 Finish Strong: Tips for Finals and AP Exams

In this episode we talk about Teens and AI. No matter if you are pro AI or  against it, AI is here to stay and our teens are using it. Just like social media and smart phones, there are are many good things about AI but there are a lot of unknowns.  We explore the wonderful opportunities that AI can bring but also dive into the hard questions. We discuss how AI can amplify what we do as humans but it should never replace our humanness.
Our guest today Audrey Wisch left Stanford to found Curious Cardinals, mobilizing peers to inspire K-12 students to discover their passions. With her vision to unlock students' potential through personalized mentorship, she raised $6.8m in ventured funding. Recognized by Forbes 30 Under 30, Audrey empowers youth and provides college students meaningful work.
In this episode we explore:
· How will AI change the future of k-12 education? How will AI change the workforce and what affect will that have on our kids?
· How do you go about introducing AI to teens? Where do you draw the line?
· What can we learn from social media’s take over when it comes to navigating this new technology? 
· How can parents use AI to save time? 
· What are common misconceptions you aim to debunk regarding AI? 
· How can AI help teens who are neurodivergent? 
· What stance can parents take when it comes to drawing boundaries vs encouraging enthusiastically the utilization of AI in their teens’ lives? 
· Should I let my kid use this or not? How should I have conversations with my kids about this?
· Is it cheating to use ChatGPT to help with an essay? How can we think about what's moral vs what's not?

 
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# 269 Teens and AI: Pros and Cons

Today we are going to discuss how to implement Reflective Parenting vs. Reactive parenting.
In this episode we talk about what is a Reflective Parent and can teens be reflective. We explore the three basic biobehavioral systems: reward systems, mentalizing, and the stress/threat system and how understanding this empowers us to be better parents.
Our guest today is Sheila Redfern PhD ,a Consultant Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychologist. She is currently a Head of Clinical Services for Family Trauma at Anna Freud, a children and families mental health charity in London, UK. Dr Redfern also worked as a senior lecturer as part of Guy's Medical School from 1996-2005. She is the Director of Redfern Psychology Services, an independent clinical psychology practice, where she offers direct clinical work, training and supervision and where she is devoted to promoting insight, compassion, and empathy in individuals, families, institutions, and communities.
Dr. Redfern’s clinical psychology practice spans thirty years, and she has published extensively in peer reviewed journals on parenting, fostering and child and adolescent mental health for the professional audience. Dr Redfern has authored two books for parents; Reflective Parenting: A Guide To Understanding What's Going on in your Child's Mind (Routledge) and How do You Hug A Cactus? Reflective Parenting with Teenagers in Mind (Routledge).
To learn more go to: https://redfernpsychology.org/
How Do You Hug a Cactus? Reflective Parenting with Teenagers in Mind https://amzn.eu/d/idhOCKY
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#268 Reflective Parenting vs Reactive Parenting

You are going to love my guest today!
In this episode we talk about how parents and society at large underestimate teenage girls. We talk about amazing things that teenage girls have accomplished and how they are redefining leadership and power with all these accomplishments.
Our guest today Chelsey Goodan is the author of the USA Today national bestseller, UNDERESTIMATED: The Power and Wisdom of Teenage Girls (Gallery Books), which has been recommended by Oprah Daily, saying: “If you have a teenage girl in your life, you need to read this.” Amazon's Editorial Director chose UNDERESTIMATED as her "Editor's Pick, Best Nonfiction,” featuring it on CBS Mornings, and when Chelsey was recently on TODAY with Hoda & Jenna, they exclaimed: "We couldn't stop talking about your book."
Chelsey has been a mentor and empowerment coach to teenage girls for 16 years. She speaks regularly to audiences about gender justice and serves as the mentorship director of DemocraShe, which supports and guides girls from underserved communities into leadership positions. 
Find out more about Chelsea at https://www.chelseygoodan.com/ 
Follow on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/chelseygoodan/?hl=en
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# 267 Underestimated: The Power of Teen Girls

Our guest today has a unique viewpoint on teens. She is both a mom of teens and coaches teens. We dive into competition, comparison, jealousy, envy, body image, mindset, confidence, and self worth. 
Kaitlin Feurer is a dynamic mentor, seasoned consultant, and highly experienced coach specializing in cheerleading, tumbling, and mindset development. With a passion for guiding individuals towards fearlessness and surpassing limitations, Kaitlin has empowered a diverse range of clients, from cheerleaders and athletes to aspiring business owners.
Kaitlin's impact extends far beyond individual coaching sessions, as she has been sought after to share her wisdom and insights on various podcasts and publications. Her greatest joy lies in guiding her clients to break free from self-imposed limitations and unlock their full potential in health, wealth, vision, and business. Through her guidance, Kaitlin empowers others to step into their greatness and create a life of fulfillment and abundance.
Contact kaitlin@shawnfeurer.com
Follow on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/kaitfeurer/
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# 216 Set Yourself Up for Summer

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