Delighted to have my friend @BeckyProudfit chatting with me today about simplifying and not becoming an over scheduled family. I believe it's a goal for all of us, but DIFFICULT in PRACTICE! Becky is a light, and I love her actionable tips she shares. Make sure you join the conversation after listening over on my Instagram page: @KristenDukeChats and share your insights and perspective.  Check out our family favorites in our AMAZON STORE. Grateful for your iTunes Reviews! We'd love for you to SHARE this episode with a friend who would appreciate it as well. You can find information about past podcast episodes on the Beyond Good Intentions homepage (we mentioned episode #34 where I chatted with her podcast buddy Becky Higgins). You can share the version of this episode geared towards teens at the @FistBump.Podcast as well.

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Ultimate parenting goal: to become TRUSTED. For some reason, it gets trickier in the teen years, and it can affect parenting adult children as well. Whether you are currently in the trenches with teens, or hanging with toddlers, this is for you, it doesn't hurt to PLAN AHEAD!  You'll walk away with strategies for deliberate parenting that help to move beyond good intentions to a stronger family.

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Just minutes after I recorded the last episode, I got a call from my son that I shared the story about him. I told him about what I have planned in the next few months, and discussed the importance of sharing stories, and he said, "What does sharing your story have to do with parenting?" I answer that question in this episode more in depth, it's a great question! Sharing challenging stories, and especially about your kids is not easy, and that's why I've done this in a safe environement in Team Trusted, our private community, and an aspect that I'm excited about in the Transform Retreat (some will be anonymous) for those that feel safe to share.  Join the retrat here: https://kristenduke.com/sales-page-retreat/ Email me and we can set up a video chat to discuss your questions: kristen@kristenduke.com    

Ep: 11 What does sharing your story have to do with parenting?

The tears came out today!  I wasn't planning to share this today, but I just got back from the gym where I ran into someone (I barely know) and we talked for an hour... I walked away so benefitted from that experience, that it reminded me of how sharing our vulnerable stories has the opportunity to bless others in countelss ways, many we will never know about. I share how a friends story she shared 10 years ago stuck in my mind, and helped me bless & support my son, and I'll forever be grateful. (Listen to a follow up to this episode in the next one, number 11). Come to the Transform Retreat September 9th! https://kristenduke.com/sales-page-retreat/ You can always email me an questions, happy to hop on a call and discuss your desire to attend the retreat with hesitations: kristen@kristenduke.com  See the retreat highlight bubble on Instagram, special bonus of Marco Polo mentoring when you sign up before Mother's Day!

Ep: 10 How I was able to help my teen with another friends brave story

My son just graduated college! My friends on Instagram saw me travel to his graduation on Thursday this week, and you may remember how I've shared in the past that he chose not to participte in high school graduation (and how I eventually became ok with that) but that he dediced to indeed walk in his college graduation. I shared a video on IG about him growing up, and the things I EXPECTED him to do that he didn't, and my growth process in all of that. Watch that video here.  I then had follow up questions from other mama's asking me, "How is your relationship now?" which I touch on here, and delve deeper into here in this podcast episode.  It's a little choppy towards the end, because as I was chatting on my porch into my voice memo (where I record these episodes) my neighbor came over to talk to me, and I had to stop. Since I had to stitch on the ending part 2 anyway, I cut that part out.  As always, I share about the benefits of Team Trusted, and how they have helped me and others on the team become a more trusted, safe space for their kids, and we'd love to have you join us.

Ep 9: Graduation Recap, how I broke trust, & then gained trust with my son

In this quick episode, I share my observations and thoughts after walking through the halls of the high school today.  AND.... That I'm sharing a fun series in my bestie club emails in the next few weeks leading up to Mother's Day, so if you're not in that club, and you wanna be, you can join here: https://kristenduke.com/join/ 

Ep 8: My walk through the high school

I completed 7 podcasts in 7 days, woohoo! I'm digging this new way of chatting, what do you think? You can always leave a review and let me know your thoughts! Responding to a message from a mom in the community asking about Sibling Rivarly and sharing a few of my thoughts, and I also have a workshop with actionable step by step tips and a family lesson idea over here: https://kristenduke.com/sales-page-squash-sibling-rivalry/ I also referenced confidence building discussions and scenarios here: https://members.kristenduke.com/sales-page-consider-this-cards/ Always thinking of how I can help you become more trusted by your teen!

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