I know nothing motivates you more than keeping your kid safe and healthy. Yet, so often, caring parents bury their heads in the sand when it comes to educating their kids about sexual wellness, and the effects are devastating. The uncomfortable truth is that no matter how 'good' your kid is, studies show the average age of exposure to pornography is 10 years old. So, it's not a matter of if, it's a matter of when. 

You have no choice but to be proactive.

That's why this episode, with Sex Educator, Amy Lang, is so important.

Listen in to learn: 

> How to talk to your kid about sex in ways that keep them smart and feeling secure

> Exactly how to keep your kid safe from the damaging effects of pornography 

> The mindset you must adopt if you want them to have sexual wellness throughout their lives

> A free guide I developed from this discussion: Sex Safety 101 

> Startling statistics: 3% of pornographic sites require proof of age, and 25% do not include adult content warnings, 10-12% of teens believe they are addicted to pornography

> Bark - internet and tech use monitoring

> Amy's upcoming book Spring of 2022: Sex Talk with Tweens: What to Say and How to Say It

> Amy's Books and Solutions center

> Amy's Additional Sex Education Books & Resources 

The one way you can guarantee that your kid will open up to you about important topics like sex is to continue to have a strong relationship through adolescence. But it can sometimes feel overwhelming knowing where to start.

I hope you use the tools inside this episode and do what you can to educate yourself and your kid on what it means to be sexually healthy. They deserve this gift, and you deserve this kind of peace of mind.

Remember, there are millions of adolescent parents in the world who are struggling. If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, subscribe and share so other families like yours can benefit.

Listen in now!

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PS. Starting next week registration opens for my free live Masterclass:

"3 Common Mistakes Even the Best Parents Make:  How to avoid them, and simple tools to feel instant relief as a middle school parent"

Make sure to sign up for my email list, and keep an eye on your inbox because I will be announcing registration for this free Masterclass early next week.

Not on the emailing list? Join the community today by downloading any one of my resources - starting with the Sex Safety 101 guide linked here!

You know how your early adolescent can be super dramatic? resistant? or rebel more often than not? (Um...yes!)

Well, these behaviors frequently happen for a reason beneath the surface you may not be aware of...

Anxiety.

And, chances are likely it's happening in your home these days. 

Listen in to discover my simple 3 step process you can use to help them decode their anxiety so you can:

> make sense of their seemingly unpredictable behavior

> boost instant connection between you

> & give them a sense of control (and you much-needed relief) 

~Listen in now~

If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, subscribe and share so other families like yours can benefit!

I've been listening, and the echoing sentiment of early adolescent parents and kids is: we're struggling. This is such an intense time. Whether you or your kid are facing anxiety, health issues, depression, chronic stress, overwhelm, or general discomfort, I believe today's episode is going to help you.

To help bolster your sense of confidence and ability to thrive through this challenging time, I'm going to share one of the tools within EA's digital course: Middle School Success for Parents, which gives parents the mindsets, skills, and systems needed so everyone in the family can thrive through the ups and downs of middle school. 

If you're looking to de-stress, clear the overwhelm, or solve a challenge, this episode gives you a simple system to coach yourself and your middle schooler. 

Inside, you'll learn: 

> Why information alone won't get you where you want to go

>The loop that keeps you trapped and how to get out

> & How your own mind could be sabotaging the peace you're both craving, and what to do

~Listen in now~

If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, subscribe and share so other families like yours can benefit!

Learning to accept, support, and belong to ourselves first can seem like a never-ending battle for adults, and the pressure our adolescent kids are facing around these topics feels even greater. 

But I believe this kind of support and care of our own selves is one of the answers to creating more peace inside our lives and the world. I think we can all agree this is what is desperately needed right now.

Today's guest, Author, Activist, and Dove Self-Esteem Project Educator, Rosie Molinary, and I dive into these topics and so much more. 

[9:10] Rosie's "lightbulb moment"

[11:00] The consequences of looking outside yourself for validation

[20:30] How purpose leads to healing

[23:11] Our kids don't need us to be perfect in order to be good role models

[29:40] Gently setting boundaries around non-negotiable "you time"

[41:50] The impact of gender expression on body image

Parents, if you or your adolescent have ever struggled to accept yourself, your body, or to prioritize your own needs first - this is for YOU. 

~Listen in now to repair your breakdown and replenish yourselves~

People, places, and things mentioned in the episode:

PS. So many adolescent kids and parents are struggling right now. If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, subscribe and share so other families can easily find this content and benefit. Thank you!

I know you are looking for some relief these days, which is why I'm so excited to share these 3 simple tools that are guaranteed to lead to immediate parenting wins. Listen in to discover...

1. A simple experiment you can do that will result in feeling less triggered and more present

2. The counterintuitive response to your kids' snarky comments or emotional breakdowns that boost the likelihood they'll be more open to you and your feedback

& 3. A super simple, 3-minute practice to boost their time-management skills

Remember, there are millions of adolescent parents in the world who are struggling. If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, subscribe and share so other families like yours can benefit. 

Listen in now! 

Always remember, in the midst of the challenges the purpose of this stage of development for both parents and adolescents is to grow. And, according to my guest, adolescent clinical therapist, and parent coach, Robin Goldstein-Lincoln, there are so many reasons to have hope in the midst of these challenges.  

Robin is a renowned therapist who has worked in this field for more than 25 years, and she has some encouraging lessons to share at a time when all parents and adolescents need to hear them. Listen in to find out: 

     *     An analogy that will instantly help you respond with patience when your adolescent is in the midst of an emotional explosion

     *     Her 25-year perspective on why we're making huge strides as a society

     *     Simple, tangible, and highly-effective tools she uses in private practice that you can easily use at home

~Listen in now~

If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, subscribe and share so other families like yours can benefit!

No amount of chocolates or roses from CVS will fill us up and make us truly feel loved. Amiright, parents?!

I hope this lifts you up, and in turn, your kid feels the love. You both deserve it!

Parents, push play on this one with your middle schooler nearby as these incredible 8th graders share priceless wisdom around: 

     *Navigating toxic friendships

     *A personal journey from socially awkward to confident self-advocate

     *Varying degrees of bullying and how to deal, & more!

You and I both know adolescents are heavily influenced by peers, and an adult's voice can become the Charlie Brown background of their life "Blah, blah, blah"

That's why I wanted to feature wisdom from their peers. Make sure to listen to the end, as they share a pep talk for incoming 6th graders! 

If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, subscribe and share so other families like yours can benefit! 

I may be an expert, but it's a whole different ballgame to parent your own early adolescent kiddo in real-time. I get hands-on learning from my own daughter every single day which humbles me, which is why I need constant connection and wisdom from my friends.

I wanted to push record on one of our conversations because we each have a professional career and personal insights that always leave me feeling both uplifted and grounded. As expected, there are many priceless gems inside this episode.

I hope when you listen you feel the same!

As always, if you like this episode, thank you for rating, reviewing, and subscribing to Spotify or Apple Podcasts, so other parents like you can benefit. Listen in now!

Oh, the irony in this episode is thick as it's a week behind schedule and I'm a big-time recovering perfectionist.

But the truth is that perfectionism in life, work, AND parenting is doing way more harm in your life than good. If you find yourself caught in the coulda, shoulda, woulda's as a parent - I'm going to shoot straight with you: this way of being is limiting you and those you love. Plain and simple.

Join me and listen in to this week's episode of Real Talk, where you get a glimpse of my coaching style in addressing what I see as common themes amongst adolescent parents these days.

I've got your back.

Ps. If you like this episode - please rate, review, and subscribe so more parents and educators like you can find this podcast.