Karen is our guest this week and is so kind to talk to us about her life as a child and how it prepared her for her life as a parent. Karen takes us back to past therapists guidance, gut instincts, and what held her and her family together through the tough years of raising a "tough" kid.

Episode Notes and Resources:

https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/suicide-prevention

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/oppositional-defiant-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20375831

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This month on Ask Away, we received a question asking about why parents seem so stressed and grumpy, but they also turn around and say that parenting is the best thing. Jen and Hilary give us insights and suggestions for parents and kids alike.

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Coming out is more than just a one time event. As parents, we love our children and we want to show them that love is unconditional. Devin Preston is a therapist here at The Family Place and is here to talk to us about coming out, its importance in the life of an LGBTQ+ member, and what we can do to continue that endless love that we have for our children. 

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We've all been the parent feeling judged, and maybe we've been the one judging too. Listen in as Jen and Hilary talk about why we judge, shared stories, and lessons learned.

Resources:

https://afineparent.com/positive-parenting-faq/judging-other-parents.html

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Seantae Jackson is here and she is sharing her experience of being involved in a huge car accident, along with her husband, all of her children, and family friends. Through waking up after the accident, through surgery after surgery, and allowing for all emotions during healing, Seantae shares it all. Check out their new foundation information in our show notes as well as all their social media!

Episode Notes and Resources:

Website:

sandalbluefoundation.org

Social Media:

https://www.facebook.com/sandalbluefoundation

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Tips for this spooky day! Jen and MarLyn join together to give you some tips for a safe and fun Halloween night and share a not-so-creepy kid story. Stay safe, have fun, and be kind to yourself!

Resources:

https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/halloween.html

https://www.insider.com/creepy-things-kids-have-told-parents-reddit-2018-6

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When you think of being a teenager, hopefully you don't immediately think of acne, but some might! Our episode today can help you understand acne and give you more knowledge to help you navigate your teens acne years. Cory B. Maughan is our special guest today to help us better understand this topic! Dr. Maughan is a board-certified dermatologist. Jen and Hilary get the low down on salicylic acid, who not to listen to on Tik Tok, different types of acne and more! 

Subject Resources: 

https://www.providencederm.com/our-team

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Professor Alan Hawkins of BYU is here to talk to us about divorce ideation. How common is it for people to consider divorce? Does a marriage have to be terrible for thoughts of divorce to come up? Are divorces increasing or decreasing? Dr. Hawkins has been studying divorce ideation and has plenty of answers for us! He also has a newly refreshed (FREE) digital book coming out called, "Should I Try to Work It Out?". We will get the link and information for that free resource as soon as it is available.

Join Hilary and Jen as they learn new things, old things, and misconceptions about divorce ideation.

Subject Resources:

- https://fhssfaculty.byu.edu/directory/alan-hawkins

- Free digital book resource: 

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Jan Goodrich joins Jen and Hilary today to tell us his story of resilience. Jan was just 25 when he was in an electrical accident at work, and he has come away from it with great lessons and advice for us. Listen in to hear his story of the accident, the burn unit, and many more ups and downs that came along his journey.

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Teens are between two stages, being a kid, and being an adult. Being close to friends, finding ways to belong outside of the home, and spending time with others is normal. BUT, maybe there are some ways to make it work better for you. Jen and Hilary are here to guide us through some teen friend tips.

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