36. Step Back. It will be okay.

If one of your parenting goals is to help your boys develop a foundation of faith, this is the episode for you! Kristen Walker Smith (author and podcast host of "One Minute Scripture Study") shares her experience, wisdom, and insights on how to help your boys begin to develop a love for the scriptures. Plus we also discuss ways to help your boys learn to recognize the Holy Ghost. So many nuggets of knowledge in this episode! You're going to want to share it with a friend. Download "The Spirit Wheel" for free: The Spirit Wheel Free 30-minute Clarity Call link: Schedule Here Here are the links to all of Kristen Walker Smith's awesomeness: Instagram: @kristenwalkersmith Podcast: One Minute Scripture Study  

So, your child is an adult... what's next? How do you show up as a parent now? If you have a child heading into college and wonder what your role will look like now, this is the episode for you! In fact, there's so much awesome info out there, we've split it into two episodes.  Part 2 (this episode) shares the stories and wisdom of my articulate and experienced friend, Maren Will, who has gleaned many nuggets of knowledge from parenting her three adult children. Join us as we discuss the grief and doubt that comes when our kids move on, how we shift our mindset to view our children as equals, and doing the mental work that believing in them and connecting with them requires. 

So, your child is an adult... what's next? How do you show up as a parent now? If you have a child heading into college and wonder what your role will look like now, this is the episode for you! In fact, there's so much awesome info out there, we've split it into two episodes.  Enjoy Part 1 with special guest Maren Will as we discuss parenting phases, foundational parenting principles, and how to prepare for the shift into parenting adult children.

Have you noticed the subtle messages society is sharing about boys?  These messages—both subtle and not-so-subtle—can shape how boys see themselves. Tune in as we explore how to recognize those messages and learn how to share your own. The personal messages that help them thrive!   Want a free 30-minute Clarity Call? Let's chat! You'll walk away with a clear plan on how to have a successful summer with your kids (no matter how much electronic time they have). Schedule it here! 

It's June...how's your summer with teenage boys going? Is your fridge empty...again? How many conversations about electronics have you already had?  If you're serious about creating a successful summer for both you and your boys, you might be asking the wrong questions.  Learn the questions that will help you create the summer you really want, for you and your boys. And learn how to look back at the end of summer without regret.    Want a free 30-minute Clarity Call? Let's chat! You'll walk away with a clear plan on how to have a successful summer with your kids (no matter how much electronic time they have). Schedule it here!     

A glimpse, by definition, is a "momentary or partial view." As a mother, you might sometimes have "momentary or partial views" of your son's potential and future capacity. These glimpses into their future are distinctly different from your worries, concerns, or anxieties about their future. This episode explores the differences between glimpsing the future and worrying about it, and how choosing to see clearly helps you (and him) have more joy, confidence and connection.    Want a free 30-minute Clarity Call? Schedule it here!

Since most teenage boys don't like to talk about emotions (let alone feel them), we've got to operate in stealth mode if we're going to help them be more aware of their emotions and learn what to do with them. This episode explores why emotional literacy is so important, and shares five things you can do to increase your son's emotional vocabulary (without them even realizing you're doing it).  Want to download my version of the Feel Wheel? Grab it here!  Want a free 30-minute Clarity Call? Schedule it here! Visit my website and Instagram

We want our boys to grow into independent, confident men, the kind who trust themselves to make decisions. What gets in the way of that? Sometimes we do. This episode explores boys' independence, how we subconsciously hinder their progress, and how to simply step back and let them learn.  Want a free 30-minute Clarity Call? Schedule it here! Visit my website and Instagram

When you feel stuck or frustrated, thinking that something (or one of your teenagers) should be different, it's hard to remember and access your personal parenting strengths. This episode explores why focusing on strengths is helpful, how to identify more of your strengths, and introduces Energy Profiling, a system developed by Carol Tuttle that helps you recognize your inherent energetic nature and how to honor and use it (in your relationships and in your parenting).  Books: "It's Just My Nature," and "The Child Whisperer," by Carol Tuttle Want a free 30-minute Clarity Call? Schedule it here! Visit my website and Instagram

Did you know optimism is one of your greatest parenting tools? Really! This episode explores the root of the word "optimism" and gets into the nitty gritty of why it's so important. Plus learn five ways to cultivate it so you can have more joy, peace, and confidence as you mother your teenage boys. Visit my website Check out my Instagram Want a free 30-minute Clarity Call? Schedule it here!