Life is a series of problems to be solved. It’s time to embrace it as an opportunity to understand a challenge and evaluate solutions. Effective problem-solving techniques are a lifelong learning process that continues moving us forward. As we figure out problem-solving skills, it allows us the opportunity to teach our kids. We can set an example of how to navigate problems, develop solutions and take action. 

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Today we shine the spotlight on identity parenting as it focuses on helping kids develop a strong sense of self-identity. It emphasizes creating a safe and nurturing environment where children can explore their own interests and values and develop a sense of who they are. As parents, we know that parenting is both a challenging and rewarding experience. We will discuss practical ways to bring joy to our parenting while promoting self-identity and self-worth in our children.

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You feel overwhelmed by life, work, schedules, and unplanned circumstances. Your job is sucking the life out of you. Your schedule is packed full of activities with little room for downtime. At times you have made choices that contribute to this overwhelmed feeling. Then other situations happen to you and are entirely out of your control. No matter how you end up in this place, there is hope. Today we dive into evaluating what you are doing and why.  Perspective shifts, increasing resiliency, and looking at what you can control are all small steps toward change that will help you restore strength and make changes to your outlook on life.

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Covid-19 created a crisis that is continuing. Anxiety and depression are incredibly high. Societal oppression has become prevalent. Self-harming behaviors and emotional outbursts are more common in young children. Cyberbullying runs rampant on social media. Quarantine and isolation have changed how we function in life. We need to be talking about the fact that decisions made as a nation during the Covid pandemic brought about consequences. We need to step up for our kids and have conversations about the emotional fallout from 2020. It’s time to start the conversation and come up with solutions. Are you ready to take the first step?

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Maybe we have stress wrong. Perhaps it's not bad for us. Have you ever considered that what you believe about stress might be what is bad for you? I invite you to a new way to think about stress.

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One of the most underappreciated skills is the ability to manage expectations. This is true for individuals and couples. When we manage expectations, we allow ourselves to anticipate good and bad things, happiness, and pain. Listen to this remastered episode on managing your expectations to achieve a more balanced life.

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Expectations without acceptance will bring more frustration and distress. Acceptance without expectations will also bring pain and poor relationships. Is there a specific order in which we should engage these? I believe there is. Listen in to episode 228.

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So many people give up on their hopes for change because they don't see results as quickly as they anticipated. But what if all change followed a definable process? I believe that it does, and I believe that you can follow that process by engaging in three principles that will drive your life forward into change. Listen to a remastered previous episode on how to change.

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Parenting is hard. There are so many fears that come with it. Often the most significant fear can be that we will mess our kids up if we make mistakes. What kind of people am I raising? Let's explore that fear a bit.

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Life is hard. We often get caught up focusing on others, but is there a skill we can develop to help us navigate through the stress? Does it matter what order we do things? I think it does. Listen in and tell me what you think.

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