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Parenting Through The Hard

Parenting Through The Hard

Parenting Through the Hard

Parenting Through the Hard is a podcast for parents of teens and young adults navigating the challenges and complexities of walking alongside their children during tough seasons. Whether you're facing parent-child conflict, rebellious behaviors, substance use, or the emotional struggles of learning to let go, you’re not alone. This podcast offers support, guidance, and a perspective grounded in what truly matters, as we walk together through the hard.
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Parenting Through The Hard - Courage to Connect: How Vulnerability Strengthens Parent-Teen Relationships

Courage to Connect: How Vulnerability Strengthens Parent-Teen Relationships

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11/14/23 • 36 min

Friend, today, we're going to delve into a topic that might tug at the heartstrings a bit – the profound importance of vulnerability in parenting, particularly during these challenging teenage years.

Together, we'll dive a little deeper into this concept I like to call "heart talk." A gentle, intimate dialogue rooted in trust and authenticity, a space where we can really connect with our teens. Because, you see, parenting during these years can be quite a tender journey.

You and I are going to explore those areas where our teens find it tough to open up to us. It's a reminder for us, as parents, to acknowledge our own imperfections, set expectations that are filled with compassion, and, most importantly, honor the boundaries our teens set.

Our teens are navigating a maze of changes and challenges, and we have the opportunity to be a comforting presence – a lighthouse guiding them through the waves. It's a call for us to understand that vulnerability isn't a weakness; it's a strength that fosters profound connections.

Let's embrace the reality that parenting teenagers is no easy feat. Through the mist of discomfort, we are learning to be there for our teens with open hearts and arms.

So, mama, let's gently step into the realm of vulnerability. Let's open up those channels of communication, even if it feels heavy. Because in those quiet, somber conversations lies the potential for healing and understanding.
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About Through The Hard:
"Through The Hard" is proudly presented by Pathways to Hope Network—an empathetic non-profit organization committed to providing free support and nurturing a sense of community for parents navigating the challenges of teens in crisis.

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Parenting Through The Hard - Time to Get the "F" Out: The Journey from Hurt Parent to Healed Parent

Time to Get the "F" Out: The Journey from Hurt Parent to Healed Parent

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09/19/23 • 22 min

"What will you pursue in the middle of this mess that might somehow justify all your suffering?"

In this episode, we are opening our eyes to one of the biggest struggles we experience as parents of teenagers or young adults in crisis. Whether we are dealing with teen behavior issues, addiction, failing grades in high school, manipulation, or isolation, there is a heaviness that creeps in around us with no intention of leaving anytime soon.

Join us as we discuss how we go from hurt parents to healed parents and learn about a unique opportunity coming to you in October 2023!

Timestamps:The challenges of parenting teens in crisis [00:00:02]
Discussion on the difficulties parents face when their teens are in crisis and the importance of a supportive community.

The role of fear in parenting [00:01:26]
Exploration of how fear can dictate our actions as parents and lead to constant stress and anxiety.

The pressure to fix everything and fear of failure [00:02:53]
Discussion on the pressure parents feel to find solutions to their child's problems and the fear of failure that comes with it.

The need for a supportive community [00:15:20]
Emphasizes the importance of having a supportive community to help navigate challenges and overcome fear in parenting.

The upcoming four-week online workshop [00:17:02]
Introducing an upcoming workshop focused on four foundation principles to help parents operate from a place of calm and healing.

Shifting away from control and finding purpose in suffering [00:19:33]
Encouraging listeners to shift their mindset away from control and view their experiences as opportunities for growth and purpose in their lives and the lives of their children.
Register for the 4 Principles for Fighting Fear workshop HERE

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"Through The Hard" is proudly presented by Pathways to Hope Network—an empathetic non-profit organization committed to providing free support and nurturing a sense of community for parents navigating the challenges of teens in crisis.

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Parenting Through The Hard - From Seed to Harvest: Finding Peace in The Process of Parenting Teens

From Seed to Harvest: Finding Peace in The Process of Parenting Teens

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09/05/23 • 27 min

Hey Sis! Ever think about parenting teens like you're tending a garden? Well, that's what we're getting into in this episode – 'cause, let's face it, our kids are a bit like flowers. They bloom when they're ready, in their own sweet time.

We're just here to play the gardener, you know? Nurturing, observing, and maybe doing a bit of waiting.

This summer, as I strolled around my yard, checking out how each plant was doing, it hit me how much parenting teens can feel like tending a garden. And guess what? I had to spill the beans (or should I say seeds?) with you.

Come hang out with us as we chat about:

  • Your child’s zone: Respecting their own growth timeline.
  • Starting at ground level: Embracing those foundational moments.
  • How to soften the seed: Creating the right conditions for growth.
  • The DANGERS of overwatering: Yep, finding that sweet balance.
  • Getting to the roots: Digging into what really matters for your teens.

I'm keeping it laid-back and sharing insights to help you navigate the ups and downs of parenting teens. So, grab your favorite beverage, kick back, and let's chat about growing up together, one seed at a time.

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About Through The Hard:
"Through The Hard" is proudly presented by Pathways to Hope Network—an empathetic non-profit organization committed to providing free support and nurturing a sense of community for parents navigating the challenges of teens in crisis.

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Parenting Through The Hard - The Learning Curve: Final Stage of Learning to Parent a Teen in Crisis

The Learning Curve: Final Stage of Learning to Parent a Teen in Crisis

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08/22/23 • 29 min

"As we heal the parts of us that, even in the midst of chaos, need to grieve over the loss of the family we dreamed would be ours, we get better at parenting. We learn to be ok with holding the reins a little looser because holding them tight never seems to bring our child closer. And through this beautiful process of losing and finding, we stumble upon our sweet spot."

In today’s episode, we discuss the 4th and final stage of learning. At this stage, our skills are developing and becoming ingrained in us through repetition. They begin to line up with what feels right to us. Our actions and reactions, even if they don’t always yield the results we hope for, are more incongruent with what’s important to us, and it starts to feel more natural and effortless.

Join us to learn more about....

  • Stage 4: Unconscious Competence.
  • Parenting and Shepherding - what they have in common.
  • The growth required of us.

Links from today's show:

Dr. Russell Barkley: 30 Essential Ideas Every Parent Needs to Know (Parents of ADHD Children)

Skills of a Shepherd by Kim Gooding

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"Through The Hard" is proudly presented by Pathways to Hope Network—an empathetic non-profit organization committed to providing free support and nurturing a sense of community for parents navigating the challenges of teens in crisis.

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Parenting Through The Hard - The Learning Curve: Stage 2 of Learning to Parent a Teen in Crisis

The Learning Curve: Stage 2 of Learning to Parent a Teen in Crisis

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07/25/23 • 16 min

Show-notes Episode 41

Title: The Learning Curve: Stage 2 of Learning to Parent a Teen in Crisis

“Awareness is the first step in healing.”
Dean Ornish

Today’s episode is another bite sized episode, perfect for a quick walk around the neighborhood. The second of our mini series on the four stages we go through as we learn to parent a teen in crisis. These stages take us through the learning curve we face as we develop the skills needed in order to feel more confident in our parenting abilities.

In this episode, we explore conscious incompetence parenting, which is stage 2 of the learning process and I’ll give you a few tips on how to become more effective during this stage of parenting.

Join us to learn more about....

  • Stage 2: Conscious Incompetence
  • How to tell when you’ve reached stage 2
  • The beautiful element added to our journey once we reach this stage
  • Tips to help you move through this stage effectively and more

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About Through The Hard:
"Through The Hard" is proudly presented by Pathways to Hope Network—an empathetic non-profit organization committed to providing free support and nurturing a sense of community for parents navigating the challenges of teens in crisis.

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Parenting Through The Hard - ParenTEENg Decisions: The #1 Factor That Should Be Guiding Them

ParenTEENg Decisions: The #1 Factor That Should Be Guiding Them

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06/27/23 • 21 min

“Everyone we meet is both our student and our teacher.”

Today’s episode is a countdown of the four factors that guide our parenting decisions. Together we talk about the benefits & challenges that we experience with each one of these factors.

Join us to learn more about....

  • Family dynamics in parenting.
  • Peer Influence
  • The Benefits of Book and Media
  • On-the-job training and more.

In this podcast episode, we discuss the anxieties and insecurities we face in our parenting journey and introduce the primary factors that should guide parenting decisions and three other influential factors. We emphasize the importance of learning from our own parents, observing others, and seeking support during challenging times & also highlight the significance of on-the-job training in parenting as a continuous learning process.

Parenting Books and Resources:

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"Through The Hard" is proudly presented by Pathways to Hope Network—an empathetic non-profit organization committed to providing free support and nurturing a sense of community for parents navigating the challenges of teens in crisis.

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Parenting Through The Hard - Connection vs. Control: Finding the Right Balance in Your Parenting Approach

Connection vs. Control: Finding the Right Balance in Your Parenting Approach

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06/13/23 • 29 min

“Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate.”
Carl Jung

“And every day, the world will drag you by the hand, yelling, “This is important! And this is important! And this is important! You need to worry about this! And this! And this!” And each day, it’s up to you to yank your hand back, put it on your heart, and say, “No. This is what’s important.”
Iain Thomas

In today's episode, we talk about the important roles that connection and control play in our relationship with our teens. With control seeming to be our default as parents, it’s important that we stop and ask ourselves what it might be costing us. Listen along as we dive into the SUPERPOWER most of us aren’t utilizing in our parenting game and how to begin activating it.

Learn more about....

  • A recent poll I took asking parents with adult children what they would do differently.
  • The three layers of behavior change.
  • Who you'd like to become in this season.
  • The difference between control and connection.
  • How to shift the things you are focusing on.

Remember, you’re child is no longer the project; you are.

Practice this for the next two weeks, and let me know how it’s going:

  • Spend a few days challenging yourself to focus on the positive (however small it may be) vs. the negative. The negative things shout and demand our attention, so they are easy to spot. Be a studier of the positive. Look for them and take the time to be grateful for them. Trust me; they are there.
  • Spend a few days focusing on working together to solve a problem with your teen vs. confrontation and control, which only leads to defiance.
  • Spend a few days documenting the 1% improvements you made during the day.

Links from the show:

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About Through The Hard:
"Through The Hard" is proudly presented by Pathways to Hope Network—an empathetic non-profit organization committed to providing free support and nurturing a sense of community for parents navigating the challenges of teens in crisis.

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Parenting Through The Hard - React Less, Respond More: Parenting Tips for Mindful Communication

React Less, Respond More: Parenting Tips for Mindful Communication

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05/30/23 • 32 min

Sometimes it can feel like we are full-time firefighters. We rush from one crisis to the next, never really fixing problems, just trying to slow down the spread.

Today we talk about the difference between reacting and responding and give you some practical advice on how you can begin the process of being more mindful of the things that are important to you in your relationship with your teen.

Learn more about ...

  • How urgency has a tendency to overthrow the things that are really important to us.
  • How to identify when you are reacting and when you are responding.
  • How control is costing you connection.
  • How to respond when you feel yourself in reactivity mode.
  • The barriers that will present themselves as you work towards responding to your teen more than reacting.

Practice getting out of reactivity mode and into response mode for the next two weeks by following the steps below:

  1. Hit pause and focus on breathing.
  2. “I want to learn to handle this well; I will do nothing until I have calmed down.” "I want to handle this well" Phone Wallpaper
  3. Once calm, grab a sheet of paper and write down the following:
    • What happened?
    • What’s the impact/fear?
    • What might happen next?
    • What is the desired outcome?
    • What actions should be taken?

Let me know how it's going by sending a DM on social media or an email using the email listed below.
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About Through The Hard:
"Through The Hard" is proudly presented by Pathways to Hope Network—an empathetic non-profit organization committed to providing free support and nurturing a sense of community for parents navigating the challenges of teens in crisis.

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Parenting Through The Hard - Peaceful Parenting: Unveiling Inner Harmony Through Self-Care

Peaceful Parenting: Unveiling Inner Harmony Through Self-Care

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04/18/23 • 24 min

“I write because I don’t know what I think until I read what I wrote” Flannery O’Connor

Join us in this week's episode as we continue to sow the seeds of self-compassion, accompanied by our insightful guest, Leif Holmes. Leif, a pastor with over 30 years of shared life experience with his wife, Laura, and raising three kids together, brings a unique perspective to our conversation.

Discover the beauty of journaling through Leif's lens—how it intertwines seamlessly with our self-care goals and the multitude of benefits he's unearthed through the practice.

Key Highlights:

  • Uncover the distinctive way Abraham Lincoln approached journaling, crafting his own unique version.
  • Explore how journaling acts as a window into the motives of our hearts, providing valuable insights.
  • Embrace the simplicity of journaling—don't overthink it; let it flow naturally.
  • Realize that journaling is not confined to writing; it takes various forms to suit individual preferences.

Tune in for an engaging discussion with Leif Holmes, where we dive into the art of journaling and extract valuable takeaways for cultivating self-compassion in our lives. This was hands-down one of my favorite conversations of the year!

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About Through The Hard:
"Through The Hard" is proudly presented by Pathways to Hope Network—an empathetic non-profit organization committed to providing free support and nurturing a sense of community for parents navigating the challenges of teens in crisis.

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Parenting Through The Hard - Reframing Your Parental Fears to Serve You

Reframing Your Parental Fears to Serve You

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02/13/24 • 24 min

Are you exhausted, barely keeping your head above water, wondering if the next wave of fear will be the wave that finally takes you out? Well, friend, reframing is one powerful way you can start to protect your peace.

In this episode, we cover:

  • How discomfort is a part of every decision we make as parents.
  • How trying a new parenting approach involves confronting pain and discomfort, questioning ourselves, and pushing through doubt.
  • How each fear we experience presents an opportunity to overcome challenges, build resilience, and deepen self-understanding.
  • Our tendency to join the "crazy train" of fear-driven thoughts and actions.
  • All the different roles we play as a parent and the ONE we don't.
  • A fear mapping process I use to help me reframe my perspective and navigate challenges when I'm stuck in fear.

Click here to have my Fear Mapping PDF sent to your email inbox.
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About Through The Hard:
"Through The Hard," originally titled Unyielding, is proudly presented by Pathways to Hope Network—a parent-led non-profit organization committed to providing free support and nurturing a sense of community for parents navigating the challenges of teens in crisis.

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How many episodes does Parenting Through The Hard have?

Parenting Through The Hard currently has 59 episodes available.

What topics does Parenting Through The Hard cover?

The podcast is about Emotional Health, Parenting, Kids & Family, Parenting Advice, Podcasts, Self-Improvement and Education.

What is the most popular episode on Parenting Through The Hard?

The episode title 'Am I on the Right Parenting Path with my Teen?' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Parenting Through The Hard?

The average episode length on Parenting Through The Hard is 29 minutes.

How often are episodes of Parenting Through The Hard released?

Episodes of Parenting Through The Hard are typically released every 14 days.

When was the first episode of Parenting Through The Hard?

The first episode of Parenting Through The Hard was released on Oct 8, 2021.

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