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Through The Hard - Parenting Teens in Crisis

Through The Hard - Parenting Teens in Crisis

Pathways To Hope Network

Parenting teens can be hard. Parenting teens who are in crisis is even more complicated. You were never meant to walk through this alone. Welcome to Through the Hard - Parenting Teens in Crisis, a twice-monthly podcast presented by Pathways to Hope Network. Join us for honest conversations that drive out shame and show us how to navigate the emotions and uncertainty of parenting teens through crisis.
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Through The Hard - Parenting Teens in Crisis - Strengthening Your Realtionship with Your Teen

Strengthening Your Realtionship with Your Teen

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12/27/22 • 23 min

Show-notes Episode 27

Strengthening Your Relationship with Your Child

If life as a parent is less than perfect right now, if you feel like you are on a hamster wheel, living the same life over and over again, it may be an indication that it's time to make some shifts in your parenting.

In today’s episode, we will talk about three practical ways you can begin to change your parenting style to better support your relationship with your teen.

Learn about:

1) Switching from a model of Punishment to a model of Discipline

2) Switch from Lectures to Discussions

3) Switch from a parenting model of Telling to a parenting model of Sharing

Your to-do list:

Make a list of 5 things to do to make you feel good and put them in your calendar. Take a hot bath, have coffee with a friend, watch a reality show, exercise, or take a walk. Find a way to pour back into yourself.

Remember to take things one day at a time.

Resources:

Book quoted:

Article quoted:

Pathways website: https://pathwaystohopenetwork.org/ (Remember to Subscribe!)

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Unyielding is brought to you by Pathways to Hope Network. A non-profit organization that provides cost-free support and community to parents with youth facing criminal allegations.

Learn more about Pathways on our website: https://pathwaystohopenetwork.org/

Discover the community and connect by following us on Facebook and Instagram.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pathwaystohopenetwork

Private Facebook Community:https://www.facebook.com/groups/hopeformothers

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pathways_to_hope_network/

For support, email: [email protected]

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Through The Hard - Parenting Teens in Crisis - Teen Independence Unleashed: Loving Detachment Strategies

Teen Independence Unleashed: Loving Detachment Strategies

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10/11/22 • 27 min

Show-notes Episode 21

Building Teen Competence and Confidence with Loving Detachment

One of the reasons we get so exhausted as parents is that we can become a little over-involved in our child's decisions. In this episode, we explore the practice of loving detachment and learn about the surprising impact it can have on building competency and confidence in your teen.

Listen as we review the two questions you should ask yourself before putting your child "in the backpack," and explore together feelings that may come up for you when practicing this form of letting go.

Finally, we'll discuss the idea of loving detachment by taking a look at Dr. Wayland Meyers's Blog post, How Detachment Can Be Loving For All. It’s definitely a must-read. Click the blog title to check it out! You can also find a link for it on our Resource Page listed below.

Resources:

Pathways website: https://pathwaystohopenetwork.org/ (Remember to Subscribe!)

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Unyielding is brought to you by Pathways to Hope Network. A non-profit organization that provides cost-free support and community to parents with youth facing criminal allegations.

Learn more about Pathways on our website: https://pathwaystohopenetwork.org/

Discover the community and connect by following us on Facebook and Instagram.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pathwaystohopenetwork

Private Facebook Community:https://www.facebook.com/groups/hopeformothers

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pathways_to_hope_network/

For support, email: [email protected]

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Through The Hard - Parenting Teens in Crisis - The #1 Reason You Are Exhausted

The #1 Reason You Are Exhausted

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09/27/22 • 32 min

Unyielding Episode 20

The #1 Reason You Feel Exhausted

Raising teenagers can be EXHAUSTING; in this episode, we discuss the #1 reason for it.

Join the conversation as I talk about the “Backpack Principle.”

This new way principle brings awareness and clarity to what it looks like to begin the process of loving detachment. I’ve been practicing it for a couple of weeks now, and it has been a GAME CHANGER in our family.

We’ll also discuss why detaching is so uncomfortable.

  • Two questions to ask yourself before you jump in to instruct, solve or protect your teen.
  • Switching roles from Director to Advisor
  • And more..

Episode Take Aways....
Grow in your awareness of backpack moments this week. When confronted with them, ask yourself...
1. Have they been given what I believe is wisdom on this matter, or in other words, have we covered this before?
2. Am I willing to allow this to be theirs?

Resources:

Pathways website: https://pathwaystohopenetwork.org/ (Remember to Subscribe!)

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Unyielding is brought to you by Pathways to Hope Network. A non-profit organization that provides cost-free support and community to parents with youth facing criminal allegations.

Learn more about Pathways on our website: https://pathwaystohopenetwork.org/

Discover the community and connect by following us on Facebook and Instagram.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pathwaystohopenetwork

Private Facebook Community:https://www.facebook.com/groups/hopeformothers

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pathways_to_hope_network/

For support, email: [email protected]

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Through The Hard - Parenting Teens in Crisis - When Does the Healing Begin?

When Does the Healing Begin?

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09/13/22 • 21 min

When Does the Healing Begin?

Parents who have been stretched thin are questioning their ability to continue holding and often ask when does the healing begin?

In this episode, we explore what healing really looks like on this journey with our child.

We also discuss some of our obstacles in getting to a place of healing, how our hope is found in the whispers, whether our patterns in parenting are still serving us in the best possible way, and more.

Special announcement regarding the next session of our online support group.
You can register and get more information by emailing “I’m in!” to [email protected]

Resources:

Pathways website: https://pathwaystohopenetwork.org/ (Remember to Subscribe!)

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Unyielding is brought to you by Pathways to Hope Network. A non-profit organization that provides cost-free support and community to parents with youth facing criminal allegations.

Learn more about Pathways on our website: https://pathwaystohopenetwork.org/

Discover the community and connect by following us on Facebook and Instagram.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pathwaystohopenetwork

Private Facebook Community:https://www.facebook.com/groups/hopeformothers

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pathways_to_hope_network/

For support, email: [email protected]

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Through The Hard - Parenting Teens in Crisis - Moving Through the Unknown with Purpose

Moving Through the Unknown with Purpose

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05/10/22 • 31 min

Moving Through the Unknown with Purpose

This episode is the second in a series of interviews with different people offering different perspectives on what to consider as you walk beside your child through the justice system.

Questioning what it looks like to parent well through a season we've never had to navigate before is a normal part of this process. In this episode, I have the honor of interviewing my pastor and friend, Jim Ladd. Jim is gifted in his ability to communicate concise, practical information in a way that is encouraging and thought-provoking, and this message is definitely one that will stay with you.

If you have a child in crisis, we sincerely hope that you find comfort and clarity while listening to his message on the importance of bringing ourselves back to baseline and beginning to examine the bigger picture and opportunity available to us during this time.

A few highlights from this episode:

2:35 Our most difficult, panicky, terrifying crisis moments are actually extremely fertile for the activity of God.

6:45 How to be loving while battling genuine feelings of anger and disappointment towards your child.

14:43 The healthy ability to connect and disconnect.

19:35 A parent's most important job when your child is in crisis.

26:28 Aligning how we parent with God’s love for us.

If you are interested in hearing more from Jim Ladd or connecting with what he's doing, check out the Jim and Jon website to access blogs, books, and the Upstream podcast he co-hosted with his son Jon (It's fantastic). You can also find him on the Evergreen Christian Community Website and Instagram.

Resources:

Pathways website: https://pathwaystohopenetwork.org/ (Remember to Subscribe!)

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Pathways to Hope Network is a non-profit organization that provides cost-free support and community to parents with youth facing criminal allegations.

Learn more about Pathways on our website: https://pathwaystohopenetwork.org/

Discover the community and connect by following us on Facebook and Instagram.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pathwaystohopenetwork

Private Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Pathwaysclosedgroup/about

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pathways_to_hope_network/

For support, email: [email protected]

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Through The Hard - Parenting Teens in Crisis - 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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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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Through The Hard - Parenting Teens in Crisis - 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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Through The Hard - Parenting Teens 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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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.

Explore Additional Support:

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Through The Hard - Parenting Teens in Crisis - 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.

Explore Additional Support:

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Through The Hard - Parenting Teens in Crisis - The Learning Curve: Stage 3 of Learning to Parent a Teen in Crisis

The Learning Curve: Stage 3 of Learning to Parent a Teen in Crisis

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08/08/23 • 24 min

“Parenting is not your purpose. It’s preparing you for your purpose.”

We often make the learning process more complicated than necessary because of the negative feelings we experience when as parents, we make mistakes. Ironically, not doing it right and making mistakes are actually vital steps in the learning process.

In today’s episode, we are moving on to explore conscious competence parenting, which is stage 3 of any learning process.

Join us to learn more about....

  • Stage 3: Conscious Competence.
  • How to tell when you’ve reached stage 3.
  • Two benefits you’ll experience.
  • A few tips on what to practice at this level.

Links from today's show:

Gary Thomas’ book Sacred Parenting: How Raising Children Shapes Our Souls

Dr. Becky Bailey

Dr. Becky Bailey YouTube

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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.

Explore Additional Support:

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Through The Hard - Parenting Teens in Crisis currently has 59 episodes available.

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

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

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The average episode length on Through The Hard - Parenting Teens in Crisis is 29 minutes.

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Episodes of Through The Hard - Parenting Teens in Crisis are typically released every 14 days.

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