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Parenting the Tough Stuff is the podcast for parents like you who are raising teens and young adults who are struggling. It’s your guide to feeling better about being a parent and holding things together when everything feels like it’s falling apart. Your host, Wendy Lee Johnson, is a certified life coach for parents and mother of 9. In her weekly episodes, she will dive deep into the topics that keep you up at night. Parenting teens in crisis isn't exactly intuitive. What worked in the past ...
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We all want our kids to thrive, but what does that really mean? Often in our culture, thriving is associated with excelling at sports, maintaining a high GPA, or maintaining friendships. But here’s the kicker: thriving is so much more than just those quantifiable achievements. In fact, I believe thriving is more of a direction than a destination. M…
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Have you ever wanted to just survive a crisis without making it worse? As parents, when things get really tough we immediately experience some pretty intense emotions. Many times, it’s hard to stay present or even make sense out of what’s happening in the moment. If you want to learn some truly incredible tools for tolerating distress during a cris…
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What do you do when you’ve gotten some bad news and you're feeling a bit undone? You’re probably wanting to dial your feelings down a bit and just not feel so much. How about a quick vacation from disappointment and worry? Today’s episode will give you 6 solid tips to help you stay grounded AND experience your emotions.…
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A lot of parenting is spent living in paradox. What does that even mean? It means wanting your family to eat supper altogether, but feeling anxious that an argument will break out and make it unbearable. Or maybe you can’t wait for your teen to come home from residential, but are terrified of what’s going to happen to your family when they do. If y…
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Whether your child is just approaching adolescence or fully submerged in it, staying connected has never been more important. At the same time, our kids spend more and more time with their friends and seem to want to have nothing to do with us. Stay tuned to hear 10 tips to reconnect with your teen, so you don’t drift apart.…
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People are actually hardwired to want to do things on their own and be independent-minded, but often this doesn’t serve us. As a parent, it's normal to feel like you should be able to handle things pretty much on your own. But the truth is, parenting is one of the most challenging tasks you’ll undertake in this life – and seeking out assistance can…
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Watching your child grow up can be a bittersweet affair. On one hand, it's exciting to see them become more independent and responsible and truly begin to manage pieces of their lives. On the other hand, it means we are more removed from their decision-making and have less influence on their lives. So how do you know when it's time to let go and le…
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When the new year rolls around, a complete makeover is so tempting. Either that OR doing nothing sounds really good. Most folks are pretty polarized. Stay tuned to hear about a third option I like to call a "Plan B" mentality. If you want to hear how a fresh start could involve only 5 minutes a day, then this episode is for you.…
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Parenting can be an incredibly rewarding experience, but it often comes with its own set of unique challenges. One of these is the battle against perfectionism; striving to achieve the ideal outcome in everything you do for your children. It’s important to remember that this kind of thinking simply isn’t helpful. If you want to find out how making …
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When your teen shows up with an argumentative or belligerent attitude, you might feel yourself getting riled up. You don't want to debate things, but all of a sudden you are. I like to call this the hook. Some parents call it triggered. If you want to find out how to stop getting hooked in or triggered, then this episode is for you.…
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As parents, we often feel like things are happening to us rather than for us. If you consider Joseph Campbell's description of the Hero’s Journey, you can begin to see yourself and your child as heroes rather than victims of circumstance, even while you’re experiencing setbacks and failures. Stay tuned to hear how your parenting journey could lead …
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You’ve probably heard that drugs are never really the problem. And if that’s true, then what is the problem? Why is your child struggling or acting out? Maybe it’s time to ask. And what if you're part of the problem? In today’s episode, I’ll address how to open up the conversation about what’s causing their pain. Stay tuned to find out how to liste…
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We want so badly for our kids to step up and make decisions for their life. But have you ever noticed that when you get busy making decisions for them, they simply quit stepping up. Today’s episode is about how to leave their decision making position vacant, so they actually have something to step into. I will also talk about why it's so hard for p…
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What if happiness wasn't the goal? One of the families I’m working with said they had the most relaxing vacation they’ve ever had AND half the family flew home a week early. You’re probably wondering what that looks like and why it happened. If you’re interested in hearing how some families go with the flow, change plans midstream, and get on board…
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Back to School is a great time to get back to business. And by business, I mean the business of parenting. Maybe you’re dreading the start of school because of how things went last year. Or possibly there has been a lot more flexibility this summer in your house rules than you had intended. If you’re looking to set things straight, then this episod…
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When it comes to your kids, your parenting is the number one thing in your control. It’s never too late to actively remake your parenting style. That begs the question, "What parenting style do you have?" Today's episode gives you a rundown on the different parenting styles that might be holding you back and the best way to make a change.…
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When your child who has identified previously as male asks you what you think of the wig and skirt they’re wearing, what are they really asking? What are the fears running through your brain and what is on the tip of your tongue to say back—and should you say that? This week we will discuss these answers and what you can do as their parent.…
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Are your emotions all over the map and do you feel a bit out of control? What’s actually the problem here? You would think it’s your child and what they are going through, but what if it’s you? Today’s episode is an exit strategy to get you off the roller coaster and back on stable ground, despite the ride your child is taking.…
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