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In this episode, I'm taking off my therapist hat and getting real about the challenges of parenting - especially when it comes to raising tweens and teens. Join me for some honest conversation about the ups and downs of this parenting journey! 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

✨ I'll share with you:

• Why parenting is ridiculously challenging (and keeps changing just when you think you've figured it out!)
• The special challenges of parenting tweens and teens with anxiety
• The truth about parenting, "experts," myself included
• Some hope and encouragement that will be sure to make you feel better about your own parenting

📚 What's Bringing Me More Zen

• Tune in after the break to discover what's bringing me more zen this week despite feeling "cranky AF"! 😂

💌 Let's Connect!

• Website: yourzenfriend.com
• Email: yourzenfriendpod@gmail.com
• Instagram: @YourZenFriendPod
• Join our private Facebook group: Your Zen Friend

💪 Encouragement for Parents: Remember that we're all human - even those of us with "answers"! Having knowledge doesn't guarantee perfect implementation, and modeling that imperfection can be valuable too.

Mentioned on this episode: What in The World, by Leanne Morgan:

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This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and not intended to be a replacement for diagnosis, mental health therapy or psychological treatment of any kind. Please consult with your doctor or mental health provider in order to care for your physical or mental health.

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In this episode, I'm tackling the Sunday Scaries - those end-of-weekend worries that so many tweens and teens experience. If your child's weekend joy turns to anxiety as Monday approaches, this episode is for you! 😰

✨ I'll share with you:

• How to recognize Sunday Scaries in your tween or teen (including some surprising signs you might not expect!)
• Why anxiety tends to peak right before anticipated events
• The powerful 10-minute worry strategy that helps get those anxious thoughts out
• How to create enjoyable Sunday evening rituals that your teen will actually look forward to
• Important reminders about self-compassion for parents on this journey

📚 What's Bringing Me More Zen

• For all my fellow book lovers, I have a fun book recommendation that had me laughing out loud! This book has a wonky premise that provided introspection on marriage, lots of laughs and a satisfying ending.

💌 Let's Connect!

• Website: yourzenfriend.com
• Email: yourzenfriendpod@gmail.com
• Instagram: @YourZenFriendPod
• Join our private Facebook group: Your Zen Friend

💪 Encouragement for Parents: Remember, you're not alone in this journey. Supporting an anxious tween or teen isn't easy, but small, consistent steps can make a big difference. Your patience and support matter more than perfection!

If you're finding this podcast helpful, please share it with a friend—it's the best way to support the show and help parents like you! 💛

Mentioned in this episode: Husbands by Holly Gramazio

This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and not intended to be a replacement for diagnosis, mental health therapy or psychological treatment of any kind. Please consult with your doctor or mental health provider in order to care for your physical or mental health.

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In this episode, I'm diving into something SO many parents tell me about - that feeling of walking on eggshells around their anxious tween or teen. That sense that you're literally tiptoeing through your own house, scared that saying or doing the wrong thing might trigger a reaction that sends your whole family's day into a spiral. If this sounds familiar, you're not alone! 😰

✨ Breaking Free from Walking on Eggshells (Without Losing Your Zen!)

I'll share with you:

• The real reason we fall into this tricky pattern (and yes, I've been there too!)
• Why tiptoeing around anxiety actually makes it grow stronger (I'll tell you about a family who learned this with game night)
• How to set "loving limits" that help everyone in the family
• A practical action step you can take this week
• Ways to support siblings who are caught in this dynamic too

And don't worry - I'm sharing plenty of real-life examples to help you stop walking on eggshells with your anxious tween or teen.

💌 Let's Connect!

• Email: yourzenfriendpod@gmail.com
• Instagram: @YourZenFriendPod
• Join our private Facebook group: Your Zen Friend

💪 Encouragement for Parents: Here's something I really want you to remember: your child's big reactions? That's anxiety speaking, not their true self. Allowing your child to work through challenging situations will help them learn to manage their anxiety in the long run. You've got this!

If you're finding this podcast helpful, please share it with a friend—it's the best way to support the show and help parents like you! 💛

This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and not intended to be a replacement for diagnosis, mental health therapy or psychological treatment of any kind. Please consult with your doctor or mental health provider in order to care for your physical or mental health.