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Join mother-daughter duo Simone and 17-year-old Journey as they share laughs, love and life experience during honest—and sometimes uncomfortable—conversations about everyday issues that girls face as they transition from adolescence to adulthood. It’s a must listen for moms interested in building or strengthening your relationship with your daughter, looking for advice on how to start uncomfortable conversations, or learning more about what you can do to prepare your daughter for the teen years.

Location:

United States

Description:

Join mother-daughter duo Simone and 17-year-old Journey as they share laughs, love and life experience during honest—and sometimes uncomfortable—conversations about everyday issues that girls face as they transition from adolescence to adulthood. It’s a must listen for moms interested in building or strengthening your relationship with your daughter, looking for advice on how to start uncomfortable conversations, or learning more about what you can do to prepare your daughter for the teen years.

Language:

English

Contact:

3016868341


Episodes

The Girl Code and Other Unwritten Rules of Friendship

5/31/2023
While each friendship has its own set of unsaid rules, there are some morals and ethics that all girls follow in the name of sisterhood. In this episode, we break down the girl code and other unwritten rules of friendship.

Duration:00:31:56

6 Ways To Connect With Your Teen Every Day

5/10/2023
Between work, school, activities, and other obligations, getting some quality face time with your teen is not always easy. Despite the obstacles that make it challenging, spending time with your teen can help them develop better social skills and higher self-esteem. In this episode, we share 6 ways to connect with your teen every day.

Duration:00:13:45

10 Things Your Teen Needs To Hear From You

4/26/2023
Your teen is listening to you. Even though they are determined to make you think otherwise. How you speak to them can build them up or tear them down. And sometimes, the things you don’t say have the most significant impact. In this episode, we share 10 things your teen needs to hear from you.

Duration:00:21:40

Fact or Fiction

4/12/2023
One of the best ways to learn more about your teen is to share something interesting about yourself that they don’t know. In this episode we play a fun game of fact or fiction to see if we know each other as well as we think we do.

Duration:00:17:29

8 Things I've Learned From My Teen

3/29/2023
Your role as a parent Is to teach your child how navigate the world. That includes teaching them values, morals, basic life skills and so much more. And as they get older and develop these skills and their personality, they can influence you just as much as you influence them. In this episode we discuss 8 things I’ve learned from my teen.

Duration:00:25:21

9 Things Your Teen Might Be Hiding From You

3/8/2023
You’ve probably hid something from your parents at one time or another. And your teen is no different. But what they are hiding varies from teen to teen. In this episode we are talking about 9 things your teen might be hiding from you and how to handle it.

Duration:00:33:38

Important Social Skills Your Teen Needs To Know

2/23/2023
As an adult, you’ve had years to fine tune your social skills. But with smart phones and social media becoming such a big part of our culture, today’s teens haven’t had as many opportunities to practice them. While social interaction is evolving, there are some core social skills that you need to teach your teen. In this episode, we discuss important social skills your teens need to know.

Duration:00:37:23

How To Help Your Teen Deal With Peer Pressure

2/8/2023
We’ve all had the desire to be liked and fit in by our peers. It’s normal behavior for teens to pull away from their parent’s influence as their friends’ opinions becomes more important to them. it’s important for them to understand the difference between peer pressure that can have a positive influence and negative pressure that can cause them to engage in risky behavior. In this episode we discuss how to help your teen deal with peer pressure and balancing the act of encouraging their independence while keeping them safe.

Duration:00:24:19

Why You Should Let Your Teen Do Hard Things

1/25/2023
Most parents would like their teens to have it easier than they did growing up. But interfering with their growth and independence by solving their problems can do more harm than good. And as they become more dependent on us, they are less likely to take risks and try new things. In this episode, we discuss why you should let your teen do hard things and some of the valuable life lessons they will learn along the way.

Duration:00:29:58

How Well Do You Know Me?

5/25/2022
Every mother thinks she knows her child better than anyone else, even better than they know themselves. And with all the time teens spend with their parents, living under the same roof, they think they know you pretty well too. But just how much do we actually know? In this episode, we test our mother-daughter knowledge to see how well we really know each other.

Duration:00:24:45

10 Ways To Ruin Your Relationship With Your Teen

5/11/2022
Maintaining a healthy relationship with your teen takes effort. All parents make mistakes, and despite our best intentions our words and actions can strengthen the relationship or break it. In this episode, we discuss 10 ways to ruin your relationship with your teen and how to avoid them.

Duration:00:22:36

8 Guys You Don’t Want Your Daughter To Date

4/27/2022
Dating can be a lot of things. Fun, exhausting, expensive, exciting. You learn more about yourself, what you like, and what you don’t like. You also get a better idea of the type of people you like to spend time with. And you learn that there are some guys you want your daughter to avoid completely. In this episode we discuss 8 guys you don’t want your daughter to date.

Duration:00:24:21

Raising An Eco-Conscious Teen

4/13/2022
You don’t have to be a treehugger to know that climate change is real and our planet is in trouble. And it’s really going to be today’s teens that will lead the way in sustainable environmental solutions. In this episode, we are joined by eco-friendly entrepreneur Phnewfula Frederiksen to share tips on raising an eco-conscious teen.

Duration:00:24:31

7 Conversations Dads Should Have With Their Daughters

3/30/2022
Dads play such an important role in their daughters' lives. The best father-daughter relationships are built on trust, love, and mutual respect. And communication is key to developing that bond. But what if you’re not sure how to approach your daughter or what to say? In this episode, my husband and Journey's father, Colby Tyner, is here to help you figure out where to start by sharing 7 conversations dads should have with their daughters.

Duration:00:43:00

7 Things Your Teen Wants You To Know But Won’t Tell You

3/16/2022
The space between childhood and adulthood is awkward and uncomfortable. And as much as your teen might want to communicate, sometimes they hide the way they feel because they don’t want you to get mad or judge them. But if your teen could tell you one thing and know that you would listen and truly understand, what would they say? In this episode, we’re revealing 7 things that your teen wants you to know but won’t tell you.

Duration:00:22:00

How To Talk To Your Teen About Consent

3/2/2022
The explosion of the #MeToo movement sparked a much-needed national conversation about consent. But does your teen actually understand what it means to give or get consent? When it comes to protecting their personal space and setting boundaries, what can you do to empower your teen to help them develop respectful, healthy relationships. In this episode, we are joined by Clinical Psychologist and Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker Dr. Kenya Coleman to discuss how to talk to your teen about consent.

Duration:00:23:24

Preparing Your Teen For Academic Success

2/16/2022
High school years can be challenging for teens and parents. Schedules are more hectic, there’s tons of peer pressure, and academic requirements are much more demanding than they used to be. Plus, the pandemic is taking a toll on students’ motivation and mental health. In this episode, we discuss what we can do to prepare our teens for academic success and help them become stronger students.

Duration:00:44:19

How Street Smart Is Your Teen?

2/2/2022
Your teen may be book smart, but are they street smart? In this episode we discuss what your teen needs to know about personal safety and the skills they need to thrive in any situation.

Duration:00:34:43

What Happens When You're Too Strict With Your Teen

1/19/2022
We know that teens need structure and discipline but being too strict can cause long-term emotional damage. In this episode, we discuss what rules and expectations might be considered extremely strict, what happens when parents take their discipline techniques too far, and the lasting effect this can have on your teen.

Duration:00:19:33

6 Words You Need To Redefine For Your Teen

6/9/2021
As parenting has evolved over the years, so has the language we use to communicate. Words are powerful and the meanings we attach are usually formed by what we learn at school, at home, and in society. In this episode, we discuss 6 words you need to redefine for your teen to make sure they are using them and living them in a healthy way.

Duration:00:24:36