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  • Revisiting Eps 154: Dr. Daniel Siegel Discussing the Science of Being Present

    Revisiting Eps 154: Dr. Daniel Siegel Discussing the Science of Being Present
    Feb 3 2025
    Today’s guest is Doctor Dan Siegel. Dan is a clinical professor of Psychiatry at the UCLA school of Medicine and the founding co-director of the Mindful Awareness Research Centre at UCLA. He is also the Executive Director of the Mindsight Institute which focuses on the development of Mindsight, teaches insight, empathy and integration in individuals, families and communities. Dr. Siegel has published extensively for the professional and lay audiences. We are discussing his new book: Aware: The Science and Practice of Presence. Takeaways from the show The wheel of awareness: what it is and how it helps How awareness impacts your body and health How being present impacts the speed of the aging process Wellbeing and how it is enhanced by being present Relationships with your kids and how being present improves it Cultivating awareness Role modeling resilience How awareness feeds connection vs control Impacts of a lack of structure on the brain and future of children Authoritative parenting vs Authoritarian parenting Why we need the village and how that creates stress for contemporary parents Finding joy, tranquility and connection through expanding awareness Flipping our lid, learning from our body’s signals and how awareness can help Monitoring and modifying for self-regulation and to improve responses to stress The 3 O’s what they mean For more show notes, including transcripts, visit our website here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    58 min
  • 547: Energetic encouragement for emotional teens and tweens

    547: Energetic encouragement for emotional teens and tweens
    Jan 30 2025
    Parenting through the teen years is a wild ride—full of highs, lows, and everything in between. We get tangled up in our kids' struggles, feeling responsible for fixing things, worried about their future, and desperate to help. But what if the real work is about stepping back, seeing them fully, and trusting their journey? In this episode, we explore the power of encouragement—not as empty praise, but as a way to build resilience, connection, and confidence. If you're deep in the muck with your teen, this is for you. Take a breath and listen in. For full show notes and info about our sponsors, go to: https://www.besproutable.com/podcasts/547-energetic-encouragement-for-emotional-teens-and-tweens/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    39 min
  • Eps 546: Being empty nesters with Vibha Arora

    Eps 546: Being empty nesters with Vibha Arora
    Jan 27 2025
    My guest today is Vibha Arora, and we’re discussing being empty nesters. Vibha and I both share stories and feelings from our own kids launching and discuss how our relationship with our partners change. We get into how to rediscover yourself as someone besides Mom or Dad. Vibha and I finish our conversation, chatting about checking-in with our recently launched baby adults and the importance of tending to ourselves. Takeaways from the show The phrase “empty nest” versus “freedom nest” Our adult children leaving is our goal There’s a wide range of feelings and emotions that come when our children leave the house, and those are all okay Our relationship with our partners changing during this phase of life Relaunching yourself as an empty nester & identity shifts Letting go of control and trusting our newly-launched adults When we jump in and fix things, we rob them of experiences and learning We have to be okay with it when our kids don’t take our suggestions or advice Clarifying expectations and making a plan about checking-in with each other 5 Minute Journal Prompt: “I am…” For more show notes, including transcripts, visit our website here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    45 min
  • Eps 545: Secret browsers hiding tiktok, middle school screen challenges

    Eps 545: Secret browsers hiding tiktok, middle school screen challenges
    Jan 23 2025
    This week’s podcast is a must-listen for parents navigating the challenges of raising teens in the digital age! I dive into a relatable post from our Joyful Courage for Parents of Teens Facebook group about a mom’s discovery of her 12-year-old’s creative use of tech to bypass school filters. We discuss the struggles of setting screen boundaries, the importance of co-creating agreements, and how to handle these conversations with curiosity and connection rather than confrontation. If you’re dealing with tech-related parenting hurdles, this episode is packed with insights and actionable tips. Don’t miss it! For more show notes and information about our sponsors go to: https://www.besproutable.com/podcasts/eps-545-secret-browsers-hiding-tiktok-middle-school-screen-challenges/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    44 min
  • Eps 544: Middle school friendships with Julietta Skoog

    Eps 544: Middle school friendships with Julietta Skoog
    Jan 20 2025
    My guest today is Julietta Skoog, my co-founder and the Early Years Lead here at Sproutable. We’re talking about middle school friendships today. We discuss established elementary school friendships changing in middle school. Julietta shares a recent story about her own middle schooler and when it’s appropriate for parents to get involved in friendship drama. We talk about the difference between belonging & fitting in, coaching your kid(s) through discomfort, and how important it is to acknowledge and validate how hard our middle schoolers are working. We end by getting into how we can encourage new friendships & nurture good friendships. Takeaways from the show Middle school is messy! Your sweet, innocent child being exposed to new things Middle school is a great, lower-stakes time to make mistakes Reflecting on your own middle school experiences & memories to find compassion for your adolescent Kids need at least one or two good friends they can count on Coaching our kids through discomfort When is the time for parents to get involved in middle school drama? Listen, acknowledge, validate, believe, and encourage your middle schooler Middle schoolers need to practice decision making before high school Encouraging new friendships and nurturing good friendships For more show notes, including transcripts, visit our website here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h et 2 min
  • Revisiting Eps 380: The art of surrender while parenting teens

    Revisiting Eps 380: The art of surrender while parenting teens
    Jan 16 2025
    This show is a replay, and I think you will love it! I've been reflecting on surrender in parenting and life. Inspired by my morning routines, coaching, and my daughter's journey to thriving independence, I've learned that surrender isn't defeat but trust—letting go of control and embracing what is. Parenting my teens, navigating challenges like mental health struggles and my husband's cancer, taught me to release attachments to outcomes, timelines, and "why" questions. Instead, I focus on being present, curious, and supportive. I've found peace in trusting my kids' paths, holding space for them to grow authentically. This surrender brings freedom and deeper connection in parenting and beyond. Find more show notes and information about our sponsors at: https://www.besproutable.com/podcasts/eps-380-art-surrender-parenting-teens/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    35 min
  • Eps 543: Building a parent community with Melissa Esposito

    Eps 543: Building a parent community with Melissa Esposito
    Jan 13 2025
    My guest today is Melissa Esposito, and we’re talking about the power of nature & the power of building a parent community. We discuss expanding the relationships that our adolescents have and the benefits of other adults in your children’s lives. Melissa shares about how and where to find a parent and family community so our youth have other adults in their life to support them. We talk about when you just don’t understand your kid. We wrap up this episode with some suggestions for places & opportunities to volunteer & connect with youth. Melissa Esposito is cofounder and lead mentor of Feather and Frond forest school, an outdoor wilderness school in Bellingham, WA. Takeaways: BUILD a village for your kid and BE the village for other kids in your community What is wilderness school? The overlap between toddler & adolescent years The auntie revolution We’re not meant to parent alone There’s capacity for community everywhere Showing up for kids that aren’t yours There are many opportunities and places are available to volunteer & connect with children in your community We’ve got to be in it for all of us and not just ourselves The connection between nature & community For more show notes, including transcripts, visit our website here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    45 min
  • Eps 542: Communicating beyond "I don't know" with our teens

    Eps 542: Communicating beyond "I don't know" with our teens
    Jan 9 2025
    This week's solo show addresses a parent’s question about engaging a teen who resists meaningful conversations. The parent felt stuck, balancing curiosity and respect with their teen’s avoidance, and wondered how to foster responsibility without resorting to punitive measures. I emphasized the importance of understanding what’s holding teens back, shifting from “won’t” to “can’t,” and focusing on respectful, patient communication. Teens often need space to process emotions and build trust. I encouraged reframing expectations, staying kind and firm, and prioritizing long-term connection. Parenting teens is messy but rewarding, and the key lies in intentionality, patience, and self-awareness. You’re not alone in this journey! Find more show notes and info about our sponsors at https://www.besproutable.com/podcasts/eps-542-communicating-beyond-i-dont-know-with-our-teens/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    38 min