Ep. 192: Ready for Adulthood?
How do we prepare ourselves or help prepare our kids to get ready for independent adulthood? This episode is a good one for older teens/young adults or parents of kids in that age range. I talk about my Ready for Adulthood Checklist and how to identify and start learning skills needed to thrive as an…
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Ep. 191: Do I Matter? The Power of Feeling Needed & Valued
Do I matter? It’s a small question with a lot behind it—for our kids and for us. Feeling noticed, valued, and needed can shape how we experience our families, friendships, workplaces, and communities. In this episode, Sara Kuljis & I talk about the book Mattering: The Secret to a Life of Deep Connection & Purpose, by…
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Ep. 190: Coach Kids to Better Friendships
Helping your child or adolescent build the skills to have strong friendships now will lead to the positive relationships they’ll need later to have a happy, thriving adult life. Download the free Social Skills Checklist by entering your name and email here. “The great news is that we know our kids better than anyone else…
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Ep. 189: Does Your Family’s Schedule Reflect What Matters Most?
Do you want to feel less stressed and rushed? In Happy Campers: 10 Summer Camp Secrets for Raising Independent, Capable Kids Who Become Thriving Adults, I share about Sara Kuljises’ workshop & resource, Family Pace & Space, in the chapter “Kids Thrive With Structure.” In this episode, Sara & I reflect on what we’re seeing…
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Ep. 179: Middle School Superpowers with Phyllis Fagell
HAPPY CAMPERS: 9 Summer Camp Secrets for Raising Kids Who Become Thriving Adults is now available on Audible! Visit Sunshine Parenting for more episodes & resources. Subscribe for resources and ideas for happier, more connected families. In Episode 179, I chat with Phyllis Fagell about her amazing book, MIDDLE SCHOOL SUPERPOWERS: Raising Resilient Tweens in Turbulent…
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Connection Tip #1: Full Attention
“It’s the little, ordinary parts of our family life that our kids will remember. The feeling of what it was like to be home and to belong.” –Happy Campers Secret #1: Connection Comes First Kids need our full, undivided, undistracted attention for at least a few minutes every day. As little as TWO minutes a day…
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