EP. 188 [Tough Twenties] Series Wrap Up with Gretchen (age 30) & Owen (age 20)
Hi Sunshine Parenting Listeners, In the final episode of the Tough Twenties series, Gretchen (age 30), Owen (age 20), and I have a conversation about building identity capital in your twenties and how various experiences, whether professional or personal, shape our stories and can influence future opportunities. Owen shares his experience as a beach lifeguard,…
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EP. 187 [Tough Twenties] The Defining Decade with Meg Jay, PhD
In the Tough Twenties series, I’m interviewing young adults, answering questions submitted by listeners, and sharing resources and tips related to thriving in young adulthood and beyond. Whether you’re an adolescent or a young adult in your twenties, or you’re parenting a young adult, I know you’ll be encouraged by this series. Meg Jay, PhD…
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EP. 186 [Tough Twenties] Being an Excellent Employee
In the Tough Twenties series, I’m interviewing young adults, answering questions submitted by listeners, and sharing resources and tips related to thriving in young adulthood and beyond. Whether you’re an adolescent or a young adult in your twenties, or you’re parenting a young adult, I know you’ll be encouraged by this series. In this episode,…
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EP. 185 [Tough Twenties] Myths that Might be Holding You Back from Living Your Best Life
In the Tough Twenties series, I’m interviewing young adults, answering questions submitted by listeners, and sharing resources and tips related to thriving in young adulthood and beyond. Whether you’re an adolescent or a young adult in your twenties, or you’re parenting a young adult, I know you’ll be encouraged by this series. In this episode,…
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Ep. 184: [Tough Twenties] Creating Community and Connections with Owen, Age 20
In the Tough Twenties series, I’m interviewing young adults, answering questions submitted by listeners, and sharing resources and tips related to thriving in young adulthood and beyond. Whether you’re an adolescent or a young adult in your twenties, or you’re parenting a young adult, I know you’ll be encouraged by this series. In this episode…
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Ep. 183: [Tough Twenties] Foundational Health Habits with Charlotte, Age 25
In the Tough Twenties series, I’m interviewing young adults, answering questions submitted by listeners, and sharing resources and tips related to thriving in young adulthood and beyond. Whether you’re an adolescent or a young adult in your twenties, or you’re parenting a young adult, I know you’ll be encouraged by this series. In this episode…
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Ep. 182: [Tough Twenties] Gretchen, Age 29, on Relationships
Navigating dating and romantic relationships – and figuring out how to decide who to commit to and marry- is one of the biggest decisions of the twenties. In this episode, I’m chatting with my daughter Gretchen, age 29, about her romantic relationships in her twenties, what she’s learned from her own experiences and her observations and…
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Ep. 181: [Tough Twenties] Ready for Adulthood
The Tough Twenties series continues with a discussion of skills to work on to be ready for adulthood, a mindset shift for parents and young adults, and how to foster connection and friendships rather than competition. Resource: In this episode, I share about my “Ready for Adulthood Checklist” Listener Question: This week I give my…
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Ep. 180: [Tough Twenties] Charlotte, Age 25
It is not an easy time to be a young adult. In this new series on Sunshine Parenting, I’m interviewing young adults, answering questions submitted by listeners, and sharing resources and tips related to thriving in young adulthood and beyond. Whether you’re an adolescent or a young adult in your twenties, or you’re parenting a…
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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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Ep. 178: Connecting More Deeply
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 178, my daughter Gretchen and I share a few tips for connecting more deeply with friends, co-workers, family,…
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[Encore] Ep. 119: Year-End Reflection Activities
Show Notes Subscribe for resources and ideas for happier, more connected families. This is an encore presentation of one of my favorite episodes. Enjoy! This episode is a live recording of my chat with Sara Kuljis about some of our favorite year-end reflection activities. Joining Sara and me for this episode is Kate Rader, one…
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