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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…

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…

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…

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…

Ep. 174: The Magic of Camp (Happy Campers Book Excerpt)

HAPPY CAMPERS: 10 Summer Camp Secrets for Raising Indendent, Capable Kids Who Become Thriving Adults Learn ways to better connect with your kids, implement positive parenting practices, and help your family thrive, all during your busy days at home, at work, or on the go. Let HAPPY CAMPERS serve as a resource you’ll refer back…

Camp Secret #1: Connection Comes First

If you enjoyed listening to Secret #1: Connection Comes First (the first chapter), the audiobook version of Happy Campers: 10 Summer Camp Secrets for Raising Independent, Capable Kids Who Become Thriving Adults is available at Audible & Apple Books.

[ENCORE] Ep. 52: 9 Ways to Help Kids Process Summer Camp and Other Experiences

In Episode 52, Sara Kuljis and I chat about ways to help our kids process experiences. The ideas work for post-summer camp debriefing but also for our kids’ other adventures and experiences. Sara is a 20-year veteran camp director and parenting trainer who has great insights and ideas about parenting and counseling kids. Sara, with her…

[ENCORE] Ep. 91: 4 Reasons Not to Worry While Your Kid is at Camp

Visit Sunshine Parenting for more episodes & resources. Subscribe for resources and ideas for happier, more connected families. In Episode 91, I’m chatting with my longtime friend and fellow camp director, Maria Horner. Maria and her husband, Tom, have been the executive directors of Catalina Island Camps since 1995. We discuss four reasons why parents…

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,…

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…

EP. 186 [Tough Twenties] Being an Excellent Employee

EP. 185 [Tough Twenties] Myths that Might be Holding You Back from Living Your Best Life

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