unpopular PARENT

Welcome to the unpopular PARENT podcast, where we help parents focus on what matters and let go of the rest. Today, we have a very special guest, Jeannie Ewing , a mother of five and the Substack writer behind I Grow Strong Again . In her work, Jeannie explores the complexities of love, loss, and identity, bringing a heartfelt approach to parenting that combines resilience, compassion, and self-aw...

Welcome to unpopular PARENT , the podcast that helps parents focus on what truly matters and let go of the rest. When my high school senior scout and I sat down to record this episode, we had every intention of diving into the topic of friendships .  But as conversations sometimes do, we found ourselves wandering into unexpected territory , discussing divorce and our experiences with the church ....

Welcome to unpopular PARENT , the podcast where we help parents focus on what really matters and let go of the rest. Today, we’re tackling a topic that every parent eventually faces: helping your teens gain independence. But we’re not just talking about it from the parent’s perspective. I’m joined by my daughters, Scout, a high school senior, and Finnley, a college sophomore, to share their journe...

Welcome back to unpopular PARENT , the podcast where we help parents focus on what really matters and let go of the rest. Today, we’re having an honest conversation about therapy . While therapy can sometimes be hard to talk about, a good therapist can be an invaluable resource for your teen and a key player in supporting you as a parent . Whether you’re looking for the right support for your teen...

Welcome back to unpopular PARENT , the podcast where we help parents focus on what really matters and let go of the rest. In today’s episode, we tackle a question many families face: Should teens get a job while they’re still in school? Scout joins us to share how her first job transformed her from a slightly anxious kid into a bold, confident young adult. She talks about how working pushed her ou...

In this episode of unpopular PARENT , we dive into the whirlwind of senior year as college applications open up and the reality of leaving home begins to set in. Scout reflects on how her emotions have shifted since summer—what she was worried about then versus what’s on her mind today.  We reflect on how campus visits transformed Scout’s college preferences, including how some schools she once co...

In this candid episode of unpopular PARENT , we talk about the intricacies of sisterhood. From childhood memories to the evolving dynamics as they grow older , we discuss how the bond between sisters can be both challenging and incredibly rewarding. Scout reflects on her relationship with her sister Finnley , sharing insights into their contrasting personalities , how they've grown closer over the...

Welcome to unpopular PARENT ! In this episode, we dive deep into the world of parent-teen communication by hearing directly from the source— Scout, an insightful and candid 17-year-old introvert . We explore what parents are getting right, where we often miss the mark, and how to foster better connections with our kids. From respecting their need for self-care to understanding the challenges of gr...