5toThrive

Join us to see if it’s possible, and what it takes. Is It Possible To Thrive During A Pandemic 5tothrive

Join us for tips to turn the beautiful tradition of giving thanks on Thanksgiving Day… into a daily ritual! Happy THANKS-giving! 5tothrive

It’s easy to listen to those we agree with, but how do we become better at listening to those we don’t agree with? Please join us for a conversation and learn a strategy to help you and your children learn to listen better…just in time for Thanksgiving dinner! Teaching our children and ourselves to listen better 5tothrive

Are you aware that the ringers, dingers, and banners on your phone serve a purpose other than to notify you of something? Are you aware that the reason our country is becoming more divided can be partially attributed to the way social media platforms are monetized? If you are using social media you owe it to yourself to understand how it is designed to work. Join us for a conversation discussing t...

How many times have you told yourself you were going to create a new habit, only to run out of resolve and commitment after a few days? New behavioral research helps us understand how to make lasting behavioral change, in three simple steps…really! Join us to learn how to develop that new habit you’ve been longing to create! 108 - How to Create Lasting Behavioral Change 5tothrive

80% of people incarcerated do not have a high school diploma. Join us for our conversation to learn what each of us can do to turn this around. 107 - The Importance of "Why": Your reason for getting out of bed can change a life 5tothrive

We are social-emotional learners; authentic connection is key to learning. How can we stay connected when and if we can’t be in the same room together? Please join us for a conversation and several strategies to support connection while teaching remotely. Staying Connected While Teaching Remotely 5tothrive

Why are friendships so important to teens? How do I talk to my teenager about dating? Join us for a conversation with tips to equip you and your teen to thrive during this challenging and important phase of life. 105 - Better Understanding Teens: Relationships and Dating 5tothrive

With all the unknowns and inconsistencies, how do I best prepare my child to start the school year in 2020? Thanks for joining our conversation, please share if you find it helpful! Preparing our Kids for Back to School in 2020 5tothrive

The teenage years are the process of a young person going from being completely dependent on family for security and survival to becoming an independent adult. There is a lot going on! Join us to better understand the stages of identity development your child is going through and what you can do to help them become a secure, well-adjusted adult. 103 - Better Understanding Teens: Identity Developme...

How many times have you wondered or asked a teen, “What were you thinking?” When they give you that blank stare in reply, they are probably being honest, they weren’t thinking. Join our conversation to better understand what is going on in the teen brain and how we can help them learn to become responsible decision makers! Better Undersanding Teens: The Brain 5tothrive

Ever wonder why your teen is so emotional? Why don’t they want to spend more time with the family? They certainly aren’t thinking through their actions, and the only thing they seem to want to do is spend time with their friends or sleep! What is going on? Join us for this mini-series on better understanding the teen brain. We will begin by discussing the emotional roller coaster of the teen years...

Wow! Thanks for being with us on this journey to equip our youth to thrive! When we started this venture we were told 50-60 episodes is usually the lifespan for a podcast…thanks for sticking with us! Today we have an expert on literacy with us. How much should your kids be reading in the summer? What if they don’t like to read? What can we do as parents and teachers to instill a love of reading? J...

Join us for a conversation regarding youth sports as both a blessing and a challenge to navigate. Parenting and Sports 5tothrive

The dreaded melt down in public… my child is losing it and everyone around us appears annoyed, what do we do? Join us for a conversation about one strategy that you may find helpful. Disciplining Kids in Public 5tothrive

Rolling the eyes, glaring, pouting, stomping the foot, slamming the door…what’s really going on? Nasty looks and snide comments 5tothrive

Tune in for five minutes to learn one simple phrase you can say when your child complains that they are bored, and why this is important. Children who are always entertained often grow up to be adults who are always bored.

Understanding the value of money and having healthy spending habits is an important life lesson. Here is one simple strategy to help children understand that getting something they want is not as simple as swiping a piece of plastic. Teaching Our Kids the Value of Money 5tothrive

We’re offering a new summer series on parenting. Each podcast will be about 5 minutes long and suggest ONE actionable item to try that week. This week, join us to learn one simple phrase that will stop kids from arguing with you. How To Stop Kids From Arguing With You 5tothrive

There is a time and place for complaining. In the correct context, complaining may be helpful and healthy. If complaining becomes a way of life, if it becomes chronic, it may be doing damage to your brain. Join us to learn how to tell if you have become a chronic complainer, and what you can do about it. Are you a chronic complainer 5tothrive

Helping Young People Become Self-Sufficient 5tothrive

Do you spend quite a bit of your time determining and then enforcing the rules for your home or your classroom? It can be exhausting! Join us to learn how to make rules that work like gravity! Making Rules That Work Like Gravity 5tothrive

This week we interview Professor Marty as he discusses five values that will change your life! Interview with Prof. Marty 5tothrive

When we are living in a time of uncertainty and frustration, how do we find a state of contentment? Join us for our conversation as we discuss what is going on in our brain and how we can find a state of contentment amidst the chaos. Contentment amidst Chaos 5tothrive

Need to have a challenging conversation with someone? Experts agree if you follow this four step process, you are more likely to be able to give feedback that is well received. Giving feedback that is well received 5tothrive