Pivot Parenting: Expert Tips for Navigating Teen and Tween Challenges

This episode's title could easily be my job description. As a coach, I see the stories my clients are buying into and point it out to them. We all hold on so tightly to our tale's, despite the pain that they can cause. Stories are what separate us from animals, and that's a good thing. In this episode, I break it all down for you, so that you can see more clearly your own stories and decide if you...

My oldest can give a death stare that will wither the tallest tree into oblivion. It used to crush me. I remember the exact moment when I heard confidence defined in a new and remarkable way. My mind was blown, and I haven't looked back since. Now, I find her most concerted stares adorable. I even laugh and tell her how cute she is... I found confidence. In this episode I break it down for you, so...

We've all been taught that everything has an equal and opposite reaction, but did you know that this doesn't just apply to Newton's 3rd law of motion? This is also true in parenting, feelings, and every other aspect of our existence. To learn more about working with me, please visit heatherfrazier.com

When our kids struggle we try to resolve their discomfort for them. If you can't stand to see your child, spouse, or neighbor struggle, then this episode is for you. I break down the why's and how's so that you can see yourself clearly. Parenting with this information will pivot your home in an exceptional way. To learn more about working with me, please visit www.heatherfrazier.com

We can categorize all of the things in our life down to three "buckets". When we don't understand the bucket system, we create a great deal of unnecessary pain and suffering for ourselves. In this episode, I will discuss what the buckets are, and how you can use them to parent. It all starts with one thing- knowing what your responsibility is. To learn more about working with me, please visit heat...

Have you ever noticed that in the heat of the moment you may say or do things that you didn't mean? In this episode we will discuss this phenomenon in detail. This concept blew my mind when I learned it, and I never saw things the same again. Are you ready to pivot? To learn more about working with me, please visit heatherfrazier.com

In this episode I will discuss three sneaky ways that criticism appears towards self and family, what it's effects are, and the results it creates in your life. To learn more about working with me, please visit heatherfrazier.com

As a human, we are always trying to figure out if we are good enough. Parenting is a common place that we judge ourselves, and it's usually too harshly. Let's make sure that you're using the right metrics to measure your success. In this episode I will clear up some misconceptions and give you the perfect way to know how you are doing with your teens. To learn more about working with me, please vi...

We all have them. How are they created, how can they be controlled, and how can we help our teens out with theirs? Lets talk it out. To learn more about working with me, please visit www.heatherfrazier.com

As a parent of teens, we can't leave the topic of pornography unaddressed. In this episode, I will introduce you to Zach Spafford, a certified life coach that specializes in overcoming pornography. We discuss common misconceptions, how to educate and help your teen, and what not to do. To learn more about Zach, you can visit his website, https://www.zachspafford.com/ To learn more about working wi...

Society often tells us to, "be tough". But in this episode, I am here to tell you that there are some pretty amazing advantages (both personally and as a parent) to opening up and exposing our shortcomings, weaknesses, and flaws. Spoiler: my favorite reason is because it actually feels amazing once you let go... To learn more about working with me, please visit heatherfrazier.com

Boundaries + Unconditional love = The perfect combo to successfully navigate the world. There are a lot of misconceptions about how boundaries work and their role in our various relationships. In this episode I will teach you how to separate out where one person's responsibility ends and another begins. Ready to draw your boundaries? Let's go. To learn more about working with me, please visit www....

Faith in our Creator and His plan for us is more than just a little seed, that will sprout when planted. In this episode I will discuss how faith is both thought and action driven, who creates our faith, and what direction it works in, plus so much more. Come and give it a listen. To learn more about working with me, please visit www.heatherfrazier.com

If you're anything like the rest of us, there are at least a few people in your life that you have a hard time managing your emotions around. If you can't relate, then skip this episode. Otherwise, listen up, I've got a few ways to help you navigate those rough waters. To learn more about working with me, please visit https://heatherfrazier.com/

We all expect things of ourselves, others, and our children. How is this helpful, and can it be harmful? What do our expectations mean? Let's dive deep and discuss all of it! Learn more at https://heatherfrazier.com/

Would you like to know the secret to feeling however you want, regardless of what others do? In this episode I will teach you how to master your emotions. This tool is helpful in every situation that you might find yourself in. Learn more about working with me at https://heatherfrazier.com/

You know that fantastic feeling when you get something new? How about when your child wins an award or you lose a few pounds? That hit of validation is what we will discuss in this episode. Is it harmful? Is it helpful? Come and learn with me, as Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife breaks it all down for us. To learn more about working with me, visit https://heatherfrazier.com/

The human brain has an average of 60,000 thoughts a day. This is a huge daily occurrence that is worth some reflection. In this episode I will break thoughts down and discuss how they can be a problem or a solution. Learn more about working with me at https://heatherfrazier.com/

There is only one set of perfect parents to have ever existed. In this episode we will discuss what this means for us and how we can use their example in a practical way. To learn more about working with me, please visit https://heatherfrazier.com/

Are you a helicopter mom? How about a snowplow dad? In this episode I will discuss why our kids need hard stuff in their life, and what we as parents may be doing to sabotage them in the long run. Learn more about working with me at https://heatherfrazier.com/

So often parents take both the credit and blame for decisions that their teen makes. I will explain how this is harmful to your relationship and what to do to fix it. To learn more about working with me, please visit https://heatherfrazier.com/

In this episode, you will learn what emotional blackmail looks like in parenting. We will discuss why we all have rule books for our kids to follow, how they hold us back for real connection and peace, and what to do about them. To learn more about working with me, please visit https://heatherfrazier.com/

Often times we feel as though there is a great emotional expanse between us and our children. As our teens develop, we need to pivot our relationships with them to maintain a sense of connection. This is what we explore, as I share with you the one secret of relationship success in this podcast. To learn more about working with me, visit https://heatherfrazier.com/

How are you and your teens doing with our current global situation? I am here for you. In this episode I'll explain about the teen brain, why they do what they do, and how you can make sense of it. "Why Do They Act That Way? - Revised and Updated: A Survival Guide to the Adolescent Brain for You and Your Teen" by Dr. David Walsh Ph. D. is used as a reference. To learn more about working with me, v...

Conflict is one of the most important elements of life. In this episode I will teach you how to be a master of conflict. Come and learn how to be a conflict artist. To learn more about working with me, visit https://heatherfrazier.com/