Raising Daughters

Dr. Jordan used 3 metaphors to illustrate the value of allowing children to take care of themselves, solve problems, and advocate. This is one of the best things parents can do to support their kids development of grit, perseverance, confidence, and self-efficacy, preparing them to thrive. 

In this new podcast, Dr. Jordan describes the importance of focusing on what you do have control over vs. getting flustered with things you don’t. Learn about how to help regulate kids when they are […]

In this new podcast, Dr. Jordan stresses the importance of your daughter having a belief that she matters, is important, and loved as this belief will fuel her persistence, determination, courage, and her path. Learn […]

In this podcast, Blue’s Clues & Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood creator Angela Santomero discusses her writing & creative process in producing educational children’s TV and YouTube programming. She also discusses the educational value of her new […]

In this new podcast, Dr. Jordan describes the costs to kids from experiencing a decrease in free play and time outdoors. He also discusses the many benefits of kids experiencing: self-directed play, chances to handle […]

In this new podcast, Dr. Jordan interviews Nic McKinley, an expert in the prevention of child trafficking, about what parents and the government can do to prevent their children from becoming prey to online predators.  […]

In this new podcast, Dr. Jordan makes the argument that your daughter wants and needs you to remain an influence in her life now and forever, and he offers many ideas about how to remain […]

In this new podcast, Dr. Jordan describes reasons why your daughter may not be motivated in school and then offers several tools to help her find her intrinsic motivation and become more engaged and fulfilled […]

In this new podcast, Dr. Jordan describes the emotional roller coaster experienced by today’s middle school girls. Learn about girl’s emotional overload symptoms, the cost of having so little alone, quiet, down time, and how […]

In this new podcast, Dr. Jordan implores us to change what we pay attention to, i.e. wars, conflicts, competition, and power and to instead focus on values like cooperation and connection. Humans are wired to […]

In this new podcast, Dr. Jordan describes social skills most girls are lacking today due to excessive time spent digitally and how to teach these skills at home and at school. Previous Dr. Jordan related […]

n this new podcast, Dr. Jordan, using stories about eminent people like Jane Goodall, Paul Coehlo, Abraham Lincoln, and John Green as well as giant sequoia trees and butterflies, describes why kids need to be […]

In this new podcast, Dr. Jordan shares some of his favorite stories of real courage in action; some from historical figures, some from everyday people, and others about children. Visit Dr. Jordan’s website at www.drtimjordan.com […]

In this new podcast, Dr. Jordan describes kids who get overlooked because of a sibling or family member with issues and who subsequently develop beliefs that they and their needs aren’t as important. Learn ways […]

In this new podcast, Dr. Jordan describes the physiology behind all of the emotions that result from a breakup as well as specific, healthy actions girls can do to take care of themselves. Parents will […]

In this new podcast, Dr. Jordan shares inspiring stories of professional, Olympic, & college athletes who exhibited good sportsmanship as role models for your children.  Resources: go to Dr. Jordan’s website to gain access to […]

In this new podcast, Dr. Jordan interviews author Mary Van Geffen about her new book, Parenting a Spicy One. Learn how to understand these kid’s needs, your own needs, and how to parent strong-willed kids […]

In this new podcast, Dr. Jordan uses many insightful stories to show how girls can learn to take charge of their reactions to others, how they frame adversities, their emotional state & what they hold […]

In this new podcast, Dr. Jordan interviews Barnet Bain, award-winning filmmaker and author of the new book, How To Be a Friend, about the deeper side of friendships, i.e. what stories from our past we […]

In this new podcast, Dr. Jordan shares some poignant stories that offer ways to take responsibility for our attitudes, emotions, mindset, and happiness during these turbulent times. Resources: Dr. Jordan’s website that contains info on […]

Description: In this new podcast, Dr. Jordan interviews 2 young adults about the changing markers of adulthood & the emotional state of their peers.  His wife, Anne, shares her comparison with when she marked adulthood […]

Dr. Jordan offers some poignant quotes that contain wisdom to guide you on your parenting and life journey.

Description: In this new podcast, Dr. Jordan reviews some of the common reasons today that kids and adults become lonely. He then offers some practical & doable solutions for overcoming loneliness. Resources: For information on […]

In this new podcast, Dr. Jordan describes how the thrill-hangover cycle keeps people feeling numb and unhappy and how you can break out of it to achieve fulfilment and contentment. Related resources: 2 of Dr. […]

In this new podcast, Dr. Jordan describes how girls can move on from toxic friends, dating partners, and limiting beliefs about themselves. Dr. Jordan’s previous related podcasts: Drama Busters Every Girl Needs to Begin the School YearA […]