Raising Daughters

In this new podcast, Dr. Jordan interviews singer-songwriter Kat Parsons about how she balances her career with parenting 3 children. . Resources:To access Kat Parson’s music & new album, go to site www.katparsons.com/connectFor info on Kat […]

Dr. Jordan describes the value of kids having the autonomy to choose their activities, engage in free play with some degree of risk, and teaching them to ask questions about why they love certain activities in order to discover what they love, what puts them in flow, and what fulfills them.

In this podcast, Dr. Jordan uses some real-life stories to illustrate how to turn kid’s schoolwork over to them and the immense value in doing so. You’ll hear about motivation, the value of frustration and […]

In this new podcast, Dr. Jordan interviews Dr. Kenneth Barish about his new book, The Art and Science of Parenting and Grandparenting. Learn about the special gifts grandparents bring such as time to listen, following […]

In this new podcast, Dr. Jordan offers invaluable suggestions about how to best support your daughters and their friendship challenges. You CAN learn to be there for them without resorting to fixing & rescuing. Resources: Dr. […]

Description: In this new podcast, Dr. Jordan offers some key questions to ask kids about what activities puts them in flow and how this can lead them to finding their passion and purpose. Related podcasts […]

In this new episode, Dr. Jordan describes the need to involve your daughter in decisions about her activities and to be open to her experiencing a range of activities to help her discover what she […]

In this new podcast, Dr. Jordan describes some of the limiting beliefs that girl’s develop after adversities and how it limits their development and confidence. Also learn what parents can do to help girls reframe/reform […]

In this new podcast, Dr. Jordan interviews author Becca Pearce and her daughter Elaina about how a life-changing brain tumor woke her up to what’s really important in life. Becca shifted from a high-powered CEO to an executive coach, author, speaker, and a more self-aware mom and person.

Dr. Jordan describes how the perfect antidote for busy, stressed out kids is to slow down and savor the moments. Listen in as he offers many examples of how to notice and experience the calming, […]

Dr Jordan shares ways to help kids understand and handle feelings of loss and grief and how to slow down & savor the moments to create lasting memories.

In this new podcast, Dr. Jordan interviews 3 teen girls who discuss the intense stress they feel due to an overemphasis on grades and playing on uber-competitive club sports teams, gaining admittance into top colleges, […]

Dr. Jordan interviews Rebecca Atanassova and Alissa Hansen, author and illustrator of the new children’s book: George the Mouse in a Log Pile House, about the support they received growing up that encouraged their artistic passion.

What to look for in your daughter: Empathy: get in other’s shoes & see things from their point of viewDon’t allow words or gossip to bother them: It takes a lot of maturity and strength […]

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 […]