Raising Daughters

Dive into the profound exploration of the lasting effects of adverse childhood experiences in this enlightening episode with Dr. Tim Jordan. What holds more weight than a challenging childhood encounter? Dr. Tim unravels the intricacies surrounding various adverse childhood experiences, shedding light on the often intertwined elements of drama, shame, and secrecy that accompany them. Delving into...

Is your daughter heading off to college? Are you concerned about how best you can support them as they navigate the college application process while staying within your budget? If those questions are at the top of your head today, this episode is for you. Today, Dr. Tim Jordan interviews Dr. Pamela Ellis, owner of Compass College Advisory, about how to guide high schoolers through the process of...

Why do teenagers do stupid things? In this podcast, Dr. Tim Jordan describes the major reasons why teenagers make bad choices, including their immature prefrontal cortex, the brain’s reasons behind peer pressure, hormonal changes during puberty, and their supercharged reward system. He then offers some strategies teens can learn to make better decisions and control their impulses, providing valuab...

Authors Linsey Davis and Michael Tyler describe their new, inspirational book about encouraging girls to use their talents and voices to speak up about what’s important to them and to help the world. The book also invites girls to celebrate the equality and fairness we should all experience and to be strong and brave. See link for Girls of the World: Doing More Than Ever Before. Learn more about y...

Google productivity coach Laura Mae Martin, author of the new book, Uptime, describes how to operate at the highest levels of productivity while enhancing your own personal well-being. Link to Laura Mae Martin’s website and resources: www.lauramaemartin.com. Link to Uptime: A Practical Guide to Personal Productivity and Wellbeing. For more information on Dr. Jordan’s books, camps, and resources, g...

In this podcast, Dr. Tim Jordan describes the many reasons why your daughter may choose to have sex, including: old limiting beliefs about herself, really liking a guy and wanting a dating partner, curiosity, feeling disconnected or unloved, not knowing how to set boundaries, cultural sexual objectification of women, and not being aware of or following their intuition. Dr. Jordan also shares recen...

Friendship isn't just about fitting in—it's about finding the courage to stand out and connect authentically with the people for you. In this episode, Dr. Tim Jordan discusses the many reasons why girls may have a hard time finding a best friend or a group of loyal, close, trustworthy friends. He discussed the ways parents can support their daughters through tough friendship issues. He also shares...

Parenting is a journey enriched by stories—windows into empathy and wisdom. In this episode, Dr. Tim Jordan shares eight touching stories and poems that contain some practical insights into how to parent your children more effectively. Tune in for heartfelt narratives and poetic wisdom, offering guidance for parents. Join us on this conversation for a journey into nurturing and understanding child...

Parenting a chronically ill child teaches us that within life's challenges lies the extraordinary opportunity for growth, resilience, love, and even self-care. In this episode, Dr. Maureen Peterson, author of Reclaiming Life: A Guide for Parents of Chronically Ill Children, shares the joys and stresses of raising a chronically ill child. Through relatable experiences and heartfelt advice, she touc...

Mentors have keen eyes to see anyone’s potential that no one would notice at first glance. Those eyes are the keys to helping mentors unlock someone’s highest potential. In this episode, Dr. Tim Jordan shares real-life stories of how mentors inspire success in young people. Mentors offer the ability to see young people in their highest light before they can see it in themselves. Stories about Jane...

As primary educators, parents play a pivotal role in instilling a love for reading in their children. Join us in this episode with Maya Smart, the author of Reading for Our Lives: A Literacy Action Plan from Birth to Six, as she shares insights on the opportune moments and effective methods for teaching children to read. From navigating the impact of technology on kids' reading habits to exploring...

Childhood isn't a race to the top; it's a journey of self-discovery. Let's raise daughters empowered by their uniqueness, not conditioned by society's standards. Dr. Tim Jordan talks about how daughters are taught to be unhappy, such as feeling they need products to be happy, seeking approval, avoiding pain or negative feelings, and always competing to be the best. An activity about father-daughte...

One of the best ways to avoid girl drama is to learn to handle your conflicts directly, peacefully, and effectively. Teach your daughters the skills to do that with sibling rivalry and with disagreements with you, and they will carry these abilities to friendships and dating partners. Links:Dr. Jordan’s previous podcast: 12 ways girls give their power awayDr. Jordan’s previous podcast: How to bull...

Dating in today's generation is quite complicated compared to the previous generation. In this episode, pull back the curtain and listen in as four teen girls openly discuss the ins and outs of today's dating scene among high school students. They also provide their insights into how relationships seem so difficult for today's generation. Take a peek into how today's generation dates. Tune in to t...

 Talented young girls who stand out among the rest should never be discouraged or suppressed but encouraged and nurtured. Dr. Tim Jordan interviews Nadine Rajeh about her book on raising high-performing girls. Included in this discussion are the unique challenges these girls face, and how to teach them to cope with high expectations, perfectionism, criticism from peers, and how to develop healthy...

It’s a little scary what’s on the minds of girls today. As parents, it can feel like we are living worlds away from our daughters and this distance can cause us to worry about how we are going to support them as they grow up. If you could peer into the minds of our girls today, what would you see? We find out from some of them in this episode. High school girls on Dr. Tim Jordan’s retreat share th...

Ever wonder how teenagers view social media and their phones? Listen in as four teen girls candidly discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly about social media and their devices. Dr. Tim Jordan sits down with four young women about their relationships with social media and their devices. They also open up about how they first got their mobile devices, how their parents handled this step in their li...

The New Year is here; a time for another fresh start, marking a time of transformation and anticipation of what is to come. So as we greet 2024, why not make a great start of it as you leave one year behind and look forward to the next? In this episode, Dr. Tim Jordan compiles some inspiring quotes to help you start the new year with a shift in perspective. Join us as we explore wisdom from variou...

Bolster your holiday spirit by focusing less on the troubles in our world and more on acts of kindness around you. In this episode, our dear host Dr. Tim Jordan talks about the impact of kindness, especially in the face of overwhelming negativity. He shares compelling stories that remind us of the innate goodness within humanity like a story inspired by Winnie the Pooh, Piglet, and Eeyore, showing...

We are always reaching for our happiness, that sense of fulfillment, like it’s an elusive thing. Why can’t we just get what we want? What holds us back? In this solo episode, Dr. Tim Jordan shares how, oftentimes, what prevents us from getting what we want are those unrevealed commitments. These are the blocks within us that keep us from taking that step towards our goals. Discover what these unre...

Many parents sometimes find it difficult to talk to their daughters about their bodies, especially when it comes to breaching the topic of eating disorders. But this is a very necessary conversation parents should have, so they can help their daughters early on and help them develop better and healthier relationships with their bodies. In this episode, Dr. Tim Jordan interviews Licensed Profession...

We’ve all been through a point in our lives when we seemed to be at a crossroads and we don’t know which road to take. We’ve all been afraid we would screw up big time and ruin the rest of our lives. Young adulthood is just one of the touchpoints in life when we are faced with such uncertainty and anxiety about the future. This is one of the most critical pivotal points that we need to be aware of...

 There are tons of life’s clues scattered along your journey that reveal the way towards achieving happiness. And sometimes, they are found not in the adult’s way of life but in the simple stories of children. Tim Jordan, MD chats with Angela Santomero, co-creator of the show Blue’s Clues, who shares how adults can learn from observing and gathering clues from the lives of children. She explains h...

Being young should be the time for freedom, fun, and self-exploration. Unfortunately, in today’s competitive environment, kids as young as grade schoolers already worry about their futures. Tim Jordan, MD has seen this during a father-daughter retreat, where young girls show how they already feel the pressures of having a life mapped out. As parents, what should you do? How can you guide your daug...

If you’ve ever been bullied in your childhood, you’d know just what a quagmire the hallways of middle school are for kids. No matter how much you want to protect your daughter, there is simply no way to prevent bullying incidents from happening. How do you bully-proof your daughter? The answer has surprisingly little to do with the bullies themselves. In this episode, Tim Jordan, MD, teaches us a...