Raising Daughters

Young women today are facing multiple challenges, all the while breaking barriers. From COVID to education and relationships, their stories reveal resilience, hopes, and the changing world they’re shaping. Four 21-year-old women candidly share about their lives, future, & the effects of COVID. Here are some questions they answered: How has COVID affected your education? What is it like to be 2...

Your daughter might want to be a phone or a TV set because that’s all you’re paying attention to. It’s time for that to end. Stop being a distracted parent and be more present! Show Notes:·        Kids feel unimportant, not cared about, and unloved when they are around distracted parents.·        Dr. Jordan relates why your daughter might want to be a TV set:§ They would have their family all arou...

The perception of body image we have today was not developed overnight nor caused by our longer exposure to the digital word. Instead, it involved a long history of culture shifts, advertising approaches, and fashion trends to get us where we are now. Girl’s dissatisfaction with their bodies didn’t start with Instagram and social media; the real culprit was bathroom mirrors and home scales. Just l...

How important is it to support our kids' passions and motivations? Today, we’re talking about motivation, and how we can support our kids' passions and help them find their own internal intrinsic motivation for doing things they love, even when our children's interests are different from our own.  SHOW NOTES:     It is the parents’ job is to offer encouragement and resources to support their daugh...

As parents, we naturally want the best for our daughters. But sometimes, the ways we motivate them can be stifling. Instead of motivating them, we end up limiting them. If you want to know how to motivate your daughter, then perhaps it is time we reflect back on ourselves and realize that maybe we are asking the wrong question. Dr. Tim Jordan enlightens us in this episode. A better question is: Ho...

Many individuals in their twenties perceive this period as a time for enjoyment, but this perspective is flawed. Meg Jay joins Dr. Tim Jordan to discuss the concept of identity capital and explores how those in their twenties can gain awareness of their self-discoveries during this phase of life. SHOW NOTES:·        A lot of 20-somethings view 20s as a time for fun, but that is faulty thinking. 80...

It’s important to listen to our daughters, especially their emotions. Today, Dr. Tim Jordan looks into a girl’s emotional life and shares stories from his retreats and camps of the different kinds of losses girls experience. SHOW NOTES:·        Girls need safe spaces to express all of their feelings, especially during the roller coaster of emotions during the teen years·        Dr. Jordan shares s...

On a mission to help parents build a happier, healthier, more heartful world one kid at a time, Christy Keating joins us to dive into the topic of consent. As a Certified Parent Coach and Positive Discipline Educator, she shares insights on incorporating safety lessons into family conversations, implementing protective measures at home, and guiding children and teenagers in understanding the conce...

Who are doing your child’s homework – your children or you? Parents become too involved in their children’s homework, robbing them of the chance to develop self-responsibility and self-motivation Start of the school year is the perfect time to establish agreements about schoolwork and homeworkBegin by discussing what intentions she has for this school year, i.e. let her tell you what she wants to...

Going to college is certainly an overwhelming and arduous undertaking – especially for young girls. If they are to excel not just in their studies but also in their personal growth, they need the right support and guidance in one of the biggest touchpoints of their lives. 3 young women who are about to begin college open up about the following issues: Describe the mixed emotions you are going thru...

HBO’s sports documentary, "Weight in Gold," delves into the hidden mental health challenges of athletes. In this episode, we discuss the impact of youth sports, overuse injuries, and the critical role parents play. Dr. Tim Jordan shares insights on fostering balance and supporting children's mental health, offering a compelling exploration of the unseen struggles in the pursuit of success. Join us...

The stories of fictional characters like Moana and the Wizard of Oz’s Dorothy can help your daughter reframe her adolescent challenges as a normal part of her heroine’s journey and to relax and enjoy the process. Every adolescent girl must embark on this journey to discover new depths of courage, strength, hope, and resolve within herself that she can draw upon to overcome the challenges of growin...

Explore the societal pressures on children to excel, early specialization, and the race to define success. Join Dr. Tim Jordan as he shares insights on a healthier path, emphasizing early sampling, self-discovery, and the importance of diverse experiences. Through the Dot Theory and the wisdom from his recommended books, Dr. Jordan challenges conventional definitions of success, urging us to prior...

Resilience is one of the most important traits that helps a person succeed throughout their life and career. How do we set our children up early so they can thrive from adversity? Dr. Jordan interviewed Meg Jay, Ph. D., author of Supernormal: The Untold Story of Adversity and Resilience. Nearly 75% of people experience adversity by the age of 20 (loss of a parent to death or divorce; bullying; alc...

Reflecting on your mortality can be an important motivator for living your life. Today, Dr. Tim Jordan talks about death and mortality. He emphasizes the value of reflecting on your mortality in giving life urgency, perspective, and purpose. He discusses the ancient practice of reflection on mortality. Join Dr. Tim in this reflective episode about life and death. SHOW NOTES:Reflecting on your mort...

Having the autonomy to choose college and focusing on how they use their university experience will allow women to get the most from their experience. We should debunk the myth that you must go to an elite college to be successful despite pressures from the education system, teachers, colleges, and the culture. We also need to reframe the belief that there is one path to success, i.e., straight A’...

Guest: Kirsten Karchmer: Kirsten is an Integrative medicine practitioner and researcher with extensive experience in biomedical sciences, functional medicine, nutrition and digital health, and mechanisms of mind-body healing; Kirsten has spent her entire adult career in the service of women's health and has helped over 10,000 women over the last 20 years to improve their health, cycles, and fertil...

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Listen to these fascinating stories to learn how to best support your daughter's dreams.   Go to www.drtimjordan.com  to get more resources on helpful ways to raise your daughter. Thank you for listening to my podcast.  Please join our community on our social media platforms and share with yours to help us grow!

Listen is as adolescent addictions counselor Rick Capriola discusses why kids use substances, signs of use, and how to get them the treatment they need. Thank you for listening to my podcast.  Please join our community on our social media platforms and share with yours to help us grow!

Mindset mentor Paige Tonz explains how she supports young, female athletes to achieve optimum performance and peace of mind.  Thank you for listening to my podcast.  Please join our community on our social media platforms and share with yours to help us grow!

Stories of eminent women show how to see through the rough edges of strong, independent girls for the strong leader within. Thank you for listening to my podcast.  Please join our community on our social media platforms and share with yours to help us grow!

Here are 10 key questions to ask your daughter to discover how she is thinking and feeling about important issues. Thank you for listening to my podcast.  Please join our community on our social media platforms and share with yours to help us grow!

The most important podcast you will hear this year discusses the most destructive drugs experienced by kids are not vaping, pot or heroin; it is the drugs of approval, prestige, applause, and fitting in. Thank you for listening to my podcast.  Please join our community on our social media platforms and share with yours to help us grow!

Despite girls experiencing higher levels of anxiety, stress, and decreased academic motivation from the pandemic, I have full faith they will overcome this adversity. Thank you for listening to my podcast.  Please join our community on our social media platforms and share with yours to help us grow!