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Help for the Unspoken Challenges of Parenting Teens :: Amy Betters-Midtvedt [Ep 493]
Don't Mom Alone Podcast
10/14/24
•52m
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Do you feel like your teens have hidden struggles that you can’t talk to anyone about? How do you honor your kids while still finding safe people to process parenting with? How do you advise your kids on their friendships and relationships?
Today, Amy Betters-Midtvedt is here to help us navigate the deep waters of parenting teens. Amy is a teacher with a master’s degree in leadership and is currently a literacy coach. She has five kids in all stages of life from college to kids still at home, some of her kids have had teen struggles that Amy has had to learn how to navigate. She shares her ideas in her new book, You’ll Make It.
We cover how to handle changes in our teen’s friend groups, what to do if your teen’s friends are a bad influence, and having the humility as a parent to say “I messed up”. Amy shares some very personal stories about her teens and anxiety (with their permission) and how their family faced that challenge head-on to overcome and get back to the things they love to do. Parenting teens can be hard but there is so much joy in watching them become who God created them to be, Amy will teach us how to partner with the Lord as we navigate these formative years.
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Today, Amy Betters-Midtvedt is here to help us navigate the deep waters of parenting teens. Amy is a teacher with a master’s degree in leadership and is currently a literacy coach. She has five kids in all stages of life from college to kids still at home, some of her kids have had teen struggles that Amy has had to learn how to navigate. She shares her ideas in her new book, You’ll Make It.
We cover how to handle changes in our teen’s friend groups, what to do if your teen’s friends are a bad influence, and having the humility as a parent to say “I messed up”. Amy shares some very personal stories about her teens and anxiety (with their permission) and how their family faced that challenge head-on to overcome and get back to the things they love to do. Parenting teens can be hard but there is so much joy in watching them become who God created them to be, Amy will teach us how to partner with the Lord as we navigate these formative years.
Connect with Amy Betters-Midtvedt:
- Website: Amy Betters-Midtvedt (amybettersmidtvedt.com)
- Instagram: Amy Betters-Midtvedt (@amy.betters.midtvedt)
Links Mentioned:
- You'll Make It (and They Will Too): by Amy Betters-Midtvedt
- Chore Wheel- Spinning Wheel for Prizes with Stand
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- Freeing Your Adolescents to Step Into Adulthood – Ages and Stages – Teens :: Dr. Ken Wilgus [Ep 382]
- Helping Socially Anxious Boys :: David Thomas [Ep 451]
- Choosing Connection Over Critique :: Rachel Macy Stafford [Ep 280]
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Manage Your Time Like a Lazy Genius :: Kendra Adachi [Ep 492]
October 7, 2024
•53m
As a mom do you feel there is not enough time in the day? Are you constantly overwhelmed with your to-do list and mental load? Are you snapping at your kids because they cannot keep up with the pace?
Today Kendra Adachi; the Lazy Genius, author, podcaster, and most of all mom, is here to help us focus on the most important tasks. Kendra and I are opposites, she has read all the time management books whereas I have read zero. Only 7% of books in this arena are written by women so her newest book, The PLAN, was much needed in this space. Most productivity books are written with the future in mind and while it’s good to think and plan for the future Kendra tells us that most moms are trying to run their household well every day in the small task. She helps us PLAN- prepare, live, adjust, and notice what is going on around us in our homes.
This episode reminds us that being kind to our kids is more important than being on task, we are not robots, and helps us look at time differently which allows us to show up with compassion for others. There is so much Biblical truth when we structure our time well and keep the most important things at the center of our days.
Connect with Kendra Adachi:
- Website: The Lazy Genius (thelazygeniuscollective.com)
- Facebook: The Lazy Genius Collective
- Instagram: Kendra Adachi (@thelazygenius)
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- The Lazy Genius Kitchen :: Kendra Adachi [Ep 365]
- Choose What Matters to YOU :: Kendra Adachi [Ep 293]
- Organize Your Mental Load :: Laurel Denise [Ep 444]
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Seek Him First :: Lillian Richey [Ep 494]
October 21, 2024
•45m
Do you ever struggle to keep Christ at the center of Christmas? Do you feel many Christmas traditions take a ton of time and energy or are just busy work but don’t point to Jesus?
Today Lillian Richey, my personal friend, is here to share her new project called Finding Jesus which helps families make Christmas meaningful and simple. Last year the Lord dropped into her heart the idea of a Jesus doll that tells the whole story of Christmas through scripture and helps kids see Jesus. Through the last few months, God has used this project to bring the gospel around the world, including China, and answered prayers. In less than a year this beautiful product has come to life.
Finding Jesus points our kids to Christ and a connection to Him that goes deep into hearts and minds. This doll, puzzle, story, and song weaves together the Biblical truth with some fun. Lillian’s story shows us that when we listen to the voice of God His ideas are gospel minded and He has the resources to help us accomplish creative ideas.
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Today Lillian Richey, my personal friend, is here to share her new project called Finding Jesus which helps families make Christmas meaningful and simple. Last year the Lord dropped into her heart the idea of a Jesus doll that tells the whole story of Christmas through scripture and helps kids see Jesus. Through the last few months, God has used this project to bring the gospel around the world, including China, and answered prayers. In less than a year this beautiful product has come to life.
Finding Jesus points our kids to Christ and a connection to Him that goes deep into hearts and minds. This doll, puzzle, story, and song weaves together the Biblical truth with some fun. Lillian’s story shows us that when we listen to the voice of God His ideas are gospel minded and He has the resources to help us accomplish creative ideas.
Connect with Lillian Richey:
- Website: Finding Jesus (seekhimfirst.com)
- Facebook: Finding Jesus | Dallas TX | Facebook
- Instagram: Finding Jesus (@findingjesusdoll)
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- Celebrating Advent :: Tsh Oxenreider [Ep 305]
- Christmas Traditions with Little Ones :: Jacki Rucksdashel [Ep 142]
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