“How can I give my kids a normal childhood, when mine was anything but?” Post-Traumatic Parenting is the podcast for anyone who has ever asked themselves that question. Robyn Koslowitz, Ph.D., clinical psychologist and Post-Traumatic Parent, combines the fields of post-traumatic recovery and growth with our best understanding of how to raise Little Humans. Through interviews with experts in the fields of behavior science, psychology, trauma, and child development, as well as interviews with ...
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Welcome to the Joyful Courage Podcast - a place where parents of tweens and teens come to find inspiration, information and encouragement in the messy terrain of adolescence This season of parenting is no joke - and while the details of what we are all moving through might be slightly different, we are having a collective experience. This is a space where we center building relationship, nurturing life skills, and leaning into our own personal growth. My name is Casey O’Roarty, I am a parent ...
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EdsUp! is a podcast all about children and those who care for them. Produced by the Graduate Center for the Study of Early Learning at the University of Mississippi, Dr. Cathy Grace and Dr. Kenya Wolff provide wit, wisdom and enthusiasm as they explore education and public policy issues with practical advice for parents, teachers and decision-makers. Each podcast will feature in-depth interviews about a wide range of issues ranging from parenting tips to the economic benefits of investments ...
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Eps 584: Post Traumatic Parenting with Dr. Robyn Koslowitz
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58:55In this powerful episode of the Joyful Courage Podcast, I talk with Dr. Robyn Koslowitz about post-traumatic parenting, emotional reactivity, entitlement, and how to raise resilient teens with compassion. We unpack how unresolved trauma can hijack our parenting and how to rewire our responses with awareness and grace. Dr. Robyn shares insights on t…
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Eps 587: Parenting Teens Without Losing Yourself
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44:17If you're parenting a tween or teen and feeling like you’re constantly walking on eggshells—this episode is for you. I talk about parenting teens without losing yourself in the process. I share why your peace of mind doesn't have to wait for your kid to change, and how you can tap into presence, groundedness, and calm—even in the messiest moments. …
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Eps 586: Revisiting college financial planning with Ann Garcia
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52:30My guest today is Ann Garcia, and this episode is full of resources & advice you can use right now. Ann is an expert on paying for college and has two kids in college right now, so she really gets it. Ann starts with an explanation of why some college educations are so expensive, what other options are available, and why you need to define your bud…
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Eps 585: Revisiting the power of perception
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32:12In this solo episode of the Joyful Courage Podcast, I am revisiting the wisdom of episode 428, where I unpack the power of perception in parenting teens—taking a look at how our kids interpret our actions, form beliefs, and make decisions based on what they think we value. I reflect on my own parenting journey and offer insight into the connection …
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Eps 583: Positive Discipline for Teens Part 7 - Are your issues getting in your way?
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38:38In this episode, I wrap up the Positive Discipline for Teenagers book series with a deep dive into our unresolved teen issues—and how they sneak into our parenting. I reflect on my own experiences and share powerful tools to support healing, self-awareness, and courageous parenting. If you’ve ever wondered why certain challenges with your teen hit …
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Eps 582: Parenting highly dependent adult children with Natalia Aiza
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52:46In this episode of the Joyful Courage Podcast, I talk with psychologist and author Natalia Aiza about the emotional and practical challenges of parenting highly dependent young adults. We dive into the ways our own anxiety and desire to protect our kids can lead to unhelpful over-accommodation—and how to lovingly step back without stepping away. Na…
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Eps 581: MAP - a tool to transform your parenting
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46:00In this episode of the Joyful Courage Podcast, I break down the MAP process—Mirror, Align, Practice—a powerful tool for creating lasting transformation in your parenting. I share real-life stories (including a messy family meeting!) and offer encouragement for showing up with intention, even when it’s hard. You’ll learn why self-reflection matters,…
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Emotional Intelligence Parenting with Stephanie Pinto
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40:47What if your "good" childhood still left emotional scars that impact your parenting? Emotional intelligence parenting requires us to confront our own histories, even when they seem picture-perfect on the surface. In today's episode, I speak with Stephanie Pinto, author of "From Chaos to Connection," who shares her remarkable story of how her body l…
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Eps 580: Mom Has ADHD Too - Parenting and Self Compassion with Kate Moryoussef
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54:43In this episode of the Joyful Courage Podcast, I’m joined by the brilliant Kate Moryoussef, an ADHD women’s wellbeing coach, author, and mom. Kate shares her powerful story of being diagnosed with ADHD at 40 — along with one of her children — and we dig into what it really looks like to navigate family life when neurodiversity is part of the mix. W…
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Eps 579: Positive Discipline for Teens Part 6 - Handling Scary Behaviors
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48:20This week we dive into some of the scarier challenges parents face while raising tweens and teens. As usual, I emphasize the importance of building relationships, life skills, and personal growth. This episode discusses heavy topics like lack of friends, bullying, drug use, sex, suicide, and more, based on chapter 13 of the 'Positive Discipline for…
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Eps 578: Love, Gender, and Advocacy with Cristina Olivetti
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58:53In this episode of the Joyful Courage Podcast, I have a heartfelt and eye-opening conversation with Christina Olivetti — a writer, educator, and passionate advocate for gender inclusion. Christina shares her powerful journey of raising her transgender son, Jake, and the deeply personal story behind her memoir, About Bliss. We talk about so much — f…
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Eps 577: Revisiting the power of examining the beliefs we hold about our teens and tweens
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37:57In this episode of the Joyful Courage Podcast, I invite you to reflect with me on how our beliefs about our children can shape their behavior and our relationship with them. I revisit some key themes from past episodes and dive deeper into why it’s so important to look inward. When we take the time to examine our own belief systems, we open the doo…
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How Generation Mindful Tools Turn Tantrums into Teaching Moments with Suzanne Tucker
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41:23What if you could replace timeouts with a more effective approach that actually strengthens your connection with your child? Generation Mindful founder Suzanne Tucker joins me to explore the revolutionary "time-in" approach that's changing how parents respond to big emotions. As a mom of four who grew up in a "happy-happy" household, Suzanne will s…
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Eps 576: Revisiting how to be a more mindful communicator with Oren Jay Sofer
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58:51I want to take a moment to share some personal updates with you. As my husband undergoes cancer treatment, I’ve made the decision to replay some powerful past episodes of the podcast that I believe are just as relevant and impactful today. One of those episodes is a conversation I had with Oren Jay Sofer, the author of Say What You Mean: A Mindful …
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Eps 575: Revisiting the 4 steps for being the support your teen needs
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35:26We are revisiting Episode 388 - and it's a good one! I’m breaking down 4 powerful steps to build trust and connection—even when your teen shuts you out. This isn’t a behavior problem—it’s a relationship one. You’ll reflect on your own reactions, learn how to truly listen, and show up in ways your teen can trust. Let’s get real, get honest, and rebu…
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Eps 574: Positive Discipline for Teens Part 5 - Why do they act like that?
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52:05This episode is a dive deep into the concept of mistaken goals in parenting teens, exploring how our kids' challenging behaviors are often rooted in unmet needs like attention, power, revenge, assumed inadequacy, and excitement-seeking. I break down each mistaken goal, sharing how parents can recognize the hidden messages behind their teen’s action…
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Eps 573: Revisiting the power of trusting our teen's development
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34:21Back again with a follow up replay - this episode was recorded the same week as my show with Dr. Bryson (the one revisited in eps 572). I loved the convo so much I was inspired to go deeper into trusting our teen’s development. This show goes into what is happening in the teen brain and how to work WITH our kids to promote relationship and autonomy…
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Eps 572: Revisiting why we should avoid fear-based parenting with Dr. Tina Bryson
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48:42Ready to launch your teen with confidence? Revisit this episode featuring Dr. Tina Bryson! As an acclaimed parenting expert, Dr. Bryson dives deep into how to support your teen without falling into fear-based parenting. Discover why worrying less can actually help your teen thrive, how to strike the perfect balance between support and independence,…
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Theraplay: Healing Through Play With Your Children With Dafna Lender
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55:45Ever wonder if your trauma means you're destined to parent imperfectly? In today's episode, Theraplay expert Dafna Lender shares how all parents mess up - and that's actually okay! As a clinical psychologist and post-traumatic parent myself, I was fascinated by Dafna's perspective on how we can provide healthy childhoods despite our own wounds. She…
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Eps 571: Power, Revenge, and Parenting Clarity
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50:57In this week's episode, I dive into the mistaken goals of power and revenge, exploring how kids' behaviors often reflect deeper beliefs about belonging, safety, and significance. I share raw personal stories about my own children, highlighting how misinterpreting their actions led to disconnection—and how shifting from reactivity to curiosity trans…
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Eps 570: Positive Discipline for Teens Part 4 – Life skills and navigating screens
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54:06In this episode of the Joyful Courage Podcast, I dive into chapters 10 and 11 of Positive Discipline for Teenagers by Jane Nelsen and Lynn Lott. I explore what the chapters share about building strong relationships with teens, prioritizing life skills over punishment, and creating supportive structures. I also share practical strategies for managin…
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Eps 569: Revisiting 2 Assumptions That Support Parenting Teens
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27:33In today’s solo show, I’m inviting you to rethink your assumptions about your teen’s behavior. When we believe our kids are doing the best they can — and realize only they can solve their own problems — everything shifts. I share powerful tools for staying curious, building empathy, and letting go of control. Want deeper connection with your teen? …
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Eps 568: Positive Discipline for Teens Part 3 - Centering encouragement
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43:31In Episode 568, I dive into Part 3 of Positive Discipline for Teens, exploring family meetings, special time, and the difference between empowering and enabling teens. I share real stories, powerful parenting shifts, and practical strategies to build connection, trust, and resilience. If you're ready to stay curious when furious comes first, nurtur…
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Eps 567: Revisiting Mental Spring Cleaning with Dr. Aprile Andelle
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1:01:09It's time to revisit mental spring cleaning! If you're a parent feeling overwhelmed, disconnected from your teen, or caught in the trap of perfectionism, you need to listen to this powerful podcast. We dive into the real struggles of parenting, emotional health, and how to stop living in self-judgment. Learn how to respond instead of react, reconne…
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Multicultural Parenting: Lessons from Around the World with Marina Lopes
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49:05What if the way we parent is shaped more by culture than we realize? Multicultural parenting offers a fresh perspective on how families around the world build community and raise children. In today's episode, I sit down with Marina Lopes, a Brazilian American journalist and author of "Please Yell At My Kids," to explore how cultural traditions infl…
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Eps 566: Positive Discipline for Teens Part Two – The mindset shift
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44:12I hope you’ll tune in this week as I highlight chapters 4, 5, and 6 of Positive Discipline for Teens by Jane Nelsen and Lynn Lott. These chapters dig into powerful mindset shifts around mistakes, motivation, and communication—areas where so many of us Gen X parents were shaped differently. When stress hits, it's easy to default to what we know. But…
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Eps 565: Parenting Teens with the End in Mind
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44:33In this episode, we explore long-term parenting goals and how to parent teens with clarity, compassion, and confidence. Instead of getting stuck in daily power struggles, we’ll zoom out and focus on raising emotionally healthy, self-sufficient young adults. Learn how to let go of control, build connection, and trust your teen’s growth process. This…
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Eps 564: Positive Discipline for Teens Part One - Transitioning into adolescence
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45:39In this episode, I’m sharing my thoughts and insights on the first three chapters of Positive Discipline for Teens by Dr. Jane Nelsen and Lynn Lott. We are focusing on the transition into adolescence - It’s not about rebellion or bad behavior; it’s brain development, identity, and change. I’ll share real stories and insights to help you recognize t…
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