Best Things Won T Come Easy Podcasts (2024)

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Listen Now: No One Is Coming to Save Us 7:59

2h ago7:59

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We’re dropping in your feed today to tell you about the newest season of No One Is Coming To Save Us, hosted by veteran reporter Gloria Riviera. In Season 4, we’re peeling back the layers of our nation’s most pressing challenges - intergenerational poverty, homelessness, and climate change - to uncover their deep, often surprising connections with …

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6 Key Steps to Finding Perfect-Fit Comp Titles for Your Novel (While You’re Still Writing) | Episode 26 14:10

9h ago14:10

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Hey, Storyteller! Send me a text message! I'd really love to hear what you think of the podcast! :-) Click HERE to find Comp Titles Crash Course! $97 for limited time! Comp titles--they might be one of the most dreaded topics in the writing world. After all, most of us are writing novels that feel unique, so trying to find a novel “like” ours is a …

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5 Essential Questions You MUST Answer When Writing Your Opening Scene | Episode 25 9:58

13d ago9:58

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Hey, Storyteller! Send me a text message! I'd really love to hear what you think of the podcast! :-) The opening scene of your novel is arguably the most crucial part of your book. If it doesn’t capture readers' curiosity and imagination, they won’t keep reading. No wonder the opening scene is notoriously hard to write! But don’t worry—I’m here to …

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9 Tricks to Overcome Writer's Block and Keep Your Writing on Track | Episode 24 16:30

29d ago16:30

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Hey, Storyteller! Send me a text message! I'd really love to hear what you think of the podcast! :-) Writer's block is one of the most challenging hurdles an author can encounter. It has the power to derail brilliant stories and thwart dreams of becoming a published author. But fear not—there are effective strategies to combat this creativity kille…

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4 Steps to Writing a Flawed Protagonist Who Readers Love | Episode 23 16:43

27d ago16:43

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Hey, Storyteller! Send me a text message! I'd really love to hear what you think of the podcast! :-) Most writers understand that creating a character with no flaws is a huge turnoff to readers because it’s hard to feel connected to someone who is perfect and does everything right. But how do you give your protagonist flaws that feel real and auth…

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Quick Tip: 6 Steps to Establish a Writing Habit So You Can Finish Your Novel | Episode 22 10:06

1M ago10:06

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Hey, Storyteller! Send me a text message! I'd really love to hear what you think of the podcast! :-) The biggest obstacles writers face are overcoming procrastination and avoiding the dreaded writer’s block. In fact, these obstacles are what stand between them and finishing their novel. But what many writers don’t realize is that the key to conquer…

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The Timeline for Crafting a Solid Debut Novel: Writing Tips for Your First Book! | Episode 21 14:25

1M ago14:25

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Hey, Storyteller! Send me a text message! I'd really love to hear what you think of the podcast! :-) Writing a speculative fiction novel that resonates with readers is tough work. Many writers feel they're doing something wrong when it takes time to create a draft that feels solid and ready to stand on its own two shaky legs. In fact, one of the ve…

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How to Write LGBTQ+ Characters with Confidence and Care: Special Guest Sam Cameron | Episode 20 53:34

2M ago53:34

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Hey, Storyteller! Send me a text message! I'd really love to hear what you think of the podcast! :-) Many writers want to include more LGBTQ+ characters in their novels, but they’re afraid of getting it wrong and doing more harm than good. If you’re one of those writers, this podcast episode is for you! My friend and colleague, Sam Cameron, explain…

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The Goal, Motivation, Stakes, and Conflict Chain: How to Write with Narrative Drive | Episode 19 22:28

2M ago22:28

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Hey, Storyteller! Send me a text message! I'd really love to hear what you think of the podcast! :-) →Sign up for my free workshop Create a Dynamic Character Arc For Your Protagonist. This workshop, which includes live coaching, will help you develop the foundation elements of your novel and bridge the gap between plot and character arc! https://re…

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Exploring The Benefits and Dangers of AI Use in Writing | Episode 18 24:24

3M ago24:24

24:24

Hey, Storyteller! Send me a text message! I'd really love to hear what you think of the podcast! :-) Snag my FREE workbook: resources.manyworldswriting.com/AI Everyone in the writing world is talking about AI, but should you really buy into the buzz? In this episode I’m going to explore what it’s okay to use AI for in your writing and what I believ…

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8 Essential Hacks for Writing and Self-Editing Your Manuscript to Perfection | Episode 17 25:16

4M ago25:16

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Hey, Storyteller! Send me a text message! I'd really love to hear what you think of the podcast! :-) Snag my FREE workbook: resources.manyworldswriting.com/edit Almost every writer wants to get better at self-editing their work. But how? And which techniques improve your work the most dramatically? In this episode I’m going to talk about the self-e…

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Unlock the 7 Subtle Truths About Writing (That Will Make Your Story Better) | Episode 16 23:08

4M ago23:08

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Hey, Storyteller! Send me a text message! I'd really love to hear what you think of the podcast! :-) Snag my FREE workbook: https://resources.manyworldswriting.com/truth Ever wondered why your favorite novels feel so authentic and cohesive? It’s not about all the surface level editing you’ve been driving yourself crazy with. Instead, it’s about the…

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7 Crucial Steps to Creating and Writing a Captivating Magic System For Your Novel 22:45

5M ago22:45

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Hey, Storyteller! Send me a text message! I'd really love to hear what you think of the podcast! :-) Snag my FREE workbook: resources.manyworldswriting.com/magic Ever wondered how to create an interesting and compelling magic system that readers will love? In this episode I’m breaking down exactly how to create a magic system that works. In this ep…

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9 Key Elements of Character Interiority: Writing Reality 24:10

5M ago24:10

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Hey, Storyteller! Send me a text message! I'd really love to hear what you think of the podcast! :-) Snag my FREE interiority workbook: https://resources.manyworldswriting.com/interiority Have you ever wondered how to ensure your readers are so engrossed in your protagonist that they can put your novel down? In this episode I'm peeling back the lay…

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7 Key Facts You MUST Know About Your Protagonist (Before Writing Another Word) 17:18

6M ago17:18

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Hey, Storyteller! Send me a text message! I'd really love to hear what you think of the podcast! :-) What makes a protagonist memorable and unique? What makes readers fall in love with them enough to follow them around for 300-500 pages? Knowing the answers to those questions is the difference between creating a flat, dull protagonist and having a …

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Show and Tell: The Secret to Writing Better Scenes 8:17

6M ago8:17

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Hey, Storyteller! Send me a text message! I'd really love to hear what you think of the podcast! :-) If you're a writer, you've likely encountered the timeless advice: "Show Don't Tell." While intended to enhance scene creation by encouraging vivid depiction over mere narration, this guidance has been misunderstood, leading to detrimental effects o…

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How to Turn a Narrative Summary into a Full Scene: Expanding What You Write 42:23

6M ago42:23

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Hey, Storyteller! Send me a text message! I'd really love to hear what you think of the podcast! :-) The most important skill you can have as a writer is the ability to write a compelling scene, but it’s a skill that few writers have actually mastered. So in this episode we are going to do a deep dive into scene structure and learn: 1) How to know …

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The 10 Key Components of Writing a Great Scene 36:02

7M ago36:02

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Hey, Storyteller! Send me a text message! I'd really love to hear what you think of the podcast! :-) The most important skill you can have as a writer is the ability to write a great scene... but, unfortunately, it’s a skill that few writers have actually mastered. You need to understand: 1) What a scene is. 2) Whether a given event in your novel n…

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Writing Backstory without Info Dumping 18:54

7M ago18:54

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Hey, Storyteller! Send me a text message! I'd really love to hear what you think of the podcast! :-) Backstory is an essential part of every novel. Without it, your protagonist doesn’t have a meaningful character arc and your story lacks depth. But writers are (understandably) scared to put backstory in their novel because they’re afraid of info du…

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7 Key Understandings to Help You Reframe Criticism of Your Writing 23:55

8M ago23:55

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Hey, Storyteller! Send me a text message! I'd really love to hear what you think of the podcast! :-) Criticism is one of the hardest things for writers to process and it sometimes leads to writers giving up on the craft or refusing to share their work with the world. If you’re ready explore the 7 key understandings that will help you reframe critic…

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The 7 Golden Rules of Writing Great Dialogue 22:28

8M ago22:28

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Hey, Storyteller! Send me a text message! I'd really love to hear what you think of the podcast! :-) Nothing grabs readers’ attention like dialogue. That’s why it’s absolutely imperative to make sure that the dialogue in your novel is serving the story and making readers hungry for more. Ready to learn more about dialogue? Don’t forget to access th…

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Master the 4 Essential Layers of Writing POV | Episode 6 17:57

8M ago17:57

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Hey, Storyteller! Send me a text message! I'd really love to hear what you think of the podcast! :-) Spoiler alert—there’s a whole lot more to POV than just first person, second person, and third person. There are actually 4 layers that you need to master if you want readers and agents to love your novel! So if you’re ready to master POV in 2024, d…

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How to Become a Better Writer | Episode 5 18:49

8M ago18:49

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Hey, Storyteller! Send me a text message! I'd really love to hear what you think of the podcast! :-) 📘Access the FREE workbook right here: https://www.manyworldswriting.com/better📘 ✨Fill out an application to my Powerful Writers, Powerful Novels Mentorship Program: manyworldswriting.com/mentorship ✨ Join the Many Worlds Writing Facebook Community: …

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The 7 Principles of Simple Worldbuilding in Fantasy and Science Fiction | Episode 4 19:42

8M ago19:42

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Hey, Storyteller! Send me a text message! I'd really love to hear what you think of the podcast! :-) Are you overwhelmed and frustrated by the complexity of worldbuilding for your fantasy and science fiction novel? Are things getting too complicated, too bloated, and too scattered? Are you worried that all those complex worldbuilding documents you …

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The Surprising Key to Making Any Protagonist "Likable" | Episode 3 14:15

9M ago14:15

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Hey, Storyteller! Send me a text message! I'd really love to hear what you think of the podcast! :-) Access the FREE workbook right here: https://www.manyworldswriting.com/likable Are you worried that your protagonist might not be likable? Often as writers, we love our protagonists deeply, but readers might not be able to connect with them, which c…

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Use This Simple Technique to Write Your First Novel | Episode 2 14:07

9M ago14:07

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Hey, Storyteller! Send me a text message! I'd really love to hear what you think of the podcast! :-) Access the FREE workbook right here: https://www.manyworldswriting.com/storytelling Ever found yourself wondering if your novel might be missing a key ingredient, one that could keep readers and agents from fully connecting with your story? It's a c…

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The Most Important Part of Writing Your Novel (That You're Probably Missing) | Episode 1 15:53

9M ago15:53

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Hey, Storyteller! Send me a text message! I'd really love to hear what you think of the podcast! :-) Access the FREE workbook right here: https://www.manyworldswriting.com/point Are you worried that something important is missing from your novel? Something that might lock readers and agents out of the narrative and prevent them from falling in love…

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The Many Worlds Writing Podcast Trailer 2:35

9M ago2:35

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Hey, Storyteller! Send me a text message! I'd really love to hear what you think of the podcast! :-) Welcome to the Many Worlds Writing Podcast! The show that’s all about how to brainstorm, write, edit, publish, and sell a powerful speculative fiction novel… and maybe just change the world too.By Heather Davis

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Empathy for Your 18-Year-Old 24:22

1+ y ago24:22

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Burnout: Voices from the Frontlines 4:26

1+ y ago4:26

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Recorded and produced by StoryCorps Studios, Voices From the Frontlines is a project created by #FirstRespondersFirst, an initiative of Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Thrive Global, and Creative Artists Agency Foundation that takes a whole human approach to healthcare worker well-being. Additional support is provided by the Dr. Lorna Br…

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The System Was Built This Way, But We Can Rebuild It 49:31

2+ y ago49:31

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This week, we look at how burnout is inevitable in a system set up to squeeze all the juice out of its workforce. Everyone’s suffering. Does it have to be this way? We don’t think so. Listen to find hope in a burned-out world: for you, for all of us. Burnout is created in collaboration with Mindful.org. Mindful is a public benefit organization dedi…

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Breaking Free from Hustle Culture 45:26

2+ y ago45:26

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Before Shannon quit her job in talent management, work was so taxing that she would dream of being admitted to the hospital, just so she’d have a good excuse to not answer her email. In this episode, explore the dissonance of a society that asks us to choose between health, family and our career. We also explore ways to help us survive and thrive i…

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When We All Show Up Burned Out At Work 52:29

2+ y ago52:29

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In March 2020, when the pandemic hit, Chris Smalls was an hourly worker at a warehouse in Staten Island. Today, he is the president of the Amazon Labor Union. In this episode, we learn about how working conditions can contribute to burnout in workplaces across America. We’ll also hear about what we can all do to redesign workplaces to avoid burnout…

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We Can’t Live Like This Anymore 1:00:04

2+ y ago1:00:04

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Burnout. It’s all over the news, it’s all over your social feeds. You’re probably living some version of it, but aren’t sure what it is and how to change it. Let’s take a closer look at the physiology of burnout together. We’ll look at the history of how we talk about burnout, and learn about how it can show up differently in different people. Burn…

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Introducing: Burnout 2:18

2+ y ago2:18

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It’s hard to find someone who hasn’t experienced burnout. Bringing wit, humor and doable solutions, host Connor Franta talks to people in all industries at all levels, people with real answers at small and big scales, and helps us understand how we got here and how we work to create a new way of working – and living. Coming May 10, from Lemonada an…

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Establishing Rules About Marijuana for Your 18-Year-Old 17:06

3y ago17:06

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When parents are openly discussing daily challenges and establishing rules about marijuana with their 18-year-old in Montana, their relationship grows. Now is the right time for parents and those in a parenting role to gain confidence using a process that creates an environment for strengthening your relationship with your child and growing your sk…

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Mixed Messages About Marijuana for Your 18-Year-Old 23:11

3y ago23:11

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18-year-olds pay attention to the mixed messages about marijuana they receive from their family members in Montana, so parents need to still be aware. Now is the right time for parents and those in a parenting role to gain confidence using a process that creates an environment for strengthening your relationship with your child and growing your ski…

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Responsibility for Your 18-Year-Old 19:29

3y ago19:29

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Parents strengthen their relationships with their 18-year-olds in Montana when they recognize and reinforce times their teens have taken responsibility. Now is the right time for parents and those in a parenting role to gain confidence using a process that creates an environment for strengthening your relationship with your child and growing your s…

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Talking About Differences for Your 18-Year-Old 20:58

3y ago20:58

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Preparing 18-year-olds for adulthood with an appreciation and celebration of diversity comes from parents in Montana talking about differences with them. Now is the right time for parents and those in a parenting role to gain confidence using a process that creates an environment for strengthening your relationship with your child and growing your …

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Disrespect for Your 18-Year-Old 23:41

3y ago23:41

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Teens (age 18) can learn from interactions with their parents in Montana to manage their feelings and transform disrespect into more appropriate behaviors. Now is the right time for parents and those in a parenting role to gain confidence using a process that creates an environment for strengthening your relationship with your child and growing you…

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Repairing Harm for your 18-Year-Old 23:16

3y ago23:16

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An 18-year-old who has learned the skill of repairing harm from their Montana parent will be ready to handle relationships and responsibilities as an adult. Now is the right time for parents and those in a parenting role to gain confidence using a process that creates an environment for strengthening your relationship with your child and growing yo…

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Stress and Anxiety for Your 18-Year-Old 23:26

3y ago23:26

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Parents in Montana can teach and model skills to manage stress and anxiety for their teen (age 18) through a 5-step parenting process. Now is the right time for parents and those in a parenting role to gain confidence using a process that creates an environment for strengthening your relationship with your child and growing your skills. Parenting i…

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Peer Pressure for Your 18-Year-Old 22:05

3y ago22:05

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Dealing with peer pressure is challenging for teens (age 18), discover tools Montana parents can use to help teens navigate peer pressure. Now is the right time for parents and those in a parenting role to gain confidence using a process that creates an environment for strengthening your relationship with your child and growing your skills. Parenti…

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Stress for Your 18-Year-Old 21:03

3+ y ago21:03

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Help your teen (age 18) manage stress and create greater opportunities for connection, cooperation, and enjoyment with these Montana parenting tools. Now is the right time for parents and those in a parenting role to gain confidence using a process that creates an environment for strengthening your relationship with your child and growing your skil…

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Routines for Your 18-Year-Old 15:55

3+ y ago15:55

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Montana parents can help their teens, age 18, establish routines to help them be successful and build skills to handle unexpected challenges in life. Now is the right time for parents and those in a parenting role to gain confidence using a process that creates an environment for strengthening your relationship with your child and growing your skil…

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Reading for Your 18-Year-Old 16:23

3+ y ago16:23

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Montana parents can encourage their 18-year-old teen to create a reading habit and develop reading skills that will extend throughout their school years. Now is the right time for parents and those in a parenting role to gain confidence using a process that creates an environment for strengthening your relationship with your child and growing your …

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Mixed Messages About Alcohol for Your 18-Year-Old 18:29

3+ y ago18:29

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Guidance for Montana parents on how to navigate the challenges of mixed messages about alcohol for 18-year-old's and ways you can position them for success. Now is the right time for parents and those in a parenting role to gain confidence using a process that creates an environment for strengthening your relationship with your child and growing yo…

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Lying for Your 18-Year-Old 16:08

3+ y ago16:08

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Parenting teens (age 18) to understand the value of truth telling and not lying is an important life skill for Montana teens. Now is the right time for parents and those in a parenting role to gain confidence using a process that creates an environment for strengthening your relationship with your child and growing your skills. Parenting is not eas…

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Listening for Your 18-Year-Old 13:17

3+ y ago13:17

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Montana teens, age 18, learn good listening skills by watching and practicing with their parents; learn more with these five-steps. Now is the right time for parents and those in a parenting role to gain confidence using a process that creates an environment for strengthening your relationship with your child and growing your skills. Parenting is n…

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Guidance and Discipline for Skill Building for Your 18-Year-Old 21:05

3+ y ago21:05

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Remind yourself as the parent that the goal of guidance and discipline is to have your 18-year-old Montana teen learn something and build skills. Now is the right time for parents and those in a parenting role to gain confidence using a process that creates an environment for strengthening your relationship with your child and growing your skills. …

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