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The Joyful Courage for Parenting Teens Podcast is a place for inspiration, education and entertainment. You are not alone, the terrain of adolescence is messy. There are so many challenges for parents to move through - from chores, screentime, grades and sneaking out, to teen anxiety and college applications. We don't hold back here, all topics are on the table. I am your host, Casey O'Roarty, Positive Discipline Lead Trainer and parent coach, honored to share the space with you as we examine our parenting styles and impact on our relationships with our middle school and high schoolers. I’ve been in the trenches myself and embraced the opportunities for self help that raising my own kids offered me. The podcast includes interviews and solo shows centering risky behavior such as substance use and sexual development, as well as convos that deep dive into mental health and nurturing family relationships. If you love what you hear, leave a review! This helps others find the show. If you are looking for more, head over to my website www.besproutable.com/teens/ for more information about coaching and classes. Thank you for listening!
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The Joyful Courage for Parenting Teens Podcast is a place for inspiration, education and entertainment. You are not alone, the terrain of adolescence is messy. There are so many challenges for parents to move through - from chores, screentime, grades and sneaking out, to teen anxiety and college applications. We don't hold back here, all topics are on the table. I am your host, Casey O'Roarty, Positive Discipline Lead Trainer and parent coach, honored to share the space with you as we examine our parenting styles and impact on our relationships with our middle school and high schoolers. I’ve been in the trenches myself and embraced the opportunities for self help that raising my own kids offered me. The podcast includes interviews and solo shows centering risky behavior such as substance use and sexual development, as well as convos that deep dive into mental health and nurturing family relationships. If you love what you hear, leave a review! This helps others find the show. If you are looking for more, head over to my website www.besproutable.com/teens/ for more information about coaching and classes. Thank you for listening!
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1 Eps 553: Mental health in girls sports with Jenn Ireland 1:01:34
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My guest today is Jenn Ireland, and we’re talking about the mental health in youth sports, particularly for teen girls. Jenn shares what youth sports culture looks like today and we discuss teens tying their self-worth to athletic performance. Jenn talks about some of the skills she mentors young female athletes about, like countering your inner-critic voice with your inner-coach. We get into the similarities between parent coaching and coaching young athletes, and we wrap up touching on when to (gently) push your adolescent and effective coaching. Takeaways from the show: The focus on winning & success in youth sports culture today Being disappointed with a loss versus associating losses with your self-worth Self-worth can’t be tied to performance Being good at a sport takes many life-skills in addition to the necessary athletic skills How to help kids who are stuck in their head or beating themselves up about performance Teens need mentors aside from parents & coaches Countering your inner-critic with your inner-coach Similarities between parent coaching and coaching young athletes - we’re all working on the same skills Parents encouraging/pushing their children into elite sports versus kids who are intrinsically motivated How do you know when to push your athlete? When do you hand the decision to play to your adolescent? Telling a teen you love them unconditionally versus making sure they know and believe that you love them unconditionally Building relationships Effective coaching & being connected to your coaches For more show notes, including transcripts, visit our website here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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1 Eps 552: Influence through connection while dealing with our teen's partner's family 35:58
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Parenting teens is a wild ride, and in this episode, we’re diving into how we can stay connected, even when it feels like they’re slipping away. I’ll be sharing insights from the community, including a real question from a parent struggling with their teen’s choices and independence. We’ll explore how to reframe challenges, strengthen communication, and shift our own mindset to create deeper, more meaningful relationships. You can’t control your teen, but you can control how you show up—and that changes everything. Join me for a conversation full of insight, validation, and practical tools to support you on this journey! For more show notes and information about our sponsors, go to: https://www.besproutable.com/podcasts/eps-552-influence-through-connection-while-dealing-with-our-teens-partners-family/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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1 Eps 551: Helping teens cope with grief with Clarissa Moll 57:55
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My guest today is Clarissa Moll, and she’s here today to talk about helping teens cope with grief. Clarissa shares her story and what led her to griefwork. We discuss how teens grieve and what your child(ren) want and need to know during loss. Clarissa offers us tips around relationship building and starting tough conversations with our adolescents. We end our conversation talking about spirituality in grief. Takeaways from the show Teens don’t have a lot of resources around grief Adolescents don’t grieve like children or adults, and everyone grieves differently Asking your child what it’s like to be a grieving teenager Needing our teen’s guidance into what they need from us When, what, and how much to share with your child Being the gatekeeper for your family The importance of one trusted adult and building a community of support Wanting to say the “right thing” while not layering on additional sadness “Be a good question asker, not a good advice giver” Spirituality in grief For more show notes, including transcripts, visit our website here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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1 Revisiting Eps 183: Your kids are not manipulating you 38:29
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As parents, we often feel stuck when communicating with our teenagers, convinced they're being manipulative or just trying to get their way. This podcast challenges that mindset by exploring how kids—at any age—are driven by a deep need for belonging and significance. It encourages us to shift from commands to curiosity, creating an environment where our kids feel safe, heard, and empowered. By understanding their "private logic" and using questions instead of demands, we foster real connection. If you're ready to transform your parenting approach, this episode is a must-listen! Find more show notes and info about sponsors at: https://www.besproutable.com/podcasts/eps-183-your-kids-are-not-manipulating-you/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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1 Eps 550: Online gaming safety tips for teens with Ron Kerbs 52:49
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My guest today is Ron Kerbs, and he’s here to talk about online gaming safety tips & gaming toxicity for our teens. We get into the biggest threats to kids who play online multiplayer games and why gaming is so toxic. Ron shares advice for parents and some positives about gaming. We finish by talking about Ron’s company, Kidas, which monitors kids’ gaming and offers parents concrete resources and tips for how to talk to your child about what happened. Takeaways from the show What are the threats to kids who play online, multiplayer games? Spoiler: privacy issues & sharing personal information The big feelings & frustrations that come with gaming Why is online multiplayer gaming so toxic? Are there “safe” games for kids? How do parents know? Getting interested & involved in your adolescent’s games What’s “too much” gaming? Around 60% of kids under 18 who play video games will be bullied, harassed or scammed Benefits of gaming include making friends, getting scholarships, and even making a living Kids offers monitoring AND help with how to communicate and have those tough conversations with your child after an incident Collaborating with other parents in your child’s friend group to get on the same page about gaming For more show notes, including transcripts, visit our website here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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1 Eps 549: When our teens need more support than what we can give 41:46
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Parenting a struggling teen is an incredibly tough journey, and if you’ve ever felt alone in it, this episode is for you. A fellow parent bravely shares their experience of admitting their 13-year-old into residential mental health care—how they got there, the doubts, and the hope. We’re diving into when to seek help, how to find it, and how to support our kids while also taking care of ourselves. If you’re navigating the impossible, know that you’re not alone. Tune in for insight, encouragement, and a reminder that healing—for both you and your teen—is possible. Find more show notes and resources about our sponsors at: https://www.besproutable.com/podcasts/eps-549-when-our-teens-need-more-support-than-what-we-can-give/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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1 Eps 548: Oppositional teens with Dr Paul Sunseri 1:02:30
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My guest today is Dr. Paul Sunseri. We’re talking about gentle parenting and oppositional teens. We get into how to get your teen on board with the limits & expectations you’ve set. Dr. Sunseri and I do several role plays as an oppositional teen & father to share specific strategies & language. We discuss threatening and physically aggressive or self-harming behaviors and finish on the importance of modeling emotional regulation. Takeaways from the show Dr. Sunseri’s new book - Gentle Parenting Reimagined: How to Make it Work with Oppositional Kids What is intensive family-focused therapy? Defining gentle parenting Gentle parenting “harder kids” Staying firm without being punitive or shaming What is oppositional defiance disorder? Your kids will be angry with you at times - part of parenting is telling your children “no” Getting your resistant teen on board with limits & expectations Handling threatening and physically aggressive behavior or self-harming behaviors What to do/say in the moment when your teen is raging Modeling emotional regulation - if you’re modeling explosiveness, they learn to be explosive Creating a positive, self-sustaining feedback loop with your teen What should parents look for when finding a great therapist for their adolescent For more show notes, including transcripts, visit our website here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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1 Revisiting Eps 154: Dr. Daniel Siegel Discussing the Science of Being Present 57:32
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Today’s guest is Doctor Dan Siegel. Dan is a clinical professor of Psychiatry at the UCLA school of Medicine and the founding co-director of the Mindful Awareness Research Centre at UCLA. He is also the Executive Director of the Mindsight Institute which focuses on the development of Mindsight, teaches insight, empathy and integration in individuals, families and communities. Dr. Siegel has published extensively for the professional and lay audiences. We are discussing his new book: Aware: The Science and Practice of Presence. Takeaways from the show The wheel of awareness: what it is and how it helps How awareness impacts your body and health How being present impacts the speed of the aging process Wellbeing and how it is enhanced by being present Relationships with your kids and how being present improves it Cultivating awareness Role modeling resilience How awareness feeds connection vs control Impacts of a lack of structure on the brain and future of children Authoritative parenting vs Authoritarian parenting Why we need the village and how that creates stress for contemporary parents Finding joy, tranquility and connection through expanding awareness Flipping our lid, learning from our body’s signals and how awareness can help Monitoring and modifying for self-regulation and to improve responses to stress The 3 O’s what they mean For more show notes, including transcripts, visit our website here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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1 547: Energetic encouragement for emotional teens and tweens 38:53
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Parenting through the teen years is a wild ride—full of highs, lows, and everything in between. We get tangled up in our kids' struggles, feeling responsible for fixing things, worried about their future, and desperate to help. But what if the real work is about stepping back, seeing them fully, and trusting their journey? In this episode, we explore the power of encouragement—not as empty praise, but as a way to build resilience, connection, and confidence. If you're deep in the muck with your teen, this is for you. Take a breath and listen in. For full show notes and info about our sponsors, go to: https://www.besproutable.com/podcasts/547-energetic-encouragement-for-emotional-teens-and-tweens/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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1 Eps 546: Being empty nesters with Vibha Arora 45:28
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My guest today is Vibha Arora, and we’re discussing being empty nesters. Vibha and I both share stories and feelings from our own kids launching and discuss how our relationship with our partners change. We get into how to rediscover yourself as someone besides Mom or Dad. Vibha and I finish our conversation, chatting about checking-in with our recently launched baby adults and the importance of tending to ourselves. Takeaways from the show The phrase “empty nest” versus “freedom nest” Our adult children leaving is our goal There’s a wide range of feelings and emotions that come when our children leave the house, and those are all okay Our relationship with our partners changing during this phase of life Relaunching yourself as an empty nester & identity shifts Letting go of control and trusting our newly-launched adults When we jump in and fix things, we rob them of experiences and learning We have to be okay with it when our kids don’t take our suggestions or advice Clarifying expectations and making a plan about checking-in with each other 5 Minute Journal Prompt: “I am…” For more show notes, including transcripts, visit our website here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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1 Eps 545: Secret browsers hiding tiktok, middle school screen challenges 43:41
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This week’s podcast is a must-listen for parents navigating the challenges of raising teens in the digital age! I dive into a relatable post from our Joyful Courage for Parents of Teens Facebook group about a mom’s discovery of her 12-year-old’s creative use of tech to bypass school filters. We discuss the struggles of setting screen boundaries, the importance of co-creating agreements, and how to handle these conversations with curiosity and connection rather than confrontation. If you’re dealing with tech-related parenting hurdles, this episode is packed with insights and actionable tips. Don’t miss it! For more show notes and information about our sponsors go to: https://www.besproutable.com/podcasts/eps-545-secret-browsers-hiding-tiktok-middle-school-screen-challenges/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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1 Eps 544: Middle school friendships with Julietta Skoog 1:01:47
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My guest today is Julietta Skoog, my co-founder and the Early Years Lead here at Sproutable. We’re talking about middle school friendships today. We discuss established elementary school friendships changing in middle school. Julietta shares a recent story about her own middle schooler and when it’s appropriate for parents to get involved in friendship drama. We talk about the difference between belonging & fitting in, coaching your kid(s) through discomfort, and how important it is to acknowledge and validate how hard our middle schoolers are working. We end by getting into how we can encourage new friendships & nurture good friendships. Takeaways from the show Middle school is messy! Your sweet, innocent child being exposed to new things Middle school is a great, lower-stakes time to make mistakes Reflecting on your own middle school experiences & memories to find compassion for your adolescent Kids need at least one or two good friends they can count on Coaching our kids through discomfort When is the time for parents to get involved in middle school drama? Listen, acknowledge, validate, believe, and encourage your middle schooler Middle schoolers need to practice decision making before high school Encouraging new friendships and nurturing good friendships For more show notes, including transcripts, visit our website here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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1 Revisiting Eps 380: The art of surrender while parenting teens 34:58
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This show is a replay, and I think you will love it! I've been reflecting on surrender in parenting and life. Inspired by my morning routines, coaching, and my daughter's journey to thriving independence, I've learned that surrender isn't defeat but trust—letting go of control and embracing what is. Parenting my teens, navigating challenges like mental health struggles and my husband's cancer, taught me to release attachments to outcomes, timelines, and "why" questions. Instead, I focus on being present, curious, and supportive. I've found peace in trusting my kids' paths, holding space for them to grow authentically. This surrender brings freedom and deeper connection in parenting and beyond. Find more show notes and information about our sponsors at: https://www.besproutable.com/podcasts/eps-380-art-surrender-parenting-teens/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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1 Eps 543: Building a parent community with Melissa Esposito 45:12
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My guest today is Melissa Esposito, and we’re talking about the power of nature & the power of building a parent community. We discuss expanding the relationships that our adolescents have and the benefits of other adults in your children’s lives. Melissa shares about how and where to find a parent and family community so our youth have other adults in their life to support them. We talk about when you just don’t understand your kid. We wrap up this episode with some suggestions for places & opportunities to volunteer & connect with youth. Melissa Esposito is cofounder and lead mentor of Feather and Frond forest school, an outdoor wilderness school in Bellingham, WA. Takeaways: BUILD a village for your kid and BE the village for other kids in your community What is wilderness school? The overlap between toddler & adolescent years The auntie revolution We’re not meant to parent alone There’s capacity for community everywhere Showing up for kids that aren’t yours There are many opportunities and places are available to volunteer & connect with children in your community We’ve got to be in it for all of us and not just ourselves The connection between nature & community For more show notes, including transcripts, visit our website here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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1 Eps 542: Communicating beyond "I don't know" with our teens 37:58
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This week's solo show addresses a parent’s question about engaging a teen who resists meaningful conversations. The parent felt stuck, balancing curiosity and respect with their teen’s avoidance, and wondered how to foster responsibility without resorting to punitive measures. I emphasized the importance of understanding what’s holding teens back, shifting from “won’t” to “can’t,” and focusing on respectful, patient communication. Teens often need space to process emotions and build trust. I encouraged reframing expectations, staying kind and firm, and prioritizing long-term connection. Parenting teens is messy but rewarding, and the key lies in intentionality, patience, and self-awareness. You’re not alone in this journey! Find more show notes and info about our sponsors at https://www.besproutable.com/podcasts/eps-542-communicating-beyond-i-dont-know-with-our-teens/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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