Even more than 31 flavors, disapointment is so varied and unavoidable in parenting.

They lied. Again

Their apprearance is embarrassing

They failed a quiz, class or college

They are breaking all the rules

They don't care about us or their family

I've heard too many disapointments to name, but they all have the same foundation, drive the same way of thinking, which yeilds outcomes that parents come to me with to help fix.

Today I break it all down for you so that you can find more peace and contentment wherever life finds your parenting right now. Listen in and lets find answers together. xoxo

To more fully understand, embrace and implement what I teach, book a free Discover Your Disconnection Pattern call with me.

Your teen lies and suddenly your brain is off to the races.

Why would they do this?
Why can't they just tell me the truth?
They know better.
How do I stop this?
Can I even trust them anymore?

And before we know it, the lie starts to mean something much bigger. We wonder if we failed. If they're headed down the wrong path. If this says something terrible about their character… or ours.

In this reprise episode of the Pivot Parenting Podcast, I'm revisiting one of my favorite topics because it changes everything: lying.

Yep. We're talking about your little lying-McLie-mouth.

I'm going to challenge the way most of us think about dishonesty, why teens lie in the first place, what fear and self-protection have to do with it, and why parenting from panic usually backfires.

This episode is full of perspective shifts and truth bombs that will help you move from fear and control to curiosity, connection, and influence.

Because when we understand the why behind the behavior, we stop parenting from "fix it" energy and start responding in ways that actually work.

You may never look at your teen's lying the same way again… and honestly, that could be very good news for both of you.

To more fully understand, embrace and implement what I teach, book a free Discover Your Disconnection Pattern call with me.

There is a legitimate reason you're feeling stuck, broken, or are hurting. I will help you discover it so that you can heal it. I firmly believe that your struggles can become your strength. Let me show you how. xoxo

When you hear "objectification," you probably think of something sexual. But it shows up in parenting more than we realize.

It happens when we see our kids as a reflection of us, a measure of our success, or a project to manage instead of a person to understand. And once that shift happens, it becomes easier to justify frustration, control, and disconnection.

In this episode, I walk you through the subtle ways this shows up with your teen and how to catch it early. Awareness alone can change everything, but I will also show you exactly how to shift your thinking and your behavior so you can see your child clearly again.

This is one of those conversations that, once you see it, you cannot unsee it. To more fully understand, embrace and implement what I teach, book a free Discover Your Disconnection Pattern call with me.

There is a legitimate reason you're feeling stuck, broken, or are hurting. I will help you discover it so that you can heal it. I firmly believe that your struggles can become your strength. Let me show you how. xoxo

Humans are wired to look for an enemy. And when things feel hard with your teen, it is easy to turn them into the problem. But that approach quietly creates more distance.

In this episode, I revisit one of my most important conversations about what it really looks like to be on the same team as your teen. You will learn how to catch the habit of "us vs them," shift into connection, and respond in ways that actually bring you closer.

I will give you simple, practical ways to stay on your teen's side, even when things feel tense, emotional, or off track. Because you and your teen were never meant to be opponents.

To more fully understand, embrace and implement what I teach, book a free Discover Your Disconnection Pattern call with me.

There is a legitimate reason you're feeling stuck, broken, or are hurting. I will help you discover it so that you can heal it. I firmly believe that your struggles can become your strength. Let me show you how. xoxo

This is a reprise episode of "ep. 89 Letter of the Law". I am going to break down the value of rules and consequences in parenting, as well as the application of how to create and follow through with rules and consequences. This is a really common topic with clients and will be very helpful to those struggling with navigating this area where teens tend to give a lot of pushback.

To more fully understand, embrace and implement what I teach, book a free Discover Your Disconnection Pattern call with me.

There is a legitimate reason you're feeling stuck, broken, or are hurting. I will help you discover it so that you can heal it. I firmly believe that your struggles can become your strength. Let me show you how. xoxo

This weeks episode is a throw back of ep. 158. I teach you how to know the answer to a common and often painful question: Am I a good parent? It can be a scary thing to consider, but I invite you to have me along as you do.

To more fully understand, embrace and implement what I teach, book a free Discover Your Disconnection Pattern call with me.

There is a legitimate reason you're feeling stuck, broken, or are hurting. I will help you discover it so that you can heal it. I firmly believe that your struggles can become your strength. Let me show you how. xoxo

What if love isn't just sweet and soft? What if it's actually the strongest force for good, for change?

In this final episode of my LOVE series, I'm talking about why love changes people in ways pressure, fear, shame, criticism, control, and consequences never can.

As parents, partners, and humans, we often try to create change by pushing harder, worrying more, managing outcomes, or protecting ourselves from disappointment. But real, lasting change doesn't usually happen through force—it happens through safety, connection, truth, and love.

I'll share why love is not passive, permissive, or weak. Love holds boundaries. Love sees clearly. Love invites growth. And love- especially when it's grounded and mature, has the power to soften hearts, heal relationships, and create transformation in ourselves and the people we care about.

This episode ties together everything we've explored in the LOVE series: loving ourselves, loving our teens, emotional regulation, connection, advocacy, flexibility, and showing up differently even when it's hard.

Because in the end, love isn't just something we feel.

It's something we practice.

And it may be the most powerful catalyst for change we have.

To more fully understand, embrace and implement what I teach, book a free Discover Your Disconnection Pattern call with me.

There is a legitimate reason you're feeling stuck, broken, or are hurting. I will help you discover it so that you can heal it. I firmly believe that your struggles can become your strength. Let me show you how. xoxo

"I love you" might not be getting the job done.

Most parents believe that saying the words should be enough—but with teenagers, love isn't always received the way we intend it. Sometimes the most powerful ways to show love are the ones we don't naturally think of.

In Episode 11 of the Pivot Parenting LOVE series, Sonja Suthar and I explore creative, out-of-the-box ways to love your teen so they actually feel it. We talk about the role of respect, the Four H's of connection, and how to encourage kids to help out around the house without constant tension.

In this conversation, you'll learn:

• Why your teen's behavior usually isn't about you

• What teens actually hear when we lecture about video games, TikTok, and screen time

• Small communication shifts that dramatically strengthen connection

• How to express love in ways your teen can truly receive

This episode is full of practical, real-life tools you can start using today to deepen trust, improve communication, and help your teen feel valued and understood.

Because when love is expressed in ways teens can actually hear, something powerful happens—they begin to understand just how precious they are to you.

About my guest: Sonia is a 19-year-old founder of Cloud 9 focused on helping teens build leadership, emotional intelligence, and entrepreneurial life skills. Through workshops and speaking engagements, she supports young people and their parents in developing confidence, communication, and real-world readiness while strengthening connection at home.

There is a solid reason you're feeling stuck, broken, or are hurting. I will help you discover it so that you can heal it. I firmly believe that your weaknesses can become your strength. Let me show you how. xoxo