Help for helicoptering Help for helicoptering Episode #146 – Resisting the Urge to Helicopter Question of the Day: Hi Torie, What do I do when my high schooler won’t ask for help at school and his grades are suffering? My 10th grader has missed a lot of school this year due to various illnesses, most … Read more…
Episode #144 How much involvement is too much when it comes to teenage dating and friendships? Dear Torie, How do I guide my son as he enters and navigates the world of dating and new friendships? We recently started a new school (at age 13) and he is spending his time with a new group … Read more…
After spending time at my vision board party last weekend, and the march for human rights this weekend, I am filled with positivity and optimism for the future. But just like anytime you feel really joyful and happy, that little doubt-filled, scary feeling shortly follows. As I was walking the streets with a crowd oozing … Read more…
Episode #134 Interview with Betsy Jensen “I don’t have time to relax.” “I’m exhausted but struggle to fall asleep” “I wake up feeling anxious” “I try to relax but it doesn’t work.” “If I take a break more work will pile up later.” “I can’t relax because I have too much to do.” If any … Read more…
How do you know you are doing enough as a mom? Episode #131 How do you know you are doing enough as a mom? I am overall very satisfied and fulfilled with my life but I wish I could be more patient and kind. I’ve had a lot of family time this summer, much of … Read more…
From difficult child to successful adult When you’ve got a child who is A LOT harder to raise than the average kid, listening to parenting podcasts and experts can be SUPER frustrating. None of the advice seems geared towards you. You feel lonely and isolated, feeling like people just don’t get it. The amount of … Read more…
Episode #119 When your kid hates their body Question of the Day: I get a lot of questions from moms about what to say when kids make negative comments about their body or start showing signs of disordered eating. These are not my area of expertise so today I brought in an expert. Kyira … Read more…