The Tween Years Do Not Have to Be Hard
Ah, the tween years. As independence grows and peer influence expands, many parents feel the pressure to monitor more closely while still wanting to build confidence and trust. In this episode, we explore how to balance guidance with freedom so your child can step into the teen years feeling secure, capable, and connected.
We Feel Alive in Resiliency
Together, we explore how challenges, setbacks, and even conflict can become the very places where growth and connection take root. This discussion highlights the importance of inclusion, emotional safety, and creating communities where every child and parent feels seen, supported, and strengthened through adversity.
Modern Parenting, Real Connection
In this episode, Graham and Dr. Amanda Craig explore the complexities of modern parenting, family relationships, and communication. They unpack the challenges families face today and offer practical insight on building stronger connections at home. If you’ve ever wondered how to navigate shifting dynamics while staying grounded and intentional, this conversation is for you.
How to Best Parent Tweens - While They Are Still Listening!
Parenting teens isn’t about tightening control, it’s about strengthening connection while you still have their ear. In this episode, Alyson Schafer and Dr. Amanda Craig discuss how to build trust, speak in a way they will actually receive, and create conversations that keep the door open long after the eye rolls fade. Because the goal isn’t perfect kids, it’s a relationship that lasts.
Who Are You and What Have You Done with My Kid?
In this episode, we talk about the emotional shifts, personality changes, and growing independence that can leave parents feeling confused or disconnected. Most importantly, we explore how to respond in ways that strengthen your relationship instead of straining it.
How to Connect With Your Tween
In this episode, Miriam Conner and Dr. Amanda Craig talk about how to stay connected with your tween during one of the most transitional seasons of their life. As independence grows and emotions shift, it can feel harder to reach them, but this stage is full of opportunity. They share practical ways to build trust, keep communication open, and strengthen your relationship before the teen years begin.