The teen years may seem terrifying, as our kids start to step away from our sheltering presence and turn outwards, beginning to learn who they truly are.

These years can be filled with rupture and disconnection BUT they can also be a great time for connection and growth for the parent and the child!

Listen on in this important conversation I had with Cheryl Pankhurst where we talked about ways to have a great experience when parenting teens and enjoying those years of deeper connection to our kids before they shift into adulthood.

We want to make sure we nurture the best connection we can before they leave the nest and start their own life journey, so they will know that even when they leave they always have a safe place to come back to!

Here are Cheryl's info if you'd like to connect with her:

Cheryl is newly retired in order to share her expertise on a global scale with the recently launched Podcast, “Teen Minds Redefined. Cheryl is a Special Education Specialist. My mantra, “Kids do well when they can .” Her mission during the last 25+ years has been supporting teenagers with any type of disability and/or social emotional challenges; helping them navigate the often-tricky path starting in grade 9 all the way to post-secondary opportunities. Her podcast has truly evolved from the original “vision” because Cheryl soon realized that our families do not need a diagnosis in order to need support and that the work we need to do starts with us as the caring adults in our teens world. What sets her apart from the rest is her knack for thinking outside the box and finding creative solutions. Cheryl is also the mom of 2 incredible adults, the only child of her widowed mom and just found her soulmate at just the age of 54! Cheryl has seen some major life challenges- divorce, caring for a parent with dementia, and ultimately losing them, co-parenting with an ex, and navigating some pretty major transitions.

Cheryl is currently in transition to coaching in the online space as well and has just launched a podcast - to share her own insights and experiences with others who may be going through similar struggles. Whether you're a Special Education student, a parent or teacher, or just someone navigating the twists and turns of life, she’s got your back!

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There is a misconception about what colleges are looking for, and it has a devastating effect on the way we educate our kids!

We think that they are looking for people who are top of the class in grades, who excel in sports, and do all the "right" after-school activities, but is that true?

In the podcast episode, I interview Anne Johnson, she is an education coach and she guides people to find their educational path,

after 13 years working as a high school counselor, she has a deep understanding of how to guide kids to find the right path for them and assist them in pursuing their desires.

Here is a link to her website: www.edpathcoach.com

Link to the checklist I referenced: https://mindfulcollege.ck.page/pathchecklist

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Tap into this philosophical and spiritual conversation I had with Marco Colasacco. Marco is married to Dalia, they have 3 kids in the alternative school Acton Academy, he is a successful Real estate investor as the founder of the Colasacco real estate group.

We talked about the flaws of our current education system, the fact that it takes away our kid's freedom to think, to create, to make mistakes, and to just be. We discussed different concepts such as what it takes to defy the system, take control over our life, delay gratifications, adopt a growth mindset, what failure is, and trust our kids to find their path.

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