Raising a boy right now is tough! Parents across the country are seeing that schools and their child are not a perfect fit, but why?

In this podcast we talk about how schools are affecting our children, often our boys, in negative ways at times. How do you spot the signs that your child may need some TLC and how this problem is carried over into high school, college, careers and marriage.

Is this problem preventable? I think so! I have some references for you to read or check out as you figure out how best to support your amazing boys. Want more individualized help overcoming the anxiety, frustration, low motivation and sadness affecting your teen? Find me at www.selffoundry.com

Grab some free resources while you are on my website to help you manage Anger in the House or get your FREE Technology Contract to create boundaries around technology. I am here for you because I want these kids to grow up to be the greatest generation of all time.

It is possible, but we can't leave it to the schools to provide what our boys need. YOU are your child's rescue right now. Let's armor up my friends! We are battling for our children's joy and future.

You have this gift of time slowing down in the summer. Savor it! But also consider how to use the time to help your family emotionally gain strength and train your kids in resilience. Grit and resilience are not often taught in the classroom as well as they can be taught at home.

Tips and tricks from a seasoned mom, teacher and life coach.

Head off problems I see in the high school now when your kids are in elementary and middle school. And have fun with less worry and anxiety!

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Bullying or kids being mean are nothing new, but as parents we need to know what to say when they are angry or come to us crying. I hate feeling helpless as a mom, and I don't want to share my fear or anger with them. So what can we do about bullying?

Take control of what you can! Teach your child how to protect their mind. This episode gives tips and practical solutions for parents whose children are anxious, stressed and socially feeling hurt. Building our kids' resilience to meanness will help them control their emotions forever...because let's face it...adults can be mean too!

Learn the life skills and techniques to have a good conversation when your child is targeted this year. Also, be willing to coach your child into becoming their most authentic self who is unashamed of who they are!

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Dawn Heerema of Self Foundry, a certified life coach and high school teacher, shares tips and tricks to manage anxiety in teenagers and adults. Taking inspiration from biblical figures like David and Jesus, Dawn emphasizes the importance of facing anxiety head-on rather than avoiding it. Learn a few methods for coping, including journaling, prayer, and using physical cues to redirect the brain activity. She underscores the idea that anxiety can be viewed as a gift that can be managed and not something that defines a person. Be blessed and encouraged friends! www.selffoundry.com

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Perhaps you have a child dealing with anxiety, a lot of unnecessary worry about failing or things that may or may not happen. Maybe your child is just stuck, kind of frozen in uncertainty.

We have this negative fallout that we're dealing with in this next generation and we need to counter it by saying that they're going to be okay. What do we need more? We need to raise kids with RESILIENCE.

We need to raise kids who know that "I can do things that are hard. I can fall down, and I can get back up. I might get hurt, but I know that I can heal. I can stand back up again. I'm going to try again." This honestly is counterintuitive to how we've been parenting.

Stop focusing on negatives in life and reclaim your joy in parenting, marriage, career and the daily grind. These practical tools powerfully shift your thoughts into positivity and hope. Even life's toughest circumstances like bullying, anxiety, overwhelm, and constant arguments don't stand a chance when you learn how to become a "cord of 3".

The simplest of prayers can have powerful impact on you, your marriage and your children. Let Dawn's personal testimony empower you with the tools to fight the hardest battles with your strongest weapon. Deep parenting wisdom helps you learn to navigate emotional, anxious and sad moments of parenting. When you feel hopeless and helpless, turn to God for His strength. Stay for a heartfelt prayer at the end just for you from Dawn at SelfFoundry Coaching.

Understand the emotional rollercoaster teens are on to find your own inner peace. Compassion for them begins with understanding their struggles, but that doesn't mean you can't have boundaries to protect your own mindset. Parenting is simplified with better connection with your teens and your own mindset. Angry and mean teens are no match for your deep compassion and understanding. Join us on Facebook in the private group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/333557789529856/

Your thank you is my free technology addiction contract and more parenting tools just waiting in the guides section. Welcome to the team of parents who decide to always fail forward! We grow better together.