In today's engaging episode, we explore a vital life skill often overlooked – self-advocacy. Maria shares insights from her own experience with her daughters, emphasizing the shift from hard to soft skills in today's workforce. Drawing from real experiences, we witness the transformation of a hesitant teenager into a confident self-advocate.From handling college tech challenges to addressing concerns with coaches, the episode provides actionable tips for parents. The goal is clear: empower our daughters from a young age, fostering independence and resilience. Join us on this journey of self-advocacy, shaping the next generation of confident women. Stay tuned for empowering insights!

Step into the holiday season with a sense of ease and joy as we delve into practical tips and heartfelt insights on navigating this time of year. In this podcast episode, we explore strategies to manage expectations, avoid burnout, and create meaningful traditions that align with your family's values. Join us in a candid conversation about the importance of communication, especially with your children, as we share personal experiences and lessons learned. Discover the power of simplifying, setting realistic boundaries, and finding rest amidst the hustle. Whether you're a seasoned parent or a first-time listener, this episode is a gentle reminder to prioritize your well-being and make the most of the holiday season. Tune in for inspiration on creating magical moments that resonate with your family, fostering connection, and savoring the joy that comes with this special time of year.

This weeks podcast episode Maria discusses the development of the prefrontal cortex in teenagers and its impact on executive functioning, impulse control, working memory, and emotional regulation. It highlights the challenges teenagers face in decision-making, peer influence, and emotional regulation. Maria provides tips for parents to support their teens.

In this podcast episode, parents learn a clever technique to help their teenage daughters handle tricky situations and peer pressure with ease. The trick is simple but effective: parents become the "scapegoats" for their daughters' decisions, allowing them to gracefully navigate challenges. The podcast offers fun examples, like blaming strict parents for not being able to attend a late-night party, or attributing decisions to parental rules, like not using social media or avoiding risky behaviors. It's all about maintaining a balance between fitting in with friends and making responsible choices while building trust and open communication. Plus, there's a cool secret signal – like a secret emoji – for daughters to use when they need a rescue from an awkward situation. So, parents, get ready to empower your daughters and make the teenage journey a tad smoother!

This week on the podcast, Maria starts off by emphasizing the significance of shifting our perspective and seeing things from a different angle to cultivate a stronger bond and connection with our daughters. She highlights the fact that if we persist in approaching things in the same manner, there won't be any changes. Maria delves into the idea of the emotional "debit card" and its importance in comprehending and supporting our daughters, especially during their tween and teen years. Discover more about this concept and how it relates to your relationship with your daughter.

This week on the podcast Maria talks about navigating friendships and relationships with your daughter and teh challenges it brings, especially during the tween and teen years. Understanding the developmental changes during this time, encouraging self-identity exploration, and validating her feelings are important. Maria gives practical tips and activities to do wiht yoru daughter to foster closer communication but help her navigate these tricky situations and more.

On this weeks podcast Maria discusses the importance of creating a close connection and communication with your daughter. Maria talks about reflection on personal experiences with female figures and the need for empathy towards teenage girls. Maria suggests using storytelling to discuss difficult topics and creating a safe space for communication. Maria shares her own experience with her parents and the importance of building trust and communication through storytelling and more.

Join Maria on the podcasts 200th episode where she shares a technique in "Finding the shimmers" of light during the day and celebrating them as well as a review of the last 6 years top tips to help you on your journey!

Maria shares her personal journey of discovering her daughter's learning differences and disabilities, emphasizing the importance of intuition, advocacy, and proper testing and evaluation from qualified professionals. She highlights the flaws in the school system and encourages parents to trust their instincts and navigate the system to get the support they need for their child.

On this weeks podcast episode Maria offers several tools for mothers to connect with their daughters and support them through the school year. These tools include creating a vision board, setting expectations, working on executive functioning skills, and cultivating self-care routines. The post also emphasizes the importance of navigating peer relationships and friendships and suggests using a mother-daughter journal as a safe space for communication.