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The Moms of Tweens and Teens podcast offers encouragement, expert advice, and equips moms with a deeper understanding of the unique needs of their tween or teen and how to meet them where they’re at and support them to thrive. Sheryl Gould is the Founder of Moms of Tweens and Teens, a nationally recognized Parenting Educator, Speaker, and Author ​of “S​OS: The Technology Guidebook for Parents of Tweens and Teens, Get The Answers You Need, Keep Them Safe and Enjoy Your Kids Again”​ and the forthcoming book, “You're Not Crazy, You’re Not A Bad Parent, And No Your Adolescent Doesn’t Really Hate You.”

Moms of Tweens and Teens Sheryl Gould

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    • 4.6 • 93 Ratings

The Moms of Tweens and Teens podcast offers encouragement, expert advice, and equips moms with a deeper understanding of the unique needs of their tween or teen and how to meet them where they’re at and support them to thrive. Sheryl Gould is the Founder of Moms of Tweens and Teens, a nationally recognized Parenting Educator, Speaker, and Author ​of “S​OS: The Technology Guidebook for Parents of Tweens and Teens, Get The Answers You Need, Keep Them Safe and Enjoy Your Kids Again”​ and the forthcoming book, “You're Not Crazy, You’re Not A Bad Parent, And No Your Adolescent Doesn’t Really Hate You.”

    Building Community And Making A Difference In Our World, Interview with Angela Melfi

    Building Community And Making A Difference In Our World, Interview with Angela Melfi

    Welcome friend! 
    I believe we all want to feel inspired to make a positive difference in our world.
    Today's episode is all about chasing those dreams of making a real difference in the world.
    I'm super excited because we've got Angela Melfi on the show, co-founder of Threads Worldwide. Picture this: gorgeous, unique jewelry that's not just about beautiful but about doing good, too.  Threads Worldwide is all about creating life-changing work for women worldwide through the creating and selling of fair trade artisan jewelry.
    Angela and two of her friends set out to create a space where women artisans could truly own their craft and thrive. It's more than just a business; it's about building a community of leaders and change-makers, one stunning piece of jewelry at a time.
    Today, we're chatting about what it takes to build a community, the ups and downs of starting a business from scratch, and how to make a meaningful impact while wrangling kids and chaos. So let's jump into this inspiring chat with Angela Melfi from Threads Worldwide. 
    Let’s dive in! 

    What you will learn:
    What is Threads Worldwide and how it was created?What were the biggest challenges and obstacles starting Threads Worldwide?Angela shares a few of the biggest things she has learned about herself in this process. And how she has grown as a person?Empowering teen girls through social entrepreneurship.Encouragement for the mom who wants to follow her passion but feels like it’s too late.Where to Find Angela:
    Website for Threads WorldwideInstagram for Threads WorldwideFacebookAngela’s InstagramSupport the showCheck out our Moms of Tweens and Teens website HERE

    Sign up for our Moms of Tweens and Teens newsletter HERE
    Find more encouragement, wisdom, and resources:
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/momsoftweensandteens/
    Join our Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Momsoftweensandteens
    Find awesome resources on MOTTs University: https://www.mottsuniversity.com/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/momsoftweensandteens/
    Sheryl also has an Inner Circle weekly Parenting Program with a community of like-minded moms, personal coaching, and tons of resources to equip and support you to love well, navigate the challenges and meet your tween and teen’s unique needs during these pivotal years.
    Get on the waitlist to get all the details and to be the first to know when it opens! https://momsoftweensandteens.lpages.co/waiting-list-for-membe...

    • 43 min
    How To Embrace Your Feminine Power To Have More Influence and Success In Your Life, Interview with Lauren Schifferdecker

    How To Embrace Your Feminine Power To Have More Influence and Success In Your Life, Interview with Lauren Schifferdecker

    Hi Friend, Welcome to the show today. I’m so glad that you are tuning in and spending time with me.
    As women and moms, we have a lot of power and influence. We are leaders. We are the CEO of our homes. We have beautiful feminine qualities and gifts inside of us. 

    But rarely do we talk about the feminine gifts when it comes to being influential and powerful. We tend to undervalue or overlook our feminine power. 

    In this episode, we are going to dig into how to harness our feminine power with My special guest, colleague, and friend, Lauren Schifferdecker. Lauren is the author of her recently released book She’s Not Crazy - Dare To Understand Your Feminine POwer for true freedom, success, and Influence. 

    Lauren is also a TEDx Speaker, CEO, and psychotherapist. She was recently named a top “Power Woman” by Sheridan Road magazine and “The Most Influential Women Entrepreneur Thriving in the Healthcare System” by Healthcare Insights magazine. 
    In this episode, Lauren shares with us how we can embrace our feminine power to find freedom, balance, peace, and success in life.

    Where to find Lauren:

    Her book: SHE'S NOT CRAZY: Dare to Understand Your Feminine Power for True Freedom, Success, and Influence
    lauren@inspirecounselingcenter.com
    Website: inspirecounselingcenter.com
    TEDx |  Facebook | @inspire_counseling


    Support the showCheck out our Moms of Tweens and Teens website HERE

    Sign up for our Moms of Tweens and Teens newsletter HERE
    Find more encouragement, wisdom, and resources:
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/momsoftweensandteens/
    Join our Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Momsoftweensandteens
    Find awesome resources on MOTTs University: https://www.mottsuniversity.com/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/momsoftweensandteens/
    Sheryl also has an Inner Circle weekly Parenting Program with a community of like-minded moms, personal coaching, and tons of resources to equip and support you to love well, navigate the challenges and meet your tween and teen’s unique needs during these pivotal years.
    Get on the waitlist to get all the details and to be the first to know when it opens! https://momsoftweensandteens.lpages.co/waiting-list-for-membe...

    • 51 min
    You are Mom Enough through the challenges, the loneliness, the heartache and shame, with Rachel Marie Martin of Finding Joy

    You are Mom Enough through the challenges, the loneliness, the heartache and shame, with Rachel Marie Martin of Finding Joy

    Welcome friend,

    I am super honored to have Rachel Marie Martin on the show today. If you don’t recognize her name, she is the writer behind the site FindingJoy.net.
    She’s written about divorce, heartbreak and reconnecting with an estranged child, dealing with an autoimmune disease in her youngest, feeling overwhelmed with littles, living through financial crises,  waiting up for teens, and simply being overwhelmed and overjoyed by the day in, day out demands of motherhood. 

    A second marriage, co-parenting, being a bonus (step) mom to four more amazing people, moving across the country, anxiety, and being an entrepreneur and coach. 

    She believes in the power of the human spirit to overcome, to thrive and to find deep joy, and because of that, she pours out her heart via her site and so many platforms she has written for.

    She recently released her latest book, Mom Enough: Inspiring Letters for the Wonderfully Exhausting but Totally Normal Days of Motherhood, where she offers encouragement for moms by sharing over 40 personal letters through her journey.

    She are going to love what she has to share. Let's dive in!

    Where to connect with Rachel and get her book:

    Her book: Mom Enough
    Official site: https://findingjoy.net
    Facebook: @findingjoy
    Instagram: @finding_joy 





    Support the showCheck out our Moms of Tweens and Teens website HERE

    Sign up for our Moms of Tweens and Teens newsletter HERE
    Find more encouragement, wisdom, and resources:
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/momsoftweensandteens/
    Join our Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Momsoftweensandteens
    Find awesome resources on MOTTs University: https://www.mottsuniversity.com/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/momsoftweensandteens/
    Sheryl also has an Inner Circle weekly Parenting Program with a community of like-minded moms, personal coaching, and tons of resources to equip and support you to love well, navigate the challenges and meet your tween and teen’s unique needs during these pivotal years.
    Get on the waitlist to get all the details and to be the first to know when it opens! https://momsoftweensandteens.lpages.co/waiting-list-for-membe...

    • 45 min
    How to Guide Your Teen Through Challenges And Help Them Find Grit & Resilience, with Jesse LeBeau

    How to Guide Your Teen Through Challenges And Help Them Find Grit & Resilience, with Jesse LeBeau

    Jesse LeBeau is one of today’s most highly sought-after youth speakers and teen coaches. His unlikely underdog story has inspired millions of teens through his speaking, best-selling books, and youth programs. 
    He is one of the world's premiere basketball trick artists and is regularly featured on TV, film, and international tours. Jesse travels all around the country, speaking at schools to youth, and has a reality series called ‘The LeBeau Show,’  where you can follow him around the country and see firsthand his significant impact on youth, particularly teens who are struggling.
    Jesse is also the founder of The Attitude Advantage Program (TAAP), which is a comprehensive approach to helping teens build incredible confidence, grit, and resilience. His program transforms teens' lives by teaching vital life lessons to improve self-esteem and positively impact the direction of their lives.
    I can’t wait for you to get to meet Jesse and hear him share his story, share with us what we can do to help our kids today and learn more about his program, how he can support your kids and the radical difference he is making in kids' lives.
    Let’s dive in! 
    What you will learn: 
    What are youth struggling the most with?What’s the most important factor in helping our youth today?What are some things parents can do to guide their kids through challenges and help them to find happiness and fulfillment?Building resilience in children through sports and life lessons.Developing mental toughness in kids through sports and mentorship.Empowering youth and parents through a positive mindset.Links
    WebsiteThink Like A Star PodcastInstagramYouTubeSupport the showCheck out our Moms of Tweens and Teens website HERE

    Sign up for our Moms of Tweens and Teens newsletter HERE
    Find more encouragement, wisdom, and resources:
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/momsoftweensandteens/
    Join our Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Momsoftweensandteens
    Find awesome resources on MOTTs University: https://www.mottsuniversity.com/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/momsoftweensandteens/
    Sheryl also has an Inner Circle weekly Parenting Program with a community of like-minded moms, personal coaching, and tons of resources to equip and support you to love well, navigate the challenges and meet your tween and teen’s unique needs during these pivotal years.
    Get on the waitlist to get all the details and to be the first to know when it opens! https://momsoftweensandteens.lpages.co/waiting-list-for-membe...

    • 41 min
    Going From Exhaustion and Overwhelm to Finding Balance As A Mom with Kristin Bartholomew

    Going From Exhaustion and Overwhelm to Finding Balance As A Mom with Kristin Bartholomew

    Hi Friend Happy New Year 2024!
    I am so excited about this new Year - I am leading a workshop next week, Creating an Abundant Mom Life in 2024, on Wednesday, January 17th at 12N CDT - you can register on the Moms of Tweens and Teens website, and I’m sharing the link in the show notes here: https://momsoftweensandteens.mykajabi.com/creating-abundant-2024
    Kristin Bartholomew is here with me today and she is an EQ-i Certified Executive Coach and Leadership Development Specialist with over 10 years of experience in high-performance organizations, such as Willow Creek Church and Chick-fil-A. Her skill lies in helping clients see where they are blind or stuck, and moving them to a place of choice. Once a client chooses to move, she is skilled at helping them finish the change process.
    As a mom of 3, Kristin knows firsthand the challenges of finding the balance between chasing after professional dreams and maintaining intentional motherhood. she helps women step outside of themselves to identify ways they are being held back from the life they desire and deserve. 

    Where you can connect with Kristin:
    Her websiteHer blog PodcastSpotifyApple PodcastsiHeart RadioAmazon MusicFacebookInstagramLinkedIn

    Support the showCheck out our Moms of Tweens and Teens website HERE

    Sign up for our Moms of Tweens and Teens newsletter HERE
    Find more encouragement, wisdom, and resources:
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/momsoftweensandteens/
    Join our Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Momsoftweensandteens
    Find awesome resources on MOTTs University: https://www.mottsuniversity.com/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/momsoftweensandteens/
    Sheryl also has an Inner Circle weekly Parenting Program with a community of like-minded moms, personal coaching, and tons of resources to equip and support you to love well, navigate the challenges and meet your tween and teen’s unique needs during these pivotal years.
    Get on the waitlist to get all the details and to be the first to know when it opens! https://momsoftweensandteens.lpages.co/waiting-list-for-membe...

    • 48 min
    Parenting Beyond Tips and Tricks: Embracing Authenticity and Growth in Parenting Our Kids with Dr. Norrine Russell

    Parenting Beyond Tips and Tricks: Embracing Authenticity and Growth in Parenting Our Kids with Dr. Norrine Russell

    If you have an ADHD kid you understand the frustration, arguing and misunderstanding this can cause for parents and their kids. 
    My special guest today is Dr. Norrine Russell, she is an Executive Functioning & ADHD Expert who founded Russell Coaching for Students in 2009. She is also the mother of two atypical children. Dr. Russell knows firsthand that being a parent of a struggling student is tough. 
    In this episode, Dr. Russell shares
    Parenting struggles and self-care for moms. 0:01Sheryl Gould discusses parenting tweens and teens in today's world, shares personal experiences, and offers encouragement to listeners.Sheryl Gould and Noreen Russell discuss the importance of giving oneself grace and accepting limitations, particularly in parenting.Noreen shares insights from her bonus call, including the common themes of exhaustion, weariness, and the need for self-care and self-compassion.Parenting neurodiverse children and self-care. 5:26Dr. Norrine Russell emphasizes the importance of recognizing it's okay not to have all the answers, especially for parents of neurodiverse children.She encourages listeners to prioritize self-care and step away from the pressure to be perfect and fix everything.Sheryl Gould and Dr. Norrine Russell discuss the pressure to create perfect holidays and lives, and the importance of being authentic and acknowledging where we are.They emphasize the need to let go of the idea that there's a "right" way to do things and to embrace imperfection and authenticity.Parenting pressures and self-trust. 11:53Dr. Norrine Russell and Sheryl Gould discuss the pressure parents face from endless parenting tips and the need to trust themselves and their own experiences.They suggest posting questions instead of tips to encourage self-reflection and authenticity in parenting.Dr. Norrine Russell and Sheryl Gould discuss the importance of questioning societal expectations and defining what matters to individuals and theirSupport the showCheck out our Moms of Tweens and Teens website HERE

    Sign up for our Moms of Tweens and Teens newsletter HERE
    Find more encouragement, wisdom, and resources:
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/momsoftweensandteens/
    Join our Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Momsoftweensandteens
    Find awesome resources on MOTTs University: https://www.mottsuniversity.com/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/momsoftweensandteens/
    Sheryl also has an Inner Circle weekly Parenting Program with a community of like-minded moms, personal coaching, and tons of resources to equip and support you to love well, navigate the challenges and meet your tween and teen’s unique needs during these pivotal years.
    Get on the waitlist to get all the details and to be the first to know when it opens! https://momsoftweensandteens.lpages.co/waiting-list-for-membe...

    • 48 min

Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5
93 Ratings

93 Ratings

ruthe18 ,

Sheryl knows the heart of a mom

I was pleasantly surprised how this podcast covers a wide range of topics that moms deal with. Our job is not easy and there is not one way to do it and Sheryl brings lots of people to help navigate the waters. Thank you Sheryl

DrMomkey ,

Just what the Doctor Ordered (for your Parenting challenges!)

As a family doctor focused on adolescents

Annieglas ,

Fantastic podcast

I have been struggling as a single Mom raising my 2 teenagers. I was looking for guidance or information and came across this podcast. I am so thankful I found it because it has helped me not feel so alone! The guests and information I have found here have been so helpful and given me many good tips and resources to help me raise happy, healthy kids!

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