38 episodes

Welcome to the Parenting Well Podcast with the Parent Engagement Network! I am Dr. Shelly Mahon, your host. This podcast provides perspectives on parenting, so that you can fill your parenting well with information, strategies, and resources that help you raise healthy, happy humans. Filling your well will leave you more engaged, educated and empowered to support your children in being strong, resourceful, confident and resilient in the face of life’s challenges and adventures. Let’s fill that well!

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Welcome to the Parenting Well Podcast with the Parent Engagement Network! I am Dr. Shelly Mahon, your host. This podcast provides perspectives on parenting, so that you can fill your parenting well with information, strategies, and resources that help you raise healthy, happy humans. Filling your well will leave you more engaged, educated and empowered to support your children in being strong, resourceful, confident and resilient in the face of life’s challenges and adventures. Let’s fill that well!

    #38 How to Lead with Authentic Connection in Parenting Little Ones

    #38 How to Lead with Authentic Connection in Parenting Little Ones

    Hi! I'm Dr. Shelly Mahon, your host, and today's Well Source is Jenn Wert. Jen has been an educator in Colorado for decades. She is a devoted parent, speaker, mentor of young teachers, writer and seeker. She has a Master’s in Education, teacher’s lens, doula’s experience, and extensive post-graduate social and emotional intelligence training.  Jenn has run both for-profit and non-profit businesses built around empowering families and self-expression.
    Jenn knows how to counsel parents who want to do their best by their children. She believes in not being committed not to perfection, but to a presence of mind. She has done her own deep personal work, which has allowed her to discern what really matters - authenticity, humility, and connection. As a coach, she weaves these attributes of consciousness together for families to help create parenting that’s honest, nurturing and transformative. 
    In this podcast, we talk about:
    Being attuned to highly emotional children.
    The importance of connection, communication, and advocacy in parenting.
    Healing your own childhood
    Practicing self-awareness
    Being mindful of acceptance, curiosity, separation, and healthy boundaries.
    the connection between shame and vulnerability.
    Bringing social emotional learning to your parenting.
    Resources:
    Website: www.jennwert.com
    For a free consult with Jenn: www.jennwert.com/free-consult
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennwertparentcoach/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/consciousparentingsupportforparentsofyoungchildren
    Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-wert-a91175b5/

    • 35 min
    #37 Understand Eating Disorders and Learn Healthy Food Habits

    #37 Understand Eating Disorders and Learn Healthy Food Habits

    Welcome! I am Dr. Shelly Mahon, your host, and this episode is with Jan Reagan.  Jane is a Boulder, CO based Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) who believes that food has the power to heal, and that understanding food choices, food quality and one’s relationship with food can lead to greater awareness, improved health and a more abundant life.  She regularly helps individuals understand how food impacts them physically, mentally and emotionally with a “food first” philosophy. 
    Jane's provides incredible insights on how to recognize, address, and treat eating disorders. Please join us to learn more about:
    The importance of a holistic, mind/body approach to nutrition.
    Ways in which nutrition impacts physical and mental health.
    Tips for developing a healthy relationship with food.
    The pitfalls to dieting and what to do instead.
    Myths about eating disorders.
    Understanding eating disorders: contributing factors, signs, and treatment options.
    The importance of early intervention and how to support your child.
    Resources:
    Website: Jane Reagan
    Program for Parents of Children with Eating Disorders - Jane Reagan Nutrition
    Eating Disorder Myths
    Eating Disorder Support and Resources

    • 40 min
    #36 The Attitude Advantage with Jesse LeBeau

    #36 The Attitude Advantage with Jesse LeBeau

    Welcome! I am Dr. Shelly Mahon, your host, and I am excited to share my recent conversation with Jesse LeBeau. Jesse has a passion for supporting young people, supporting parents, and basketball.  However, at 5’8” Jesse had nearly every odd stacked against him as a young and aspiring player. Despite his size and circumstances, he managed to rise above it all and became a name in the world of street ball. He's been featured on TV, film, international tours, and the Warner Brothers film “Thunderstruck". Currently, he plays himself on ‘The LeBeau Show’, a reality series that allows viewers to follow him around the country to see firsthand the major impact he is having on youth, particularly troubled teens.
    While basketball is where his story began, I think what struck me the most is how he leverages his talents to serve young people and parents all over the globe. His story is one of humanity, resilience, and being your best self - even when life gets tough. 
    In this podcast, we talk about:
    How to really connect with your teen.
    The importance of listening and being authentic.
    How young people learn from example and ongoing communication.
    Why we can't protect our children from failure.
    How attitude and confidence are the source of getting through life's challenges.
    The importance of mentorship and purpose.
    Why you have to take action - even if it feels like you are stumbling forward.
    Strategies to leave your child with a sense of being seen and heard.
    Why we can't forget to have fun along the way.
    Resources
    Website: https://www.jesselebeau.com/
    Speaking and information: https://www.jesselebeau.com/welcome
    Jesse in Action - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-IS9-a6bSQ
    The Attitude is Everything Project -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoda3EeYcCQ
    The LeBeau Show 

    Jesse’s Interviews
    NBC - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xlY8WX85qI
    We Are Iowa Local 5 News - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUC1pEPmjJE



    Jesse’s  Other Podcasts
     
    Darren Sugiyama - https://youtu.be/691V5_rS4Zo
    David Meltzer - https://youtu.be/s5CSIxL4U2I
    Charlie Rocket - https://youtu.be/Ws4Kc9q5QrA
     

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    • 37 min
    #35 The Myths of Certainty and Control in Parenting

    #35 The Myths of Certainty and Control in Parenting

    Welcome to the Parenting Well podcast with Parent Engagement Network!  I am Dr. Shelly Mahon, your host. And today, you are listening to Parenting Well, where we know that parenting well is challenging and that all parents are the best parents they know how to be.
    Today's Well Source is Jenny Hecht. Jenny is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Yoga Teacher with over 20 years of experience working with middle and high school-aged youth and adults in a variety of settings. Her practice is grounded in strengthening distress tolerance skills through mindfulness practices and a supportive examination of the thought patterns that limit an individual's potential. Her approach is relational and client-centered, with a focus on the specific goals of each individual and working in partnership towards them. She has a passion for supporting the social-emotional needs of neurodivergent individuals and consulting with professionals who work with this population. Jenny participates in expert panels, provides workshops and parent presentations, professional development within school districts, and is a trainer for a curriculum called Sources of Strength. She also sits on the Board of Directors for Colie's Closet, a non-profit peer education organization that educate students about depression and suicide.
    In this podcast, we talked about:
    What it means to feel safe and secure and how that has changed over the years
    Parenting in a world with endless access to information
    Being vulnerable and transparent to create trust and connection with children
    Enjoying the parts of life you can control
    Strategies for articulating emotions and self-regulation
    Finding meaning in the day-to-day and not just the long game.
    Resources:
    Jenny Hecht - jennyhecht.com
    Facebook
    Book: Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of the Human Experience by Brene Brown
    Free App: How We Feel 

    • 41 min
    #34 The Mother Load with Meredith Ethington

    #34 The Mother Load with Meredith Ethington

    Welcome to the Parenting Well podcast with Parent Engagement Network!  I am Dr. Shelly Mahon, your host. And today, you are listening to Parenting Well, where we know that parenting well is challenging and that all parents are the best parents they know how to be.
    Today’s well source is Meredith Ethington. Meredith is an award winning writer, and published author of The Mother Load just this last April 18, after her debut parenting book, Mom Life: Perfection Pending in 2018. She’s also a mom of three kids residing in Salt Lake City, UT. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and is pursuing her Master’s in clinical mental health counseling. She began writing in 2007 as a way to document life as a new mom, but quickly realized that she had a passion for writing, and has turned it into her career. She believes it is important for moms to share the real, honest truth about motherhood so that moms can feel like it’s ok if they have a bad day. 
    In this podcast, we talked about:
    Listening to your gut and intuition.
    Breaking free from expectations and judgements.
    Creating a circle of support with authentic people.
    Self-care for moms and why it can be challenging.
    Strategies to strengthen mental health and when to seek additional services.
    Building authentic connections.
    Resources
    Website:  Perfection Pending
    Book: The Mother Load
    Book: Mom Life: Perfection Pending
    Instagram: @perfectpending
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PerfectionPending/
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredith-ethington-324013b4

    • 37 min
    #33 Promoting Positive Peer Relationships, Individuality, and Mental Health in Your Children

    #33 Promoting Positive Peer Relationships, Individuality, and Mental Health in Your Children

    "Look for the gold in every child." Ryan Dawson
    Welcome to the Parenting Well podcast with Parent Engagement Network!  I am Dr. Shelly Mahon, your host.
    Today’s well source is Ryan Dawson. Ryan is a counselor, therapeutic mentor, life coach, and educator in Boulder, Colorado. He is passionate about helping people discover their true selves and create deeper relationships.
     
    For the last 20+ years, Ryan has worked extensively with adolescents and families as a youth advocate, school counselor, and family therapist, with a focus on empowering his clients through clear reflection and powerful tools to facilitate change. He’s also worked as a camp counselor, fitness trainer, swim instructor, and basketball coach. In addition to being a sought-after therapist, Ryan is a teacher: He has taught psychology at the undergraduate and graduate levels at Naropa University, and speaks at high schools, treatment programs, and community organizations about psycho-social development, parenting strategies and the impact of technology on the developing brain. Ryan is currently inspired to “walk the talk” at home, where he lives with his supportive wife, Jill, and two young children, Ben and Avery. 
    In this podcast, we talk about:
    Changes in peer relationships due to technology.
    How to help your child find their "pod".
    The importance of staying in relationship with your children.
    The balance between monitoring and building independence and trust.
    Control versus teaching kids how to think through situations and potential risks.
    Approaching young people with curiosity instead of judgement
    The bi-directional nature of peer pressure.
    Resources:
    Website: https://www.elevatedstatecounseling.com/
    Dunbar's number: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunbar%27s_number
    Book: Yes, Your Teen is Crazy! Loving Your Kid Without Losing Your Mind by Michael J. Bradly: https://www.amazon.com/Yes-Your-Teen-Crazy-Without/dp/0936197447
    Podcast: Tristan Harris-Your Undivided Attention 
    Book: Indistractible: How To Control Attention and Choose Your Life, by Nir Eyal

    • 36 min

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