Confession: I am currently climbing out of an almost three month-long deep depression that really threw me for a loop. As the clouds are finally beginning to part, and I’m feeling more myself, I’m ready to get back into creating content for this podcast and I’d like to share what depression looks like for me.

Included in this episode:

*why my two month hiatus from this podcast dragged on into 6 months

*why I've had to start talking to my son about my depression

*my analogy of living life while underwater

*how depression showed up for me this time (lack of interest, difficulty completing daily tasks, procrastination linked to mindless activities, irritability, and self-isolation)

*the lies depression told me: you are a burden and no one cares about you

*what I was still able to accomplished while in a deep depression

*some of my cognitively distorted thoughts during that time

*why I'm hiring someone to clean my house- PRONTO!

SHOWNOTES:

5 Lies Depression Tells You

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Thanks for listening, Beloveds. Please take care of yourselves; if you don’t do it, who will? Keep advocating for your child. And, most importantly, stay tenacious!

PODCAST RECOMMENDATION:

The TBRI Podcast

QUICK VIDEOS TO WATCH:

Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development

BOOK RECOMMENDATION:

The A-Z of Therapeutic Parenting Strategies and Solutions by Sarah Naish

Resources on suicide prevention:

Contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline if you are experiencing mental health-related distress or are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support.

- Call or text 988
- Chat at 988lifeline.org

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Confession: It is sometimes hard for me to allow Lane to express himself through his appearance, whether it’s coloring his hair, wearing goofy earrings, or sagging his pants. However, I realize if I stifle this important teen outlet of creativity, the risk of rebelling increases exponentially. I have no research or data to back this up. It’s just my opinion.

Included in this episode:

*summer activities for a 15 year old

*executive functioning skills class for teens

*his first day camp experience at 2 and 1/2 and what I realized

*Lane's questionable attire on day one of this week's day camp

*I love boobies! belt

*his love for wearing fancy clothes when he was little

*our car's google tells us a joke and sings to us every day

*Tesla's on the road- blegh!

SHOW NOTES:

Keep A Breast Foundation

Example of a rockabilly kids’ shirt

Example of a guayabera

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Thanks for listening, Beloveds. Please take care of yourselves; if you don’t do it, who will? Keep advocating for your child. And, most importantly, stay tenacious!

PODCAST RECOMMENDATION:

The TBRI Podcast

QUICK VIDEOS TO WATCH:

Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development

BOOK RECOMMENDATION:

The A-Z of Therapeutic Parenting Strategies and Solutions by Sarah Naish

Resources on suicide prevention:

Contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline if you are experiencing mental health-related distress or are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support.

- Call or text 988
- Chat at 988lifeline.org

Connect with a trained crisis cou...

Confession: I secretly judge parents and caregivers who do not expect their child or teen to help out around the house with regular chores. I don’t know how many of them are out there, but I certainly know a few personally. I don’t typically judge others, however, I’m gonna get on my soapbox about this one.

Also included in this episode:

*my shift in perspective from the dreaded teen years to parenting a teen is fun!

*Lane's spot on application of a classic quote from the movie Elf

*Lane's household chores over the years

*allowance for chores?

*how I have motivated him through the years to help out around the house

*why chores are a good thing for kids and teens and why I'm secretly judging those who have no expectation for their children

*two things I said (and sang) to put a stop to whining, complaining, and begging when he was younger

SHOWNOTES:

Chores and Children

Love and Logic

Brainstorm: The Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain by Daniel J Siegel

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Thanks for listening, Beloveds. Please take care of yourselves; if you don’t do it, who will? Keep advocating for your child. And, most importantly, stay tenacious!

PODCAST RECOMMENDATION:

The TBRI Podcast

QUICK VIDEOS TO WATCH:

Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development

BOOK RECOMMENDATION:

The A-Z of Therapeutic Parenting Strategies and Solutions by Sarah Naish

Resources on suicide prevention:

Contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline if you are experiencing mental health-related distress or are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support.

- Call or text 988
- Chat at 988lifeline.org

Connect with a trained crisis cou...