Raising Them Ready. Preparing Kids to Launch in Life — Confident, Capable, and Kind

Raising Them Ready. Preparing Kids to Launch in Life — Confident, Capable, and Kind

by Jonathan Catherman

Self-Improvement Parenting

Happy Healthy Eaters, with guest The Lunch Lady - Jennifer Reiser

Getting kids to eat both happy and healthy is no easy task. With all our stresses and commitments of time and attention, it’s often just easier to pick the quick, convenient, and “affordable” meal. However, with just a few mindful choices that prioritize health and wellness, it is possible to create better eating habits for our kids and family. Guest Jennifer Reiser is an award-winning Director of Food and Nutrition Services, a registered licensed dietitian and nutritionist she also holds a certification of training in childhood and adolescent weight management. She truly believes in creative ways to fuel our kid’s future by offering exciting meal options that feed young and often picky eaters with nutritional balance across the plate and throughout the day. Buy RAISING THEM READY: Practical Ways to Prepare Your Kids for Life on Their Own. Amazon: https://a.co/d/94QHoF2 Visit Raising Them Ready online at http://raisingthemready.com

Moving Up To Middle School, with guest teachers.

If you have a child in your family who is making the big move out of the comforts of elementary and into wilds of middle school, this episode if for you. Three teachers from one of the best middle schools I’ve ever worked with share what they know every parent needs to know about your child moving up to middle school. They discuss everything from puberty to cheating on tests, popular footwear to bullying. Buy RAISING THEM READY: Practical Ways to Prepare Your Kids for Life on Their Own. Amazon: https://a.co/d/94QHoF2 Visit Raising Them Ready online at http://raisingthemready.com

Safer Teenage Drivers, with guest IHRA Motorsports Hall of Fame - Doug Herbert

CAUTION - Teenage Driver Onboard. Buckle up for a driven conversation about what parents can do to help their kids be Safer Teenage Drivers. Hall of fame drag racer Doug Herbert shares how the crash that killed his sons inspired the creation of B.R.A.K.E.S. and his mission to help parents and their young drivers get home safe next time they are behind the wheel. Buy RAISING THEM READY: Practical Ways to Prepare Your Kids for Life on Their Own. Amazon: https://a.co/d/94QHoF2 Visit Raising Them Ready online at http://raisingthemready.com For information about B.R.A.K.E.S, safe driving resources, or to make a donation visit them online: https://putonthebrakes.org

Family FIGHT Plan, with guest Jeff Becker

We all know every family does it. But not every family knows how to do it fairly and without battle scaring the ones they love and care about most. SEL expert Jeff Becker explains how a simple Family Fight Plan that can help keep arguments from becoming Clash of the Titans kind of fights that drive painful wedges between parents and their kids. Buy RAISING THEM READY: Practical Ways to Prepare Your Kids for Life on Their Own. Amazon: https://a.co/d/94QHoF2 Visit Raising Them Ready online at http://raisingthemready.com

MOVING Conversation, with guest the Tewell family

Moving can really stress kids out! Parents often feel the same when the time comes to pack it all up. load it all in, and move it all to a new home. The Tewells are a military family and seasoned movers with some great tips, tricks, and advise about how to keep family close before, during, and after the stress of moving day. Buy RAISING THEM READY: Practical Ways to Prepare Your Kids for Life on Their Own. Amazon: https://a.co/d/94QHoF2 Visit Raising Them Ready online at http://raisingthemready.com

The Organized Teen with Jonathan Catherman

Jonathan shares practical ways parents can help their teen get and stay organized by prioritizing their time around what matters most, managing their goals and busy schedules, and finding a trusted accountability partner. Buy RAISING THEM READY: Practical Ways to Prepare Your Kids for Life on Their Own. Amazon: https://a.co/d/94QHoF2 Visit Raising Them Ready online at http://raisingthemready.com

Mentoring Matters, with guest Taj Spencer

Parents, you should absolutely be the most important and influential person in the life of your child. After you, a trusted mentor can provide guidance outside your home that compliments, magnifies, and adds to what your child should to be learning in your home. Author, poet, and leadership mentor Taj Spencer shares insights into who, what, when, where, why and how mentors can support your child in discovering and developing their greatest potential. Buy RAISING THEM READY: Practical Ways to Prepare Your Kids for Life on Their Own. Amazon: https://a.co/d/94QHoF2 Visit Raising Them Ready online at http://raisingthemready.com

Highs & Lows of T1D, with guest Sam Courtney

These kids take drugs so they DON'T get high. Type 1 Diabetes showed parents Sam and Heather Courtney the importance of raising their child to practice self-care in managing his T1D. Their experience is packed full of invaluable lessons for parents raising kids to live a healthy and active lifestyle, despite a childhood illness. Buy RAISING THEM READY: Practical Ways to Prepare Your Kids for Life on Their Own. Amazon: https://a.co/d/94QHoF2 Visit Raising Them Ready online at http://raisingthemready.com

NO RETREAT! - Dad's Edition, with guest Sean Taylor

Sean Taylor shares the value of dads being there for family and not retreating to the garage, office, or easy chair. Buy RAISING THEM READY: Practical Ways to Prepare Your Kids for Life on Their Own. Amazon: https://a.co/d/94QHoF2 Visit Raising Them Ready online at http://raisingthemready.com

Blended Family - Part 2, with guest Mike & Kim Anderson

The conversation continues with blended family coaches Mike & Kim Anderson's insights into raising kids who split family time between two separate households. Buy RAISING THEM READY: Practical Ways to Prepare Your Kids for Life on Their Own. Amazon: https://a.co/d/94QHoF2 Visit Raising Them Ready online at http://raisingthemready.com

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