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Raising Daughters
Raising a daughter can be deeply rewarding, but understanding what she is thinking, feeling, and experiencing is not always easy. Raising Daughters helps parents build stronger relationships with their daughters and confidently navigate the challenges of childhood, adolescence, and young adulthood.
Hosted by developmental and behavioral pediatrician Dr. Tim Jordan, each episode provides practical guidance on the real issues girls and their families face today, including anxiety, confidence…
Episodes
Raising DaughtersThe Importance of Every Parent Beginning With the End In Mind
In this new podcast, Dr. Jordan describes how invaluable it is for parents to figure out their end in mind when it comes to what they want their kids to be…
Raising DaughtersHow A Recording Artist Balances Work and Family
In this new podcast, Dr. Jordan interviews singer-songwriter Kat Parsons about how she balances her career with parenting 3 children. . Resources: To access…
Raising DaughtersWhy Parents Need to Value Play More
In this new podcast, Dr. Jordan describes the value of kids having the autonomy to choose their activities, engage in free play with some degree of risk, and…
Raising DaughtersWhose Grades Are They? Turning Kids Schoolwork Over to Them
In this podcast, Dr. Jordan uses some real-life stories to illustrate how to turn kid’s schoolwork over to them and the immense value in doing so. You’ll hear…
Raising DaughtersThe Superpowers and Value That Grandparents Bring To Children
In this new podcast, Dr. Jordan interviews Dr. Kenneth Barish about his new book, The Art and Science of Parenting and Grandparenting. Learn about the special…
Raising DaughtersHow to Support Your Daughter’s Friendships
In this new podcast, Dr. Jordan offers invaluable suggestions about how to best support your daughters and their friendship challenges. You CAN learn to be…
Raising DaughtersHow To Help Kids Discover What Puts Them In Flow
Description: In this new podcast, Dr. Jordan offers some key questions to ask kids about what activities puts them in flow and how this can lead them to…
Raising DaughtersShould You Sign Up Your Daughter For a Club Sports Team?
In this new episode, Dr. Jordan describes the need to involve your daughter in decisions about her activities and to be open to her experiencing a range of…
Raising DaughtersTHE Most Powerful Factor That Limits Girl’s Development
In this new podcast, Dr. Jordan describes some of the limiting beliefs that girl’s develop after adversities and how it limits their development and…
Raising DaughtersHow a Wakeup Call Changed the Trajectory of a CEOs Life
In this new podcast, Dr. Jordan interviews author Becca Pearce and her daughter Elaina about how a life-changing brain tumor woke her up to what’s really…
Raising DaughtersAntidote for Busy, Stressed Kids: Savor the Moments
Dr. Jordan describes how the perfect antidote for busy, stressed out kids is to slow down and savor the moments. Listen in as he offers many examples of how to…
Raising DaughtersHelping Children Deal With Loss and Change
In this new podcast, Dr. Jordan interviews author Dr. Dale Atkins, author of the new children’s book, The Turquoise Butterfly, about ways to help kids…
Raising DaughtersRefocusing Teenagers On What’s Really Important
In this new podcast, Dr. Jordan interviews 3 teen girls who discuss the intense stress they feel due to an overemphasis on grades and playing on…
Raising DaughtersHow to Support Children’s Artistic Abilities
In this new podcast, Dr. Jordan interviews Rebecca Atanassova and Alissa Hansen, author and illustrator of the new children’s book: George the Mouse in a Log…
Raising DaughtersIs Your Daughter a Leader? 10 Qualities Parents Should Notice
Leadership in girls does not always look loud, dominant, or competitive. It can manifest as empathy, courage, cooperation, independent thinking, and a…
Raising DaughtersIs Too Much Competition Hurting Your Child’s Confidence?
Competition can motivate children, but constantly comparing grades, trophies, achievements, and popularity may create stress, anxiety, disconnection, and fear…
Raising DaughtersAre You Overparenting? 7 Signs You’re Doing Too Much
Helping your child is a natural part of parenting, but regularly solving every problem, preventing every disappointment, or speaking on your child’s behalf may…
Raising DaughtersDoes Your Daughter Know She Matters? How Parents Can Show Her
Does your daughter truly believe that she matters, that her voice is important, and that she is loved for who she is? A strong sense of self-worth can…
Raising DaughtersHow Parents Can Stop Worrying About What They Can’t Control
Parenting can feel overwhelming when your attention becomes consumed by other people’s opinions, your child’s moods, uncertain outcomes, world events, or…
Raising DaughtersBlues Clues Creator Angela Santomero on Raising Creative Kids
How can parents encourage creativity, imagination, and meaningful learning in a world filled with screens and structured activities? In this episode, Dr. Tim…
Raising DaughtersWhy Kids Need More Free Play, Outdoor Time, and Healthy Risks
Children have less free time, outdoor play, independence, and unstructured exploration than previous generations. What might they be losing as a result? In…
Raising DaughtersHow Online Predators Target Girls and What Parents Can Do
Online predators do not always appear threatening. They may build trust gradually, study a child’s interests, offer attention, and create secrecy before…
Raising DaughtersHow to Stay Close to Your Daughter During the Teen Years
Your daughter may ask for more independence during adolescence, but that does not necessarily mean she no longer needs your guidance, attention, or emotional…
Raising DaughtersHow to Help Your Daughter Find Motivation in School
Is your daughter avoiding homework, losing interest in school, or doing only enough to satisfy teachers and parents? External pressure may produce temporary…
Raising DaughtersWhat Your Middle School Daughter Needs From You
In this new podcast, Dr. Jordan describes the emotional roller coaster experienced by today’s middle school girls. Learn about girl’s emotional overload…
Raising DaughtersWhy Cooperation Trumps Competition Every Time
In this new podcast, Dr. Jordan implores us to change what we pay attention to, i.e. wars, conflicts, competition, and power and to instead focus on values…
Raising DaughtersProviding Social Skills That Girls Are Lacking Today
In this new podcast, Dr. Jordan describes social skills most girls are lacking today due to excessive time spent digitally and how to teach these skills at…
Raising DaughtersHow Kids Grow From Adversities
In this new podcast, Dr. Jordan, using stories about eminent people like Jane Goodall, Paul Coehlo, Abraham Lincoln, and John Green as well as giant sequoia…
Raising DaughtersStories of Courage Our Kids Need To Hear
In this new podcast, Dr. Jordan shares some of his favorite stories of real courage in action; some from historical figures, some from everyday people, and…
Raising DaughtersWhat about me? Supporting girls who have a sibling with problems
In this new podcast, Dr. Jordan describes kids who get overlooked because of a sibling or family member with issues and who subsequently develop beliefs that…
Raising DaughtersHow To Support Your Daughter Through a Breakup
In this new podcast, Dr. Jordan describes the physiology behind all of the emotions that result from a breakup as well as specific, healthy actions girls can…
Raising DaughtersDo We No Longer Value Sportsmanship?
In this new podcast, Dr. Jordan shares inspiring stories of professional, Olympic, & college athletes who exhibited good sportsmanship as role models for your…
Raising DaughtersHow To Raise a Strong-willed, Spicy Child
In this new podcast, Dr. Jordan interviews author Mary Van Geffen about her new book, Parenting a Spicy One. Learn how to understand these kid’s needs, your…
Raising DaughtersFocus More on What you DO Have Control Over
In this new podcast, Dr. Jordan uses many insightful stories to show how girls can learn to take charge of their reactions to others, how they frame…
Raising DaughtersThe Secret to Lasting, Deep Friendships
In this new podcast, Dr. Jordan interviews Barnet Bain, award-winning filmmaker and author of the new book, How To Be a Friend, about the deeper side of…
Raising DaughtersHow to Overcome the World's Negativity
In this new podcast, Dr. Jordan shares some poignant stories that offer ways to take responsibility for our attitudes, emotions, mindset, and happiness during…
Raising DaughtersIs Your Daughter Growing Up On Schedule?
Description: In this new podcast, Dr. Jordan interviews 2 young adults about the changing markers of adulthood & the emotional state of their peers. His wife…
Raising DaughtersGood Quotes to Guide You On Your Journey
In this new podcast, Dr. Jordan offers some poignant quotes that contain wisdom to guide you on your parenting and life journey. Yogi Berra Quotes: If you…
Raising DaughtersHow to Overcome Loneliness
In this new podcast, Dr. Jordan reviews some of the common reasons today that kids and adults become lonely. He then offers some practical & doable solutions…
Raising DaughtersHow The Thrill-Hangover Cycle Is Making You Miserable
In this new podcast, Dr. Jordan describes how the thrill-hangover cycle keeps people feeling numb and unhappy and how you can break out of it to achieve…
Raising Daughters“I’m Ready to Go Home”. How Girls Can Let Go Of Toxic Friends, Dating Partners, and Beliefs
In this new podcast, Dr. Jordan describes how girls can move on from toxic friends, dating partners, and limiting beliefs about themselves. Dr. Jordan’s…
Raising DaughtersGive Your Children the Freedom To Follow Their Own Passions
In this new podcast, Dr. Jordan uses stories about Jane Goodall and Paul McCartney to describe the importance of supporting children’s interests and passions…
Raising DaughtersHow to Prevent Girls From Burnout Due to Their Activities
In this new podcast, Dr. Jordan relates why so many of our daughters are burned out and overwhelmed by their sports, activities, and schedules. High levels of…
Raising DaughtersWhat Wisdom Can Humpty Dumpty Teach Teenage Girls?
In this new podcast, using the nursery rhyme Humpty Dumpty, Dr. Jordan describes the many parts of themselves that girls give up in order to fit in as well as…
Raising DaughtersA Peaceful Holiday Results From Practicing Ubuntu
In this new podcast, Dr. Jordan related a beautiful concept of Ubuntu which means that we are made for interdependence and generosity; this is where peace is…
Raising DaughtersIs It Time to Abolish Homework?
In this new podcast, Dr. Jordan describes research that reveals that homework does not produce better academic achievement and can have a destructive effect on…
Raising DaughtersThe Many Ways Parents Invalidate Their Daughter’s Emotions
In this new podcast, Dr. Jordan relates many stories of how parents invalidate their daughter’s feelings and how to support girl’s emotional health. Dr…
Raising DaughtersStop Overscheduling Your Daughters!
In this new podcast, Dr. Jordan shares stories from girls who are extremely overscheduled, resulting in them feeling stressed, discontented, anxious…
Raising DaughtersCount Your Blessings
In this new podcast, Dr. Jordan relates a story about a young girl on the streets of Mexico who reminded him of the need to express gratitude for all of our…
Raising Daughters8 Absolutes That Girls Need to be Happy and Fulfilled
In this new podcast, Dr. Jordan describes 8 principles girls need to live out in order to become happy and fulfilled, including being internally motivated…
Raising DaughtersIs Pursuing Your Passion Terrible Advice?
In this new podcast, Dr. Jordan makes a strong case for why, when young adults are starting their careers, the 1st step is to prioritize fulfillment because we…
Raising DaughtersHow to Understand and Support Your Sensitive Daughter
Dr. Jordan interviews Dr. Judith Orloff about the challenges and gifts experienced by sensitive, empathic girls as well as ways they can best take care of…
Raising Daughters1 Critical Way We Are Crushing Our Daughter’s Spirits
In this podcast, Dr. Jordan describes how to teach girls that it is the pursuit of fulfillment that leads to excellence and also learn how to become aware of…
Raising DaughtersHow Labels and Diagnoses Can Damage Your Daughter
In this new podcast Dr. Jordan describes how damaging labels are for kids and how to reframe behaviors into positives. Some labels discussed are being bossy…
Raising DaughtersI Hate My Body! The History of Body Dissatisfaction In Females
In this new podcast, Dr. Jordan discusses important factors that have occurred over the past 200 years that have shifted cultural standards for how women are…
Raising DaughtersEssential Rules For Raising Kids In a High-tech World
In this new podcast, Dr. Jordan interviews author Jean Twenge, PhD about her new book, 10 Rules for Raising Kids In a High-tech World: how parents can stop…
Raising DaughtersGiving Girls the Tools to Confidently Navigate Puberty, Periods, and Sexuality
Dr. Jordan interviews Ob-Gyn Dr. Melissa Holmes, founder of the educational App Girlology, about educating girls and parents about puberty, periods, sexuality…
Raising DaughtersWhy Responding “I Don’t Care” Is Making Your Daughter Miserable
In this episode, Dr. Jordan discusses the harm from girls not asking for what they want and always putting other’s needs before their own. Learn some tools to…
Raising DaughtersGiving Kids the Facts About the Harm of Screens and Social Media
Dr. Jordan interviews author Melanie Hempe about how to educate children and teens about the brain science about how smartphones and social media negatively…
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War and Sports Metaphors Represent Our Preoccupation with Masculine Qualities of Power, Courage, and Leadership
Description: In this new podcast, Dr. Jorda describes the harm of overvaluing war and sports metaphors and the need to be more mindful of the words we use. He…