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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
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Our Children Deserve Better Than Aggression & War
Title: Our Children Deserve Better Than Aggression & War Show Notes: The war in Ukraine reveals our unhealthy conditioning about aggression, labeling, and…
Raising DaughtersDon't Allow Fears to Ruin Your Children's Childhood
Children’s childhood is not all about joyfulness and playfulness, but a couple of dangers as well. There are two fears that drive parents to push and…
Raising DaughtersThe Gift That Keeps On Giving? Covid!
Show Notes: And once the storm is over, you won’t remember how you made it through, how you managed to survive. You won’t even be sure whether the storm is…
Raising DaughtersStories To Inspire Girls To Forge Their Own Path
Show Notes: Dr. Jordan’s interview with author Dr. Clare Fieseler about inspiring girls through stories of real life, modern day women who forged their own…
Raising DaughtersThe 7 Habits Of Highly Ineffective Parents - Part 2
Just because our intentions are good doesn’t mean we aren’t doing anything wrong. We all want the best for our daughters but there might be ways we’re being…
Raising DaughtersThe 7 Habits Of Highly Ineffective Parents, Part 1
Show Notes: Dr. Jordan offers 7 ways that parents may parent that will cause their daughters to become miserable adults: Part 2 next week will describe 3 more…
Raising DaughtersDon’t Be Resigned To Living In Turmoil And Stress
We can’t control life’s storms, but we can find stability, appreciate the present, and be kind. In doing so, we rise above turmoil, finding contentment and…
Raising DaughtersAnxious Girls Can Learn To Tame Rumination
Young girls tend to overthink and derail themselves from the smooth journey of life and growing up. Therefore, we as adults must help them understand why they…
Raising DaughtersThe Upside Of Stress
My interview with author Dr. Kelly McGonigal is about the upside of stress and how to harness it. People who reported high levels of stress but did not view it…
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Three Stories that Capture the Spirit of the Holidays
SHOW NOTES: A 13-year-old Japanese girl in 1955 shows us a model for lasting peace Express gratitude for those who have and are “packing your chute”, i.e…
Raising DaughtersKindness And Peace Are Contagious: Spread Them Everywhere
There are a lot of things that are contagious, and kindness is one of them. Today, Dr. Tim Jordan talks about mirror neurons and the benefits of spreading…
Raising DaughtersGirls Who Are Their Friend’s Therapist Get Drained; Here’s How To Support Them
Our girls face a lot of pressures in their social lives. Sometimes, especially when they are the type who gives in the relationship, they can easily become…
Raising DaughtersYoung Women Share About Their Education, Dating, Future, Glass Ceilings, And COVID
Young women today are facing multiple challenges, all the while breaking barriers. From COVID to education and relationships, their stories reveal resilience…
Raising DaughtersWhy Your Daughter Wants To Be A Phone Or A TV Set
Your daughter might want to be a phone or a TV set because that’s all you’re paying attention to. It’s time for that to end. Stop being a distracted parent and…
Raising DaughtersStop Blaming Instagram For Girl’s Body Image Issues
The perception of body image we have today was not developed overnight nor caused by our longer exposure to the digital word. Instead, it involved a long…
Raising DaughtersHow to Support Kids to Find Their Intrinsic Motivation and Passions
How important is it to support our kids' passions and motivations? Today, we’re talking about motivation, and how we can support our kids' passions and help…
Raising DaughtersIf You Want To Know How To Motivate Your Daughter, You’re Asking The Wrong Question
As parents, we naturally want the best for our daughters. But sometimes, the ways we motivate them can be stifling. Instead of motivating them, we end up…
Raising DaughtersThe Good, The Bad, And The Ugly About Being In Your 20s
Many individuals in their twenties perceive this period as a time for enjoyment, but this perspective is flawed. Meg Jay joins Dr. Tim Jordan to discuss the…
Raising DaughtersA 10 Is A 10 Is A 10: Understanding Girl's Emotional Roller Coaster
It’s important to listen to our daughters, especially their emotions. Today, Dr. Tim Jordan looks into a girl’s emotional life and shares stories from his…
Raising DaughtersHow To Teach Your Kids About Consent With Christy Keating
On a mission to help parents build a happier, healthier, more heartful world one kid at a time, Christy Keating joins us to dive into the topic of consent. As…
Raising DaughtersStop Micromanaging Your Child's Homework
Who are doing your child’s homework – your children or you? Parents become too involved in their children’s homework, robbing them of the chance to develop…
Raising DaughtersWhat’s Going On For Your Daughter As She Starts College?
Going to college is certainly an overwhelming and arduous undertaking – especially for young girls. If they are to excel not just in their studies but also in…
Raising DaughtersHow To Support Your Athlete’s Mental Health
HBO’s sports documentary, "Weight in Gold," delves into the hidden mental health challenges of athletes. In this episode, we discuss the impact of youth…
Raising DaughtersMoana And Harry Potter: Reframing Adolescence As The Heroine’s Journey
The stories of fictional characters like Moana and the Wizard of Oz’s Dorothy can help your daughter reframe her adolescent challenges as a normal part of her…
Raising DaughtersHow We Are Ruining Kids With A Distorted Definition Of Success
Explore the societal pressures on children to excel, early specialization, and the race to define success. Join Dr. Tim Jordan as he shares insights on a…
Raising DaughtersHow To Help Kids Gain Resilience And Thrive From Adversity
Resilience is one of the most important traits that helps a person succeed throughout their life and career. How do we set our children up early so they can…
Raising DaughtersReflecting On Your Mortality Can Give Life Urgency, Perspective, And Purpose
Reflecting on your mortality can be an important motivator for living your life. Today, Dr. Tim Jordan talks about death and mortality. He emphasizes the value…
Raising DaughtersWhy And How You Go To College Is More Important Than Where
Having the autonomy to choose college and focusing on how they use their university experience will allow women to get the most from their experience. We…
Raising DaughtersMenstruation 2.0
Guest: Kirsten Karchmer: Kirsten is an Integrative medicine practitioner and researcher with extensive experience in biomedical sciences, functional medicine…
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How Young People Can Find their Calling Without all the Overwhelming Stress
My dot theory will help young people find their calling without the unnecessary stress placed on them to have it all figured out by age 18. Thank you for…
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Is Your Daughter the Next Beyonce?
Listen to these fascinating stories to learn how to best support your daughter's dreams. Go to www.drtimjordan.com to get more resources on helpful ways to…
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Is Your Daughter Getting High?
Listen is as adolescent addictions counselor Rick Capriola discusses why kids use substances, signs of use, and how to get them the treatment they need. Thank…
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Young, High Achieving Athletes Need Support with their Mental Game and Emotions
Mindset mentor Paige Tonz explains how she supports young, female athletes to achieve optimum performance and peace of mind. Thank you for listening to my…
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Bossy young girls become powerful women who lead
Stories of eminent women show how to see through the rough edges of strong, independent girls for the strong leader within. Thank you for listening to my…
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10 Key Questions to Ask Your Daughter
Here are 10 key questions to ask your daughter to discover how she is thinking and feeling about important issues. Thank you for listening to my podcast…
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The most damaging drug experienced by kids throughout childhood: You may be surprised!
The most important podcast you will hear this year discusses the most destructive drugs experienced by kids are not vaping, pot or heroin; it is the drugs of…
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Why Girls Mental Health is Suffering More From the Pandemic Than Boys, and Why I have Full Faith in Them
Despite girls experiencing higher levels of anxiety, stress, and decreased academic motivation from the pandemic, I have full faith they will overcome this…
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College seniors discuss effects of covid on jobs outlook, earnings, marriage and hope for the future
Listen to college seniors candidly discuss how the pandemic is affecting their outlook on employment, marriage, and hope for their future Thank you for…
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Scarcity or Abundance?
Listen to this interview with author Jim DeGaetano and his new children's book about teaching kids good money habits starting as young as the toddler years…
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Everything you always wanted to know about supporting kids and yourself through divorce
My interview with Stephanie Nichols, divorced mom and life coach, about how to support kids through a divorce and how to flourish after adversity. Thank you…
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The Best Path to Happiness?
Listen to a fascinating interview with Matt Larson about the brain and the hormonal causes of anxiety, stress and happiness. Thank you for listening to my…
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How covid is affecting college students, in their own words
Three young adults describe the social, emotional, and academic effects of Covid on their lives and how they are coping. Thank you for listening to my podcast…
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How to talk to your kids about the attack on our Capitol
Dr. Jordan shares a dozen ways to talk with kids about the capitol riots, including giving information, understanding mob mentality and bullying, and the power…
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2 Heartwarming Stories for Christmas
Two heartwarming stories: The origin of tinsel and a father's love of his daughter. Thank you for listening to my podcast. Please join our community on our…
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Kindness, Empathy and Love
Listen to two heart-warming stories about compassion and love of thy neighbors to guide your holiday season. Thank you for listening to my podcast. Please join…
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Ready to switch to a flip phone?
Fascinating discussion with author Paul Greenberg about how to be in charge of your phone and social media so that it doesn't control you. Thank you for…
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Will your holidays be full of overwhelming joy or busyness?
Don't spend the holidays flying by the seat of your pants; take charge of your busyness starting...now! Thank you for listening to my podcast. Please join our…
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Body Insecurity & Disorders
Listen to my interview with eating disorder specialist Dr. Anna Tanner about how to know if your daughter has an eating disorder and how to treat and prevent…
Raising DaughtersWhy Girls Should NOT be on Social Media
Learn here how the wiring of the immature middle school brain makes girls vulnerable to misusing social media and also the signs that show she is ready to…
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Why is my daughter so stressed out?
Stress levels in girls has risen in recent years. Listen here for the 17 most common causes of their stress Thank you for listening to my podcast. Please join…
Raising DaughtersStinking Thinking
Our thoughts are powerful, that is why it’s important to be aware of what we’re thinking. Tune in to discover how you can help your daughter become aware of…
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Why it may be a good thing that your teenage daughter isn’t dating
Learn the pros and cons of teenage dating and how parents can best support their daughter to have positive experiences. Thank you for listening to my podcast…
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How to support your stressed-out daughter
Levels of stress have increased for kids & teens. Listen here for the cause of this and ways parents can support their daughters to manage & prevent stress…
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What the world needs now is love, sweet love, not anger
We don’t have control over the Covid virus and angry people around us, but we do have control over how we show up and react; bring more love & understanding…
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2 stories of kindness to renew your faith in mankind
Listen to 2 stories that describe the spirit of kindness & generosity so needed in these troubled times. Thank you for listening to my podcast. Please join our…
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What I learned at summer camp about children and COVID
Kids at my camps played, laughed, let their guard down, and became so happy & carefree. We've got to find a way to get them back to school this fall! Thank you…
Raising DaughtersSlaying the “perfect wife, mother, and woman” standard
Women are pressured to measure up to the standard of being a perfect wife, mom, and woman; here’s how they can avoid this trap and find their own way Thank you…
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Eminent women and girls your daughter has never heard of but should
Listen with your daughter to stories of 7 girls who made an impact on their community and world yet remain anonymous Thank you for listening to my podcast…
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Eminent women and girls your daughter has never heard of but should
Listen with your daughter to stories of 7 girls who made an impact on their community and world yet remain anonymous Thank you for listening to my podcast…
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Groundhogs Day movie is perfect metaphor for growing corona rut
The movie Groundhogs Day is the perfect metaphor for describing the rut people feel from the quarantine. Listen for the best way to get out of your rut and…