Welcome to “Raising Daughters”, my podcast that will provide information, awareness, practical tools, and inspiration to parents and other adults who work with girls of all ages.Is your daughter heading off to college? Are you concerned about how best you can support them as they navigate the college application process while staying within your budget? If those questions are at […]
Why do teenagers do stupid things? In this podcast, Dr. Tim Jordan describes the major reasons why teenagers make bad choices, including their immature prefrontal cortex, the brain’s reasons behind peer pressure, hormonal changes
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Authors Linsey Davis and Michael Tyler describe their new, inspirational book about encouraging girls to use their talents and voices to speak up about what’s important to them and to help the world. The
Google productivity coach Laura Mae Martin, author of the new book, Uptime, describes how to operate at the highest levels of productivity while enhancing your own personal well-being. Link to Laura Mae Martin’s website
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In this podcast, Dr. Tim Jordan describes the many reasons why your daughter may choose to have sex, including: old limiting beliefs about herself, really liking a guy and wanting a dating partner, curiosity,
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Friendship isn’t just about fitting in—it’s about finding the courage to stand out and connect authentically with the people for you. In this episode, Dr. Tim Jordan discusses the many reasons why girls may
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Parenting is a journey enriched by stories—windows into empathy and wisdom. In this episode, Dr. Tim Jordan shares eight touching stories and poems that contain some practical insights into how to parent your children
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Parenting a chronically ill child teaches us that within life’s challenges lies the extraordinary opportunity for growth, resilience, love, and even self-care. In this episode, Dr. Maureen Peterson, author of Reclaiming Life: A Guide for Parents
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As primary educators, parents play a pivotal role in instilling a love for reading in their children. Join us in this episode with Maya Smart, the author of Reading for Our Lives: A Literacy Action
Raising Readers: How To Get Your Kids To Love Reading With Maya Smart Read More »
Childhood isn’t a race to the top; it’s a journey of self-discovery. Let’s raise daughters empowered by their uniqueness, not conditioned by society’s standards. Dr. Tim Jordan talks about how daughters are taught to
Six Ways We Are Conditioning Girls To Be Discontented And Miserable Read More »
Mentors have keen eyes to see anyone’s potential that no one would notice at first glance. Those eyes are the keys to helping mentors unlock someone’s highest potential. In this episode, Dr. Tim Jordan
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One of the best ways to avoid girl drama is to learn to handle your conflicts directly, peacefully, and effectively. Teach your daughters the skills to do that with sibling rivalry and with disagreements
Best Remedy For Girl Drama: Learning To Resolve Conflicts Directly And Effectively Read More »
Dating in today’s generation is quite complicated compared to the previous generation. In this episode, pull back the curtain and listen in as four teen girls openly discuss the ins and outs of today’s
High School Girls Discuss Today’s Dating Scene Read More »
Talented young girls who stand out among the rest should never be discouraged or suppressed but encouraged and nurtured. Dr. Tim Jordan interviews Nadine Rajeh about her book on raising high-performing girls. Included in
How To Support And Raise High-Performing Girls With Nadine Rajeh Read More »
It’s a little scary what’s on the minds of girls today. As parents, it can feel like we are living worlds away from our daughters and this distance can cause us to worry about
It’s A Little Scary What’s On The Minds Of Girls Today Read More »
Ever wonder how teenagers view social media and their phones? Listen in as four teen girls candidly discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly about social media and their devices. Dr. Tim Jordan
A Conversation With Teen Girls About Phones And Social Media Read More »
The New Year is here; a time for another fresh start, marking a time of transformation and anticipation of what is to come. So as we greet 2024, why not make a great start
New Year, New Beginnings: Inspiring Quotes For Your Parenting And Personal Journey Read More »
Bolster your holiday spirit by focusing less on the troubles in our world and more on acts of kindness around you. In this episode, our dear host Dr. Tim Jordan talks about the impact
Amidst The Negativity And Chaos Of Our World, Look For Kindness Read More »
We are always reaching for our happiness, that sense of fulfillment, like it’s an elusive thing. Why can’t we just get what we want? What holds us back? In this solo episode, Dr. Tim
How Unrevealed Commitments Prevent You from Getting What You Want Read More »
Many parents sometimes find it difficult to talk to their daughters about their bodies, especially when it comes to breaching the topic of eating disorders. But this is a very necessary conversation parents should
Does My Daughter Have An Eating Disorder? With Sara Hofmeier, LPC Read More »
Visit the Camp Weloki website for detailed information about our upcoming Summer camps and weekend retreats for girls in grade school, middle and high school.
