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.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 stress, pressure ,and focusing on the future have […]
How to Prevent Girls From Burnout Due to Their Activities Read More »
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 ways they can reclaim their
What Wisdom Can Humpty Dumpty Teach Teenage Girls? Read More »
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 to be found. Previous related podcasts: Christmas podcast
A Peaceful Holiday Results From Practicing Ubuntu Read More »
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 student’s interest in learning, their depth of understanding, and their
Is it Time to Abolish Homework? Read More »
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. Jordan’s previous related podcasts:Cassandra Speaks: When women are the storytellers, the human
The Many Ways Parents Invalidate Their Daughter’s Emotions Read More »
In this new podcast, Dr. Jordan shares stories from girls who are extremely overscheduled, resulting in them feeling stressed, discontented, anxious, disconnected from family and friends and themselves, and lacking space for down time, unsupervised
Stop Overscheduling Your Daughters Read More »
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 blessings, especially during this
Count Your Blessings Read More »
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, creating their own standards of success, making decisions based on
8 Absolutes That Girls Need to Live Happily Ever Read More »
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 all tend to get better at things
Is Pursuing Your Passion Terrible Advice? Read More »
Dr. Jordan interviews Dr. Judith Orloff about the challenges and gifts experienced by sensitive, empathic girls
How to Understand and Support Your Sensitive Daughter Read More »
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 their intrinsic motivation. Also included is
1 Critical Way We Are Crushing Our Daughter’s Spirits Read More »
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, too shy or sensitive, perfectionists, weird, depressed, losing it,
How Labels and Diagnoses Can Damage Your Daughter Read More »
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 supposed to look, creating a moving target of unrealistic standards
I Hate My Body! The History of Body Dissatisfaction In Females Read More »
10 Rules for Raising Kids In a High-tech World: how parents can stop smartphones, social media, and gaming from taking over their children’s lives
Essential Rules for Raising Kids in a High-Tech World Read More »
Dr. Jordan interviews Ob-Gyn Dr. Melissa Holmes, founder of the educational App Girlology, about educating girls and parents about puberty, periods, sexuality, and body image. Link to the Girlology App: https://girlology.com/ Instagram @girlology To access free content
Giving Girls the Tools to Confidently Navigate Puberty, Periods, and Sexuality Read More »
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 help girls redirect their unhealthy pattern and
Why Responding “I Don’t Care” is Making Your Daughter Miserable Read More »
How to educate children and teens about the brain science about how smartphones and social media negatively affect their brains.
Giving Kids the Facts About the Harm of Screens and Social Media Read More »
Description: In this new podcast, Dr. Jordan describes the harm of overvaluing war and sports metaphors and the need to be more mindful of the words we use. He also discusses the need to value
Description: In this new podcast using real life stories of 5 girls, Dr. Jordan describes different ways kids whose needs are not being met express “What about me?” and offers ways parents can teach girls
Different Ways That Hurting Girls Express, “What About Me!” Read More »
DESCRIPTION: In this new podcast, Dr. Jordan explains how the molting process of blue crabs is similar to the vulnerability adolescent girls feel as they experience changes due to puberty, attention from boys, cultural mixed
All Adolescent Girls Are Vulnerable: Here’s What They Need to Bloom and Thrive 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.
