If you've ever struggled with how to support your child in his/her competitive sport or activity here are some tips from Dave Jones.MTT Parents True Listening vs Hearing.pd true listening vs. hearingWhat is True Listening?What is true listening? Dr. James Jones suggests that true listening is not advice, counsel, or trying to solve problems. Listen…

In this episode Nancy sits down with trauma expert Laura Reagan for an interesting and informative discussion on how important it is to be the adult for your child especially when there has been trauma. Laura Reagan, LCSW-C is an integrative trauma therapist in the greater Baltimore area. She owns a group practice, The Baltimore Annapolis Center fo…

Nancy and Chris Sasser discuss baggage and how it relates to being the adult for our children. Chris Sasser (a.k.a. “Sass”) is the Pastor of Family Ministries at Port City Community Church in Wilmington, NC. He has served in full-time ministry since 1993, working with children’s, middle school, high school, college, and parent ministries. He has a …

Marianne Williamson is a bestselling author, political activist and spiritual thought leader. For over three decades Marianne has been a leader in spiritual and religiously progressive circles. She is the author of 14 books, four of which have been #1 New York Times best sellers. A quote from the mega best seller A Return to Love, "Our deepest fear…

Join us as Psychotherapist Tina Gilbertson, author of Constructive Wallowing: How to Beat Bad Feelings By Letting Yourself Have Them and Reconnecting With Your Estranged Adult Child and host of The Reconnection Club Podcast provides expert adulting guidance! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/be-the-adult/messageSu…

Dr. Ann Kelley, licensed psychologist, and co-host of the top-rated podcast Therapist Uncensored shares her insightful perspective about what it means to Be The Adult, and offers concrete guidance for successful parenting. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/be-the-adult/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcaste…

Dr. Art Frankel joins Marisol and Nancy to discuss both the importance and the challenges of living as our best selves. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/be-the-adult/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/be-the-adult/support

Want to feel energized to make time for ourselves and for our kids? Join Marisol and Nancy as they discuss this important topic with the multitalented and soul energizing Stephanie Lanier!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/be-the-adult/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/be-the-adul…

Listen to Kari Papagikos, LCSW-A, Certified Synergetic Play Therapist, teach us how to create a trusting relationship with our kids. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/be-the-adult/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/be-the-adult/support…

Join Marisol and Nancy as they discuss fostering our children’s creativity with the Executive Director of Superstar Academy, Zach Hanner, a talented actor, writer, director, and musician, wow! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/be-the-adult/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/be-the…

A heartwarming and inspirational story of a dad showing his shining support for his son. Listen to Greg Long share what motivated him to create Dance On, a nationally renowned nonprofit that supports male dance and anti-bullying efforts! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/be-the-adult/messageSupport this podcast: h…

Join Marisol and Nancy as they focus on the importance of emotional self-regulation by continuing their conversation with CREM trainers Lauren Clark and Jesse Hardin. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/be-the-adult/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/be-the-adult/support…

Marisol and Nancy discuss the importance of accountability and creating structure for our children with Carolina Beach Elementary School Principal, Deanna Leake, N.B.C.T. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/be-the-adult/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/be-the-adult/support…

Do you want to learn to create kinder and more peaceful relationships? Join Marisol and Nancy as they discuss resiliency skills with certified Community Resiliency Model trainers Lauren Clark, MSW, CCM, and Jessie Hardin, MA, PCMH-CCE. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/be-the-adult/messageSupport this podcast: htt…

All of us could use a little more praise right now! Megan Demolina, M.Ed, a seasoned middle school counselor, joins Marisol and Nancy to discuss the value of praise and how to do it authentically. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/be-the-adult/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/be…

Marisol and Nancy welcome therapist Shelley Chambers, MSW, LCSW to discuss the crucial topic of learning how to accept and celebrate our children’s own unique individuality. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/be-the-adult/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/be-the-adult/support…

Marisol and Nancy welcome Dr. Art Frankel, Ph.D., Social Work Professor at UNCW and author of 4 books and 40 publications related to mental health and families as he shares his wisdom about truly listening to our children. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/be-the-adult/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcaste…

Join Mebane Boyd, LCSW, The Director of The New Hanover County Resiliency Task Force as she discusses the pervasiveness of trauma and how it can affect our own parenting and our communities. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/be-the-adult/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/be-the-a…

Exploring How to Stay Calm: Rev. Dr. Megan "Magpie" Rose, PharmD, B.Msc., RYT200 discusses how to stay calm with Nancy and Marisol, and leads us through a beautiful guided meditation we can all practice daily. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/be-the-adult/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.co…

Introduction to the “New” Season Two: Welcome to the “new” Season two! Tune in and hear Nancy and Marisol discuss their decision to circle back and lean in on a deeper level to the BTA book’s 15 parenting concepts. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/be-the-adult/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spoti…

Marisol and Nancy review the 15 concepts for calm and effective parenting that they discussed in detail throughout season 1. They also share their excitement for a successful first season and look forward to beginning season 2 in August. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/be-the-adult/messageSupport this podcast: h…

Marisol and Nancy discuss the importance of living your best life for your children. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/be-the-adult/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/be-the-adult/support

Marisol and Nancy discuss believing in your child and loving them. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/be-the-adult/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/be-the-adult/support

Marisol and Nancy discuss the importance of apologizing. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/be-the-adult/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/be-the-adult/support

Marisol and Nancy discuss the importance of earning your child's trust. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/be-the-adult/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/be-the-adult/support

Marisol and Nancy discuss the concept - Guide Me. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/be-the-adult/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/be-the-adult/support

Marisol and Nancy discuss the importance of encouraging and making time for our children. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/be-the-adult/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/be-the-adult/support

Marisol and Nancy discuss creating structure and holding each other accountable. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/be-the-adult/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/be-the-adult/support

Marisol and Nancy discuss the importance of praising a child's effort. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/be-the-adult/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/be-the-adult/support

Marisol and Nancy discuss the importance of accepting children for who they are as individuals. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/be-the-adult/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/be-the-adult/support

On Episode 5, Marisol and Nancy discuss why it's important to listen to your child. Be The Adult is a nonprofit organization that provides blueprints for calm and effective parenting so that children can grow into their best selves. Please share and subscribe and visit our website for more information www.betheadult.org --- Send in a voice message:…

On Episode 4, Marisol and Nancy discuss why it's important to speak kindly to our children and ourselves. Be The Adult is a nonprofit organization that provides blueprints for calm and effective parenting so that children can grow into their best selves. Please share and subscribe and visit our website for more information www.betheadult.org --- Se…

On Episode 3, Marisol and Nancy discuss why it's important to treat our children gently and how to do it because harsh hands hurt their body and their soul. Be The Adult is a nonprofit organization that provides blueprints for calm and effective parenting so that children can grow into their best selves. Please share and subscribe and visit our web…

On Episode 2, Marisol and Nancy discuss the importance of staying calm and share some beginning "how to" tools. Be The Adult is a nonprofit organization that provides blueprints for calm and effective parenting so that children can grow into their best selves. Please share and subscribe and visit our website for more information www.betheadult. ---…

Be the Adult is a nonprofit organization that provides blueprints for calm and effective parenting so that children can grow into their best selves. Because ultimately, we aren’t raising children; we are raising little people who will one day be adults. Please share and subscribe and visit our website www.betheadult.org --- Send in a voice message:…

This episode takes a look at the idea that struggle helps people learn. It forces the internalization of information and knowledge. This requires a paradigm shift for mentors. We often want to impart our knowledge to the mentee but if knowledge is just told to or given directly to a person, it is not always taken in deeply enough to sink in. I am a…

I speak with a mentor and her mentee. We learn a bit about their relationship, how it grew, and what it means to both of them. I don't think there is too much to unpack on what they speak about. It is honest and open and in my opinion what we all are working toward when we look at the mentor/mentee relationship. Thank you Jess and Julian for taking…

In this episode, we have a discussion with a mentor I have worked with previously. Pei has some great insight being from Taiwan, her perspective on mentoring and the role she can play shows universal truth to the power of mentoring and what makes it so important. THANKS Pei!

Hello and Welcome to the Be the Adult You Needed podcast! The focus of the this podcast is to promote and encourage people to mentor in their community and help them refine and learn new skills along the way.