Parenting Up - Parenting Down

OH BOY! Janet Allison, founder of Boys Alive!, joins the podcast to discuss the many ways that men and women experience intensely emotional events differently. You may be surprised at what you learn, starting with how our tear ducts are different. (Who knew, right?) Janet shares her insight and wisdom with the hosts while giving practical suggests on how best to engage men and boys in supporting aging parents. This is a great conversation about gender differences and all the ways men and women can support each other.

The second part of a two-part show, join us for this critically important conversation on how to raise anti-racist kids. We are joined again by Jayme Alilaw (coach, mother, activist and opera singer) and Hillary Hittner (coach, doula and mother) to dive more deeply into the why raising our kids to be anti-racist is so important.  We look at the critical role of parents in process and how to make a real difference in this area for you, your kids and your community.

Are you ready to take a mundane task, like washing dishes or making the bed and turning it into a Sensory Delight? Leila Forbes, PhD, connects with us on the topic of Mindfulness. In this episode you will better understand the definition of meditation and mindfulness. If you struggle with the word meditation, take it out of your vocabulary. The practice itself opens up a world of possibility and helps broaden your approach to mindfulness, leading you to discover something you can actually enjoy doing.

Join us as we talk about how to support our high school aged kids to stay inspired and interested in school through an exploration of Project Based Learning (PBL) with alternative education expert, Laura Jeanne "Jeannie” Penrod.

Special guest and Certified Life Coach, Mary Remmes, joins co-hosts Jen and Elena as an aging parent guide and relationship expert. Mary’s professional and personal experiences are incredibly valuable to our Parenting Up|Parenting Down family. Listeners will walk away understanding that you have more control than you realize over how you experience the caregiving season of life. Mary shares tips and tactics on how to respond instead of react, managing your mind, how to serve your aging parents.

Join us for the first episode of a two-part show on how to raise anti-racist kids. Leadership coaches, Jayme Alilaw and Hillary Hittner, kick off the conversation by talking in depth about how to begin the discussions at home and they share how the first step in raising anti-racist kids starts with the adults in the home. This is a thoughtful, rich conversation that  you don’t want to miss.

This episode is full of great data about the evolution of gender identity and pronouns. There is an opportunity for parents and grandparents to “hold it lightly” when our children asking questions and sharing information with us. Learn the difference between gender, identity, and so much more.

Julie Miller, MS, RDN, joins Elena, Jen and Sheila to talk about kids, mealtime and nutrition. Julie talks about her work to supports families to cultivate meaningful relationships at mealtime and beyond and shares important tools for parents who have picky eaters. She believes that everyone has a job at meal time and when we’re clear on who is responsible for what, we will experience less conflict at the table and more family fun. Julie encourages parents to lean into trust and remember that they are the experts on their children’s and their eating.

We have the ability to change the health of our brains with the choices we make regarding the foods.

As parents, we already have a very long and established relationship with food and for many of us, it isn’t always great.  In this episode, Sam Eaton, Eating Psychology Coach, joins us to talk about how to support our children to develop their own, unique but healthy relationship with food - no matter what our own food journey looks like.

Jim Cooper, Licensed Clinical Social Worker with Hospice and Palliative Care Charlotte Region, connects with us on taking the fear out of the “H” word. It just makes sense to expand your Healthcare team when your healthcare journey gets complicated. Both hospice care and palliative care are a huge asset to families. Doing your homework ahead of time and having open conversations with your love ones, will help as difficult decisions need to be made.

This episode is part two of “How to Make Agreements with Our Kids.” Sheila Storrer joins us for a follow-up conversation to Episode 4 to answer listener questions. A lot of you wrote to us asking about next steps if/when your kids don’t follow through on family agreements. Sheila answers questions and also dives deeper into how to help teach kids to be responsible and resilient. She also answers questions about rewards and consequences (Buckle up, Parents) and shares some personal experiences that have shaped her views and how she works with parents.

Reoccurring guest, Sheila Storrer and 2nd time guest, Jane Mayer connect with us on managing grief and what to do when a parent remarries after the other one has passed away. Surviving parents are entitled to move on and have a life after their spouse has passed away. How we, as adult children, manage our grief, insecurities, and protective side really counts.

Join Registered Nurse and Certified Advance Care Consultant, Sue Bergmann, in this parenting down episode dedicated to the importance of Normalizing Future Healthcare Planning. No matter you and healthy you are, you don’t want to miss this episode where Sue shares her deeply personal story and lots of great tips on how to get started on your planning WHILE making it fun!

Join us as co-host, Jen Olin, shares a personal story. When a family recieves a diagnosis, it's hard to know where to turn first. Jen connects with listeners on her own experience and tips on what to do first.

Lidia Evangelista, a life and spiritual coach, joins Jen and Elena to talk about Overwhelm and Back to School. As a widowed mom a ten-year-old daughter, Lidia shares her personal experience around this time of year. She also addresses how returning to school after quarantine impacts this already hectic season. Don’t miss this episode where this incredible single mom shares tips and tricks on how to keep your sanity as parents can help their kids transition from summer back to the classroom.

Dr. Kristin Daley, Diplomat in Behavioral Sleep Medicine, connects with us on the importance of sleep. Sleep is a key facotor in brain health, but worrying about sleep is not how you get there. Listen as we learn about some simple, straightforward changes that can really optimize sleep.

Join us as we chat with Sandy Cote, a Luscious Mother coach who supports women through difficult planned (and unplanned) life changes. In this episode, Sandy shares her experience of parenting three young children during a divorce. We touch on our commitments, the gift of time and finding the support needed during trying times of life and parenting.

Boyd Holland, Charlotte native and Certified Aging in Place Specialist, connects with us about his journey through Parenting Up. After his mom was diagnosed with dementia and went through a terrible fall, Boyd and his family were thrown into a crisis situation. In this episode, Boyd shares their family experiences and tips to assure you are not caught in the same situation.

Sarah Olin, Founder and CEO of Luscious Mother, joins us once again to share her wisdom and brilliance. In this episode, we are talking about guilt – that gift that keeps on giving. We will be exploring the origins of guilt and how it can be a useful tool to support us in learning more about ourselves as caregivers and as humans. Sarah shares her expertise on how to work through guilt and why it’s important to do so, so that we can move forward in our lives and in our relationships.

Jane Mayer connects with us on “the dance.” A transition from child, to parent, to adult child. Listeners will walk away with tips on letting go of feeling responsible for their grown children’s success and happiness, while also feeling empowered to be a part of their lives.

Part of our Crucial Conversation Series, we are tackling the Children's Health Topic of Vaccines head on with Registered Nurse and Mother, Marisa Mattis.  Marisa brings a no nonsense and scientific approach to the conversation that is on the lips of parents all over these days - especially in light of the COVID-19 vaccine. Join us to get the facts and, of course, have some fun!

How important is exercise for brain health? Ryan Glatt, personal trainer and brain-health coach,  along with Lynn Ivey, CEO and Founder of The Ivey Memory Wellness Center, connect on lifestyle factors for brain health, which exercises can affect the brain and how different types of exercises affect the brain.

Recurring guest and Luscious Mother, Sheila Storrer, joins us to talk about The No Should Zone. “Shoulds” tend to run through most of our brains a lot - “I should xyz.” “I shouldn’t xyz.” Can you relate? Sheila helps us sort out where the “shoulds” come from, how they trip us up and she give us tips to get them out of the way. Especially when it comes to parenting.

What is Eldership? Unexpected or unlikely multigenerational relationships can be good for the SOUL. Get inspired to jump start your own mentor relationships through “safe” zones, rituals, and understanding spiritual sandpaper.

Find out more about what it means to truly relate to our kids, ourselves and even strangers as their Greatness.  Join us for this entertaining and mind shifting conversation with Anna Conathan who is a writer, storyteller, personal coach, and Chief Creative Officer of Luscious Mother Life & Leadership Coaching for Moms.

It’s not about decluttering, downsizing, organizing or moving. It’s about empowerment. Join us as Senior Move Manager, Heidi Roed, gives us tips on how to support our aging parents through this process. Less stuff leads to more living, but the task itself can be overwhelming, emotional, time consuming and just plain hard.

From preschool to middle school.  Join the Queen of the Birds + Bees + Kids, Amy Lang, and reoccurring guest, Sheila Storrer, for a fascinating conversation about how to talk to your kids about sex.  Spoiler alert - conversations need to start earlier than you think and go deeper than you ever expected. Amy brings her candor and fun to a sometimes awkward parenting down topic.

Special guest Kelly Childress speaks with us about grief and loss. Kelly has worked 20+ years as an activist, chaplain, consultant and health care mediator. Her experience and knowledge is powerful. Loss and Greif can start way before someone has passed. Join us for support tools to help you through this journey.

Guest Cindy Brown is an award-winning teacher with expertise in Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and gifted education. She is every parents’ secret weapon for raising empowered and competent children. Cindy shares strategies to support your children’s emotional needs through her proprietary GAME of Life methodology.

Start Sooner, Remember Longer! Lynn Ivey, Founder and CEO of The Ivey Memory Wellness Center, speaks to us about how she found her passion in life, the 5 Pillars of Brain Health and how it’s never too early to start.

Join Luscious Mother Kristin Baker known for her “Baker Boundaries” and learn how to set and honor your own healthy boundaries. Parents and caregivers do not want to miss this episode because Kristin will be sharing tips and tricky to help you change your life. It’s true. Setting boundaries is the ultimate game changer.

Special guest, Maureen Kures, talks to us about the importance of understanding your loved one’s final wishes and how to have the conversation.  Without candid conversations about how we want our end of life to progress, there is no way for our loved ones to honor our wishes.

Breaking the Cycle looks at what impacts familial patterns might have on you as a parent.  Professional Certified Coach, Hillary Hittner talks listeners through the steps in Breaking the cycles or patterns that are not of service to them and learning how to not pass them down to our children.

John Conathan speaks with us about how to get ahead of the estate planning conversation, worrying less about initiating it and understanding that your parents have grown to expect their adult children to ask.

Sheila speaks with us about what our kids are experiencing around social isolation, how we can best support them and the red flags of depression and anxiety. This is a really helpful conversation for parents are we navigate the tricky waters of remote learning and decreased social interaction.

You won't want to miss this amazing conversation with Caregiver Resource Manager and Certified Care Manager, Leah Cooper, from The Ivey. Leah's experience in working with hundreds of families throughout her career will highlight the importance of why caring for yourself is just as important as caring for your loved ones.

Tired of nagging your kids to do the things they need to do? Then this episode - How to get kids’ buy in: Agree to Agree – is for you. Sheila Storrer will be sharing tips and trick on how to create powerful agreements with your kids (or anyone for that matter) to help decrease conflict and increase the peace and fun at home.

During the pandemic and our next normal, social isolation has affected not only our kids but our aging parents. Our guest on this episode, Jody Casserly, has more than 20 years’ experience as a hospice social worker. We discuss the importance of not making assumptions, being flexible with “interventions ” and involving the older adult in coming up with a plan that will work best to decrease isolation and increase interaction and activity.

The Other F Word explores what it means to Forgive.  Our very special guest and Professional Certified Executive and Leadership Coach, Sarah Olin of Luscious Mother, joins us in this important conversation that helps listeners to determine if they are actually forgiving and the profound impact this F word can have on both parents and our children.

Too Old for Snapchat, Too Young for Life Alert will introduce you to the hosts of the podcast and takes a deep dive into why we decided to create Parenting Up, Parenting Down. The biggest growing population, the sandwich generation, are those who are caring for their growing children and their aging parents. Sometimes, all at once. The one thing we do know…there is no perfect answer. This podcast was formed to generate support, expert advice and encourage reinvention.