Listen Love Launch Podcast

Parenting high school seniors is challenging and emotional. It is a bittersweet journey that leaves moms wondering if they have done enough. Join parent coach, Cindy Manko, each Thursday morning as she shares expert insight on how to tackle college prep, foster independence, and strengthen family bonds during this pivotal phase. Tune in for essential tips and relatable stories to make this transformative time a memorable success.

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From Listening to Letting Go: Key Parenting Techniques for Senior Year Success 04/10/2025

From Listening to Letting Go: Key Parenting Techniques for Senior Year Success In the year's final episode, Cindy Manko delivers a heartfelt send-off, sharing 50 powerful reminders from this season's Listen Love Launch podcast. Packed with encouragement and wisdom, each reminder is crafted to help you excel in parenting during your teen’s senior year. Covering everything from emotional regulation to giving your teen space, trusting your instincts, and letting go gracefully, this episode beautifully recaps the essential themes. Cindy's message to all moms is clear: you are enough, and your experiences in this emotional rollercoaster of motherhood are heard and understood. In this episode, Cindy dives into essential parenting insights, including: The top skill every teen needs from their parents: listening! Understanding that emotions, both yours and your teen's, are not obstacles. The importance of setting boundaries, fostering independence, and preparing for adulthood. How the RISE method enhances emotional connections. Insights into what your teen wishes you understood. The importance of celebrating progress rather than pursuing perfection. Why experiencing discomfort is crucial for growth, for both you and your teen. 🎉 Plus! Don’t miss: Live Gatherings (in-person + Zoom) to help moms transition from parenting teens to supporting adult children. Get support, swag bags, and solidarity. ➤ 📍Sign up to stay informed about gatherings. This survey will help you get plugged into the gathering that is just right for you! 📘 Mentioned: The Journal Project: My Senior Year Through Mom’s Eyes — still time to fill it out! [ ] Weekly Monday newsletter to stay supported year-round [Insert link to sign up] ❤️ Final Note: You’ve shown up. You’ve grown. You’ve listened, loved, and launched. We’re so proud of you. Stay strong and stay savvy, mama. If this episode spoke to you, share it with your mom friends who are also navigating this special season. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review—it helps other moms find this podcast and feel supported! Stay Connected: 📸 Follow Cindy on Instagram: 🎙️ Listen to past episodes: Let’s embrace this final stretch together—you’ve done a great job, Mom! /episode/index/show/d2970286-0618-454e-a28c-eb9dd6706ac7/id/36074325

Cherishing the Lasts: Embracing the Emotional Journey of Senior Year 04/03/2025

Cherishing the Lasts: Embracing the Emotional Journey of Senior Year As the school year wraps up, Cindy Manko guides moms through the emotional highs and lows of senior year's final months in this poignant episode . Cindy offers practical advice and emotional support to help moms cherish these fleeting moments, reflecting on the transitions and the sweet sorrow of seeing their teens step into the next chapter of their lives. Cindy also announces exciting developments for the podcast, broadening her support to include all moms of teens. She introduces plans for upcoming face-to-face gatherings and virtual meetings to foster a community of moms who can share laughter, encouragement, and experiences. In this episode, we discuss: The emotional weight of the senior year countdown How to manage the last of the “lasts”—final games, performances, and school events Maximizing the remaining time with your teen Creative strategies to maintain connections with busy teens The importance of empowering them toward independence Approaching future changes with excitement rather than fear How teens carry echoes of their childhood as they return home Special Announcement: Cindy is hosting in-person gatherings for both current and upcoming senior moms! If you're in Michigan, check the link below to sign up for gatherings near you. Not local? Join the virtual Zoom sessions (complete with a fun swag bag!) to connect with other senior moms. Resources & Links: 📍Sign up to stay informed about gatherings. This survey will help you get plugged into the gathering that is just right for you! 📍 Grab your Journal Project book: [ ] Share the Love! If this episode spoke to you, share it with your mom friends who are also navigating this special season. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review—it helps other moms find this podcast and feel supported! Stay Connected: 📸 Follow Cindy on Instagram: 🎙️ Listen to past episodes: Let’s embrace this final stretch together—you’ve done a great job, Mom! /episode/index/show/d2970286-0618-454e-a28c-eb9dd6706ac7/id/35979240

Turning Rejection into Resilience: A Parent's Guide to Supporting Teens 03/27/2025

Turning Rejection into Resilience: A Parent's Guide to Supporting Teens In this episode of the Listen Love Launch Podcast, Cindy Manko tackles the challenging topic of rejection and its effects on youth. She delves into various types of rejection that teens may encounter, including social, academic, and romantic. Cindy emphasizes the importance of recognizing their emotions, building resilience, and enhancing self-worth. Cindy offers practical strategies for parents to help their teens navigate these difficult experiences. She discusses the importance of seeking support, focusing on strengths, and understanding that rejection is a normal part of life. The episode underscores the vital role moms play in guiding their children through these moments and reframing rejection as an opportunity for learning. Here's what we're unpacking in today's episode: (00:00) Dive into what rejection really means for our kids. (01:05) Explore the different arenas where teens might face rejection. (02:29) Tips on how parents can help their teens process and bounce back. (06:05) Strategies for building resilience and nurturing self-worth. (08:44) Finding the right support and ways to move forward positively. (13:16) Importance of setting healthy boundaries and practicing self-compassion. (16:25) Understanding the crucial role parents play when kids face rejection. (18:58) Learning to view rejection not as a setback, but as a stepping stone for growth. LINKS : Free discovery call: The Journal Project: My Senior Year Through Mom's Eyes by Cindy Manko Private Facebook Group just for moms of high school seniors: CONNECT WITH CINDY: Instagram: Email: WHAT TO DO NEXT: Create reminders in your calendar – NEW episodes will be released every Thursday! Leave a review on the Share this episode. Tag #savvyseniormom /episode/index/show/d2970286-0618-454e-a28c-eb9dd6706ac7/id/35864185

Overcoming Parental Guilt: Empowering Choices in Teen Development 03/20/2025

Overcoming Parental Guilt: Empowering Choices in Teen Development In today’s episode, Cindy discusses her daughter Maria’s tough decision between two sports events, emphasizing the importance of letting teens make their own choices. The episode explores the guilt many moms feel, advocating a shift from controlling “engineering parenting” to nurturing “shepherding parenting.” It offers insights into overcoming misconceptions that a child’s failures reflect on parenting. Discomfort is part of growth, underscoring the need to trust the process and lean on support networks. If you are feeling overwhelmed, make sure to sign up for the free discovery call with Cindy to help navigate the challenges of raising resilient teens. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: (0:50) - 5 top reasons we feel mom guilt (1: 05) - 1. Feeling responsible for every last thing when it comes to our kids. (1:50) - 2. Comparing your kids to others, and comparing your parenting to other’s parenting. (2:39) - 3. You believe your child is a reflection of your parent. (3:10) - Cindy’s story about mom-guilt and how she weathered the storm. (7:00) - The conclusion of the story (7:05) - 4. Prioritizing Protecting over helping them grow and how this creates mom-guilt (9:00) - 5. Mom’s unrealistic expectation of themselves. No one is perfect. (10:00) - Engineering parenting vs. Shepherding parenting (11:55) - God modeled what shepherding looks like. (12:40) - Facing challenges and the culturally misleading messages. (14:55) - Connecting with last week's podcast message about normal life challenges (17:00) - The world will not tiptoe around your kids’ emotions. How can we help them? (21:10) - Cindy’s Pep Talk : Be kind to yourself. LINKS : Free discovery call: The Journal Project: My Senior Year Through Mom's Eyes by Cindy Manko Private Facebook Group just for moms of high school seniors: CONNECT WITH CINDY: Instagram: Email: WHAT TO DO NEXT: Create reminders in your calendar – NEW episodes will be released every Thursday! Leave a review on the Share this episode. Tag #savvyseniormom /episode/index/show/d2970286-0618-454e-a28c-eb9dd6706ac7/id/35778075

Empowering Teen Independence: Insights from Cindy and her daughter, Nadia 03/13/2025

Empowering Teen Independence: Insights from Cindy and her daughter, Nadia Hey everyone, it’s Cindy Manko here, and today we've got a special episode of Listen Love Launch with a very special guest—my daughter, Nadia! We’re diving deep into how understanding teenage emotions can shape healthier adult relationships. We're sharing our own rollercoaster ride from Nadia's senior year through her leap into adulthood, reflecting on the emotional highs and lows, and how these experiences have strengthened our bond. We’ll talk about balancing independence with support, making savvy decisions like Nadia's double major in college, and managing the transition from college to career, including her brave battle with clinical depression. So, Moms, join us as we unpack the lessons learned and celebrate the victories in parenting through life’s big changes. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: (1:30) Meet my daughter, Nadia (2:20) - Cracking the code: helping your teen understand themselves. (4:45) - Understanding and regulating your emotions helps with having a better outlook on your future. (6:30) - Nadia’s emotional attachment to things said something, find out what. (8:00) - What moms can do to help with their teen’s choice making. (9:40) - When did Nadia go from eyerolls to appreciating her mom. (15:05) - Why you shouldn’t always push to figure out “why” with things (15:35) - How important is it to do all the senior year “things”, like prom? (19:20) - The volleyball story and how it taught her to stand up for herself and how to be her own advocate which built confidence. (24:00) - A MUST! The habit that MUST be stopped! (30:40) - Nadia’s Anxiety and Depression and how WE navigated it. Hear both sides of the story! LINKS : Free discovery call: The Journal Project: My Senior Year Through Mom's Eyes by Cindy Manko Private Facebook Group just for moms of high school seniors: CONNECT WITH CINDY: Instagram: Email: WHAT TO DO NEXT: Create reminders in your calendar – NEW episodes will be released every Thursday! Leave a review on the Share this episode. Tag #savvyseniormom /episode/index/show/d2970286-0618-454e-a28c-eb9dd6706ac7/id/35655580

Navigating Teen Anxiety and Depression: A Parent's Guide 03/06/2025

Navigating Teen Anxiety and Depression: A Parent's Guide Depression and anxiety are more than just big emotions—they are real struggles that many teens (and moms) face. In this episode, we dive into what depression and anxiety actually are, how to recognize the warning signs, and ways to support your teen through these challenges. We'll also discuss why social media plays a huge role in amplifying anxiety, the dangers of self-diagnosing, and the power of emotional check-ins. As moms, we often want to "fix" things for our kids, but the best thing we can do is listen, validate, and guide them toward help when needed. I share personal stories, real-life coaching experiences, and practical strategies to help you support your teen—and yourself—through emotional ups and downs. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: 2:00 - How to distinguish between everyday stress and clinical anxiety/depression 4:25 - The role of social media in teen anxiety and the risks of self-diagnosing 6:08 - Key warning signs that indicate your teen may need help 10:35 - Mom’s role if you suspect your teen has depression or anxiety 12:20 - Strategies to keep depression and anxiety at bay: How simple daily habits—like sleep, movement, and reducing screen time—can make a huge impact 14:03 - Boredom, and how do they handle it 15:25 - Passion Projects, interests and tinkering with broken toasters 16:45 - The 3-3-3 Rule for managing anxious thoughts 17:50 - The power of emotional check-ins for both moms and teens 19:45 - Why you don’t need to have all the answers—being a steady, loving presence is enough LINKS Free discovery call: The Journal Project: My Senior Year Through Mom's Eyes by Cindy Manko Private Facebook Group just for moms of high school seniors: CONNECT WITH CINDY: Instagram: Email: WHAT TO DO NEXT: Create reminders in your calendar – NEW episodes will be released every Thursday! Leave a review on the Share this episode. Tag #savvyseniormom /episode/index/show/d2970286-0618-454e-a28c-eb9dd6706ac7/id/35554395

Understanding Teenage Anger—What Moms Need to Know 02/27/2025

Understanding Teenage Anger—What Moms Need to Know In this episode of the Listen Love Launch Podcast, host Cindy Manko tackles the fiery topic of teenage anger. She delves into the root causes and common triggers, uncovering the emotions that often lurk beneath the surface. Cindy also shares practical strategies to help teens regulate their emotions and quick techniques to diffuse anger when it flares up. For parents feeling uncertain about handling their teen’s outbursts, this episode provides valuable insights and tools to respond calmly and confidently, offering support and guidance for navigating these challenging emotional waters. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✔️ The real emotions behind teenage anger ✔️ Common triggers that set off emotional outbursts ✔️ How moms can help their teens regulate emotions ✔️ Quick techniques to diffuse anger before it escalates Listen in to learn more : (1:00) - Personal story dealing with teenage anger (4:10) - Why teens get angry (7:00) - Triggers: Feeling unheard, Academic stress, Social conflicts, and family rules (9:00) - Anger as a secondary emotion: what’s underneath the anger (10:00) - Example of diffusing anger: THE LISTEN LOVE LAUNCH approach works (12:00) - How moms can help regulate their teen’s emotions (14:35) - Coping Strategies: Their anger is not the boss of them…OR YOU (21:10) - Building resilience (25:23) - Quick and easy fixes to manage anger in the moment (28:25) - Deep Issue Anger: Where to get help when anger is bigger than you can handle (34:00) - You are not a failure if your teen has anger. LINKS Free discovery call: The Journal Project: My Senior Year Through Mom's Eyes by Cindy Manko Private Facebook Group just for moms of high school seniors: CONNECT WITH CINDY: Instagram: Email: WHAT TO DO NEXT: Create reminders in your calendar – NEW episodes will be released every Thursday!. Leave a review on the Share this episode. Tag #savvyseniormom /episode/index/show/d2970286-0618-454e-a28c-eb9dd6706ac7/id/35422190

Navigating High School Senior Year: A Mom’s Guide to Emotional Support 02/20/2025

Navigating High School Senior Year: A Mom’s Guide to Emotional Support Join Cindy Manko on the Listen Love Launch Podcast as she unveils key strategies for moms during the intense senior year. This episode teaches you to pause, breathe, and react with intention, creating a nurturing environment for your teen. Learn essential techniques like the 4-7-8 breathing exercise and how to separate your emotions from your teen's, establishing yourself as a supportive presence. We also highlight the crucial role of self-care, offering tips like adequate sleep and journaling through "The Journal Project: My Senior Year Through Mom's Eyes." Embrace these strategies to enhance your support for your teen. For more personalized advice, reach out for a free discovery call and navigate this pivotal time with confidence. Listen to learn more: 1:00 - What is emotional regulation 2:35 - Key strategy #1: how to help your teen with emotional regulation: PAUSE 4:00 - Tip to help you regulate: deep breath exercise 5:15 - Key Strategy #2: Separate your emotions from your teen’s emotions 6:45 - Research on development of your teen’s autonomy 7:30 - Key Strategy #3: Mindset shift: be a listening board and empathize 10:00 - Tip: Asking open ended questions 10:30 - Key Strategy #4: Model healthy emotional expression 12:30 - The power of being honest and vulnerable with your own emotions. 12:45 - How to handle when you are the dumping grounds for everyone in the family 13:45 - Bonus tip: The importance of self care. 15:05 - An important step Cindy took in her kids’ senior years. LINKS Free discovery call: The Journal Project: My Senior Year Through Mom's Eyes by Cindy Manko Private Facebook Group just for moms of high school seniors: CONNECT WITH CINDY: Instagram: Email: WHAT TO DO NEXT: Create reminders in your calendar – NEW episodes will be released every Thursday! Leave a review on the Share this episode. Tag #savvyseniormom /episode/index/show/d2970286-0618-454e-a28c-eb9dd6706ac7/id/35272055

Understanding Teen Love: A Parent's Guide with Cindy Manko 02/13/2025

Understanding Teen Love: A Parent's Guide with Cindy Manko Join Cindy Manko on the Listen Love Launch Podcast as we delve into the complexities of teenage love. Learn why it's normal for teens to be single and how few high school romances end in marriage. We'll discuss statistics and strategies that help alleviate parental worries and provide tools to support your teen's emotional development. Gain insights on fostering open communication, understanding your teen's social circle, and setting appropriate boundaries. Discover how to use real-life stories and media to initiate meaningful conversations about relationships. This episode empowers you to guide your teen through the ups and downs of young love with confidence and understanding. Listen to learn more: 00:45 - Statistics on teen love 2:05 - A Hallmark of the teenage years is finding their identity and love 3:57 - A parent’s protective instinct to save a child from bad relationships can be harmful 7:40 - Communication: more listening and less talking/directing 9:45 - Helping them build their belief system 11:50 - Testing out relationships and how communication can steer them in the right direction 13:50 - If they’re feeling it, you need to deal with it. 15:10 - Sorting out your own feeling before dealing with theirs 18:00 - Giving independence builds an individual. Listen, Love, and Launch 21:30 - Giving good examples to compare their relationship with. 24:45 - Keep them focused on other things for a healthy balance of time use. 32:00 - Maintain your relationship with your teen LINKS Free discovery call: The Journal Project: My Senior Year Through Mom's Eyes by Cindy Manko Private Facebook Group just for moms of high school seniors: CONNECT WITH CINDY: Instagram: Email: WHAT TO DO NEXT: Create reminders in your calendar – NEW episodes will be released every Thursday! Leave a review on the Share this episode. Tag #savvyseniormom /episode/index/show/d2970286-0618-454e-a28c-eb9dd6706ac7/id/35256455

Mastering Emotions: Navigating Senior Year with Grace and Insight 02/06/2025

RISE Up: Strategies for Guiding Your Teen into Senior Year Independence 01/30/2025

RISE Up: Strategies for Guiding Your Teen into Senior Year Independence Join Cindy Manko on the Listen Love Launch Podcast as she unveils the RISE method for transitioning your teen from dependency to independence. Learn how to use Reflection, Inspiration, Survey, and Enlightenment to navigate this pivotal time. Discover the balance between supporting your teen and letting go, fostering strong family bonds as your child steps into the final months of their senior year. Embrace this exciting phase with strategies that turn challenges into opportunities, and don't miss out on a chance for a free one-on-one discovery call to ensure you and your teen feel prepared. Together, let's make these moments empowering and memorable. Listen in to learn more about today's episode : 0:30 - How Cindy can help you one-on-one. Free discovery call 2:15 - Enlightenment definition and connection to raising a teen. 2:00 - Cindy’s review of RISE and how it can help you thrive as a mom. 2:30 - REFLECTION - how it can help give you the confidence to let go 3:35 - INSPIRATION - from reflecting, we can let it inspire us to persevere. 4:35 - SURVEY - Survey through listening and validating your senior 5:38 - Your job is not dead. You will always be Mom; you will always be needed. 6:07 - Enlightenment - may the surveying of your senior enlighten you to let go. 6:55 - It takes practice to feel confident 7:10 - Swans and Loons: how their parenting style is like yours! 11:10 - Letting go doesn’t have to be so scary with the RISE Approach. LINKS Free discovery call: Outline of the RISE Approach: The Journal Project: My Senior Year Through Mom's Eyes by Cindy Manko Private Facebook Group just for moms of high school seniors: CONNECT WITH CINDY: Instagram: Email: WHAT TO DO NEXT: Create reminders in your calendar – NEW episodes will be released every Thursday!. Leave a review on the Share this episode. Tag #savvyseniormom /episode/index/show/d2970286-0618-454e-a28c-eb9dd6706ac7/id/35055155

Unlocking Teen Potential: The RISE Approach to Parenting Success 01/23/2025

RISE Up: Inspiring Teen Confidence Through Less Control 01/17/2025

RISE Up: Inspiring Teen Confidence Through Less Control In this week's episode, Cindy Manko introduces step two of her R I S E approach, emphasizing the importance of inspiring independence in teenagers by treating them as insightful individuals rather than micromanaging their every move. Cindy is also inspired by family therapist Jennifer Kolari’s concept of parents stepping back from acting as a "substitute frontal lobe," striking a delicate balance between guidance and control. Cindy’s words will shed light on how reducing parental intervention allows teens to develop confidence and essential life skills. While challenging, the shift in parental roles paves the way for deeper connections and enduring support as teens journey toward independence. Parents can help teens unlock their full potential by embracing change and allowing them to navigate discomfort and failure independently. This episode offers valuable insights into transforming your parenting approach and creating a nurturing environment where your teen can truly thrive. Listen to learn more: 0:30 - Definition of Inspire 1:25 - Why you should join The Savvy Senior Mom private Facebook group 2:05 - Introduction to the parent habit: you should kick to the curb. 3:05 - What is so important about developing the brain’s frontal lobe? 4:00 - What is your job in helping build an independent teen? 6:07 - The challenge to listen and how that helps you build your teen's confidence. 10:37 - “How to Inspire Others” article breakdown. 11:10 - 20:45: 10 ways to inspire your teen inspired by Maggie Wooll Compliment your teen Be enthusiastic Have integrity Be empathetic Maintain a positive outlook Practice gratitude Stand your ground Set clear goals and strive for them Have passion Challenge your teen 20:45 - Addressing how hard it is to have a teenager. LINKS Article by Maggie Wooll, MBA 10 Ways to Inspire Others and Support Long-term Growth https://a.co/d/aV9ao3w Reflection questions link: The Journal Project: My Senior Year Through Mom's Eyes by Cindy Manko Private Facebook Group just for moms of high school seniors: CONNECT WITH CINDY: Instagram: Email: WHAT TO DO NEXT: Create reminders in your calendar – NEW episodes will be released every Thursday!. Leave a review on the Share this episode. Tag #savvyseniormom /episode/index/show/d2970286-0618-454e-a28c-eb9dd6706ac7/id/34894870

Embracing Change: Strengthening Mother-Child Bonds In the Senior Year 01/08/2025

Navigating the Holiday Whirlwind: Embracing the Senior Year Journey with Joy 12/19/2024

Celebrating 50 Episodes of Parental Guidance and Growth with Cindy Manko 12/05/2024

Embracing Self-Care: Holistic Health Tips with Dr. Janelle Mackowiak 11/21/2024

Empowering Moms and Teens: Navigating Natural Skincare, Puberty and Social media 11/07/2024

Empowering Moms and Teens: Navigating Natural Skincare, Puberty and Social media Kimberly Grustus, founder of Good For You Girls, shares her journey into creating all-natural skincare for teens on our podcast. With a fitness, nutrition, and advertising background and motivated by her daughters' struggles with asthma and allergies, Kimberly developed a skincare line free from harmful synthetic ingredients. This episode highlights the importance of safe, age-appropriate products and mothers' empowering role in their daughters’ health. We also discuss navigating puberty with a positive mindset, viewing it as a time of potential for building young women's confidence and resilience. The conversation covers the impact of social media and societal pressures, emphasizing open communication and critical thinking to foster healthy self-perception. Kimberly offers valuable strategies for proactive parenting and using empathy and dialogue to manage social media's challenges, providing insights on crafting holistic empowerment strategies for mothers supporting their teens. Special discount from Kim Grustus’ Good for you girls skin care line: Go to and Apply the discount code: SAVVY20 Listen in to learn more: (1:00) About Kim’s Journey to becoming the inventor of Good For You Girls Skin Care Line (9:00) The message beyond skincare: positivity surrounding puberty (13:00) Knowledge is Power. Teaching critical thinking and all about your teens body. (17:00) Confidence comes from knowing what your body needs. (18:46) Moms role in teen growth: empathy, being a sounding board, and a safe place (20:40) Time of Change means a mom’s effort should be toward personal growth as well as encouraging independence in their teens. Common conversation revolving around growth. (26:00) Social Media Influence; how hormones are involved and can create bad habits. (32:45) Less is more…skincare that it is! The Savvy Senior Mom Series: Creating a blueprint for a successful year: The Journal Project: My Senior Year Through Mom's Eyes by Cindy Manko Private Facebook Group just for moms of high school seniors: CONNECT WITH CINDY: Instagram: Email: WHAT TO DO NEXT: Create reminders in your calendar – NEW episodes will be released every Thursday!. Leave a review on the Share this episode. Tag #savvyseniormom /episode/index/show/d2970286-0618-454e-a28c-eb9dd6706ac7/id/33824442

Cultivating Independence While Keeping Connection 10/24/2024

Guiding Our Teens Beyond the Field 10/10/2024

Breaking Free from Parenting Comparison: Strategies for a Healthier Mindset 09/26/2024

Embracing the Empty Nest Journey with our Girlfriends 09/19/2024

Embracing the Empty Nest Journey with our Girlfriends Can moms keep their sanity and self during their child's senior year and shift to an empty nest? Join us as we chat with Anne Watson and Becky Kopitsky from the Girlfriend's Guide to an Empty Nest podcast. They share their experiences and tips on navigating this challenging time, highlighting the importance of self-care and supportive friendships. They offer advice on managing menopause, rekindling marriage joy, and using laughter and camaraderie to cope. Learn how to balance supporting your kids while letting them learn from their own mistakes, all underscored by the value of a strong support system. Listen in to learn more : (1:15-6:40) Introductions with a twist. OMG! (6:30-18:00) Cindy shares about a recent meltdown and Anne and Becky support and give great girlfriend advice! (18:20 - 21:00) Daughters/sons are watching and learning. Conversations with girlfriends can help with your conversations with your children. (21:00-25:00) Anne and Becky share what makes a good girlfriend (25:00-29:30) Women don’t need to fix everything even though they always feel they do. How rescuing your child from things is hurting them more than helping them. (30:00-37:00) Types of friends and how friendships can come and go with the seasons of your life. No such thing as a perfect friend. (37:00-39:00) Finding like-minded friends through pursuing new passions in the empty nest. (39:20) Anne’s dog’s barking was edited out but the follow-up conversation and giggles were fun! Our dogs can be our replacement babies! RESOURCES FOR YOU, MOM: The Savvy Senior Mom Series: Creating a blueprint for a successful year: The Journal Project: My Senior Year Through Mom's Eyes by Cindy Manko Private Facebook Group just for moms of high school seniors: Connect with Becky and Anne Girlfriend’s Guide to an Empty Nest: The latest episode of The Worried Mom of a High School Senior Instagram: @beckykopitzke @annewatsontx CONNECT WITH CINDY: Instagram: Email: WHAT TO DO NEXT: Create reminders in your calendar – NEW episodes will be released every Thursday!. Leave a review on the Share this episode. Tag #savvyseniormom —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ /episode/index/show/d2970286-0618-454e-a28c-eb9dd6706ac7/id/33117837

Reclaiming Your Identity: Navigating the Empty Nest with Christina Slabic 09/12/2024

Rediscovering Life Beyond Parenthood 09/05/2024

Navigating Senior Year: A Mom's Emotional Journey and Lessons in Growth 08/29/2024

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