Ep. 1: Parenting Adolescents and Ep. 2: Finding Joy

Kathryn interviews psychologist Carl Pickhardt, author of the book "Who Stole My Child? Parenting Through the Four Stages of Adolescence". For most parents, the onset of puberty brings an unexpected, even unwelcome change in their child's behavior, which can cause bewilderment, confusion, and sadness. Pickhardt draws on decades of work to help parents navigate the changes adolescence will bring about in their relationships with their children. Kathryn also interviews attorney and mindfulness expert Julie Potiker, author of the book "Life Falls Apart, but You Don't Have To: Mindful Methods for Staying Calm In the Midst of Chaos". Potiker shares an easy way anyone can incorporate more joy into their daily lives. "Life is full of emotional chaos," says Julie, "but bringing it back to focused activities that give joy to your soul can mean the difference between making it or breaking it day to day, year to year."