When Big Personalities Become Moms Part 1: Parenting Teenagers

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we cover:When being an empty nester isn’t sad: How Lisa embraces her new found freedomWhen you continue your creative pursuits while doing ALL the activities, it’s a quick road to burnoutSlow down and take a breath and teach your kids to be bored in a world where “activities” are an all-encompassing portion of their lifeThe unconventional decision to become a stay at home mom when her kids were teenagersHow Lisa brought her research and ideas about parenting teenagers to life through presentation, blog, and bookYou can’t make colorful people not colorful: When you don’t look or act like the other moms, and don’t apologize for itThough tempting to check out when your kids become teenagers, it’s more important than ever to be vigilant and know what’s going onThe importance of working together with your partner through the tough times LISA LANE is an overeducated goofball who finds the funny in the balancing act of parenting teenagers, becoming single at age 50, and navigating the chin hairs and wrinkles on her very own face. She is a regular host, feature, and mother figure in the Denver comedy scene, the author of Teenagers Suck and Beyond Mama Bear, an announcer/emcee, and a voiceover actor. Her shows for parents, parenting groups, and educators offer frank and funny advice for frazzled families and anyone who knows the pain of working with teenagers. Based on years of research and experience as mother, teacher, and funny lady, Lisa’s message gives hope (and lots of laughs) to all those trying to survive the delicate balancing act of surviving adolescence. Where to find Lisa Lane:BeyondMamaBear.comBooks: Beyond Mama BearTeenagers Suck: A memory book for the awkward and awful yearsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisalanemamabear/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisa.filholmWHERE TO FIND US NOWConnect with Stacey🎧 The Next Phase Podcast —  on Apple & Spotify 📸 Instagram: @stacehutsonConnect with Steph🎧 The Peri-Normal Podcaston Apple and Spotify✍️ The Reclamation Eraon Substack📝 MidCircle— a writing community for midlife women📸 Instagram: @stephsprenger