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“I was gripping the steering wheel of my son’s life, convinced I knew the exact route he should take.” If you’ve ever tried to map out your child’s future only to realize it’s not your road to drive—this story is for you. In our latest This is NOW newsletter, Romi Wallach, cofounder of The Daily Drip reflects on the moment her son was choosing between colleges—and how she realized she was projecting her own dreams onto his future. What started as a well-intentioned vision turned into a wake-up call about control, fear, and the power of letting go. It’s a must-read for any parent learning to loosen the grip—and trust the foundation they’ve built. 📬 Read: “A letter to my empty nester self" https://lnkd.in/eN3k-CM3 #ParentingTeens #EmptyNest #ThisIsNOWPodcast #RealTalkForParents #ParentingWisdom #LetThemLead #BecauseTeenagers

Great. They moved out. Now you're just crying in the laundry room like a totally well-adjusted adult. That’s exactly what we’re unpacking in our latest episode of This is NOW: Parenting Teens Today—“Full House to Empty Nest.” We’re joined by three powerhouse women who bring honesty, humor, and hard-won wisdom to this season of parenting: 🎙️ Romi Wallach, cofounder of The Daily Drip, has already lived it—and she’s here to share the unfiltered truth: what worked, what didn’t, and what she’d absolutely do differently. 💼 Karen Ross, EA, partner at Palermo, Landsman & Ross, P.A., is right smack in the middle of it—learning how to parent "grown kids" while still showing up for herself. 🧠 Dr. Brandy Hughey-Pidermann, DSW, LCSW-QS of Changing Tides Therapy breaks down the emotional side of this season—why it feels so big, why it catches us off guard, and how to shift from grief to growth. 🎧 Episode 2 is out now 📥 Download our FREE guide: Empty Nest Survival Checklist in the show notes https://lnkd.in/ecCFJsBs #ParentingTeens #EmptyNest #ThisIsNOWPodcast #ParentingSupport #ParentingPodcast #TeenDevelopment #EmotionalIntelligence #MomOfTeens #DadOfTeens #RealParenting #ParentingStrategies #ThoughtLeadershipInParenting Erik Chafin ☀️ Tiffani Dhooge 🌻

“Letting go is not one moment. It’s a series of quiet shifts—from control to trust, from manager to mentor.” Episode 2 of This is NOW: Parenting Teens Today explores one of the most complex transitions in parenting: the move from full house to empty nest. This week, we’re joined by Romi Wallach (The Daily Drip), Karen Ross, EA (Palermo, Landsman & Ross, P.A.) and Dr. Brandy Hughey-Pidermann, DSW, LCSW-QS of Changing Tides Therapy to talk through the grief, anxiety, and growth that comes when our teens step into independence—and we’re left figuring out who we are without them at home. If you're a parent, a mentor, or a leader supporting families—this conversation is one you don’t want to miss. 🎧 LISTEN to “From Full House to Empty Nest”  📥 Download our FREE resource: "Empty Nest Survival Guide" ❤️ SHARE this content with a parent who needs to know they aren’t alone https://lnkd.in/eKSkk-Dq #parentingteens #ParentingStrategies #TeenDevelopment #FamilyWellness #PodcastForParents #EmotionalIntelligence #ParentingPodcast #FamilySupport #ParentingEducation #ThoughtLeadershipInParenting #AdolescentDevelopment #ParentingTools #ParentingResources #FreeParentingGuide #ParentingDownload #TeenParentingTools #RebellionSurvivalGuide #MomHacks #DadHacks Erik Chafin ☀️ Tiffani Dhooge 🌻

They're old enough to make decisions... and brain-damaged enough to completely derail their future. Welcome to parenting teens. Their prefrontal cortex (aka the impulse-control center) is still loading… Meanwhile, their emotions are behind the wheel—flooring it at 100mph. It’s basically like handing them the keys to a car with no brakes… and praying they don’t aim for the cliff. In this week’s newsletter, "Let Them Fail", breaks down why letting your teen mess up might be the most loving thing you ever do. We’ll show you how to stay calm(ish), keep perspective and parent through the chaos without losing your mind (or your sense of humor). SUBSCRIBE NOW (in comments) You’re gonna want this one in your inbox. Trust us #ParentingTeens #LetThemFail #ThisIsNOWPodcast #BecauseTeenagers #raisingteens #PodcastForParents #TeenTalkTuesday #TeenLogic #ParentingWithHumor #MomOfTeens / #DadOfTeens #TeenagersBeLike #SurvivingParenthood #teenmentalhealth #FreeParentingGuide #ParentingDownload #TeenParentingTools #RebellionSurvivalGuide #MomHacks #DadHacks

When it comes to parenting teenagers, the stakes are high—and so is the STRESS. Meet the experts behind Episode One of This is NOW: Parenting Teens Today. These two thought leaders aren’t just brilliant—they’re the calm in the chaos for parents navigating teenage years. 🎙️ Dr. Brandy Hughey-Pidermann, DSW, LCSW-QS 🎙️ Dr. Andre Caruso If you work with youth, support families, or are raising teens of your own—do yourself a favor: → Connect with these experts. → Watch Episode One of This is NOW: Parenting Teens Today. → Download the Rebellion Survival Guide (link in comments). Because parenting teens isn’t about perfection—it’s about preparation, presence, and perspective. #ParentingTeens #YouthDevelopment #MentalHealthMatters #FamilySupport #PodcastLaunch #ThisIsNOWPodcast #LetThemFail #ParentingWisdom #TeenSupport #ExpertVoices

You want to keep them safe. Of course you do. But if you’re always stepping in—always shielding, always fixing—what are you really teaching them? That the world is dangerous. That their decisions can’t be trusted. That they can’t handle life without you. That’s not protection. That’s paralysis. In last week’s episode of This is NOW: Parenting Teens Today, Dr. Brandy gets real about why controlling every outcome won’t build capable kids—it just builds anxious ones. #ThisIsNOWpodcast #TeenParenting #LetThemFail #LearningInDisguise #ParentingTeens #LetThemLearn #TeenRebellion #ParentingWithPurpose Dr. Brandy Hughey-Pidermann, DSW, LCSW-QS

Wishing a meaningful and joyful Passover to all who celebrate. From all of us at Children’s Harbor, may this season of reflection, resilience, and renewal bring peace to your heart and home. #Passover #ChildrensHarbor #GratefulForYou

So…..... things got a little out of control in your house. Now what? How do you begin to fix it? Are you ready for this? Because we definitely weren’t expecting this response from Dr. Brandy. Hear the full story on the latest episode of This is NOW: Parenting Teens Today. Because sometimes the most powerful move... is..... 👀 🔗 in comments #ParentingTeens #RealTalk #ThisIsNOWpodcast #modernparenting #parentingtips #TeenMeltdowns #consciousparenting Tiffani Dhooge 🌻 Dr. Brandy Hughey-Pidermann, DSW, LCSW-QS Dr. Andre Caruso Erik Chafin ☀️

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Rebellion isn’t defiance. It’s development. If you're raising a teenager, then eye rolls, heavy sighs, and the occasional door slam are just another Tuesday. But what we often label as defiance is actually something far more important: autonomy development. It’s how teens begin defining themselves outside of our expectations. And while not all behavior is acceptable, the pushback IS necessary. In our latest article, we explore: 🔹 Why challenging authority is part of the learning curve 🔹 How to hold boundaries without shutting down conversation 🔹 Practical language to turn power struggles into learning moments THIS is the "messy middle" of raising emotionally intelligent, independent humans. 📩 Check out the full article in our latest This is NOW newsletter - 🔗incomments 🎧 And hear the conversation continue on the podcast. #ParentingTeens #LeadershipAtHome #EmotionalIntelligence #TeenDevelopment #ThisIsNOWPodcast #RespectfulParenting #adolescence #WorkLifeBalance #YouthLeadership #ChildrensHarborInc.