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May 30, 2025 22 mins

Confession: I recently learned in a family therapy session that one cannot be angry and twerk at the same time. Fun fact! 

Also included in this episode:

*more valuable content from Daniel Siegel's book Brainstorm: The Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain

*the handy model of the brain

*why the ages of 12-24 are the most dangerous of our lives

*the importance of keeping open lines of communication with your teen and how to work toward it

*how Siegel recommends healing from a disorganized attachment model

*why Lane and I love the movie Instant Family

*another funny Lane story

SHOW NOTES: 

Dr. Dan Siegel’s Hand Model of the Brain

Dan Siegel - "Flipping Your Lid:" A Scientific Explanation


Instant Family Trailer



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Thanks for listening, Beloveds. Please take care of yourselves; if you don’t do it, who will? Keep advocating for your child. And, most importantly, stay tenacious!

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The A-Z of Therapeutic Parenting Strategies and Solutions by Sarah Naish

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