Real life with a teenager

Episodes

1. I am upset and here is why - Soph

   9 Jan 2020 · 55 min · S2 E2

   This episode we take a deep dive into what is bothering Soph. It's so many things, a tangled web of emotions that have boiled up over time. It's hard to be a caregiver for someone that doesn't want to care. This…

2. S2: E1 Froshman year

   21 Oct 2019 · 27 min · S2 E1

   So we entered our freshman year of high school. There have already been ups and downs just in the first quarter - such is the life when raising a teen. We are still working to adjust and make sure we are addressing…

3. S1: E14 Guess who's back? Sophia!

   20 Jul 2019 · 25 min

   Finally got Soph to sit down and have a conversation :) Life has been a whirlwind of crazy the last few months, but we are back on board and hope to be recording regularly again soon. Ask us to talk about something!…

4. S1:E13 Chatting with Lindsay

   29 Apr 2019 · 1 h 42 min

   Lindsay and I discuss the hardships that come with being a single parent or dealing with an absent parent. We talk about what the future holds for our kids and how we talk to them about their other parents. Email us at…

5. S1: E12 We keep rollin' rollin' rollin'

   23 Apr 2019 · 26 min

   The ups and downs continue. We lose the schools instrument, I hide out at a park instead of going home and more! That is life :) Message us at ametzler520@gmail.com and share your stories.

6. S1: E11 UPs and downs

   6 Apr 2019 · 28 min

   Great conversations, a trip out with friends and some of the same issues at school. At times it seems we are making giant leaps, and others times - it's as though all talks fall on deaf ears. Gotta keep the faith.…

7. S1:E10 It's a never ending cycle

   21 Mar 2019 · 20 min

   Some excerpts and good chats from this week. Then a turn for the worse - the frustration that is dealing with Sophia and her schoolwork. Message us to share your story -ametzler520@gmail.com

8. S1:E9 When to say no to your friends

   4 Mar 2019 · 31 min

   Mainly good days lately, Sophia is feeling better and stronger. This week we discuss when your friends are down and you need to help yourself before you can help others. Leave us a message or email at…

9. S1:E8 Bullies and name calling

   24 Feb 2019 · 51 min

   This week I talked to my friend Jenny about bullies and name calling and just raising kids in general. Jenny has a child in college and a senior in high school. Comments and messages welcome at ametzler520@gmail.com or…

10. S1:E7 It’s hard to keep fighting

    15 Feb 2019 · 45 min

    A week of highs and lows. This week involves a night of turmoil and reflection as well as frustration. It's important to us that we not only highlight the good but reflect on the negative so we can work towards feeing…

11. S1:E6 Your mom

    4 Feb 2019 · 35 min

    If you haven't listened to our other episodes it would help to start at S1:E1. This episode includes clips from our week and a discussion on "our moms". Leave us a message on anchor or send an email to…

12. S1:E5 Becoming a mom

    28 Jan 2019 · 33 min

    A little bit of our week, and a dive into what I experienced becoming a mom. Leave us a message, send us a voice memo, we want to hear from you. ametzler520@gmail.com

13. S1:E4 Friendships

    23 Jan 2019 · 25 min

    Looking at friendships and when it's okay to let go.

14. S1:E3 This is us

    19 Jan 2019 · 5:37

    A chance to listen in to our daily life. We are real people and we have good times and bad just like everyone else. We discuss some things that we were successful with and things that need work. Everyday is a new…

15. S1:E2 The journey begins

    13 Jan 2019 · 11 min

    Chat with soph on how we will get started using the podcast to push ourselves to be better.

16. S1:E1 let's navigate those teen years together

    11 Jan 2019 · 5:45

    Introduction of our podcast. We are a mother daughter team trying to navigate middle school and growing up.