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In the year's final episode, Cindy Manko delivers a heartfelt send-off, sharing 50 powerful reminders from this season's Listen Love Launch podcast. Packed with encouragement and wisdom, each reminder is crafted to help you excel in parenting during your teenâs senior year.
Covering everything from emotional regulation to giving your teen space, trusting your instincts, and letting go gracefully, this episode beautifully recaps the essential themes. Cindy's message to all moms is clear: you are enough, and your experiences in this emotional rollercoaster of motherhood are heard and understood.
In this episode, Cindy dives into essential parenting insights, including:The top skill every teen needs from their parents: listening!
Understanding that emotions, both yours and your teen's, are not obstacles.
The importance of setting boundaries, fostering independence, and preparing for adulthood.
How the RISE method enhances emotional connections.
Insights into what your teen wishes you understood.
The importance of celebrating progress rather than pursuing perfection.
Why experiencing discomfort is crucial for growth, for both you and your teen.
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Live Gatherings (in-person + Zoom) to help moms transition from parenting teens to supporting adult children. Get support, swag bags, and solidarity.
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â¤ď¸ Final Note:
Youâve shown up. Youâve grown. Youâve listened, loved, and launched.
Weâre so proud of you.
Stay strong and stay savvy, mama.If this episode spoke to you, share it with your mom friends who are also navigating this special season. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a reviewâit helps other moms find this podcast and feel supported!
Stay Connected:
đ¸ Follow Cindy on Instagram: @MankoCindy
đď¸ Listen to past episodes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/listen-love-launch-podcast/id1711834519
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As the school year wraps up, Cindy Manko guides moms through the emotional highs and lows of senior year's final months in this poignant episode . Cindy offers practical advice and emotional support to help moms cherish these fleeting moments, reflecting on the transitions and the sweet sorrow of seeing their teens step into the next chapter of their lives.
Cindy also announces exciting developments for the podcast, broadening her support to include all moms of teens. She introduces plans for upcoming face-to-face gatherings and virtual meetings to foster a community of moms who can share laughter, encouragement, and experiences.
In this episode, we discuss:
The emotional weight of the senior year countdown
How to manage the last of the âlastsââfinal games, performances, and school events
Maximizing the remaining time with your teen
Creative strategies to maintain connections with busy teens
The importance of empowering them toward independence
Approaching future changes with excitement rather than fear
How teens carry echoes of their childhood as they return home
Special Announcement:
Cindy is hosting in-person gatherings for both current and upcoming senior moms! If you're in Michigan, check the link below to sign up for gatherings near you. Not local? Join the virtual Zoom sessions (complete with a fun swag bag!) to connect with other senior moms.Resources & Links:
đSign up to stay informed about gatherings. This survey will help you get plugged into the gathering that is just right for you! https://link.captivationhub.com/widget/survey/m1gBA3XDcqEwz8fbL9eQđ Grab your Journal Project book: [ https://a.co/d/2YguEiH ]
Share the Love!
If this episode spoke to you, share it with your mom friends who are also navigating this special season. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a reviewâit helps other moms find this podcast and feel supported!Stay Connected:
đ¸ Follow Cindy on Instagram: @MankoCindy
đď¸ Listen to past episodes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/listen-love-launch-podcast/id1711834519Letâs embrace this final stretch togetherâyouâve done a great job, Mom!
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In this episode of the Listen Love Launch Podcast, Cindy Manko tackles the challenging topic of rejection and its effects on youth. She delves into various types of rejection that teens may encounter, including social, academic, and romantic. Cindy emphasizes the importance of recognizing their emotions, building resilience, and enhancing self-worth.
Cindy offers practical strategies for parents to help their teens navigate these difficult experiences. She discusses the importance of seeking support, focusing on strengths, and understanding that rejection is a normal part of life. The episode underscores the vital role moms play in guiding their children through these moments and reframing rejection as an opportunity for learning.
Here's what we're unpacking in today's episode:
(00:00) Dive into what rejection really means for our kids.
(01:05) Explore the different arenas where teens might face rejection.
(02:29) Tips on how parents can help their teens process and bounce back.
(06:05) Strategies for building resilience and nurturing self-worth.
(08:44) Finding the right support and ways to move forward positively.
(13:16) Importance of setting healthy boundaries and practicing self-compassion.
(16:25) Understanding the crucial role parents play when kids face rejection.
(18:58) Learning to view rejection not as a setback, but as a stepping stone for growth.
LINKS :
Free discovery call:https://www.the.cindymanko.com/11-coaching-page
The Journal Project: My Senior Year Through Mom's Eyes by Cindy Manko
https://a.co/d/2YguEiH
Private Facebook Group just for moms of high school seniors:
www.facebook.com/groups/savvyseniormoms/
CONNECT WITH CINDY:
Instagram: @MankoCindy
Email: [email protected]
WHAT TO DO NEXT:
Create reminders in your calendar â
NEW episodes will be released every Thursday!Leave a review on the Apple Podcast app
Share this episode. Tag #savvyseniormom
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In todayâs episode, Cindy discusses her daughter Mariaâs tough decision between two sports events, emphasizing the importance of letting teens make their own choices. The episode explores the guilt many moms feel, advocating a shift from controlling âengineering parentingâ to nurturing âshepherding parenting.â It offers insights into overcoming misconceptions that a childâs failures reflect on parenting.
Discomfort is part of growth, underscoring the need to trust the process and lean on support networks. If you are feeling overwhelmed, make sure to sign up for the free discovery call with Cindy to help navigate the challenges of raising resilient teens.
What Youâll Learn in This Episode:
(0:50) - 5 top reasons we feel mom guilt
(1: 05) - 1. Feeling responsible for every last thing when it comes to our kids.
(1:50) - 2. Comparing your kids to others, and comparing your parenting to otherâs parenting.
(2:39) - 3. You believe your child is a reflection of your parent.
(3:10) - Cindyâs story about mom-guilt and how she weathered the storm.
(7:00) - The conclusion of the story
(7:05) - 4. Prioritizing Protecting over helping them grow and how this creates mom-guilt
(9:00) - 5. Momâs unrealistic expectation of themselves. No one is perfect.
(10:00) - Engineering parenting vs. Shepherding parenting
(11:55) - God modeled what shepherding looks like.
(12:40) - Facing challenges and the culturally misleading messages.
(14:55) - Connecting with last week's podcast message about normal life challenges
(17:00) - The world will not tiptoe around your kidsâ emotions. How can we help them?
(21:10) - Cindyâs Pep Talk : Be kind to yourself.
LINKS :
Free discovery call:
https://www.the.cindymanko.com/11-coaching-page
The Journal Project: My Senior Year Through Mom's Eyes by Cindy Manko
https://a.co/d/2YguEiH
Private Facebook Group just for moms of high school seniors:
www.facebook.com/groups/savvyseniormoms/
CONNECT WITH CINDY:
Instagram: @MankoCindy
Email: [email protected]
WHAT TO DO NEXT:
Create reminders in your calendar â
NEW episodes will be released every Thursday!Leave a review on the Apple Podcast app
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Hey everyone, itâs Cindy Manko here, and today we've got a special episode of Listen Love Launch with a very special guestâmy daughter, Nadia! Weâre diving deep into how understanding teenage emotions can shape healthier adult relationships. We're sharing our own rollercoaster ride from Nadia's senior year through her leap into adulthood, reflecting on the emotional highs and lows, and how these experiences have strengthened our bond.
Weâll talk about balancing independence with support, making savvy decisions like Nadia's double major in college, and managing the transition from college to career, including her brave battle with clinical depression. So, Moms, join us as we unpack the lessons learned and celebrate the victories in parenting through lifeâs big changes.
What Youâll Learn in This Episode:
(1:30) Meet my daughter, Nadia
(2:20) - Cracking the code: helping your teen understand themselves.
(4:45) - Understanding and regulating your emotions helps with having a better outlook on your future.
(6:30) - Nadiaâs emotional attachment to things said something, find out what.
(8:00) - What moms can do to help with their teenâs choice making.
(9:40) - When did Nadia go from eyerolls to appreciating her mom.
(15:05) - Why you shouldnât always push to figure out âwhyâ with things
(15:35) - How important is it to do all the senior year âthingsâ, like prom?
(19:20) - The volleyball story and how it taught her to stand up for herself and how to be her own advocate which built confidence.
(24:00) - A MUST! The habit that MUST be stopped!
(30:40) - Nadiaâs Anxiety and Depression and how WE navigated it. Hear both sides of the story!
LINKS :
Free discovery call:
https://www.the.cindymanko.com/11-coaching-page
The Journal Project: My Senior Year Through Mom's Eyes by Cindy Manko
https://a.co/d/2YguEiH
Private Facebook Group just for moms of high school seniors:
www.facebook.com/groups/savvyseniormoms/
CONNECT WITH CINDY:
Instagram: @MankoCindy
Email: [email protected]
WHAT TO DO NEXT:
Create reminders in your calendar â
NEW episodes will be released every Thursday!Leave a review on the Apple Podcast app
Share this episode. Tag #savvyseniormom
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Depression and anxiety are more than just big emotionsâthey are real struggles that many teens (and moms) face. In this episode, we dive into what depression and anxiety actually are, how to recognize the warning signs, and ways to support your teen through these challenges.
We'll also discuss why social media plays a huge role in amplifying anxiety, the dangers of self-diagnosing, and the power of emotional check-ins. As moms, we often want to "fix" things for our kids, but the best thing we can do is listen, validate, and guide them toward help when needed.
I share personal stories, real-life coaching experiences, and practical strategies to help you support your teenâand yourselfâthrough emotional ups and downs.
What Youâll Learn in This Episode:
2:00 - How to distinguish between everyday stress and clinical anxiety/depression4:25 - The role of social media in teen anxiety and the risks of self-diagnosing
6:08 - Key warning signs that indicate your teen may need help
10:35 - Momâs role if you suspect your teen has depression or anxiety
12:20 - Strategies to keep depression and anxiety at bay: How simple daily habitsâlike sleep, movement, and reducing screen timeâcan make a huge impact
14:03 - Boredom, and how do they handle it
15:25 - Passion Projects, interests and tinkering with broken toasters
16:45 - The 3-3-3 Rule for managing anxious thoughts
17:50 - The power of emotional check-ins for both moms and teens19:45 - Why you donât need to have all the answersâbeing a steady, loving presence is enough
LINKS
Free discovery call:
https://www.the.cindymanko.com/11-coaching-page
The Journal Project: My Senior Year Through Mom's Eyes by Cindy Manko
https://a.co/d/2YguEiH
Private Facebook Group just for moms of high school seniors:
www.facebook.com/groups/savvyseniormoms/
CONNECT WITH CINDY:
Instagram: @MankoCindy
Email: [email protected]
WHAT TO DO NEXT:
Create reminders in your calendar â
NEW episodes will be released every Thursday!Leave a review on the Apple Podcast app
Share this episode. Tag #savvyseniormom
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In this episode of the Listen Love Launch Podcast, host Cindy Manko tackles the fiery topic of teenage anger. She delves into the root causes and common triggers, uncovering the emotions that often lurk beneath the surface.
Cindy also shares practical strategies to help teens regulate their emotions and quick techniques to diffuse anger when it flares up.
For parents feeling uncertain about handling their teenâs outbursts, this episode provides valuable insights and tools to respond calmly and confidently, offering support and guidance for navigating these challenging emotional waters.
What Youâll Learn in This Episode:
âď¸ The real emotions behind teenage anger
âď¸ Common triggers that set off emotional outbursts
âď¸ How moms can help their teens regulate emotions
âď¸ Quick techniques to diffuse anger before it escalatesListen in to learn more :
(1:00) - Personal story dealing with teenage anger
(4:10) - Why teens get angry
(7:00) - Triggers: Feeling unheard, Academic stress, Social conflicts, and family rules
(9:00) - Anger as a secondary emotion: whatâs underneath the anger
(10:00) - Example of diffusing anger: THE LISTEN LOVE LAUNCH approach works
(12:00) - How moms can help regulate their teenâs emotions
(14:35) - Coping Strategies: Their anger is not the boss of themâŚOR YOU
(21:10) - Building resilience
(25:23) - Quick and easy fixes to manage anger in the moment
(28:25) - Deep Issue Anger: Where to get help when anger is bigger than you can handle
(34:00) - You are not a failure if your teen has anger.
LINKS
Free discovery call:
https://www.the.cindymanko.com/11-coaching-page
The Journal Project: My Senior Year Through Mom's Eyes by Cindy Manko
https://a.co/d/2YguEiH
Private Facebook Group just for moms of high school seniors:
www.facebook.com/groups/savvyseniormoms/
CONNECT WITH CINDY:
Instagram: @MankoCindy
Email: [email protected]
WHAT TO DO NEXT:
Create reminders in your calendar â
NEW episodes will be released every Thursday!.Leave a review on the Apple Podcast app
Share this episode. Tag #savvyseniormom
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Join Cindy Manko on the Listen Love Launch Podcast as she unveils key strategies for moms during the intense senior year.
This episode teaches you to pause, breathe, and react with intention, creating a nurturing environment for your teen. Learn essential techniques like the 4-7-8 breathing exercise and how to separate your emotions from your teen's, establishing yourself as a supportive presence.
We also highlight the crucial role of self-care, offering tips like adequate sleep and journaling through "The Journal Project: My Senior Year Through Mom's Eyes." Embrace these strategies to enhance your support for your teen. For more personalized advice, reach out for a free discovery call and navigate this pivotal time with confidence.
Listen to learn more:
1:00 - What is emotional regulation
2:35 - Key strategy #1: how to help your teen with emotional regulation: PAUSE
4:00 - Tip to help you regulate: deep breath exercise
5:15 - Key Strategy #2: Separate your emotions from your teenâs emotions
6:45 - Research on development of your teenâs autonomy
7:30 - Key Strategy #3: Mindset shift: be a listening board and empathize
10:00 - Tip: Asking open ended questions
10:30 - Key Strategy #4: Model healthy emotional expression
12:30 - The power of being honest and vulnerable with your own emotions.
12:45 - How to handle when you are the dumping grounds for everyone in the family
13:45 - Bonus tip: The importance of self care.
15:05 - An important step Cindy took in her kidsâ senior years.
LINKS
Free discovery call:
https://www.the.cindymanko.com/11-coaching-page
The Journal Project: My Senior Year Through Mom's Eyes by Cindy Manko
https://a.co/d/2YguEiH
Private Facebook Group just for moms of high school seniors:
www.facebook.com/groups/savvyseniormoms/
CONNECT WITH CINDY:
Instagram: @MankoCindy
Email: [email protected]
WHAT TO DO NEXT:
Create reminders in your calendar â
NEW episodes will be released every Thursday!Leave a review on the Apple Podcast app
Share this episode. Tag #savvyseniormom
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Join Cindy Manko on the Listen Love Launch Podcast as we delve into the complexities of teenage love. Learn why it's normal for teens to be single and how few high school romances end in marriage. We'll discuss statistics and strategies that help alleviate parental worries and provide tools to support your teen's emotional development. Gain insights on fostering open communication, understanding your teen's social circle, and setting appropriate boundaries. Discover how to use real-life stories and media to initiate meaningful conversations about relationships. This episode empowers you to guide your teen through the ups and downs of young love with confidence and understanding.
Listen to learn more:
00:45 - Statistics on teen love
2:05 - A Hallmark of the teenage years is finding their identity and love
3:57 - A parentâs protective instinct to save a child from bad relationships can be harmful
7:40 - Communication: more listening and less talking/directing
9:45 - Helping them build their belief system
11:50 - Testing out relationships and how communication can steer them in the right direction
13:50 - If theyâre feeling it, you need to deal with it.
15:10 - Sorting out your own feeling before dealing with theirs
18:00 - Giving independence builds an individual. Listen, Love, and Launch
21:30 - Giving good examples to compare their relationship with.
24:45 - Keep them focused on other things for a healthy balance of time use.
32:00 - Maintain your relationship with your teen
LINKS
Free discovery call:
https://www.the.cindymanko.com/11-coaching-page
The Journal Project: My Senior Year Through Mom's Eyes by Cindy Manko
https://a.co/d/2YguEiH
Private Facebook Group just for moms of high school seniors:
www.facebook.com/groups/savvyseniormoms/
CONNECT WITH CINDY:
Instagram: @MankoCindy
Email: [email protected]
WHAT TO DO NEXT:
Create reminders in your calendar â
NEW episodes will be released every Thursday!Leave a review on the Apple Podcast app
Share this episode. Tag #savvyseniormom
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Ever wondered how to handle the whirlwind of emotions during your teenâs senior year? Join Cindy Manko as we dive into the emotional rollercoaster of this pivotal time.
Weâll break down the key components of emotionsâsubjective experiences, physiological responses, and behavioral reactionsâand their role in managing how we feel. Understanding these elements helps improve emotional regulation and reduce health risks from suppressing emotions.
This episode also focuses on acknowledging and expressing emotions constructively, providing a roadmap for smoother transitions as your teen steps into adulthood. Discover how to turn emotions into valuable insights for better interactions and a graceful move towards an empty nest.
Listen to learn more:
1:55 - What are emotions?
2:15 - Subjective experience, or our own perception of life around us.
3:15 - Physiological responses to our experiences
4:15 - Behavioral responses to the world around us.
5:00 - Research on FEELINGS and holding them in.
6:50 - Emotional Intelligence- why we want to build it.
8:09 - Examples of dealing with our emotions
9:00 - Why we shouldnât be afraid of Uncomfortable feelings
12:25 - homework for the weekâŚwe donât get better unless we practice
LINKS
Free discovery call:
https://www.the.cindymanko.com/11-coaching-page
The Journal Project: My Senior Year Through Mom's Eyes by Cindy Manko
https://a.co/d/2YguEiH
Private Facebook Group just for moms of high school seniors:
www.facebook.com/groups/savvyseniormoms/
CONNECT WITH CINDY:
Instagram: @MankoCindy
Email: [email protected]
WHAT TO DO NEXT:
Create reminders in your calendar â
NEW episodes will be released every Thursday!Leave a review on the Apple Podcast app
Share this episode. Tag #savvyseniormom
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Join Cindy Manko on the Listen Love Launch Podcast as she unveils the RISE method for transitioning your teen from dependency to independence.
Learn how to use Reflection, Inspiration, Survey, and Enlightenment to navigate this pivotal time. Discover the balance between supporting your teen and letting go, fostering strong family bonds as your child steps into the final months of their senior year.
Embrace this exciting phase with strategies that turn challenges into opportunities, and don't miss out on a chance for a free one-on-one discovery call to ensure you and your teen feel prepared.
Together, let's make these moments empowering and memorable.
Listen in to learn more about today's episode :
0:30 - How Cindy can help you one-on-one. Free discovery call
2:15 - Enlightenment definition and connection to raising a teen.
2:00 - Cindyâs review of RISE and how it can help you thrive as a mom.
2:30 - REFLECTION - how it can help give you the confidence to let go
3:35 - INSPIRATION - from reflecting, we can let it inspire us to persevere.
4:35 - SURVEY - Survey through listening and validating your senior
5:38 - Your job is not dead. You will always be Mom; you will always be needed.
6:07 - Enlightenment - may the surveying of your senior enlighten you to let go.
6:55 - It takes practice to feel confident
7:10 - Swans and Loons: how their parenting style is like yours!
11:10 - Letting go doesnât have to be so scary with the RISE Approach.
LINKS
Free discovery call:
https://www.the.cindymanko.com/11-coaching-page
Outline of the RISE Approach:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1v2B-iTzgvGDbCrkasicrfzX3tultCxZXVz7uEdZ8WWc/edit?usp=sharing
The Journal Project: My Senior Year Through Mom's Eyes by Cindy Manko
https://a.co/d/2YguEiH
Private Facebook Group just for moms of high school seniors:
www.facebook.com/groups/savvyseniormoms/
CONNECT WITH CINDY:
Instagram: @MankoCindy
Email: [email protected]
WHAT TO DO NEXT:
Create reminders in your calendar â
NEW episodes will be released every Thursday!.Leave a review on the Apple Podcast app
Share this episode. Tag #savvyseniormom
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Join Cindy Manko on the Listen Love Launch Podcast as she explores the art of stepping back to unlock your teenâs potential.
This episode dives into the RISE approach, particularly surveying for success, where Cindy shares tips on observing your teenâs problem-solving skills to boost their independence and self-confidence. She introduces a playful metaphor, urging parents to see the âdonut,â not the âhole,â celebrating strengths while acknowledging imperfections.
Embrace the RISE stepsâReflect, Inspire, Surveyâto navigate this transformative year with love and confidence, preparing for the enlightening phase of parenting. Tune in for insightful guidance and encouragement.
Listen to learn more:
2:20 - About your teenâs frontal lobe of their brain.
3:30 - What it means to survey your teens 6 step shift
4:20 - Step 1 Pause
6:16 - Step 2 Listen
7:25 - Step 3 State what you heard and Validate
8:02 - Step 4 Listen some more
9:07 - Step 5 State your observation, recycle steps 1-4.
9:30 - Textbook example of the process
10:45 - Fight or FlightâŚhow to save them from it!
13:10 - Step 6 Give Confident inspiration
14:40 - Encouraging you to SURVEY.
LINKS
The Journal Project: My Senior Year Through Mom's Eyes by Cindy Manko
https://a.co/d/2YguEiH
Private Facebook Group just for moms of high school seniors:
www.facebook.com/groups/savvyseniormoms/
CONNECT WITH CINDY:
Instagram: @MankoCindy
Email: [email protected]
WHAT TO DO NEXT:
Create reminders in your calendar â
NEW episodes will be released every Thursday!.Leave a review on the Apple Podcast app
Share this episode. Tag #savvyseniormom
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In this week's episode, Cindy Manko introduces step two of her R I S E approach, emphasizing the importance of inspiring independence in teenagers by treating them as insightful individuals rather than micromanaging their every move. Cindy is also inspired by family therapist Jennifer Kolariâs concept of parents stepping back from acting as a "substitute frontal lobe," striking a delicate balance between guidance and control. Cindyâs words will shed light on how reducing parental intervention allows teens to develop confidence and essential life skills. While challenging, the shift in parental roles paves the way for deeper connections and enduring support as teens journey toward independence.
Parents can help teens unlock their full potential by embracing change and allowing them to navigate discomfort and failure independently. This episode offers valuable insights into transforming your parenting approach and creating a nurturing environment where your teen can truly thrive.
Listen to learn more:
0:30 - Definition of Inspire
1:25 - Why you should join The Savvy Senior Mom private Facebook group
2:05 - Introduction to the parent habit: you should kick to the curb.
3:05 - What is so important about developing the brainâs frontal lobe?
4:00 - What is your job in helping build an independent teen?
6:07 - The challenge to listen and how that helps you build your teen's confidence.
10:37 - âHow to Inspire Othersâ article breakdown.
11:10 - 20:45: 10 ways to inspire your teen inspired by Maggie Wooll
Compliment your teen
Be enthusiastic
Have integrity
Be empathetic
Maintain a positive outlook
Practice gratitude
Stand your ground
Set clear goals and strive for them
Have passion
Challenge your teen
20:45 - Addressing how hard it is to have a teenager.
LINKS
Article by Maggie Wooll, MBA
10 Ways to Inspire Others and Support Long-term Growth
https://a.co/d/aV9ao3w
Reflection questions link:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/14gS7hoPMp_zabjr79HYjur0ged9TM7ohcmC_3aFgAFY/edit?usp=sharing
The Journal Project: My Senior Year Through Mom's Eyes by Cindy Manko
https://a.co/d/2YguEiH
Private Facebook Group just for moms of high school seniors:
www.facebook.com/groups/savvyseniormoms/
CONNECT WITH CINDY:
Instagram: @MankoCindy
Email: [email protected]
WHAT TO DO NEXT:
Create reminders in your calendar â
NEW episodes will be released every Thursday!.Leave a review on the Apple Podcast app
Share this episode. Tag #savvyseniormom
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Join us for a heartwarming episode of "Listen Love Launch" as we explore the transformative journey of strengthening mother-daughter bonds during the high school senior year. Discover the empowering RISE approachâReflect, Inspire, Survey, Enlightenâthat helps moms navigate this pivotal transition with grace and confidence. We'll share practical tips to avoid Quitter's Day and embrace growth while fostering a friendship-based relationship. Dive into the art of letting go and holding on, celebrating your family's evolving roles. Tune in for insights, warmth, and a strengthened bond on the path to adulthood!
Listen to learn more:
0:40 - Intro to the New Year New You Resolution for Moms of Seniors
2:35 - Beating the odds of Quitterâs Day
3:30 - Your senior and senioritis
4:12 - R.I.S.E! What it mean
5:35 - Step one: REFLECT
7:45 - Cindyâs speech to Moms and their college daughters about letting go.
14:00 - Encouragement to REFLECT
15:10 - Signing off with love and admiration for your dedication!
LINKS
Reflection questions link:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/14gS7hoPMp_zabjr79HYjur0ged9TM7ohcmC_3aFgAFY/edit?usp=sharing
The Journal Project: My Senior Year Through Mom's Eyes by Cindy Manko
https://a.co/d/2YguEiH
Private Facebook Group just for moms of high school seniors:
www.facebook.com/groups/savvyseniormoms/
CONNECT WITH CINDY:
Instagram: @MankoCindy
Email: [email protected]
WHAT TO DO NEXT:
Create reminders in your calendar â
NEW episodes will be released every Thursday!.Leave a review on the Apple Podcast app
Share this episode. Tag #savvyseniormom
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Cindy Manko, host of the Listen Love Launch podcast, delves into the emotional whirlwind of high school seniorsâ holiday season. As acceptance letters arrive alongside Christmas carols, each one holds the promise of new beginnings while evoking a sense of nostalgia for soon-to-end family traditions. In this weekâs episode, Cindy explores vibrant conversations from a Facebook group for moms of seniors, a place where laughter mingles with tears and camaraderie is born from shared exhaustion. She emphasizes the importance of savoring these moments with their seniors amid the bustling holiday and college application season. Cindy encourages listeners to embrace the joy, traditions, and even chaos of this unique time. As they light up this festive season, she urges them to find strength in unity and cherish these fleeting moments.
LINKS
The Savvy Senior Mom Series: Creating a blueprint for a successful year:
https://www.cindymanko.com/home
The Journal Project: My Senior Year Through Mom's Eyes by Cindy Manko
https://a.co/d/2YguEiH
Private Facebook Group just for moms of high school seniors:
www.facebook.com/groups/savvyseniormoms/
CONNECT WITH CINDY:
Instagram: @MankoCindy
Email: [email protected]
WHAT TO DO NEXT:
Create reminders in your calendar â
NEW episodes will be released every other Thursday!Leave a review on the Apple Podcast app
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Episode Summary Cindy Manko, host of the Listen Love Launch podcast, celebrates the 50th episode with a special focus on the emotional journey of parenting high school seniors as they prepare to leave home. Inspired by her own experiences as her oldest child headed off to college, Cindy created this space for moms navigating the same tumultuous transition. In this episode, listeners will dive into the complex emotions that come with this pivotal stage, learning to transform parental worry into empowerment through techniques like journaling and treating listening as a love language. She also shares how moms can step back from the 'Mrs. Fix-It' role and adopt a 'let them lead' approach, grappling with challenges such as empty nesting and menopause. As families savor graduation milestones and dynamics shifts, this episode guides mothers learning to let go with love.
LINKS
The Savvy Senior Mom Series: Creating a blueprint for a successful year:
https://www.cindymanko.com/home
The Journal Project: My Senior Year Through Mom's Eyes by Cindy Manko
https://a.co/d/2YguEiH
Private Facebook Group just for moms of high school seniors:
www.facebook.com/groups/savvyseniormoms/
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On todayâs episode - we're diving into a super important topic on the Listen Love Launch Podcast. Joining us is the fabulous Dr. Janelle Makoviak, or Dr. Mack as we like to call her, whoâs a whiz in the world of holistic health and naturopathy. She's here to spill the beans on why self-care isn't just niceâitâs necessary, especially for you moms nearing that empty nest stage. Dr. Mack will share her secrets on tackling those nagging health nuisances like heartburn and headaches before they turn into bigger issues. Plus, we're talking about super simple self-care strategies, like squeezing in 10 minutes of mindfulness or relaxation into your dayâbecause you totally deserve it! So, buckle up and letâs get this wellness party started!
Listen in to learn more:
2:00 - Taking care of yourself is taking care of your teen.
4:00 - Embracing the self-care journey
8:30 - Prioritizing sleep habits
13:00 - Influencers on Social Media warning
17:45 - Dr. Mackâs story story
20:15 - Difference between Conventional and Holistic healthcare
24:45 - Journey into Menopause
26:45 - Get ahold of your stress
LINKS
Connect with Dr. Mack
www.cherryblossomnaturalwellness.com
Michigan Association of naturopathic Doctors
www.michnd.org
The Savvy Senior Mom Series: Creating a blueprint for a successful year:
https://www.cindymanko.com/home
The Journal Project: My Senior Year Through Mom's Eyes by Cindy Manko
https://a.co/d/2YguEiH
Private Facebook Group just for moms of high school seniors:
www.facebook.com/groups/savvyseniormoms/
CONNECT WITH CINDY:
Instagram: @MankoCindy
Email: [email protected]
WHAT TO DO NEXT:
Create reminders in your calendar â
NEW episodes will be released every Thursday!.Leave a review on the Apple Podcast app
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Kimberly Grustus, founder of Good For You Girls, shares her journey into creating all-natural skincare for teens on our podcast. With a fitness, nutrition, and advertising background and motivated by her daughters' struggles with asthma and allergies, Kimberly developed a skincare line free from harmful synthetic ingredients. This episode highlights the importance of safe, age-appropriate products and mothers' empowering role in their daughtersâ health.
We also discuss navigating puberty with a positive mindset, viewing it as a time of potential for building young women's confidence and resilience. The conversation covers the impact of social media and societal pressures, emphasizing open communication and critical thinking to foster healthy self-perception. Kimberly offers valuable strategies for proactive parenting and using empathy and dialogue to manage social media's challenges, providing insights on crafting holistic empowerment strategies for mothers supporting their teens.
Special discount from Kim Grustusâ Good for you girls skin care line:
Go to www.goodforyougirls.com and
Apply the discount code: SAVVY20
Listen in to learn more:
(1:00) About Kimâs Journey to becoming the inventor of Good For You Girls Skin Care Line
(9:00) The message beyond skincare: positivity surrounding puberty
(13:00) Knowledge is Power. Teaching critical thinking and all about your teens body.
(17:00) Confidence comes from knowing what your body needs.
(18:46) Moms role in teen growth: empathy, being a sounding board, and a safe place
(20:40) Time of Change means a momâs effort should be toward personal growth as well as encouraging independence in their teens. Common conversation revolving around growth.
(26:00) Social Media Influence; how hormones are involved and can create bad habits.
(32:45) Less is moreâŚskincare that it is!
The Savvy Senior Mom Series: Creating a blueprint for a successful year:
https://www.cindymanko.com/home
The Journal Project: My Senior Year Through Mom's Eyes by Cindy Manko
https://a.co/d/2YguEiH
Private Facebook Group just for moms of high school seniors:
www.facebook.com/groups/savvyseniormoms/
CONNECT WITH CINDY:
Instagram: @MankoCindy
Email: [email protected]
WHAT TO DO NEXT:
Create reminders in your calendar â
NEW episodes will be released every Thursday!.Leave a review on the Apple Podcast app
Share this episode. Tag #savvyseniormom
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Join Cindy Manko as we delve into the emotional shift from directing our teenagers to supporting their transition into adulthood. This episode explores how parents can ease tensions by stepping back, allowing teens to navigate their own choices and learn from their mistakes.
We also explore the unique challenges faced by parents of senior students, including those with special needs or mental health issues. We discover strategies for setting healthy boundaries and enhancing decision-making support without overstepping. As the holiday season approaches, we emphasize the importance of strong communication patterns to minimize stress and foster meaningful family interactions.
This is an episode you donât want to miss!
Listen in to learn more:
(1:00) What will it look like when you do not control your teen?
(5:00) Embracing the letting go.
Tension is inevitable (6:35)
The tension is not personal (7:14)
Listening is the key to diffusing tension(9:40)
Set Good Boundaries (14:30)
(19:15) Remembering that we all have our individual battles
(22:45) Letting go is not losing them
(24:00) Cindyâs final encouragement
The Savvy Senior Mom Series: Creating a blueprint for a successful year:
https://www.cindymanko.com/home
The Journal Project: My Senior Year Through Mom's Eyes by Cindy Manko
https://a.co/d/2YguEiH
Private Facebook Group just for moms of high school seniors:
www.facebook.com/groups/savvyseniormoms/
CONNECT WITH CINDY:
Instagram: @MankoCindy
Email: [email protected]
WHAT TO DO NEXT:
Create reminders in your calendar â
NEW episodes will be released every other Thursday!Leave a review on the Apple Podcast app
Share this episode. Tag #savvyseniormom
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In this episode, experience the bittersweet emotions of your child's final high school milestones. We delve into the poignant moments of senior year, from the last football game cheers to the homecoming dance and the stress of college applications. As we mark the end of long-term commitments to sports and extracurricular activities, I share insights and support for navigating this significant transition.
We also discuss strategies to help our kids forge new identities beyond high school, set fresh goals, and prepare for upcoming life changes. Remember, you're not alone in facing these challenges.
Subscribe and join fellow moms in sharing and connecting through this transformative year. Share your thoughts and how these discussions impact you.
Listen in to learn more:
(:55-2:00) The Savvy Senior Mom Series
(2:00-4:00) All the busyness of the fall time of the senior year
(4:00-8:10) A heads up about the BIG Lasts (sports, clubs, band, etc)
(8:15-9:15) The LAST football game and why it is unique to the LASTS
(9:30-12:50) Tips on managing your emotions about "the Lasts" for both mom and senior
(12:55-16:00) Feeling Rejected as moms and how to reconnect with your busy senior.
(16:10-17:45) Helping your teen process their emotions with the lasts.
The Savvy Senior Mom Series: Creating a blueprint for a successful year:
https://www.cindymanko.com/home
The Journal Project: My Senior Year Through Mom's Eyes by Cindy Manko
https://a.co/d/2YguEiH
Private Facebook Group just for moms of high school seniors:
www.facebook.com/groups/savvyseniormoms/
CONNECT WITH CINDY:
Instagram: @MankoCindy
Email: [email protected]
WHAT TO DO NEXT:
Create reminders in your calendar â
NEW episodes will be released every Thursday!.Leave a review on the Apple Podcast app
Share this episode. Tag #savvyseniormom
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