Joyful Courage for Parenting Teens
Welcome to the Joyful Courage Podcast - a place where parents of tweens and teens come to find inspiration, information and encouragement in the messy terrain of adolescence This season of parenting is no joke - and while the details of what we are all moving through might be slightly different, we are having a collective experience. This is a space where we center building relationship, nurturing life skills, and leaning into our own personal growth. My name is Casey O’Roarty, I am a parent coach, Positive Discipline LEad Trainer, and captain of the adolescent ship over at Sproutable. I am also a speaker and published author. I have been working with parents and families for over 20 years and continue to navigate being a mom with my own two young adult kids. I am honored that you are here… Please give back to the pod by sharing it with friends, or on social media, and rate and review on Apple or Spotify - work of mouth is how we grow! Thanks - enjoy the show!
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Back again with a follow up replay - this episode was recorded the same week as my show with Dr. Bryson (the one revisited in eps 572). I loved the convo so much I was inspired to go deeper into trusting our teen’s development. This show goes into what is happening in the teen brain and how to work WITH our kids to pro
Ready to launch your teen with confidence? Revisit this episode featuring Dr. Tina Bryson! As an acclaimed parenting expert, Dr. Bryson dives deep into how to support your teen without falling into fear-based parenting. Discover why worrying less can actually help your teen thrive, how to strike the perfect balance bet
In this week's episode, I dive into the mistaken goals of power and revenge, exploring how kids' behaviors often reflect deeper beliefs about belonging, safety, and significance. I share raw personal stories about my own children, highlighting how misinterpreting their actions led to disconnection—and how shifting from
In this episode of the Joyful Courage Podcast, I dive into chapters 10 and 11 of Positive Discipline for Teenagers by Jane Nelsen and Lynn Lott. I explore what the chapters share about building strong relationships with teens, prioritizing life skills over punishment, and creating supportive structures. I also share pr
In today’s solo show, I’m inviting you to rethink your assumptions about your teen’s behavior. When we believe our kids are doing the best they can — and realize only they can solve their own problems — everything shifts. I share powerful tools for staying curious, building empathy, and letting go of control. Want deep
In Episode 568, I dive into Part 3 of Positive Discipline for Teens, exploring family meetings, special time, and the difference between empowering and enabling teens. I share real stories, powerful parenting shifts, and practical strategies to build connection, trust, and resilience. If you're ready to stay curious wh
