The group shared personal updates and discussed various challenges of parenting teenagers, including maintaining connections and managing independence during the transition to middle school. They explored strategies for engaging with children through open-ended conversations and sharing personal experiences to build stronger relationships. The discussion concluded with conversations about ADHD diagnosis and management, setting appropriate boundaries while supporting teenage independence, and …

This session blended TeamZen updates, podcast developments, and heartfelt community sharing. The group discussed communication practices, thank-you emails, and potential gifts for TeamZen members, as well as upcoming movie discussions like Castaway and Forrest Gump. Todd introduced new podcast feed updates and a creative SNL-style intro concept. The conversation deepened as members shared personal stories around depression, addiction, and parenting, …

In Zen Talk number 206, the hosts and attendees engage in discussions that cover various topics, including technical and housekeeping issues with the Circle app, and personal anecdotes about parenting challenges. The conversation also explores three of Kathy’s recent Zen Parenting moments: navigating perimenopause and advocating for women’s health, embracing contradictions using Taylor Swift’s life as a lens, and offering …

The group discussed various parenting challenges, including concerns about social engagement, autism support, and weight-related issues in children, with Todd and others providing guidance and support on how to approach these situations. Several members shared personal experiences, including Mimi’s concerns about her son’s social life, Nikki’s struggles with friends’ dismissiveness regarding her children’s diagnoses, and Millie’s renewed sense of purpose …

In this ZPR Live session, Todd and Cathy bring Zen Parenting back to Team Zen with a lively check-in that pivots to the big theme of the season: launching kids to college. They swap real-life stories with members about staying connected without hovering, reframing anticipatory anxiety, and spotting emotionally-immature parenting patterns (control, image-management). The convo offers practical, low-pressure ways to …

Todd & Cathy discuss college drop offs, equipping our kids to stay safe at school, and keeping ouselves sane.

We discussed an 18 year old son’s unwillingness to support the family system, Byron Katie’s “The Work”, and Soiling the nest- right before they leave home (for college, work, etc.), often become more defiant, withdrawn, irritable, or even uncooperative. It may seem counterintuitive, but psychologically, it helps them emotionally separate from the family in order to take the leap into …

Hi Team Zen, The meeting focused on preparing parents and guardians for their children’s college experience, with hosts Todd and Sweetie leading a discussion that covered various aspects of college preparation and transition. The conversation explored strategies for navigating conversations about college with children, including advice on maintaining open communication while allowing students to lead the process. The discussion concluded …

Hi Team Zen, We just wrapped our 200th Zen Talk, and we couldn’t be more grateful for this community. Thank you for showing up, sharing openly, and helping us create a space where connection and growth thrive. In Zen Talk #200, we dug into the complex realities of the “Sandwich Generation”—juggling care for aging parents while raising independent teens. We …

10:42 1. Big Life Transitions The group opened up about the emotional ups and downs of their kids graduating, applying to college, or switching schools. Whether it was excitement, anxiety, or just trying to stay present, everyone shared how they’re navigating these big shifts and helping their kids feel seen and supported. 19:08 2. School Struggles & Learning Differences Several …

Cathy and Todd discuss “Adolescence” as well as support Millie with her 7th grade son’s friendship challenges.

Hi everybody, Do you know there is a private feed for all Zen Talks so you can easily access all Zen Talks on your phone?  Instructions can be found here. Click here to catch the video of Zen Talk #197 or listen on the podcast app from your phone. Our Zen Talk link does not change so please book mark …

Hi everybody, Do you know there is a private feed for all Zen Talks so you can easily access all Zen Talks on your phone?  Instructions can be found here. Click here to catch the video of Zen Talk #195 or listen on the podcast app from your phone. Our Zen Talk link does not change so please book mark …

Hi everybody, Do you know there is a private feed for all Zen Talks so you can easily access all Zen Talks on your phone?  Instructions can be found here. Click here to catch the video of Zen Talk #195 or listen on the podcast app from your phone. Our Zen Talk link does not change so please book mark …

Hi everybody, Do you know there is a private feed for all Zen Talks so you can easily access all Zen Talks on your phone?  Instructions can be found here. Click here to catch the video of Zen Talk #195 or listen on the podcast app from your phone. Our Zen Talk link does not change so please book mark …

Hi everybody, Do you know there is a private feed for all Zen Talks so you can easily access all Zen Talks on your phone?  Instructions can be found here. Click here to catch the video of Zen Talk #194 or listen on the podcast app from your phone. Our Zen Talk link does not change so please book mark …

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Hi everybody, Do you know there is a private feed for all Zen Talks so you can easily access all Zen Talks on your phone?  Instructions can be found here. Click here to catch the video of Zen Talk #190 or listen on the podcast app from your phone. Our Zen Talk link does not change so please book mark …