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Pivot Parenting: Expert Tips for Navigating Teen and Tween Challenges

Pivot Parenting: Expert Tips for Navigating Teen and Tween Challenges

By: Heather Frazier
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Welcome to Pivot Parenting, the podcast designed to help you thrive in the ever-changing landscape of raising teens, tweens and young adults. Hosted by Heather Frazier, a triple-certified life coach and mother of four, this show is your go-to resource for expert advice, practical strategies, and compassionate support. Each episode dives deep into the complex world of adolescent development, tackling everything from effective communication and setting boundaries to managing emotional turbulence and fostering independence. Heather draws from her extensive experience to offer insights into the latest parenting trends, research-backed methods, and real-life stories that resonate with parents everywhere. Whether you're struggling with your teen's mood swings, navigating the complexities of social media, or simply looking to strengthen your family bonds, Pivot Parenting provides the tools you need to pivot from frustration and uncertainty to confidence and connection. Our goal is to equip you with the knowledge and skills to not only survive but thrive during these pivotal years. Join us as we explore topics like building trust with your teens, dealing with peer pressure, helping them with mental illness challenges, understanding the teenage brain, and much more. With a focus on empathy and resilience, Heather guides you through the highs and lows of parenting, helping you find peace of mind and joy in the journey. Subscribe now and become part of our community of parents who are dedicated to raising happy, healthy, and well-adjusted young adults. Don't miss out on essential parenting wisdom that will empower you to create a nurturing and supportive home environment. Pivot Parenting—because every moment is an opportunity to grow and connect with your kids when you're confident in your parental abilities.2022 Heather Frazier Parenting & Families Personal Development Personal Success Relationships
Episodes
  • 276. "How Do I Help Her Launch?"
    Jul 15 2025

    In today's episode, I sit down with Cora, a mom navigating the complex world of launching her 18-year-old daughter. We dive deep into the three non-negotiable steps every parent needs for a successful launch, the dangerous difference between control and love, and the one thing that happens right before launch that catches parents completely off-guard.

    What You'll Learn:

    • The 3 essential steps for successful teen launch (most parents skip #2)
    • How to tell if you're parenting from control vs. love, fear vs. confidence—and why it matters more than you think
    • The secret pre-launch phase that determines your long-term success
    • Real strategies from a mom in the trenches

    Ready to master your child's launch year?

    If you're parenting a high school senior (or soon-to-be senior), you don't have to navigate this alone. Join my Navigating the Launch: 2025-26 Senior Parent Group Coaching Program—a 9-month journey designed specifically for parents like you.

    Over 18 sessions from September through May, you'll master every stage of launch so your child flies confidently into their future while maintaining the loving relationship you've built. Because the goal isn't just launching them—it's launching them so well they choose to come home for the holidays.

    Program starts September 2025. Limited spots available.

    [Learn more and secure your spot HERE

    Don't let this pivotal year happen to you—make it work for your family.

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    35 mins
  • 275. "She Needs to Prioritize Getting up on Time"
    Jul 8 2025

    If your teen struggles to wake up, follow through, or seems totally oblivious to your family’s priorities—you’ll feel seen in this one. In this live coaching session with Kat, we dig into the frustration of having a teen who won’t just get it together… and what’s really happening beneath the surface.

    We unpack:

    • Why your teen’s “irresponsible” behavior might actually be age-appropriate

    • How well-meaning expectations can backfire (and make mornings miserable)

    • Why it’s okay for both of you to be human and imperfect

    • Practical ways to build better communication without constant battles

    If you’ve been telling yourself, “She just needs to care more / try harder / be more responsible,” this episode will shift how you see things—and bring way more peace to your mornings.

    ✨ Ready to parent with more clarity and calm (even when your teen’s a mess)? Book your free Peaceful Parenting Strategy Call here. Let’s make this easier—for both of you.

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    34 mins
  • 274. "My Son Just Needs to Do it Better..."
    Jul 1 2025

    Ever find yourself thinking, “If my kid would just get their act together, life would be so much easier”? Yeah… you’re not alone.

    In this live coaching session, we dig into what’s really going on when we get stuck in that headspace—whether it’s schoolwork, bedtime routines, or the everyday grind. You love your kid. You’re trying your best. But when their struggles drag on (and on), it’s SO tempting to believe that if they would just change, everything would fall into place.

    Here’s the hard truth:
    Sometimes the real shift has to start with us.

    In this episode, we unpack:

    • Why telling your teen “how to fix it” often backfires

    • How to spot the sneaky ways we (yep, even us) get stuck in old patterns

    • What to do when your routines stop working and everyone’s frustrated

    • The pivot that helps you AND your teen move forward without power struggles

    If you’re exhausted from circling the same problems—and starting to think nothing works—this is for you. Spoiler: it’s not about doing more. It’s about seeing it differently.

    Ready to break the cycle and actually enjoy parenting again? Book your free Peaceful Parenting Strategy Call here.

    Let’s make this easier on everyone.

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    41 mins
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