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- 4949 What Going Back To School Looks LikeIn this episode I reflect on my first week at school with kids in attendance. As a school counselor what did I notice? What were the struggles and how did I feel? Find out here and learn the one thing that I believe is most important moving forward. How is your child's conversation and socialization skills after spending so much time online? If you see gaps like I do then you will love my new mini course Conversations That Empower. Learn step by step tools for you and your family to communicate with confidence. Check this course out RIGHT HERE. If you want more join The Focused Mindset community. You will get free solution focused material straight to your email when you do. Go to www.thefocusedmindset.com/empowered today. I am partnering up with The Big Life Journal to provide a one stop shop for products that teach your child self confidence and empowerment. go to my link to get the products and you will be supporting this podcast when you do. http://biglifejournal.com/?aff=1186 Thank you for joining me! Don't for get to subscribe and leave a review so we can keep getting solution focused content right to you each week.
- 5050 Get Unstuck and Solve Problems 7 days 7 min podcast wrap upIt's exiting to work towards being our best self. You families growth matters. On this episode we remember that none of us is perfect but we can find solutions to life challenges. You are the expert of your own life and today is the day to own that. Get all the free solution focuses family information by visiting www.thefocusedmindset.com. Don't forget to sign up for my monthly message so you get it all. Thank you for listening to this podcast. I have a special gift of a free download just for you at www.thefocusedmindset.com/empowered
- 5151 The Ambitious Mom Coach, Christian Moon Helps Moms With PurposeFinding balance between bing a parent and being ambitious is a journey. There is a lot of power in the realization that you are a full person, not just your child's parent. Christian Moon went from a teen mom with fear and doubt to a mentor to young moms and to share her ambition to families everyplace. Get her journal at www.christianmoon.com Get Conversations That Empower course and journal at www.thefocusedmindset.com. You will get unique downloads for my podcast listener by using the link RIGHT HERE. You are never alone with The Focused Mindset. Moms, dads, grandparents, foster parents, we are all shaping the next generation. Join the Focused Mindset Community to always have the latest solution focused information for you and your family. Cher Kretz is the leader of the Facebook group Solution Focused Families. Come on over and join her there today.
- 5252 Nikki Hedstrom A Thought Is A Thought, Its Not YOU, Its Just NotAsk yourself, "Can you choose another thought?" This concept began to change how Nikki Hedstrom approached life. Learn about her new book and why she wrote it in this episode. You CAN lessen anxiety one thought at a time. Get A Thought Is A Thought a www.athoughtisathought.com Learn more at www.thefocusedmindset.com. Get your copy of Conversations That Empower today! Communications skills are something that is learned. Not something you are born with. Give yourself an advantage in conversations with this easy to follow and remember mini course with guided video lessons by Cher Kretz. www.thefocusedmindset.com/empowered The Big Life Journal is the single best journal for kids. Use the link here to get Big Life Journal products and help support this podcast. http://biglifejournal.com/?aff=1186
- 5353 Replacing Anxiety With Confidence Solution-Focused StyleKids have heard about all the dangers of the pandemic for so long that it is in their subconscious. This has caused or amplified compulsive behaviors in many anxious kids. In this episode, I answer a question from a listener who has notices her son is struggling with how to cope with anxiety. There are many gaps we are eager to fill in our families but at the top of the list is moving towards better communication. Help your family get their quicker by going through my mini course Conversations That Empower. Learn solution-focused strategies that will make difference no matter where you go. www.thefocusedmindset.com/products Learn more and get ongoing free resources at www.thefocusedmindset.com You are never alone with The Focused Mindset Community. Confident kids everyplace have discovered The Big Life Journal. Use my affiliate link when you buy Big Life Journal products for your child or teen and help support this podcast when you do. Thank you for your support! Its my joy to bring family oriented podcasts to you each week so your family can grow in strength and confidence.
- 5454 Dr. Linda Metcalf 3 Steps To Help Move Forward Solution-focused StyleWe can preserver into the next chapter of life. There may be a lurking fear of the unknown due to the past trauma we all faced. So today listen in on a conversation I had with Dr. Linda Metcalf about how to help children face an unknown future and get back in to school and activities with less stress. Go to www.thefocusedmindset.com to learn more about our products and services and to join the community. For more about Linda Metcalf and her collaboration with Cher Kretz visit www.thefocusedmindset.com/linda-medcalf Get tons of free resources and family activities to build perseverance by clicking right here on this link. https://thefocusedmindset.ck.page/8ecca8cad6 It's my gift to you.
- 5555 Dr. Laura Froyen on Real CompassionThe host of the Balanced Parent Podcast, Dr. Laura Froyen joins me to talk about how kids impact our life and help us shape us into more compassionate humans. We can learn to show compassion to ourselves and others. To get Dr. Froyen's free gift of a guided meditation for to do with you and your children go to https://laurafroyen.lpages.co/self-compassion-meditation-download/ Go to www.thefocusedmindset.com to learn more about The Focused Mindset and get free solution-focused resources. You can also check out the powerful mini-course Conversations That Empower if you want to boost you and your families communication skills this year. The Big Life Journal is my affiliate partner and has tons of wonderful products to help your family build resilience. Check it out by using this link https://biglifejournal.com/?aff=1186 or visit www.thefocusedmindset.com. You are never alone with The Focused Mindset Community learn more at https://www.thefocusedmindset.com/joincommunity
- 5656 Solution Focused Persistence and PerseveranceTap into the motivation within with these solution-focused tools. Listen to the story of how one 5th grade student moved from completely giving up on doing school work, to having a renewed focus. The Big Life Journal is my affiliate partner and has tons of wonderful products to help your family build resilience. Check it out by using this link https://biglifejournal.com/?aff=1186 or visit www.thefocusedmindset.com. Go to www.thefocusedmindset.com to learn more about The Focused Mindset and get free solution-focused resources. You can also check out the powerful mini-course Conversations That Empower if you want to boost you and your families communication skills this year. You are never alone with The Focused Mindset Community learn more at https://www.thefocusedmindset.com/joincommunity
- 5757 Persevering Parent, You Got This!You learn a completely new level of perseverance once you become a parent. Your love for your child is the driving force. Lets talk about the parent's perseverance journey. Learn more about solution-focused parenting at www.thefocusedmindset.com. There you can get access to my upcoming free webinars on Finding Peace and Ending Strong. Id love to have you! Come with questions for our live Q&A Conversations That Empower is a life changing mini-course that is fun to go through and with easy to practice skills for the entire family. Upgrade your communication skills with Conversations That Empower found on Thefocusedmindset.com product page. The Big Life Journal is my affiliate partner and has tons of wonderful products to help your family build resilience. Check it out by using this link https://biglifejournal.com/?aff=1186 or visit www.thefocusedmindset.com. Thank you for listening! I'd love to send you my monthly focus letter with free family resources. This month you will get The Good Vibes Self Evaluation and checklist. Start each day right like I do be checking your VIBE and get access RIGHT HERE.
- 5858 Professor of Perseverance James Perdue Shares the ABC's of Conquering Self SabotageAuthor, James Perdue lives with paralysis but never lets that stop him from moving forward. Hear his stories and learn about how Acceptance, Battle and Conquer are the ABC's you need to get through the challenge you are facing. Learn more at http://professorofperseverance.com/index.html Learn more about solution-focused parenting at www.thefocusedmindset.com. There you can get access to my upcoming free webinars on Finding Peace and Ending Strong. Id love to have you! Conversations That Empower is a life changing mini-course. Upgrade your communication skills with Conversations That Empower found on Thefocusedmindset.com product page. The Big Life Journal is my affiliate partner and has tons of wonderful products to help your family build resilience. Check it out by using this link https://biglifejournal.com/?aff=1186 or visit www.thefocusedmindset.com. Thank you for listening! I'd love to hear from you. Reach out at www.thefocusedmindset.com/contact
- 5959 Special Mother's Day AnnouncementCount your blessings. That is one thing I always take a moment to do on Mother's Day. In this min-episode I talk about why its so important to focus on your own mental health and how you can do that each day. I also share about some of my challenging moments and how I walked forward. Get much more in my monthly message by clicking right here! Use this link to access ongoing support and resources prepared by me, just for you. Go to www.thefocusedmindset.com to learn more about The Focused Mindset and get free solution-focused resources. You can also check out the powerful mini-course Conversations That Empower if you want to boost you and your families communication skills this year.
- 6060 Post Pandemic Fear SolutionsLooking for access to the upcoming webinar? CLICK HERE Fear can attack us when we least expect it. But what if you could plan for your future fear and deal with it with a solution-focused mindset. In this episode we learn about a child who was gripped with fear after a bad dream and how he begins to move past it. We explore how we can face our fears and help children do the same in our post-pandemic reality. Get your free ALL ACCESS PASS to my next parent webinars (May 19) and be the first to know about my upcoming trainings simply by CLICKING RIGHT HERE. Go to www.thefocusedmindset.com to learn more about The Focused Mindset and get free solution-focused resources. You can also check out the powerful mini-course Conversations That Empower if you want to boost you and your families communication skills. The Big Life Journal is my affiliate partner and has tons of wonderful products to help your family build resilience. Check it out by using this link https://biglifejournal.com/?aff=1186 or visit www.thefocusedmindset.com. You are never alone with The Focused Mindset Community learn more at https://www.thefocusedmindset.com/joincommunity
- 6161. Trauma to Triumph; Mental Health Strength For AllMental health awareness is at an all time high. Yet many of us hold on to negative stigmas around getting help for challenges like trauma, depression, grief, and anxiety. In this episode we learn what we can do to move from trauma to triumph in the next season. It's time to lead our family into true strength with of the mind through connection and communication. Go to www.thefocusedmindset.com to learn more about The Focused Mindset and get free solution-focused resources. You can also check out the powerful mini-course Conversations That Empower if you want to boost you and your families communication skills this year. Check out coaching by Cher Kretz and get to know why family coaching is a step towards a peaceful future for your child and for you. Click here to learn more The Big Life Journal is my affiliate partner and has tons of wonderful products to help your family build resilience. Check it out by using this link https://biglifejournal.com/?aff=1186 or visit www.thefocusedmindset.com. You are never alone with The Focused Mindset Community learn more at https://www.thefocusedmindset.com/joincommunity
- 6262. Teaching Values to Your "Adult In Training"Head over to www.thefocusedmindset.com/contact to ask Cher Kretz a parenting question. Your question may land on the show! Today we answer a question from a parent in New Zealand. On instagram and facebook Loma is @momeachokes. His page is full of smiles, singing, dancing and love for God. But on a deeper level, Loma strives to raise his kids well and reached out to ask me "What are some practical ways we can exercise communication with our children and teach them values?" Conversations That Empower is a life changing mini-course that is fun to go through and with easy to practice skills for the entire family. Upgrade your communication skills with Conversations That Empower found at https://www.thefocusedmindset.com/products/p/conversations-that-empower. The Big Life Journal is my affiliate partner and has tons of wonderful products to help your family build resilience. Check it out by using this link https://biglifejournal.com/?aff=1186 or visit www.thefocusedmindset.com.
- 6363. Curtis Webster Jr. Founder of DMD Lifestyle Leads By ExampleCurtis Webster Jr, the founder Dads Married To Doctors or DMD Lifestyle kicks off our tribute to amazing fathers this week. He speaks about authentic parenting and what it takes to raise three girls in our society today. Visit www.dadsmarriedtodoctors.com, Dads Married to Doctors (DMD) to get information on dad's groups and so much more! Go to www.thefocusedmindset.com to learn more about The Focused Mindset and get free solution-focused resources. You can also check out the powerful mini-course Conversations That Empower if you want to boost you and your families communication skills this year. https://www.thefocusedmindset.com/products Facebook Group: Solution Focused Families Instagram: Cher.thefocusedmindset Conversations That Empower Course Access w free Journal podcast offer. https://www.thefocusedmindset.com/products
- 6464. Jose Rolon Speaks, "My Kids Saved My Life"Jose Rolon speaks from the heart about his kids and how he seeks to break the cycle of abuse and lack of empathy he saw growing up. Find out his greatest joy of fatherhood and hear why he says his kids saved his life. You know him from his funny Tiktoks @ NYCgaydad but today hear a different side of Jose Rolon. Like what you hear? Share this episode on your favorite platform or email it to a friend. They will be glad you did. And on Apple Podcasts you can leave me a review so Apple will push this podcast to a bigger audience. Thank you! And get your free Parenting journal and monthly updates witht his link: https://www.thefocusedmindset.com/journal Learn more about my course Conversations That Empower if you are ready to break unhealthy cycles of non-communication in your family. When you commit to growing you will be the positive change in your family for generations to come. https://www.thefocusedmindset.com/products/p/conversations-that-empower. Want products for you children that will help them be strong and confident? Check out The Big Life Journal. Please use my link here or on my website to shop and you will be supporting this podcast. https://biglifejournal.com/?aff=1186 You are never alone with The Focused Mindset. Join my Facebook group Solution Focused Families and join my exclusive family at www.thefocusedmindset.com
- 6565 Bryan Ward on Fatherhood and Being IntentionalBryan Ward is the host of The Dad Up podcast. Listen in on our conversation about how to stay close and connected with your family every step of the way. Learn about the power of being intentional about your time and journaling. As promised, get your free journal for you and your kids by clicking HERE https://www.thefocusedmindset.com/journal And listen to The Dad Up podcast to hear more from Bryan Ward. Go to www.thefocusedmindset.com to learn more about The Focused Mihttps://www.thefocusedmindset.comndset and get free solution-focused resources. You can also check out the powerful mini-course Conversations That Empower if you want to boost you and your families communication skills this year. And remember for listening to this episode you get the guided journal for free! Click here to get access. https://www.thefocusedmindset.com/journal Check out coaching by Cher Kretz and get to know why family coaching is a step towards a peaceful future for your child and for you. Click here to learn more The Big Life Journal is my affiliate partner and has tons of wonderful products to help your family build resilience. Check it out by using this link https://biglifejournal.com/?aff=1186 or www.thefocusedmindset.com.
- 6666 Roman Prokopchuck on Foster Parenting From A Place Of LoveRoman Prokopchuk host of the Digital Savage Experience podcast and co-host of Real Talk Podcasting has been a foster parent to over 25 children. He shares some of what his journey has been like from the inside. Roman and his wife are committed to parenting out of love even when the children are not biologically theirs. Listen in as we honor fatherhood and seek to understand the heart of men who make a difference in the lives of children. Like what you hear? Share this episode on your favorite platform or email it to a friend. They will be glad you did. And on Apple Podcasts you can leave me a review so Apple will push this podcast to a bigger audience. Thank you! Learn more about my course Conversations That Empower if you are ready to break unhealthy cycles of non-communication in your family. When you commit to growing you will be the positive change in your family for generations to come. https://www.thefocusedmindset.com/products/p/conversations-that-empower. Want products for you children that will help them be strong and confident? Check out The Big Life Journal. Please use my link here or on my website to shop and you will be supporting this podcast. https://biglifejournal.com/?aff=1186 Cher Kretz brings 20+ years of experience right to you with solution-focused products and coaching services. Follow links to learn more! Bit.ly/cherkretzinfo Blog: www.thefocusedmindset.com/blog-by-cher Instagram: Cher The Focused Mindset Is Solution Focused Coaching with Cher right for you? Book a free discovery call today at Cher Kretz Discovery Call Access Website: www.thefocusedmindset.com Leave me a question here CONTACT CHER and your topic may be the next one on Parenting With The Focused Mindset. www.thefocusedmindset.com/contact GPS Life Solution Focused Journals on Amazon The Big Life Journal Prodcts help kids grow in strength. Click affilate link here to see them all. Thank you for listening. Feel free to share this episode. Until next time, Keep in touch, and take care.
- 6767 Solution-Focused Parenting Requires The Focused MindsetAs promised, get your free journal for you and your kids by clicking HERE https://www.thefocusedmindset.com/journal This quick episode gives you new news and updates and an explanation to why we now go by Parenting With The Focused Mindset. Are you an educator attending the ASCA National Conference? I am leading a workshop with Dr. Linda Metcalf so look for us there! Next week we will welcome Linda to the podcast to discuss how to best give kids a voice. Go to www.thefocusedmindset.com to learn more about The Focused Mindset and get free solution-focused resources. You can also check out the powerful mini-course Conversations That Empower if you want to boost you and your families communication skills this year. And remember for listening to this episode you get the guided journal for free! Click here to get access. https://www.thefocusedmindset.com/journal
- 6868 Junaid Ahmed on Blending Fatherhood and Business68 Junaid Ahmed on Blending Fatherhood and Business Junaid Ahmed host of Hacks and Hobbies podcast talks about his commitment to his family and fatherhood. As a busy business man with many interests, Junaid has learned how to balance work and home life day by day. He also speaks of the stereotypes many people hold and how to break away from that mindset. Listen to his story and be inspired to be your best self. Learn more at https://www.hacksandhobbies.com As promised, get your free journal for you and your kids by clicking HERE https://www.thefocusedmindset.com/journal This quick episode gives you new news and updates and an explanation to why we now go by Parenting With The Focused Mindset. Are you an educator attending the ASCA National Conference? I am leading a workshop with Dr. Linda Metcalf so look for us there! Next week we will welcome Linda to the podcast to discuss how to best give kids a voice. Go to www.thefocusedmindset.com to learn more about The Focused Mindset and get free solution-focused resources. You can also check out the powerful mini-course Conversations That Empower if you want to boost you and your families communication skills this year. And remember for listening to this episode you get the guided journal for free! Click here to get access. https://www.thefocusedmindset.com/journal
- 6969 Dr. Linda Metcalf Giving Kids A Voice With A Solution Focused ApproachHave you ever felt ignored or passed over? Kids feel this every day when the adults around them think they know what is best for them but fail to ask the child what they think. Now is the time to learn how to use the solution focused approach to help your child feel heard at school and home. Dr. Linda Metcalf and I discuss this important subject as you listen in. As promised, get your free journal for you and your kids by clicking HERE https://www.thefocusedmindset.com/journal This quick episode gives you new news and updates and an explanation to why we now go by Parenting With The Focused Mindset. Are you an educator attending the ASCA National Conference? I am leading a workshop with Dr. Linda Metcalf so look for us there! Linda Metcalf is the host of Solution Focused Schools Unlimited Podcast. Look it up and follow by clikcing the drop down in the top right hand corner in Apple Podcasts. Go to www.thefocusedmindset.com to learn more about The Focused Mindset and get free solution-focused resources. You can also check out the powerful mini-course Conversations That Empower if you want to boost you and your families communication skills this year. And remember for listening to this episode you get the guided journal for free! Click here to get access. https://www.thefocusedmindset.com/journal
- 7070 Mentorship And Reflection with A Solution Focused MindsetReal humility comes from focusing on the journey of life and realizing how far you have come. Not from glorifying your accomplishments. Find out the lessons that I learned from key note speaker Dr. Alfredo Quinones-Hinojosa AKA Dr Q at the ASCA 2021 conference. Go to www.thefocusedmindset.com to learn more about The Focused Mindset and get free solution-focused resources. You can also check out the powerful mini-course Conversations That Empower if you want to boost you and your families communication skills this year. And remember for listening to this episode you get the guided journal for free! Click here to get access. https://www.thefocusedmindset.com/journal Check out coaching by Cher Kretz and get to know why family coaching is a step towards a peaceful future for your child and for you. The Big Life Journal is my affiliate partner and has tons of wonderful products to help your family build resilience. Check it out by using this link https://biglifejournal.com/?aff=1186 or visit www.thefocusedmindset.com and click on The Big Life Journal You are never alone with The Focused Mindset Community learn more at https://www.thefocusedmindset.com/joincommunity
- 7171. Josh Godinez on What We Know NOW About Kids Being In SchoolJosh Godinez is the President of CASC California Association of School Counselors. He shares his insight on what we can expect moving forward into the next school year and the new trends he notices that we should be aware of. Learn more about solution-focused parenting at www.thefocusedmindset.com. Conversations That Empower is a life changing mini-course that is fun to go through and with easy to practice skills for the entire family. Upgrade your communication skills with Conversations That Empower found at https://www.thefocusedmindset.com/products/p/conversations-that-empower. The Big Life Journal is my affiliate partner and has tons of wonderful products to help your family build resilience. Check it out by using this link https://biglifejournal.com/?aff=1186 or visit www.thefocusedmindset.com. You Tube: Cher The Focused Mindset Instagram: Cher The Focused Mindset Facebook: Cher The Focused Mindset Facebook Group: Solution Focused Families
- 7272 Lead Your Family By Empowering When Anxiety HitsReal leaders help those around them feel empowered, not powered over. In this episode we learn how to empower your kids to face fear or anxiety. Like what you hear? Share this episode on your favorite platform or email it to a friend. They will be glad you did. And on Apple Podcasts you can leave me a review so Apple will push this podcast to other solution-focused parents like yourself. Learn more about my course Conversations That Empower if you are ready to break unhealthy cycles of non-communication in your family. When you commit to growing you will be the positive change in your family for generations to come. https://www.thefocusedmindset.com/products/ Want products for your children that will help them be strong and confident? Check out The Big Life Journal. Please use my link here or on my website to shop and you will be supporting this podcast. https://biglifejournal.com/?aff=1186 You are never alone with The Focused Mindset. Join my Facebook group Solution Focused Families and join my exclusive family at www.thefocusedmindset.com
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