01 · Your STRENGTHS as a parent - Mike reflects on the double edged sword of being HONEST.

02 · Other strengths Mike did not recognize in himself

03 · What we do when our kids feel like GIVING UP... the heart-wretching reality and two good instincts often at odds.

04 · What it means to be POWER AND LOVING as a parent...

05 · Where are you most challenged and VULNERABLE as a parent? Mike reflects on being SELF-ORGANIZED...

06 · Being honest and COMPASSIONATE as an antidote to criticism, comparison and harsh judgement.

07 · HARDEST emotions to deal with as a parent...? Experiencing FRUSTRATION and IRRITATION and how we deal with it.

08 · Responding to ANXIETY in ourselves and our family...

09 · More on SELF-COMPASSION and mindfulness as a path to growth and change...

10 · Story of the BUDDHA demonstrating being a LOVE WARRIOR - both ASSERTIVE and deeply CARING.

11 · Connections between how we respond to STRESS and PEAK PERFORMANCE

12 · What is my GROWING EDGE as a parent?

13 · TIPS on creating high QUALITY TIME of DEEP CONNECTION & PLAY

14 · MIKE sets an intention and dare for himself

15 · Asking permission to reach out, support and celebrate with Mike around his dare.

16 · Reflecting on COMMUNITY and TRIBE mentality as needed to enable us THRIVE!

17 · More about the PARENTING COMPASS (free resource online)

18 · Invitation to listening parents -- DESIGNING pockets of intentional and deeply satisfying TIME with family member.

19 · SNEAK PEAK -- talking to HOPE next episode - grappling with UNCERTAINTY and what is real HOPE in dark times!

20 · How to FIND MIKE STROH... links to his work in the world helping bring honesty, consciousness, and compassion about ment