The 6570 Family Project

Having friends outside of your typical peers can be some of the more rewarding and I want to share the top 10 reasons why, as a parent, it is beneficial to have your child be friends with all generations from the young to the very mature. How does it affect your parenting? Your child? Their future? Tune in for this quick, but impactful episode!

A person is a person before they are autistic or labeled with a severe developmental delay. Dr.Dawn Menge is a teacher and author with decades of experience in the world of special needs and has spent her life helping families help their children become the best version of themselves despite the hurdles and challenges. Going to the movies, to a restaurant, making an income, and traveling and learning are all still accessible and possible and in this conversation, we dive into the resilience needed by the team of parent, child, and teacher, admin, support therapies and more. This is a must-listen for everyone because being aware, being respectful, and being informed to see people as people will only shape the world into a better place.

Difficult conversations are a staple of parenting teens and tweens. You can try to avoid them, but the efforts are futile and if you do happen to be able to avoid them then you miss out on the biggest guiding moments you have with your children. But, WHAT can we do when emotions are high, voices are loud, accusations are running around the room like 2 year olds on a sugar high? In this episode we go through 5 easy to remember points in order to prepare and have these conversations and walk away with an action plan to move whatever the situation is… forward!

In this episode, Catherine and Nellie go on a journey through the practical and emotional side of money and the role it plays in the past, present, and future of the family. How to set goals and give them emotional anchors to help them get done and how to involve the kids in financial affairs because money is not just an “adult thing”. Money is something adults need to know how to manage, make, keep and grow and our kids are adults in the making!

The threats to our world are real and the conversations your kids are having in the school cafeterias, on text chains, at athletic games are real too. There is real fear, real instability and real questions stirring in them and it can be very hard to figure out how to parent and guide during these times. On this episode I will go through a checklist of 5 things you can do to make sure you are staying on course to help your child and family through this and other world events. Be sure to come and take notes!

In this episode, Nellie and Kelly travel through parenthood in a rear-view mirror. Kelly has already raised her son now and realized there were some things she would have done differently if she were to do it again. She has turned this into a passion for moms in helping them destress, build healthy boundaries, and show up as their authentic selves. In this discussion, we talk about giving your child room to explore, fail and learn and how they are the groundwork for what is to come in life.

Those bullying are struggling with self-esteem. The victims of bullying are struggling with self-esteem. There is even another perspective that is, you guessed it, struggling with self-esteem. What would happen if we were able to be curious about all of these perspectives and ask the questions that are going to lead to discussions and resolutions? The life of middle and high schoolers today is not a straight path. The emotions, hormones, brain function, and circumstances are always shifting and unpredictable. So, would it be nice to help them grow predictable self-confidence?

In this episode Nellie and Linda go beyond the meal planning and mundane feeling so many parents get with dinner time and find the magic in it. Linda Lederman is a genius when it comes to how to bring a family together, and actually look forward to meals together each night, with loads of laughing, conversation and good food! About the Guest: (bio, personal links, resource links) Linda’s cooking skills were so bad, her own family banned her from cooking when she was a teen. Happily, her skills have dramatically improved. She now has over 1000 cookbooks, is a graduate of Rouxbe Cooking School and the Institute of Integrative Nutrition and has countless cooking courses from the International Culinary Center and Natural Gourmet Institute under her belt. She is a kitchen confidence coach and owner of Balaboosta’s Secret where she helps busy moms with meal planning, prep and cooking lessons as well as coaches them on how to serve their delicious dinners with side dishes of games and clever conversations with their family. Stress free cooking tips for maximum flavor, fun and yum. She can be found at BalaboostasSecret.com, on Facebook at Easy Weeknight Dinners for Busy Moms as well as on Instagram @balaboostas.secret. About the Host: (bio, personal links, resource links) Nellie Harden is a wife of 20+ years, mom to 4 teen/tween daughters, dreamer, adventurer, servant, multipreneur, forever student and a devoted teacher, but her ride-or-die passion is her work as a Family Life Coach & Mentor. Coming from a career background in marine mammal sciences, behavioral work and a host of big life experiences, both great and not some not so great, she decided that designing a life of purpose and freedom was how she and her husband, along with their 4 daughters, wanted to live. Her work and passions exist in the realms of family and parent mentorship because she believes that a family filled with creativity, fun, laughter, challenge, adventure, problem-solving, hugs, good food and learning can not only change a person’s life but is the best chance at positively changing the world. She help families build Self-Led Discipline™ & Leadership Into their homes, set their children up for a wildly successful life on their terms and elevates the family experience with big joy, palpable peace and every day growth! With a lifelong passion and curiosity in thought, choice, behavior and growth she has found incredible joy in helping families shift perspective, find answers and a path forward. (Nellie has been coaching families for over 10 years and has degrees in Biology, Animal Behavior and Psychology. ) LINKS: 6570 Family Challenge- https://www,nellieharden.com/challenge Website- https://www.nellieharden.com Online Community- https://www.facebook.com/groups/the6570project Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/nellieharden/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/nellie.harden/ Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below! Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app. Leave us an Apple Podcasts review Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts.

How do you feel when the electricity goes out and you can’t get on any electronic devices? I feel pretty… awesome! OMGoodness! It is the best thing when I can’t do anything because I just can’t. Nature looks sweeter, family is more in tune, less arguing, funnier jokes! In this episode I go over what the #1 thing is that over 40 families around the world have said is their obstacle in raising teens and tweens THIS year and the BIG QUESTION begging to be asked! Listen, share and enjoy!

This conversation transcends the walls between family and educational life and will move you to look at your children, family, and self in a different, more loving, and accepting way. Dana is truly a gem of wisdom when it comes to illuminating the should’s vs. the is’s and finding the beauty in them. Listen and share this unique discussion on the importance of emotional intelligence in our educational mindset.

When you write something down it changes. It is no longer an ambiguous cloud, but a concrete idea with sides, corners and it is real. Using this simple method of having your child write things out can slow down time, zoom in on an issue or explore an area begging to be investigated. In this episode, I will tell you exactly how to get this simple and profoundly effective tool going in your home.

This was an absolutely fascinating discussion about the observations and experiences of Joanne and her family from around the world! How does your parenting compare to the norms in Germany, Australia, and South Africa? What pressures do we have on ourselves that other cultures do not even recognize and visa versa? There are so many ways to parent. In this podcast, you will be opened up to other cultures and have an adventurous exploration of parenthood and family life

YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT! Have you ever wondered how your child’s behavior is affected by what is on their plate? If you have or haven’t, I am here to tell you it is! Like... BIG time! In this newest episode, I want to walk you through the 3 BIG NO’s when it comes to your family food and share with you some things to keep in mind with the ever-popular debate of gluten and dairy. I also walk through some label work and easy tips when shopping and ordering at a restaurant. Listen up so you can eat in a way that sets them up for focus and wellness wisdom!

Friendship is tricky and can be difficult at any age. Today we have created this interesting duality of “know yourself, express yourself, put yourself out there” AND simultaneously, weirdly enough, as we have become more respectful of self, we have become less respectful of others in many ways which make us want to hide. The result is not putting our real selves out there, so people are making friends with a person that isn't even you sometimes. In this episode I dive into: So how does your child find a friend? How does your child keep a friend? What are some warning signs for your child and you as a parent? How can we set them up for a lifetime of being able to make, identify and grow friendships?

In this conversation between Nellie and Amber, you are going to dive into some amazing family, parenthood, and self-love topics and come out with ready-to-use tactics right away! 1. How do you make sure you are in alignment and what does that do for you? 2. Finding the leadership in unexpected places in your kids 3. coping mechanisms that work for those extra tough moments. 4. How to really find your self-care and not just add something else to your to-do list! Listen up and share with those you know will benefit from this conversation too!