“I am a single mom of a 13 year old daughter. Overall I thought I had been doing a good job, until my daughter one day decided to leave home unexpectedly to a friends house without letting me know. She said she needed time away. She had always been a straight arrow kind of girl, trustworthy. I was devastated, hurt, felt like I had failed her and was at a loss. I had been in a long time failing relationship with my boyfriend for 6 years, which i think affected her tremendously. After this incident, i finally got up the courage to end it, finally, and focus in myself and relationship with my daughter... We started therapy.... To make a Long story short, our therapist suggested your podcast and I listened. I'm hooked... I have been listening to your old shows and cant wait for new ones to be posted... I have realized how my behaviors and actions have affected my daughter even though I thought I was acting out of love. I was really limiting her and she felt afraid to be herself. I was sad that she was unable to be who she Really is and has felt inadequate. Your shows have allowed me to become a self aware parent, woman and whole person. We are progressing rapidly and our life is much more fulfilling as a family. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. I just wish you weren't so far away:-(”Read full review »
New found hope via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/03/13
“Long weekend car rides with my husband are usually a time to catch up on schedules and to-dos or totally zone out with loud music. Today, headed west on 290W, we tried something different and listened to the first three installments of Zen Parenting. Our three year-old daughter quickly fell...”Read full review »
290W via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/24/11
“I stumbled upon Cathy and Todd's show about 6 months ago and have since downloaded and
listened to every episode and look forward to new shows every week. I love the lauguage that Cathy
and Todd use and there approach to parenting, as well as life. This is such a fun, funny and...”Read full review »
kerrin28 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/28/12