Parenting for Baby Boomers: Navigating Modern Challenges
Every generation faces its unique set of parenting challenges, and for Baby Boomers, it’s no different. As the generation born between 1946 and 1964, Baby Boomers are often tasked with raising children in an era significantly different from the one they grew up in.
Modern advancements in Technology, changes in societal norms, and evolving parenting styles can pose surprising hurdles. However, they also provide new opportunities for Baby Boomers to connect with their children and grandchildren.
This section offers insightful advice on understanding and overcoming common obstacles faced by Baby Boomer parents. From embracing the digital age to addressing shifting attitudes towards discipline, we’ll explore the keys to successful parenting in the modern world for Baby Boomers.
Parenting Anxious Teens: How to Build Confidence Instead of Fear | Dana Colthart
Does your teen avoid challenges, shut down under pressure, or constantly seek reassurance? It can be hard to know whether they're simply nervous or struggling with anxiety—and many of the ways parents naturally try to…
Parenting Anxious Teens: How to Build Confidence Instead of Fear | Dana Colthart
Does your teen avoid challenges, shut down under pressure, or constantly seek reassurance? It can be hard to know wheth…
Parenting Anxious Teens: How to Build Confidence Instead of Fear | Dana Colthart
Does your teen avoid challenges, shut down under pressure, or constantly seek reassurance? It can be hard to know whether they're simply nervous or struggling with anxiety—and many of the ways parents naturally try to help can actually make anxiety worse.
In this episode, Dr. Cam sits down with licensed clinical social worker Dana Colthart, who specializes in treating OCD, anxiety, panic disorders, and eating disorders, to discuss practical strategies for supporting anxious teens. Together, they explain why avoi…
What if teaching your toddler to manage time isn't about timers at all, but about giving them the chance to make their own decisions? In this episode, I explain why toddlers are capable of developing time management skills much earlier than most people realize when we shift from directing to guiding…
What if teaching your toddler to manage time isn't about timers at all, but about giving them the chance to make their own decisions? In this episode, I explain why toddlers are capable of developing …
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Send us Fan Mail07/14/2026NewVision OldWays PodcastHost, Writer, Producer, Engineer: Tony Marinaccio //Main Website: newvisionoldways.comSupport The Show: With a Donation using the Secure Patreon: patreon.com/newvisionoldwaysRelated Blog Article - click here: Teen Takeovers Are Not the Disease…
Send us Fan Mail07/14/2026NewVision OldWays PodcastHost, Writer, Producer, Engineer: Tony Marinaccio //Main Website: newvisionoldways.comSupport The Show: With a Donation using the Secure Patreon:…
Send us Fan Mail07/14/2026NewVision OldWays PodcastHost, Writer, Producer, Engineer: Tony Marinaccio //Main Website: newvisionoldways.comSupport The Show: With a Donation using the Secure Patreon: patreon.com/newvisionoldwaysRelated Blog Article - click here: Teen Takeovers Are Not the Disease – They Are the Symptom - NewVision OldWays | Self Improvement PodcastBefore you dismiss this as "kids just being kids," I want you to come with me down a road that most of the media refuses to travel. In this episode, I pull back the curtain on the growing phenomenon of so-called teen takeovers a…
Are you a grandparent shouldering the daily stress of raising your grandchildren while quietly navigating your own chronic pain or health challenges? Have you found yourself getting up at 3am to manage family needs, only to realize your own body is running on empty? Do you feel guilty for putting yo…
Are you a grandparent shouldering the daily stress of raising your grandchildren while quietly navigating your own chronic pain or health challenges? Have you found yourself getting up at 3am to manag…
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Have you ever watched a child try so hard to read… and still feel defeated? Daniela Feldhausen is here to change that. Reading success isn’t magic, it’s method. Daniela breaks down her evidence-based reading program, showing how explicit, systematic instruction plus multisensory practice, decodable texts, and clear progress checks build confident readers. We cover skill sequencing, what to look for in effective interventions, and small home and classroom routines that create big gains, especially for learners with dyslexia or those who’ve stalled with traditional methods. Loved this co…
Send us Fan MailHave you ever felt like you should have it all figured out, only to find yourself crying on the bathroom floor?In this episode of Quiet Connection, I'm sitting down with the wonderful Leah Wright. She's a licensed clinical social worker, certified perinatal mental health th…
Send us Fan MailHave you ever felt like you should have it all figured out, only to find yourself crying on the bathroom floor?In this episode of Quiet Connection, I'm sitting down with the wonde…
Send us Fan MailHave you ever felt like you should have it all figured out, only to find yourself crying on the bathroom floor?In this episode of Quiet Connection, I'm sitting down with the wonderful Leah Wright. She's a licensed clinical social worker, certified perinatal mental health therapist, and a mom of Irish twins.Even with a career dedicated to mental health, Leah found herself completely blindsided by the realities of postpartum anxiety, depression, and the "sundown scaries" after her first child was born.We dive deep into the unique pressures placed on mental health profes…
Marriage, like parenting, requires a strategic game plan. Don't just wing it after the honeymoon—learn to navigate your new life together wisely with a clear playbook. #MarriageTips #RelationshipGoals #CoupleLife #Love
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Welcome to the "Don’t Pick the Scab Podcast," hosted by David!In this episode, we dive into a powerful and deeply relatable topic for men over 40: recovering from divorce while navigating addiction. Joining us is the incredible Amber Hollingsworth, a renowned addiction recovery specialist and the …
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Welcome to the "Don’t Pick the Scab Podcast," hosted by David!In this episode, we dive into a powerful and deeply relatable topic for men over 40: recovering from divorce while navigating addiction. Joining us is the incredible Amber Hollingsworth, a renowned addiction recovery specialist and the creator of the popular YouTube channel, Put the Shovel Down. With over 20 years of experience, Amber has helped countless individuals overcome self-destructive behaviors, rebuild their lives, and create lasting change after setbacks.💡 Key Topics Covered:The intersection of divorce and addiction r…
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Send us Fan MailWhat does health equity actually look like for someone living with a disability—and what happens when the healthcare system makes assumptions instead of listening? In this episode, Sandy speaks with Daniel Hodges, attorney, healthcare administrator, disability advocate, and presid…
Send us Fan MailWhat does health equity actually look like for someone living with a disability—and what happens when the healthcare system makes assumptions instead of listening? In this episode, …
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Cameron Caswell
July 14, 2026
Tony Marinaccio 
Laura Brazan 
Chelsea Myers 
Steve Ramona 
David Marcus Webb 
Marc Saltzman 
Sandy Kibling