~121 "Building the Dream Team: Parents, Teachers, and Teens :Advocacy 101"

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Parenting Teens: Advice Redefined for Today's Complex World

Cheryl Pankhurst

129 episodes

2 days ago

#SelfAdvocacy, #Advocacy, #PersonalBoundaries, #TruthTelling

Key Takeaways

Advocacy ≠ Aggression – It’s about clear, honest communication that protects your own well‑being.
The “Peace‑Keeper” Trap – Most parents default to “keeping the peace” for everyone else, forgetting they have the same right to be heard.
Spot the Gap – Social media shows the end result, not the messy process. Recognize that the journey (including the storm) is where real growth happens.
Your Body Gives You the Answer – When you set a boundary and feel calm rather than guilty, your nervous system is confirming you did the right thing.
Low‑Volume Courage – You don’t need to raise your voice; a single, firm sentence can be enough:
- “I won’t participate in this dynamic anymore.”
- “That’s not respectful to me.”
- “I need this to change.”
Modeling for Teens – Kids learn boundary‑setting by watching you. When you stand up for yourself, you teach them to do the same.
“Storm‑Love” Exercise – Close eyes, hand on heart, say: “I love this storm. I love this arc. I love it all.” Use this to stay present and turn turbulence into growth.
The Calm Compass – If after a conversation you feel quiet confidence, not shame, you’ve aligned with your true self.
Community Call‑to‑Action
1️⃣ Share this episode with a parent who needs a confidence boost.
2️⃣ Post your own boundary‑setting moment on Instagram or TikTok using #WTFParenting and tag @CherylPankhurst.
3️⃣ Leave a Voice‑Mail or comment with your story—Cheryl will reply personally and may feature it in a future episode.

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#SelfAdvocacy, #Advocacy, #PersonalBoundaries, #TruthTelling

Key Takeaways

Advocacy ≠ Aggression – It’s about clear, honest communication that protects your own well‑being.
The “Peace‑Keeper” Trap – Most parents default to “keeping the peace” for everyone else, forgetting they have the same right to be heard.
Spot the Gap – Social media shows the end result, not the messy process. Recognize that the journey (including the storm) is where real growth happens.
Your Body Gives You the Answer – When you set a boundary and feel calm rather than guilty, your nervous system is confirming you did the right thing.
Low‑Volume Courage – You don’t need to raise your voice; a single, firm sentence can be enough:
- “I won’t participate in this dynamic anymore.”
- “That’s not respectful to me.”
- “I need this to change.”
Modeling for Teens – Kids learn boundary‑setting by watching you. When you stand up for yourself, you teach them to do the same.
“Storm‑Love” Exercise – Close eyes, hand on heart, say: “I love this storm. I love this arc. I love it all.” Use this to stay present and turn turbulence into growth.
The Calm Compass – If after a conversation you feel quiet confidence, not shame, you’ve aligned with your true self.
Community Call‑to‑Action
1️⃣ Share this episode with a parent who needs a confidence boost.
2️⃣ Post your own boundary‑setting moment on Instagram or TikTok using #WTFParenting and tag @CherylPankhurst.
3️⃣ Leave a Voice‑Mail or comment with your story—Cheryl will reply personally and may feature it in a future episode.

Connect with Cheryl!

The Cleansing Within Program

https://www.practicewithpresence.com/cleansing-within/?sa=sa0019992619598254bda4daae3980777062778b19

The Good Divorce Show Episode https://open.spotify.com/episode/2hIILoayZV2oQu5zEzJdcP?si=wl8O0S9YSCCwkUSJQAYcrQ

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~121 "Building the Dream Team: Parents, Teachers, and Teens :Advocacy 101"

Parenting Teens: Advice Redefined for Today's Complex World

45 minutes

2 months ago

~121 "Building the Dream Team: Parents, Teachers, and Teens :Advocacy 101"

#advocacy, #selfadvocacy, #IEP, #specialeducation, #parentingteens

https://www.crissmadrigal.com/alignment-audit

Criss Madrigal is a woman living the most aligned season of her life. She became a mother of three in just two years while juggling a demanding corporate career and family life. After losing herself in motherhood—advocating for her identical twins with complex medical needs and holding it all together—Criss experienced a deep awakening. Today, as a Sacred Alignment Coach, she guides women back to the remembrance of their soul, helping them reconnect with who they are and what they’re here to accomplish in this lifetime.

Important Links

www.crissmadrigal.com. Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/criss.madrigal.7 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/crissmadrigal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/criss-madrigal

1. Podcast Introduction & Call‑to‑Action

Welcome to Parenting Teens Advice, Redefined – raw, tough conversations.
Request to share each episode: “Even if it doesn’t resonate now, it could change a life later.”

2. Guest Spotlight: Criss Madrigal

Sacred Alignment Coach, mother of three (identical twins with complex medical needs).
Journey from “surviving” corporate motherhood to an “aligned season.”
Struggles with advocacy for neuro‑divergent children and guilt around the neurotypical child.

3. Defining Advocacy

Advocacy as partnership (mom + experts = collaborative problem‑solving).
Distinguishing advocacy from controlling / fixing.
“I’m the expert on my child; you’re the subject‑matter expert on your field.”

4. Advocacy Evolution as Kids Enter Their Teens

Shift from parent‑driven advocacy to teaching children to self‑advocate.
Preparing teens for high‑school IEP meetings, college, and workplace accommodations.

5. The “Dream Team” Model

Parents as coaches, children as star players.
Building a support squad: teachers, specialists, parents, the child.

6. Involving Teens in IEP & Planning Processes

Having the teen sit in on meetings from the start; know what an IEP is and why it exists.
Translating IEP language into teen‑friendly terms.
Reinforcing wins: reminding kids of past successful self‑advocacy moments.

7. Communication Strategies with Schools

One‑page PDF “Meet My Child” handout: photo, brief diagnosis, strengths/needs, contact info, useful articles/links.
Early‑year teacher outreach to set tone and expectations.
Establishing a manageable communication system (e.g., Friday email check‑in, Monday call).

8. Proactive vs. Reactive Parent‑Teacher Interaction

Sending pre‑emptive notes on student mood/medication, not just “after‑the‑fact” alerts.
Maintaining an open line: parents email teachers with home observations; teachers respond with classroom insights.

9. Teaching Advocacy at Home (Every

Parenting Teens: Advice Redefined for Today's Complex World

#SelfAdvocacy, #Advocacy, #PersonalBoundaries, #TruthTelling

Key Takeaways

Advocacy ≠ Aggression – It’s about clear, honest communication that protects your own well‑being.

The “Peace‑Keeper” Trap – Most parents default to “keeping the peace” for everyone else, forgetting they have the same right to be heard.

Spot the Gap – Social media shows the end result, not the messy process. Recognize that the journey (including the storm) is where real growth happens.

Your Body Gives You the Answer – When you set a boundary and feel calm rather than guilty, your nervous system is confirming you did the right thing.

Low‑Volume Courage – You don’t need to raise your voice; a single, firm sentence can be enough:

“I won’t participate in this dynamic anymore.”

“That’s not respectful to me.”

“I need this to change.”

Modeling for Teens – Kids learn boundary‑setting by watching you. When you stand up for yourself, you teach them to do the same.

“Storm‑Love” Exercise – Close eyes, hand on heart, say: “I love this storm. I love this arc. I love it all.” Use this to stay present and turn turbulence into growth.

The Calm Compass – If after a conversation you feel quiet confidence, not shame, you’ve aligned with your true self.

Community Call‑to‑Action
1️⃣ Share this episode with a parent who needs a confidence boost.
2️⃣ Post your own boundary‑setting moment on Instagram or TikTok using #WTFParenting and tag @CherylPankhurst.
3️⃣ Leave a Voice‑Mail or comment with your story—Cheryl will reply personally and may feature it in a future episode.

Connect with Cheryl!

The Cleansing Within Program

https://www.practicewithpresence.com/cleansing-within/?sa=sa0019992619598254bda4daae3980777062778b19

The Good Divorce Show Episode https://open.spotify.com/episode/2hIILoayZV2oQu5zEzJdcP?si=wl8O0S9YSCCwkUSJQAYcrQ

Let’s Chat