Zen Pop Parenting

Todd and Cathy Adams•zenpopparenting.com

Zen POP Parenting blends Gen X sensibility with mindful living, emotional awareness, and the music, movies, and moments that shaped us. Parenting is the thread that runs through it all—because whether our kids are little or grown, how we connect, communicate, and make sense of ourselves and our history matters.

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Episodes

What does it mean to be “special”?

If every kid is special, then nobody is.

Jun 13, 2012•30 min

Adjusting to a summer schedule

Sounds fun, but it's not always easy

Jun 05, 2012•30 min

Spanking- Yay or Nay?

Do you remember this quote? "This is going to hurt me a lot more than it will hurt you."

May 30, 2012•30 min

I think we have a bad connection

No technology will fix this one. We have to go old school and that's the best way!

May 23, 2012•30 min

What to do if your kid is shy

Throwing them into the deep end didn't help them learn how to swim, so it's not going to work with this either.

May 15, 2012•29 min

Don’t over schedule your summer

Are you gearing up for summer? Cathy and Todd discuss striking a balance between activities and downtime.

May 08, 2012•30 min

Do you say “good girl” or “bad boy”?

Either way and you may be sending a different message altogether

May 02, 2012•30 min

Boys vs. Girls

They wear different clothes. They play with different toys. Yes, they play sports differently. But how? Todd explains.

Apr 25, 2012•30 min

This just in…don’t tell your children you are proud of them!

Yes, you read that right.

Apr 17, 2012•30 min

Over scheduling kids and allowing for boredom

It's an always moving and doing world. Sometimes the best move is nothing at all.

Apr 11, 2012•30 min

F-bombs vs Kids Killing Kids- Which gets an “R” Rating?

This is about much more than who can see this film in the theater. This is hurting future generations.

Apr 04, 2012•30 min

Dealing With Bullies

Let's talk about the documentary and how kids can really fight back

Mar 27, 2012•30 min

Are you in the “middle place”?

Sometimes being this position can be the most beautiful time of your life.

Mar 20, 2012•30 min

All your questions… answered

Well, almost all of them, except for that one about Todd's High School Flock of Seagulls hairdo...

Mar 14, 2012•30 min

Do you “Rush” to judgment?

Yes, Rush has apologized, but that’s after a lot people spoke up and said “this is not OK” – how do we “speak up” in our life without bringing anger to anger?

Mar 07, 2012•30 min

Would you rather have your kids be a fan of Katy or Taylor?

One screams for certain behavior while the other stands for something totally different. Can you see the difference?

Feb 28, 2012•30 min

Edward vs Todd

Are you a giver? Or, are you an OVER giver? Do you give too much and forget to keep some for yourself?

Feb 21, 2012•30 min

What do you mean by “love”?

No! It's not the birds and the bees talk your parents failed so miserably at delivering in your youth. This is the real thing!

Feb 14, 2012•29 min

Ah, the French…first the Statue of Liberty and now they are better parents?

I thought all they gave us was Pepe Le Pew and Police Inspector Jacques Clouseau.

Feb 07, 2012•29 min

Things I wish somebody told me before becoming a dad

It wouldn't have stopped me, but as Dad used to say, "A little knowledge is a very good thing."

Jan 31, 2012•30 min

Emotional Vomit Declares Victory!

And why wouldn't we? It's our show.

Jan 24, 2012•30 min

Don’t let yourself become Mr. Vernon!

Don't forget that we were all once John Bender, Andrew, Allison, Claire or Brian even if our names were Judd, Emilio, Ally, Molly or Anthony.

Jan 18, 2012•30 min

Zen Parenting vs. Parenting Unplugged

Who will come out on top? Who has the strongest uppercut? Will it be a draw?

Jan 10, 2012•29 min

Understanding Father/Son Issues

We are not just tossing around a baseball in the backyard on this episode.

Jan 04, 2012•29 min

Is your husband less “manly” because he cares for your kids?

He can bring home the bacon. Fry it up in the pan, and never let you forget he's the man...Can you name that tune?

Dec 27, 2011•30 min

‘Tis the season… to get parts stolen off your car

Well, at least he stole is nicely. Seriously. It may be the nicest thief ever.

Dec 20, 2011•29 min

I don’t care if you’re terrified, smile and tell Santa what you want

If you look close enough, you'll see it's actually Santa who is crying in this picture.

Dec 13, 2011•30 min

Here’s your popcorn, enjoy the show, and by the way, you are an idiot!

Todd talks tough in this one, can he back it up?

Dec 06, 2011•29 min

Releasing negative emotions

Just because we seem happy all the time doesn't mean we don't have. Find out how we get rid of them!

Nov 29, 2011•30 min

Gratitude and the truth about anger

This is the perfect show to listen to just before you have to deal with the Mother in Law! :)

Nov 22, 2011•29 min

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