Calvalyn Day is a mother of four daughters, mimi to 4 grandsons, a former school counselor and a current coach and consultant serving schools across the country. As a preacher’s kid, service is her standard, and she combined her years of service with a love of education to author two books, Drag ‘Em Kicking and Screaming and Authentically Engaged Families. Calvalyn has a wealth of experience in working with teens, and offers valuable insights and advice for parents during our conversation. She has some great suggestions and strategies for parents to help their teens stay focused on their values and priorities as they make their way through high school. And as a special bonus, Calvalyn has provided a FREE resource titled “17 Magical Phrases to Get Your Teen Talking”.
About Calvalyn Day
My guest today is Calvalyn Day of The Well Counseling Group. In addition to being a mom to four daughters and a Mimi to four grandsons, Calvalyn is a school counselor by trade. She left the school counseling world to become a coach and a consultant, working individually with parents and families and also provides professional development to schools and youth-serving organizations. Calvalyn has worked in and around schools for at least 20 years.
Episode Highlights
- Intellectual Development vs. Social and Emotional Development
- Improving Communication with Teens
- 17 Magical Phrases to Get Your Teen Talking
- Helping Teens Make Decisions That Are Best For Them
- Focusing on Values While Building Self-Esteem in Teens
- Helping Teens Explore Their Options Through Real-Life Exposure
- Give Teens Permission To Take a “Scenic Tour” On Their Path In Life
- Helping Teens Develop Self-Confidence
- Calvalyn’s Advice To Her Teenage Self
“We have conditioned ourselves to believe that if we don’t push our children to perfection, that they will somehow be drifters through life and they will live on our sofa forever. I think that there’s a really healthy way to say that we value education in this house and I expect you to do your best in the classroom but I also expect you to have a good life. And I don’t think those things have to be mutually exclusive.” – Calvalyn Day
Resources
A Crash Course in High School for Parents Who Want Healthy Happy Kids
17 Magical Phrases To Get Your Teen Talking
Calvalyn Day’s website for parents, educators and youth-serving organizations
Family and Business Coach Facebook page
FamandBusCoach on Instagram