Joyful Courage for Parenting Teens
Aug 18, 2026 · 38 min · 20 segments
I'm back from a couple weeks off and I'm fired up about the intentional ecosystem, the model I've been carrying around all summer. It's four layers, and you work them from the outside in: you, your…
Casey O'RoartyHost
And before you dive into today's show, I wanted to make sure that you got something that I think is super valuable into your hands.

I have updated my back to school checklist for parents of middle schoolers and high schoolers, and it's built on something that I have been noodling on all summer.

Have you heard me talk about this yet? The intentional ecosystem has four layers.

And then finally, those in the moment tools that you reach for when things get hard.

It's a list of things to consider as you head into the school year so you can feel grounded instead of bracing.
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