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Introducing: The Plan P Podcast

Parenting teens? Take it from two people who have been there, done that and came out on the other side with trusting relationships with their now-adult children.

Join parenting coach duo, Sarah Pollak and Quinn Faison, every week as they share both their personal and professional experiences on building healthy relationships with preteens, teens and young adults as they enter adulthood. If you aren’t happy with your teen’s behavior, need parenting help, or just want to be a better parent, this show is for you. Parenting is one of the most rewarding experiences, but it’s no walk in the park – especially as your not-so-little-one becomes an ever-evolving teenager!

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Plan P

Holiday Hurry (or the Perennial Push) December 4, 2024
In this episode, we remind parents that the holiday season is often a time of rush and pressure, making it even harder to remember to slow down and savor the moment. We explore the difference between urgency and importance, and how to prioritize being present with your family amidst the hustle and bustle. Happy Holidays! […]
Sarah Pollak & Quinn Faison
Parenting, Grief, and Growth: A Conversation with Ann Faison November 20, 2024
In this episode, we’re in for a special treat as we sit down with Ann Faison—a mother of two adolescents, artist, author, teacher, wife, and so much more. Ann shares her powerful insights on parenting, particularly the intersection of grief and growth that comes with raising children through all stages. Ann opens up about her […]
Sarah Pollak & Quinn Faison
Paying Attention Softly: Building Trust with Your Adolescent November 6, 2024
In this episode, we explore the often-repeated advice for parents of adolescents: “Pay attention.” While this can feel intimidating or overwhelming, we discuss how to approach this idea with a sense of softness that can greatly benefit the parent-child relationship during these transformative years. Discover how a gentle approach to paying attention allows you to […]
Sarah Pollak & Quinn Faison
Power Full: Understanding Enabling October 23, 2024
Power Full: Understanding Enabling In this episode we talk about empowering our children… and how easy it can be to slip into enabling them. No parent wants to enable their child, we just want to support them. Understanding what enabling is, and what support is can make a huge difference in the lives of parents […]
Sarah Pollak & Quinn Faison
Growing from Mistakes October 9, 2024
Parents, particularly parents of preteens, teens and young adults, can find themselves searching for answers to explain their child’s behavior. This often leads to dwelling on perceived parental mistakes made in the past, or mistakes made by others-doctors, teachers, other parents and anyone else who might have had impact on the child. Human beings make […]
Sarah Pollak & Quinn Faison
Parenting Partnerships September 25, 2024
In this episode, we’re focusing on the dynamics of cooperative parenting and how to effectively partner with the various adults in your child's life. Everyone involved in a child's life—parents, grandparents, teachers—has the child’s best interests at heart. However, differing opinions and approaches can create challenges. We explore how to navigate these differing perspectives while […]
Sarah Pollak & Quinn Faison
Three H's - Hear, Help or Hug September 11, 2024
In this episode, we dive into the complexities of human communication with emerging adults. Navigating your child’s hard feelings can be challenging. We often fall into the trap of trying to solve the problem rather than truly understanding what they need. In this episode we discuss understanding how the instinct to offer solutions might actually […]
Sarah Pollak & Quinn Faison
Play Scripts Parents Write August 28, 2024
In this episode, Play Scripts Parents Write we delve into the nature of the stories we create about ourselves, our children, and our families. Join us as we explore how these personal narratives shape our understanding and interactions with our adolescent children. By sharing your own experiences-not the scripts you've created about your child's future- […]
Sarah Pollak & Quinn Faison
BONUS: sneak peek into our life August 21, 2024
Bonus episode A peek behind the scenes in the real life of Sarah and Quinn In this episode we invite you into a conversation we are having about our communication and laundry. It is just an example of how and why communication between humans is hard. We’ve been married 18 years and have known each […]
Sarah Pollak & Quinn Faison
Positive Practices August 14, 2024
The Power of Positive Speaking In this episode we chat about The Power of Positive Speaking. We discuss using words that focus on what we want to achieve or encourage, rather than what we want to avoid or eliminate. This subtle shift can make a big difference in how the message is received. By practicing […]
Sarah Pollak & Quinn Faison

Guest Feature:

The Same But Different with Quinn Faison

As I get my feet wet recording interviews, I decided to start with the people most familiar to me: My siblings! In this episode, I interview my sister Quinn Faison about her experience with adolescent grief and how it has affected her as a friend, a parent, and a parenting coach…

Are You Ready?

You are already the perfect parent for your child. This we know. But we also know from experience that it can be challenging sometimes. You’re not alone, let us help you create space for yourself and your child.