About Growing Together- Navigating the Rollercoaster of Adolescence Together with Dr. Kimberley Palmiotto
In "Growing Together," Dr. Kimberley Palmiotto guides moms through the ups and downs of raising tween and teen daughters. Each episode delves into the unique challenges and joys of adolescence, offering practical insights and expert advice to help mothers and daughters thrive together. With heartfelt conversations, expert guests, and real-world strategies, Dr. Palmiotto infuses her own experience as a mental health professional and mom of 4 girls to provide moms with the tools to understand their daughters’ development, foster open communication, and nurture resilient relationships.
Tune in to discover how you can grow alongside your daughter in this transformative stage of life, tackling topics from friendship dynamics to emotional wellness, all while building a bond that lasts a lifetime. It's a rollercoaster, so let's ride it together!
When She Says, “I Have No Friends” - Helping Your Daughter Through Friendship Challenges | Part 1
When your daughter says, “I have no friends,” it can feel like a direct hit to your heart—and sometimes to parts of your own friendship history you thought you had left behind.
In the first episode of the Friendship series, Dr. Kimberley Palmiotto explores what may be underneath a girl’s loneliness and how moms can stay close without minimizing her feelings, rushing to fix the situation, or becoming overwhelmed by their own fear. You’ll be introduced to the STAY framework, a steadying guide you can return to whenever your daughter’s friendship world becomes painful.
Throughout this series, we’ll continue looking in two directions: toward the girl navigating belonging, exclusion, conflict, and changing friendships, and toward the mom whose own memories, relationships, and triggers may be quietly entering the room.
Because her friendship struggles are not always yours to solve, but they may offer both of you an opportunity to understand yourselves more deeply.
26 Apr 2026
You Know Better...So Why Do You Still Lose It?
You’ve read the parenting books.
You’ve listened to the podcasts.
You know you’re supposed to stay calm, pause, and respond instead of react… so why does it all go out the window in the moment?
In this honest and deeply relatable episode, we unpack the frustrating gap between knowing better and actually doing better when emotions run high with your daughter.
If you’ve ever felt the surge of emotion rise before you can stop it… if you’ve walked away from an interaction thinking, “Why did I just lose it again?”… this conversation will help you start to understand why, and what might actually shift things in those heated moments.
We’ll explore what’s really going on for you during conflict, why the tools you know don’t always feel accessible, and how to begin creating just enough space to respond differently, without expecting perfection.
This episode isn’t about adding more pressure to “get it right.” It’s about giving you a new lens...one that replaces guilt with understanding, and overwhelm with small, powerful shifts.
If you’re ready to stop questioning yourself and start approaching these moments with more awareness (and a lot more compassion), this one is for you ❤️
18 Apr 2026
The Pressure to Sit It Out: Why Girls Choose Not to Participate
Why does your daughter suddenly back out of things she was excited about?
One minute she’s making plans, picking out outfits, and looking forward to an event… and the next, it’s “boring,” “childish,” or “not a big deal.”
In this episode, we unpack what’s really happening beneath the surface, and why this behavior is far more about brain development than attitude or indecision.
Using a real-life example, Dr Kim walks you through two powerful and contrasting moments:
A group of girls who chose not to go after peer influence shifted the narrative
A group of younger girls who showed up, initially disengaged, but stayed long enough to experience a shift into connection and fun
Through the lens of neuroscience, you’ll learn how the adolescent brain is wired to prioritize social belonging over enjoyment, and why experiences that might be fun can suddenly feel socially risky.
You’ll also gain insight into:
* Why girls label things as “boring” when it’s actually about fear of judgment
* How peer pressure today often looks like pressure to not participate
* What’s happening in your daughter’s brain when she scans, withdraws, or follows the group
* The critical role of “staying power” in helping girls move from discomfort to enjoyment
* How to support your daughter in building confidence, authenticity, and resilience in social situations
Most importantly, this episode will help you shift your perspective, from frustration to understanding, so you can guide your daughter without pushing her away or dismissing the very real social pressures she’s navigating.
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