HopePunk Parenting

Samantha and Kyla are back for the final episode in our series following their college application and admissions journey! The results are in (for the most part) and they each made a decision where they’ll start college this fall. We get into the rollercoaster of emotions, how they made the decision, and of course, we share instantly applicable information and tips

Parents with teens heading off to college in the fall: this episode is for you. Host Mya Dunlop chats with Joline, a student athlete who's finishing up her freshman year. She reflects on the stress and excitement of starting college, from the challenge of making friends to balancing school and training. Of course, they dive int

This longer-than usual conversation with parenthood guide and mom of four Barb Buckner Suárez is a must-listen for both new parents and those of us raising teens! Host Mya and Barb get into matrescence, co-regulation and dis-regulation, and how navigating adolescence doesn't get easier with each kid. Visit Barb's site here: https://bbsuarez.

Samantha and Kyla have submitted their college applications! Listen to the third in our series as we talk with the two high schoolers about their college application journey, the pressure to apply to Ivy League schools, anticipation, relief, and much more. Listen to Part 1 "Starting the College Application Process" here on your preferred platform: https://pod.link/1610561919/episod

Dr. Dana Dorfman returns to talk about her new book, When Worry Works: How to Harness Your Parenting Stress And Guide Your Teen to Success, and how in this age of achievement culture and rising teen anxiety, parents can take their own unique parenting anxiety patterns and use them to their advantage—and their teen’s advantage. Listeners, as promised: get 30% off the book w

This episode's longer than usual because there's so much good stuff in it! Host and Teen Brain Trust co-founder Mya Dunlop talks with Jeffrey Davis, author, Tracking Wonder founder, and "Chief Wonder Maker" about the science of wonder. Listen as they unpack how important hope, optimism, and emotional resilience are to our teens' long-term success and fulfillment 

"You're being so lazy." How many times have parents said that to their teenagers? Countless! But "lazy" behavior is often a symptom of underlying issues. Host Mya Dunlop gets to the heart of how parents can look beyond the "laziness" myth and make a positive difference in their kids’ behavior.  As Mya says in the episode, here's the download for Teen

It's nearly Early Decision deadline time, and Samantha and Kyla are back with an update on how they're faring with their college applications, how they're coping with the pressures, and what they really think about the whole process. Stay tuned, because we're following them on their application journey in upcoming episodes. Sign up for our new free newsletter, Teen Prompts, here:&n

If you're struggling to get your teen to listen, this episode is for you. Host Mya Dunlop shares 5 ways to foster healthier and more open communication with them. Access a hard copy of these tips (and much more info) in Teen Brain Trust's free guide, 5 Things You Can Start Doing Right Now That Will Encourage Your Teen to Confide in You, which you can download he

Yes, there are teens in America who aren't attached to a smartphone. Host Mya Dunlop interviews high school senior and Luddite Club founder Logan, who explains why she's distanced herself from technology, why she’s an advocate for other teens trying a break from smartphones, why she thinks parents are a driving force behind the increase in teen screen time, and what steps she rec