Our mindsets--the way we think about things--impact the way we feel and behave. And there are some particular ways of... more

I'll bet you're like most other parents of tweens and teens and keep a keen eye on their school's parent... more

The holidays are incredibly stressful for most of us. And much of this stress is self-imposed. We expect too much... more

In today's episode I talk to co-founder of Not Therapy Coaching, Hayley Caddes (you may recall episodes 168 and 169... more

Some of us are just less aware of our emotions and less able to manage them well. I'm raising my... more

Today's episode wraps up the series on teen substance use and is a continuation from last week's episode on the... more

Today's episode is all about the methods discussed in the book, Beyond Addiction: How Science and Kindness Help People Change.... more

What the heck is going on down at the convenience store or corner vape shop? They're selling something that looks... more

It's such a frightening thought; "Does my teen or tween have a substance use disorder? Is this more than occasional... more

Fentanyl is still a danger to teens and tweens and now there are even other chemicals being thrown in the... more

There's no doubt that teens do risky things around their peers.But just how much influence do those peers have over... more

As a parent, perhaps you've been confronted with this issue: you've found evidence that your teen or tween is vaping,... more

Research tells us that teens whose parents employ effective monitoring are less likely to engage in risky behaviors like having... more

This is the second episode in our series on teens, tweens and substance use. Today I want to make sure... more

This episode kicks off a series on teens, tweens and substance use that will continue each Tuesday and Friday until... more

What do you think about allowing your teen or tween a mental health day off from school when they ask... more

This episode was prompted by a recent conversation with a parent. This parent needed help validating her teen's feelings about... more

None of us come to parenting without our own mindsets, core beliefs, and past emotional experiences. All of this informs... more

Today I'm sharing the findings from a recent study out of New Zealand, and a report on a new survey... more

Teenagers want their parents to understand them. They need to feel heard and seen in the worst sort of way.... more

In today's episode I continue my conversation with Colin MacDonald, co-founder of Not Therapy - a high-touch coaching program for... more

If you struggle to believe there's hope for your teenager because of their behavior, mental health issues, substance use, etc.... more

In today's episode I talk to a mom about the transformation her family experienced from Parent Camp. Listen to her... more

If you have a teen or tween who has ADHD, anxiety, depression, uses substances, doesn't talk to you, refuses to... more

So many of us have been there. Your teen isn't listening to a word you say. As a matter of... more

Investing the time (and the money) to learn the skills you need for parenting your teen without all the conflict... more

This is a very special episode of Speaking of Teens. I'm joined by a mom who's going to tell you... more

Today I want to tell you a little bit about why I want to help you strengthen the connection with... more

There's nothing like parenting a teenager to bring out the parenting differences (that haven't been that difficult to navigate up... more

Maybe you don't insist your teens or tweens get all As or take the harder classes. But do you check... more

Today I'm talking about how changing your parenting style or the strategies you use when parenting your teens or tweens... more

We must change our own behavior if we hope to change our teens'. In this episode I talk about how... more

As the parent of a teen or tween we often feel frustrated (or even worried) about our kid's behavior. If... more

Have you ever thought about how often you vent your anger or frustration? And when you do, who do you... more

As the parent of a teen or tween we often feel frustrated (or even worried) about our kid's behavior. If... more

Dealing with a teenager who has explosive emotional reactions isn’t easy but it’s totally doable. Listen to this short bonus... more

As the parent of a teen or tween we often feel frustrated (or even worried) about our kid's behavior. If... more

As the parent of a teen or tween we often feel frustrated (or even worried) about our kid's behavior. If... more

As the parent of a teen or tween we often feel frustrated (or even worried) about our kid's behavior. If... more

Are you mortified by your teen or tween's behavior these days? Are you worried that this behavior may be directed... more

ADHD is frustrating for parents, teachers, and teens and tweens themselves. But the issues with school and homework often pale... more

You do not want to tangle with a teen or tween over their devices (if you haven't noticed that... more

There’s no struggle during adolescence quite like friendships and navigating social groups. It’s all encompassing. But this is simply the... more

When our teens are not doing well (maybe they've made some poor choices or are experiencing mental health issues), we... more

If your teen has ADHD, a learning difference or a mental health disorder and they are planning on going to... more

Screentime is the subject of so much parental anxiety and so many arguments for families around the globe. And in... more

If you need help now, call the National Dating Abuse Helpline at 1-866-331-9474 or go to loveisrespect.org to receive immediate... more

Who would your teen talk to if they were having issues with their mental health? Their friends? A trusted adult?... more

Today I'm talking to Beth Syverson, an adoptive mom, host of the podcast Unraveling Adoption and mother to a son... more

As it turns out, teens and tweens across the globe feel there’s a lot that parents just don’t understand. Today... more

Today, I'm talking to you about your teens and alcohol. I'll answer LOTS of questions for you, including: Does allowing... more

Did you know that 98% of teens lie about at least one issue or another? And guess what? The general... more

Today is the final day - Day 8 - of my series explaining the foundational principles you need to understand... more

There are some very clear mistakes that we make when it comes to disciplining our teenagers – not the least... more

What do you do when your teen or tween is acting like a toddler - when they're spewing their unpleasant... more

Understanding your own thoughts and emotions and how they impact your behavior, will help you manage your emotions so you... more

Have you realized yet that you can't parent a teenager the way you parented them as a child? It's a... more

Why? Why? Why? Why do teens do the things they do? As the Parent of a teenager, you're probably used... more

This is Day 2 of an 8-part series to explain the foundational principles of parenting teens. These are the "basics"... more

Do you ever think, "Why would they do that?" "Why are they so irrational?" "Why can't they just do what... more

The number of things we have to warn our teenagers and children about these days can be overwhelming. And when... more

It seems that there's just no end to the things that parents of teens and tweens have to worry about... more

Thoughts lead to emotions, which lead to actions. If we don't take time to examine our thinking, we can become... more

What the heck is going on down at the convenience store or corner vape shop? They're selling something that looks... more

Today's episode has been a long time coming. Getting your teen to do what they're supposed to do (or not... more

Today's episode is a "feed drop"! Lauren Wolfe, host of Your Zen Friend, is dropping into our podcast feed to... more

Today’s episode is an interview with Dr. Mercedes Oromendia, the clinical director of Manatee, an online therapy and parent coaching... more

Personal Parent Camp - One payment of $895Personal Parent Camp - Two payments of $450One-Hour Coaching Call - $12530-Minute Coaching... more

If your teen is experimenting with weed, alcohol, or other substances, it’s a very scary feeling. For some of us... more

Neurotypical teens, teens without any mental health disorders at all, experience emotional dysregulation from time to time (some more than... more

I talked about parenting out of fear in the very first episode of this podcast. Because my own fear is... more

When someone hurts your child, physically or emotionally, no matter if they're 10 or 25, you want it to stop... more

Whether you’re married, divorced, or happily cohabitating with your partner, if you have teenagers, you’re not only dealing with them... more

If you're like every other parent of a teen or tween, you've dealt with your share of attitude, disrespect, snarky... more

I don't believe there are many parents of a teen or tween who hasn't dealt with some struggle over getting... more

Your teen's autonomy, the level to which they are allowed to make their own decisions, their ability to handle mistakes... more

Today, in the final instalment in this series on vaping, I discuss how to talk to your teen or tween... more

Today's episode is a bit of a bonus. I've been really confused as to why there are still all these... more

How "up in your teen's business" do you get? How much is too much monitoring, snooping, digging and tracking? Do... more

Today, I continue the series on vaping that we started last week with my interview with Daniel Ament in episode... more

You have to admit that you never knew another human being could evoke such a broad range of emotions from... more

Today’s episode will be as significant for your teen’s to hear as it will be for you so please share.... more

This is the 3rd episode in a series on connecting with your teen.First episode in the series #104Second episode in... more

Of course, the way we were raised influences the way we parent our own kids. Did you know it also... more

This is the 2nd episode in a series on connecting with your teen.First episode in the series #104 If the... more

In today's episode I'm talking with ​Lainie Liberti​ about the concept of "partnership parenting." Lainie's parenting philosophy is that parenting,... more

This is the 1st episode in a series on connecting with your teen.Second episode in the series #106Third episode in... more

Today, I’m joined by Aly Pain to discuss how most of us are still parenting using an outdated model from... more

Most of us sail on through life without ever stopping to examine our own thoughts, emotions and behavior...without doing some... more

Even if your kid is still in middle school, you'll want to tune in to today's episode to help ease... more

Warning: I say Sh*t a few times in this episode (and there may even be an a$$ here and there.)🤭... more

Since it’s the start of a new year I thought I’d do a show about change; how you can make... more

This is a re-share of Episode #84 and I didn't even have time to record an introduction to tell you... more

Once adolescence "sets in" if you don't adjust your mindset and your parenting you're setting yourself up for years of... more

This is a quick episode that will hopefully blow your mind a little and set you on a path of... more

This is one of the first things I learned when I was trying to get things "right" with my adolescent... more

See also, episodes 22 and 26"I just wanted to let you know that I'm so thankful for your podcast! ...I'm... more

If you’ve ever had the thought, “Why can’t he/she just put forth the tiniest bit of effort in school?”, then... more

When our teens "misbehave" or make mistakes (as the vast majority of teenagers do), why do we feel the need... more

Officially counting down to the 100th episode...coming in at #91, I'm bringing you an episode full of practical and therapeutic... more

According to a study published last year, between 2000 and 2020, the U.S. Poison Control Centers (the 24-hour-a-day hotline staffed... more

As soon as our kid reaches puberty, we’re no longer the center of their universe and we no longer have... more

Parenting Teens isn't that radically different from parenting children...if you learned a few key components of parenting early on. Unfortunately,... more

Warning – you’ll get a few “colorful” words in this episode.Self-harm is such a scary topic and one that understandably... more

Do you realize how many guns are confiscated at schools all over the country every day? I certainly didn't. Teens... more

Do you have an athlete at home? A soccer player? Hockey player? Runner? Maybe your kid’s not into sports or... more

How "up in your teen's business" do you get? How much is too much monitoring, snooping, digging and tracking? Do... more

Internet PORN. Yep, that cell phone your kid has in their hand at all times – it’s where they’re getting... more

Has your teenage son or daughter asked you to let their boyfriend or girlfriend sleep over all night? In their... more

When you’re struggling with your teenager’s behavior (they’re acting out, angry, sneaking out, smoking weed, drinking, getting in trouble at... more

Full transparency: This important episode, aired first on August 11, 2023. It's worth hearing again if you've heard it... more

This episode deals with suicide and suicide prevention but contains no specific stories of suicide. It’s a crucial topic for... more

Oh, we've all been there. Those giant explosions of teenage emotion. Those moments when you want to run out the... more

Okay, don't say you don't. Well, maybe you don't if you have one of those teenagers you never have to... more

It happens all too often. And it's scary for parents. Teenagers, in middle school and high school, are pretty likely,... more

I’ve mentioned secure attachment in several previous episodes. We sometimes lump this very scientific concept under general terms like having... more

If you need help now, call the National Dating Abuse Helpline at 1-866-331-9474 or go to loveisrespect.org to receive immediate... more

Do you have a teenager dealing with a mental health issue? Maybe you have a teen who’s cutting or self-harming... more

Every Friday we're dropping a BONUS episode. Shorter but no less informative. Today's episode is about communicating with your teenager.... more

If you've ever been curious about "tapping", now's your chance to learn everything you need to know about this evidence-based,... more