Podcast Episodes
Back to Search246: My Son is Becoming Sexist. How Do I Stop This?
It’s not always easy to be a seventh grade boy. Their confidence may be fragile, they tend to lag behind girls in terms of pubertal development, and at school-a place that can feel like it's built fo…
Published on an hour ago
245: Puberty + Menopause: How Are We Supposed to Cope?!?
When your hormones are downshifting and your teen’s hormones are surging, it can feel like an emotional collision course. If you’ve ever wondered why your tween or teen seems moody, distant, or irrit…
Published on 1 week ago
244: What If Anxiety Won't Let My Teen Sleep?
If your tween or teen lies awake with worries spinning in their mind, or if you’ve wondered whether it’s anxiety, hormones, or something more, this episode is for you. Dr. Lisa Damour and journalist …
Published on 2 weeks ago
243: How Do I Talk with My Teen About Alcohol and Weed?
How do you tell your teen not to drink or use weed… while also letting them know they can let you know if they’ve made a bad choice? It can feel impossible to balance rules with approachability. In t…
Published on 3 weeks ago
242: How Do I Get My Kids to Like Each Other?
How do you get your kids to like each other… or at least stop fighting all the time?
If you’re parenting tweens and teens, sibling conflict can feel endless. One moment they’re laughing together, the…
Published on 4 weeks ago
241: Is My Teen Defining Herself by her "Depression"?
Here’s the good news: today’s tweens and teens talk openly about mental health. Here’s the not-so-good news, sometimes they inaccurately diagnose themselves or organize their emerging identities arou…
Published on 1 month ago
240: Talk to Your Boys: Raising Confident, Caring Young Men
Many boys are struggling, and parents are often left wondering how to reach them. If your tween or teen son seems distant, gives one-word answers, or is spending too much time online, you’re not alon…
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
239: AI Companions & Teens: Connection or Concern?
What happens when your tween or teen turns to AI for advice… or even FRIENDSHIP? Today’s kids sometimes experiment with AI chatbots in ways that many parents don’t see coming. While some of their int…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
238: Zyns, Vapes & Teens: What Do Parents Need to Know?
Your teen may already know about Zyns, even if you don’t. These discreet little nicotine pouches are popping up in schools, backpacks, and social media feeds, and many parents are only just starting …
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
237: Homesick at College: What Parents Can Do?
Watching your child head off to college is a proud moment. But what happens when the late-night phone calls come, full of tears and homesickness? If your teen or young adult is struggling with the tr…
Published on 2 months ago