252: ENCORE: Should I Talk with My Teens About My Own Mental Health Challenges?
Perhaps you’ve struggled with anxiety, depression, or stress… and your teen is now old enough to notice. But how much should you share? Parents want to be honest, yet may not want to needlessly burden...
30 Dec 202532min
251: ENCORE: How Do I Parent a Young Adult (and Deal with My Own Parents)?
Your kid is technically an adult, but still looking for–or needing–parental guidance. And maybe you still have your own parents weighing in, too. Parenting through this “in-between” stage can be compl...
23 Dec 202541min
250: Is It Okay to Push Back on My Kid’s Holiday Wish List?
Are you staring at your tween or teen’s holiday wish list wondering… is it okay to say NO? When every friend seems to be getting the “cool” brands, the pricey sneakers, or the latest tech, it can fee...
16 Dec 202525min
249: When Teasing Turns Toxic, What’s a Parent to Do?
Middle school can be rough—emotionally, socially, and developmentally. When teasing crosses the line into cruelty, it usually puts a dent in kids’ confidence and sense of belonging. In this episode, D...
9 Dec 202528min
248: Should Our Tween Dictate Our Post-Divorce Visitation Schedule?
When parents divorce, how much say should a tween or teen have in deciding where they live, and how often they switch homes? Divorce is hard on everyone, but for kids it often comes with a lot of uph...
2 Dec 202526min
247: ENCORE: Lying, Sneaking, Cheating. What Keeps Kids From Being Honest?
When your child lies about homework, screen time, or where they’ve been, it can feel like a punch to the gut. But what if lying isn’t a sign of bad character, and instead a normal part of growing up? ...
25 Nov 202533min
246: 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 for...
18 Nov 202526min
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 irrita...
11 Nov 202532min
