Inside The Mind of Teens and Tweens

By BAM Radio Network

What's Inside The Mind of Teens and Tweens about?

A program for teachers, parents, guardians, counselors and anyone who is regularly baffled by the process of trying to raise, teach, reach, coach or manage teens and tweens. The teen mind is different from the adult mind and Dr. Regina Lamourelle and her guests bring you the latest insights in neuroscience to help you make sense of adolescents.

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Inside The Mind of Teens and Tweens episodes:

07.14.2023
What Works: Understanding the Rise in Difficult Teen Behaviors at School
Teachers are seeing continued growth in challenging teen behaviors in classrooms nationwide. What do we need to understand, support, and better manage this trend and its impact on our students? Follow on Twitter: @copingkids @RLamourelle @bamradionetwork @jonharpe.r70bd Janine Halloran is a...
03.23.2023
Are We Approaching The Decline of Bias in Education or Watching It Grow Exponentially? The Promise and Problem With AI
Most educators following the growing interest in ChatGPT see the positive possibilities and peculiar problems with using AI tools for teaching and learning. This thoughtful discussion explores how artificial intelligence can either decrease bias in education and create new...
01.26.2023
7 Creative Ways to Engage Teen Students With ChatGPT: The More We Used It, the More New Possibilities We Discovered
We are discovering many engaging ways to use ChatGPT to engage teenage students in the classroom. My guests agree that once you begin to experiment with the platform, the more your mind begins to find additional possibilities. @jmattmiller @ideasforteacher ...
08.24.2022
Helping Our Students Deal With Big Emotions and Overwhelming Situations: What Works, What Doesn’t
As we head back to school this year, right up there with getting through the learning objectives, is helping students navigate the big emotional ups and downs they’ll experience throughout the school term. In this episode, we unpack what we...
11.17.2021
Using Teaching Skills and Resources We Already Have to Help Students Manage Pandemic Trauma
Most of us have accepted that managing student trauma is part of every teacher’s job in the wake of the pandemic. In this episode, we look at strategies and tools we’ve been using for years that can be repurposed...
08.16.2021
Adultification: What Happens When Our Schools Place Grownup Expectations on Teenage Black Girls?
From discipline and punishment to academic expectations, stereotypical perceptions cause many of us to treat black teenage girls differently. The phenomenon is called adultification and our guest explains how placing grownup expectations on black teens in the classroom adversely impacts...
04.22.2021
Our Students Are Struggling With Pandemic Isolation, What Can We Do?
There was a spike in mental health issues among teens before the pandemic, but there were many eyes on our students who could reach out and help. Pandemic isolation has introduced a new level and type of mental health...
04.22.2021
The COVID-19 Gap Year: The New Rules of Transitioning From High School to College
The COVID-19 pandemic is driving change across the global education community, including the transition to college. Join us as we look at the new role and significance of “the gap year” and how to help students make the most of...
04.22.2021
Helping Teens and Tweens Navigate These Uncertain and Unsettling Times
It’s been a challenging year for all of us, and if adults are struggling to navigate these unsettling times, how are teens and tweens coping? In this session, we talk about how to assess how students are getting along...
03.31.2021
Understanding and Helping Teens Through the Personal Loss Many Are Feeling
The pandemic-driven closing of schools is forever altering the lives of teens and tweens in ways big and small. Canceled activities and traditions from proms to graduations have amplified significance to our students and parents. How can we help tweens...
03.31.2021
A Survival Guide for Teaching From Home: What’s Up With Your Teenager?
Covid-19 is turning teachers’ dining rooms into classrooms shared with their own kids. Our guest takes us inside the mind of teens and tweens who need you to be there for them while you are trying to be there...
08.29.2019
15 Ways to Help Teens and Tweens Adjust to Going Back-to-School
Going back to school can be particularly challenging for teens and tweens. Making new friends, stresses outside of school, and the motivation to attend can add to the pressure. In this episode, we approach the discussion through the lens of...
10.28.2018
While You Are Teaching Student Attention Spans Are Shrinking
Many teachers have noticed that the attention span of students in their classes appears to be shrinking. What is the solution to this increasing trend? Follow: @rrlamourelle @bamradionetwork @uhmms #edchat #parenting Patricia Scott has more than 15 years of corporate...
09.22.2018
The Hidden Pandemic of Teens Accessing Porn in School
Teen exposure to porn on school grounds is a subject that many school leaders have been unwilling to confront. The known impact on students is profound, but not fully understood. Join us for the first in a series on the...
02.15.2018
Tips for Connecting with Teens Before Trying to Teach Them
Most teachers know that we have to connect with students before we can teach them, but how do we make those connections. Join us as we explore several practical strategies. Follow: @rrlamourelle @bamradionetwork @vickysaumell #edchat #parenting Vicky Saumell is the...
06.23.2017
Overcoming the Challenges of Teaching in an Inclusive Classroom
Though our attitudes about inclusive classrooms have come a long way, the challenges persist. Our guest offers practical tips for managing widely diverse student needs in one classroom. Follow: @rrlamourelle @bamradionetwork @ID@TJK2INCLUDE #edchat #parenting Toby Karten, a staff developer, instructional coach, educational...
06.22.2017
Overcoming the Challenges of Teaching in an Inclusive Classroom
Though our attitudes about inclusive classrooms have come a long way, the challenges persist. Our guest offers practical tips for managing widely diverse student needs in one classroom. Follow: @rrlamourelle @bamradionetwork @ID@TJK2INCLUDE #edchat #parenting Toby Karten, a staff developer, instructional coach, educational...
04.21.2017
Modeling the Value of Mistakes and Failure on the Way to Learning
In a climate obsessed with performance and perfection, how can we teach teens that mistakes, missteps and failure are part of learning and growth? Follow: @rrlamourelle @bamradionetwork @jesslahey #edchat #parenting JoAnn Boaler has been a professor at Stanford University since...
04.13.2017
Alternatives Ways to Educate Teens for an Uncertain Future
To rethink how we prepare all kids for an uncertain future we have to legitimize other pathways. Follow: @rrlamourelle @bamradionetwork @bjnichols #edchat #parenting Dr. James Stone is Professor Emeritus, University of Minnesota; Distinguished University Scholar, University of Louisville; Director, National...
03.15.2017
The Hidden Emotional Cost of High Student Achievement
Traumatized kids show up in your classroom in many ways. Their behaviors may go unnoticed or may be misunderstood when observed. Most teachers have not been trained to detect or respond to traumatized students. Our guests offer tips for teachers....
01.02.2016
The Hidden Emotional Cost of High Student Achievement
Our guest shares a new study about the impact of high academic goals on teen social and emotional well-being. Follow: @rrlamourelle @bamradionetwork @nrgvbcgv @Annie_Fox #edchat #parenting Marya Viorst Gwadz, Ph.D., is a psychologist and Senior Research Scientist at the NYU College of Nursing....
10.29.2015
Three Ways Technology Is Messing with Your Teen's Mind (Yours Too)
The research is starting to surface about the impact of the extensive use of technology on the minds, and emotional development on teens. Find out the basics every parent needs to know. Follow: @rrlamourelle @bamradionetwork @DrLisaStrohman @patrickmlarkin #edchat #parenting Dr....
09.18.2015
The Creative New Ways That Teens Manipulate Parents
Teens are very skilled at manipulating parents and have found new methods and tools. Learn the 17 ways that teens manipulate parents and what every parent needs to know to avoid becoming a pawn. @drdavidswanson @leadwithjustin Help - My Kid Is...
09.02.2015
The Cult of Selfies: Healthy Self Love or Selfishness
We all know that teens love selfies. Today we ask whether the teen selfie trend is just part of the normal process of developing self-awareness or a preface to selfishness. Follow: @rrlamourelle @bamradionetwork @teenteacher #edchat #parenting Heather Wolpert-Gawron is an award-winning...
07.07.2015
5 Things You Probably Don't Understand About Teen Talk, Texting, and Tech
Teens have always had their unique ways of communicating and distinguishing themselves from adults. Are the communication habits of today's teens just the latest expression of adolescence or is something very different and troubling occurring? Follow: @rrlamourelle @bamradionetwork #edchat #parenting Heather Wolpert-Gawron...
06.18.2015
The Boy Code: How It Impacts the Teen Male Self Image
Our guests asserts that the "boy code" conditions young men to repress their emotions and behavior in ways that are damaging. Learn more... Follow: @girlsfightback @janngumbiner@rrlamourelle @bamradionetwork #edchat #parenting Dr. Mary Polce is a licensed counselor and developmental psychologist who currently works...
05.08.2015
Teaching Girls to Stand Up For Themselves
Our guests assert that social conditioning may be harming young girls and putting them at risk. In this segment we talk about teaching teenage girls how to be verbally and physically assertive. Follow: @girlsfightback @janngumbiner@rrlamourelle @bamradionetwork #edchat #parenting Gina Kirkland...
03.10.2015
Teaching Teens Manners and Etiquette: Still Relevant?
Times and social norms are changing faster than ever before. As the rules of interpersonal interactions continue to evolve is teaching etiquette still relevant? Follow: @EmilyPostInst @rrlamourelle @bamradionetwork #edchat #parenting Daniel Post Senning is the great-great grandson of Emily Post...
01.04.2015
Sleepy Teens: The Hidden Impact of Insufficient Sleep
Our guests tell us that many families avoid at home discussions about race for vraious reasons. Tune in to learn why the ability and practice of talking openly to your teens about race is so critical. Follow: @DrHoward_REC @Annie_Fox, @bamradionetwork.com Deborah Rivas-Drake,...
01.04.2015
Talking To Teens About Race and Racial Issues
Our guests tell us that many families avoid at home discussions about race for vraious reasons. Tune in to learn why the ability and practice of talking openly to your teens about race is so critical. Follow: @DrHoward_REC @Annie_Fox, @bamradionetwork.com Deborah Rivas-Drake,...
01.03.2015
Talking To Teens About Race and Racial Issues
Our guests tell us that many families avoid at home discussions about race for vraious reasons. Tune in to learn why the ability and practice of talking openly to your teens about race is so critical. Follow: @DrHoward_REC @Annie_Fox, @bamradionetwork.com Deborah Rivas-Drake,...
01.03.2015
Sleepy Teens: The Hidden Impact of Insufficient Sleep
Our guests tell us that many families avoid at home discussions about race for vraious reasons. Tune in to learn why the ability and practice of talking openly to your teens about race is so critical. Follow: @DrHoward_REC @Annie_Fox, @bamradionetwork.com Deborah Rivas-Drake,...
11.20.2014
Creating Individualized Education Program Based on Brain Research
Brain research has opened up new possibilities for creating customized learning plans for students. Learn more... Follow: @RRLamourelle @bamradionetwork.com Since 2000, Kathy Johnson, president of Pyramid of Potential, Inc, has been helping families and educators learn about how to improve the brain...
11.20.2014
Educating Black Teens: Three Persistent Issues and Challenges
In this segment we explore several issues that persistently challenge parents and educators of black teens. Follow: @MarilynRhames @RRLamourelle @bamradionetwork.com Follow: @patrickmlarkin @bamradionetwork.com Dr. Rita Cameron Wedding, Ph.D., a published Scholar and Professor of Race, Gender, and Social Class Disparities. She is the Chair of...
10.29.2014
Save, Invest, Grow: Financial Literacy for Teens
There is much to be considered in choosing to go to college, from cost and time required, to job prospects after graduation. Tune in as we review the bases that should be covered. Follow: @patrickmlarkin @bamradionetwork.com Dan Evertsz is the Founder of College...
10.15.2014
Getting Your Teen on the Right Path to College
Our guests argue that many of today's teens are poorly versed and ill prepared to manage money. What can and should be done? Follow: @NFEC_FinEdu @tweenteacher @bamradionetwork.com Vince Shorb is CEO of the National Financial Educators Council. Vince has a passion for...
10.15.2014
Teen School Sports: What Parents Need to Know
In this segment we look at the issues parents should consider around teen school sports. Follow: @dockoutures, @UgoUche @bamradionetwork.com Chris Koutures, MD, FAAP is a dual certified pediatric and sports medicine specialist in Anaheim Hills, CA who is the team physician for USA...
08.20.2014
Teaching Teens To Be Grateful: Why It Matters
A spirit of gratitude can go a long way as a teen develops. In this segment we take a look at how gratitude can be taught to teens and why it's so important. Follow: @janngumbiner @Grateful_Kids @bamradionetwork.com Giacomo Bono, Ph.D., is an assistant professor...
08.20.2014
Temper Tantrums: Helping Teens Develop Self Control
Understanding teen brain development is critical to managing teen tantrums and helping them develop self control. Learn more... Follow: @janngumbiner @DrDaveWalsh @bamradionetwork.com Dr. Dave Walsh is an award winning psychologist, best-selling author, and internationally renowned speaker. He translates brain science into terms and...
07.10.2014
When Teens Use Sarcasm: What It Means and How to Respond to It
Few things are more irritating to parents than a teen's sarcastic retort. Our guests provided guidance for understanding why teens use sarcasm and the best ways to respond. Follow: @blairteach, @askdrvicki @bamradionetwork.com Dr. Vicki Panaccione, Founder of the Better Parenting Institute, has...
07.09.2014
Persuading Teens and Parents That Failure is Good and Necessary
Most of us acknowledge that failing is part of success, but accepting failure en route to success is still a hard sell. Our guest talk about how to raise our comfort level with the trial and error process. Follow:@leadwithjustin @bamradionetwork.com Charles C....
07.09.2014
When Teens Use Sarcasm: What It Means and How to Respond to It
Few things are more irritating to parents than a teen's sarcastic retort. Our guests provided guidance for understanding why teens use sarcasm and the best ways to respond. Follow: @blairteach, @askdrvicki @bamradionetwork.com Dr. Vicki Panaccione, Founder of the Better Parenting Institute, has...
06.02.2014
Why Do Teens Run Away, What Can Parents Do?
Our guests help us unpack the dynamics that drive teens to run away and provide both prevention tips and support resources. Follow:@RRLamourelle, @Annie_Fox @leadwithjustin @bamradionetwork.com Maureen Blaha is the executive director of the National Runaway Safeline (NRS), formerly known as...
06.02.2014
Surprising Benefits of Video Games for Teens and Parents
Many parents believe that video games are just a mindless, useless past time. However, our guests suggest that video games have powerful benefit for both teens and parents. Follow:@RRLamourelle, @bamradionetwork.com Dr. Sarah M. Coyne is an associate professor of human...
05.01.2014
PART II - The Link Between Your Teen and the New Drug Culture
There's a new drug abuse problem among teens today that may surprise many parents. Prescription drugs have become the first choice for many teens and the implications are profound. Tune in and hear what every parent needs to know...
05.01.2014
PART I - The Link Between Your Teen and the New Drug Culture
There's a new drug abuse problem among teens today that may surprise many parents. Prescription drugs have become the first choice for many teens and the implications are profound. Tune in and hear what every parent needs to know...
04.13.2014
Are Our Teens Less Civil? What Can We Do About It?
Most agree that our society has become more course. Signs of a growing incivility are an increasing concern. How is this dynamic impacting our teens and what can be done about it? Tune in as we discuss. Follow:@leadwithjustin @jesslahey @Annie_Fox @RRLamourelle,...
03.31.2014
The Imposter Syndrome: Helping Your Teen Develop a Sense of Competence
Our guests say that a deep feeling of incompetence can lead many people to feel like imposters throughout their lives. In this segment we talk about how to get your teen on the right track to being confident about...
02.27.2014
Favorite Child: The Impact of Playing Favorites on the Favored Child and Other Siblings
Our guests tell us that all parents, even teachers, have favorites. Much is known about the impact of playing favorites on the children involved. Perhaps what is most surprising is that those playing favorites are often completely unaware that they’re...
02.27.2014
Digital Literacy: Five Things Every Parent Needs to Know
Today's kids are growing up in a very high-tech world and the implications are profound. Many parents are unaware of exactly how things have changed, why it matters or even the basics they need to know. This segment is a...

What's Inside The Mind of Teens and Tweens about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Inside The Mind of Teens and Tweens episodes:

What Works: Understanding the Rise in Difficult Teen Behaviors at School

Are We Approaching The Decline of Bias in Education or Watching It Grow Exponentially? The Promise and Problem With AI

7 Creative Ways to Engage Teen Students With ChatGPT: The More We Used It, the More New Possibilities We Discovered

Helping Our Students Deal With Big Emotions and Overwhelming Situations: What Works, What Doesn’t

Using Teaching Skills and Resources We Already Have to Help Students Manage Pandemic Trauma

Adultification: What Happens When Our Schools Place Grownup Expectations on Teenage Black Girls?

Our Students Are Struggling With Pandemic Isolation, What Can We Do?

The COVID-19 Gap Year: The New Rules of Transitioning From High School to College

Helping Teens and Tweens Navigate These Uncertain and Unsettling Times

Understanding and Helping Teens Through the Personal Loss Many Are Feeling

A Survival Guide for Teaching From Home: What’s Up With Your Teenager?

15 Ways to Help Teens and Tweens Adjust to Going Back-to-School

While You Are Teaching Student Attention Spans Are Shrinking

The Hidden Pandemic of Teens Accessing Porn in School

Tips for Connecting with Teens Before Trying to Teach Them

Overcoming the Challenges of Teaching in an Inclusive Classroom

Overcoming the Challenges of Teaching in an Inclusive Classroom

Modeling the Value of Mistakes and Failure on the Way to Learning

Alternatives Ways to Educate Teens for an Uncertain Future

The Hidden Emotional Cost of High Student Achievement

The Hidden Emotional Cost of High Student Achievement

Three Ways Technology Is Messing with Your Teen's Mind (Yours Too)

The Creative New Ways That Teens Manipulate Parents

The Cult of Selfies: Healthy Self Love or Selfishness

5 Things You Probably Don't Understand About Teen Talk, Texting, and Tech

The Boy Code: How It Impacts the Teen Male Self Image

Teaching Girls to Stand Up For Themselves

Teaching Teens Manners and Etiquette: Still Relevant?

Sleepy Teens: The Hidden Impact of Insufficient Sleep

Talking To Teens About Race and Racial Issues

Talking To Teens About Race and Racial Issues

Sleepy Teens: The Hidden Impact of Insufficient Sleep

Creating Individualized Education Program Based on Brain Research

Educating Black Teens: Three Persistent Issues and Challenges

Save, Invest, Grow: Financial Literacy for Teens

Getting Your Teen on the Right Path to College

Teen School Sports: What Parents Need to Know

Teaching Teens To Be Grateful: Why It Matters

Temper Tantrums: Helping Teens Develop Self Control

When Teens Use Sarcasm: What It Means and How to Respond to It

Persuading Teens and Parents That Failure is Good and Necessary

When Teens Use Sarcasm: What It Means and How to Respond to It

Why Do Teens Run Away, What Can Parents Do?

Surprising Benefits of Video Games for Teens and Parents

PART II - The Link Between Your Teen and the New Drug Culture

PART I - The Link Between Your Teen and the New Drug Culture

Are Our Teens Less Civil? What Can We Do About It?

The Imposter Syndrome: Helping Your Teen Develop a Sense of Competence

Favorite Child: The Impact of Playing Favorites on the Favored Child and Other Siblings

Digital Literacy: Five Things Every Parent Needs to Know