Suicide is the second leading cause of death for 10- to 24-year-olds in the United States and a global public health issue. Supporting the mental health of young people is a big topic of conversation on this podcast, so we wanted to make sure we tackled this difficult, yet critical piece of mental health struggles for adolescents. This episode touches on statistics, risk factors, protective factors and resources for help. 

Small doses of practical parenting advice based on real-life experiences. Talking about tough topics with teens is hard enough without the added factor of “all my friends are doing it.” How do we toe the line in these conversations when we think our adolescent’s friends might be leading them in the wrong direction?

Today, we are going deep on tough topics like drugs and other substances with your teens and tweens: what you need to know, how to approach the conversation, how to make sure you keep talking about it and more. 

Small doses of practical parenting advice based on real-life experiences. As parents, we want to encourage our kids to try new things, but we also don't want to force them to do things they don't want to do. How do we find the balance? 

Kids are about to go back to school and for some, it’s awesome. But for others, school comes with anxiety, and the transition to school and a schedule after a summertime of carefree time can feel really overwhelming. In this episode, we dive into school avoidance and how parents can help manage their children’s school refusal. 

Small doses of practical parenting advice based on real-life experiences. Summer often means vacations. But we all know vacations with kids are not vacations; they are relocations. What can we do to make these trips more enjoyable and relaxing for the whole family?

Discussion around social media, its prevalence in our lives, and its effect on our mental health are pervasive right now, which is why we wanted to revisit this conversation following our June 2023 episode. Let's dive into what an unhealthy relationship with social media looks like, the 5 C's of social media use, and one of the big things we can do to support our kids with social media use. 

Small doses of practical parenting advice based on real-life experiences. Summer brings a lot more free time, which can be fun and allow the whole family to relax and recharge. But should we maintain some structure in the summer? And if so, how do we do it?

Summertime is fun time. There is less structure without school and a chance for all of us to rest, relax, and recharge. But there are also a lot of new things to keep in mind. In this episode, we tackle swim safety, signs of dehydration, and exposure to bugs and animals when outdoors.

Small doses of practical parenting advice based on real-life experiences. In celebration of our one-year anniversary, we are tackling listener questions, and we have one today about in-laws. How do parents respond when someone isn't caring for our child in a way that’s aligned with our values?