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Raising a teenage son comes with its challenges—shifting moods, boundary-pushing, and the constant pull of screens. So how do you guide them through high school while keeping your relationship strong? In this episode, I sit down with a panel of experts to tackle the biggest parenting struggles, from getting them to open up to setting rules that actually work. Tune in for practical strategies to navigate these years with more confidence and less frustration.
WHO’S ON THE PANEL?
Sheila Akbar, President & CEO, Signet Education
Your host, and Signet’s resident admissions and test-prep expert, Sheila has worked with hundreds of students and parents through learning challenges.
Emmaline C, Executive Function Specialist
Emmaline has a Master’s in Child Development from the Harvard School of Education and has helped hundreds of our clients effectively talk to their kids about accepting help.
Blair M, Academic Skills Coach and School Director
As one of our top coaches and the Director of an excellent private school in Ohio, Blair brings years of experience from both sides of the equation.
Andrew F, Academic Skills Coach
One of our most popular academic coaches with teenage boys. After a call with Andy, kids go from skeptical to sold that a better way is possible for them.
Elaine Taylor-Klaus & Diane Dempster, Parenting Experts
Elaine and Diane are Co-Founders of Impact Parents, and bring to the table vast experience working with parents of neurodiverse children and teens.
Access resources here: https://signeteducation.com/events/
Access free resources and learn more about Sheila and her team at Signet Education at signeteducation.com or on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheilaakbar/.
By Sheila Akbar, PhD5
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Raising a teenage son comes with its challenges—shifting moods, boundary-pushing, and the constant pull of screens. So how do you guide them through high school while keeping your relationship strong? In this episode, I sit down with a panel of experts to tackle the biggest parenting struggles, from getting them to open up to setting rules that actually work. Tune in for practical strategies to navigate these years with more confidence and less frustration.
WHO’S ON THE PANEL?
Sheila Akbar, President & CEO, Signet Education
Your host, and Signet’s resident admissions and test-prep expert, Sheila has worked with hundreds of students and parents through learning challenges.
Emmaline C, Executive Function Specialist
Emmaline has a Master’s in Child Development from the Harvard School of Education and has helped hundreds of our clients effectively talk to their kids about accepting help.
Blair M, Academic Skills Coach and School Director
As one of our top coaches and the Director of an excellent private school in Ohio, Blair brings years of experience from both sides of the equation.
Andrew F, Academic Skills Coach
One of our most popular academic coaches with teenage boys. After a call with Andy, kids go from skeptical to sold that a better way is possible for them.
Elaine Taylor-Klaus & Diane Dempster, Parenting Experts
Elaine and Diane are Co-Founders of Impact Parents, and bring to the table vast experience working with parents of neurodiverse children and teens.
Access resources here: https://signeteducation.com/events/
Access free resources and learn more about Sheila and her team at Signet Education at signeteducation.com or on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheilaakbar/.

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