Talking To Teens: Expert Tips for Parenting Teenagers

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Parent-teen researcher Andy Earle talks with various experts about the art and science of parenting teenagers. Find more at www.talkingtoteens.com

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Talking To Teens: Expert Tips for Parenting Teenagers episodes:

04.07.2024
Ep 285: Breaking the Cycle of Teen Drama
Louis Weinstock, author of "How the World is Making Our Children Mad and What to do About It," explores toxic communication patterns, the impact of societal pressures on teen mental health, and strategies for fostering emotional empowerment and resilience. ...
03.29.2024
Ep 284: Understanding Your Tween: The Journey of Growth
Tanith Carey, author of What's My Tween Thinking?, returns to discuss the distinct challenges and opportunities of parenting tweens, focusing on identity development, handling changing family dynamics, navigating peer influence, and fostering emotional awareness and introspection in 8 to 12-year-olds....
03.21.2024
Ep 283: Soothe Anxiety with...Food?
Dr. Uma Naidoo, author of "This Is Your Brain on Food" and "Calm Your Brain with Food," discusses how dietary choices can significantly impact anxiety levels and overall mental wellness, highlighting the critical connections between gut health, inflammation, and the...
03.12.2024
Ep 282: The Opportunity Gap - How Schools Perpetuate Inequity
Tiffany Jewell, author of Everything I Learned About Racism I Learned in School, joins us to expose the myriad ways racism is embedded in the education system. We discuss the opportunity gap, biased disciplinary practices, problematic tracking, predatory military recruitment,...
03.03.2024
Ep 281: Empowering Teen Girls
Chelsey Goodan, author of Underestimated: The Wisdom and Power of Teenage Girls, shares invaluable insights into empowering teenage girls through listening, validating their emotions, and encouraging a broader sense of self beyond societal expectations, while also addressing body image, feminism,...
02.25.2024
Ep 280: The Surprising Power of Hanging Out
Sheila Liming, author of Hanging Out: The Radical Power of Killing Time, explores the underestimated value of unstructured social time for teens, discussing why it's essential for developing negotiation skills, setting boundaries, and fostering creativity. If you've enjoyed Talking...
02.18.2024
Ep 279: "What Were You Thinking?" - Inside the Teenage Brain
John Coleman, author of The Psychology of the Teenage Brain, joins us to explain why the biology of the adolescent brain leads to risk taking and emotional ups and downs, and how parents can provide support during this temporary period...
02.11.2024
Ep 278: The New Faces of Teen Addiction
David Magee, author of Things Have Changed, joins us to explain today's teen addiction crisis involving social media, potent synthetic drugs and vulnerable mental health. If you've enjoyed Talking to Teens, we'd love if you could leave us a...
02.06.2024
Ep 277: Understanding Our Kids' Online World
Michael Rich, author of The Mediatrician’s Guide, joins us to explain why we must move beyond fear of “screen time” to have more nuanced conversations with teens about finding balance, meaning and ethics in their digital lives. If you've...
01.28.2024
Ep 276: Your Teen's Bullsh*t Brain
Lance Burdett, author of Dark Side of the Brain, explains why teens generate unhelpful thoughts and how we can reframe anxious thinking by getting comfortable with discomfort. If you've enjoyed Talking to Teens, we'd love if you could leave...
01.21.2024
Ep. 275: Empowering Teens to Stay Alcohol-Free
Dustin Dunbar, author of You’re Doing Great and Other Lies Alcohol Told Me, joins us to reveal the false messaging alcohol feeds teens about itself and discusses how parents can model alcohol-free lives to intrinsically give kids the skills to...
01.14.2024
Ep 274: Escaping the Villain Role
Justin Lee, author of Talking Across the Divide, joins us to explain how parents can have more productive disagreements with teens by overcoming the ego protection instinct and using storytelling to find common ground. If you've enjoyed Talking to...
01.07.2024
Ep 273: Lowering the Drama in Big Family Choices
Janice Fraser, author of Farther, Faster, and Far Less Drama, joins us to explain how families can have productive debates using decision-making frameworks that increase understanding between parents and teens. If you've enjoyed Talking to Teens, we'd love if...
12.31.2023
Ep 272: Helping Teens Discuss Anxiety
Cai Graham, author of Fearless and Free, joins us to offer practical strategies for helping teens open up about their anxiety, break through communication barriers, and understand the science of their emotions, guiding them from silent struggles to active coping....
12.24.2023
Ep 271: Navigating the Teen Loneliness Epidemic
Simone Heng, author of "Let's Talk About Loneliness," joins us to explain why loneliness is reaching epidemic levels among teens, how it rewires the teenage brain, and what steps we can take as parents to help our kids reset and...
12.17.2023
Ep 270: Parenting Beyond Social Media
CJ Casciotta, author of The Forgotten Art of Being Ordinary, joins us to discuss parenting beyond social media and finding real community. We talk about how to guide teens to separate online fiction from truth, why ordinary existence is profoundly...
12.10.2023
Ep 269: Are You a Consistent Parent?
Sheri Glucoft Wong, author of Raising Kids, shares the importance of being a consistent parent, even when raising teens feels like a complicated maze. As a therapist, Sheri has a wealth of insight on how to effectively and consistently communicate...
12.03.2023
Ep 268: How to Convince Stubborn Teens
Michael McQueen, author of MindStuck, dives into the science of persuading stubborn teenagers, and reveals why the tactics parents typically use to influence our kids simply don't work. If you've enjoyed Talking to Teens, we'd love if you could...
11.26.2023
Ep 267: Neurodivergent Teens and Communication
Chris Martin, author of May Tomorrow Be Awake, speaks on the concept of neurodiversity, and how parents can encourage teenagers to be their unique selves, rather than trying to pass as "normal." If you've enjoyed Talking to Teens, we'd...
11.19.2023
Ep 266: Is Social Media Making Our Teens Angry?
Tobias Rose-Stockwell, author of Outrage Machine, clues us in to how social media platforms manipulate emotions to keep us scrolling and riles us up. We talk about how the internet influences our beliefs and the pursuit of truth over winning...
11.05.2023
Ep 265: Turning Teens Into Savvy Investors
Maya Corbic, author of From Piggy Banks to Stocks, tells us how to turn allowance into financial lessons. Maya dishes on the potential dangers of blindly trusting financial advisors, the future of investing, and investing for generational wealth. If...
10.29.2023
Ep 264: Overcoming Anxiety, Finding Well-Being
Dr Gregory Scott Brown, author of The Self-Healing Mind, helps us bust myths surrounding mental health and self-care. We discuss the difference between mental health and mental illness and the keys to teen well-being. If you've enjoyed Talking to...
10.22.2023
Ep 264: Ep 103: How Risk-Taking is Hardwired in Teens (Full Episode Re-release)
Barbara Natterson-Horowitz and Kathryn Bowers, authors of the book Wildhood, explain the four needs of every adolescent as they transition to healthy adults. Plus, the surprising biology behind teen risk-taking behavior, particularly in groups! Exercise: Create a "Status Sanctuary" As Barbara...
10.15.2023
Ep 263: Sex, Puberty and Parenting
Dina Alexander, founder of EducateEmpowerKids.org, joins us to share her view on how to talk to tweens and teens about S-E-X and everything that comes with it. Rather than one big “talk” Dina encourages small, frequent talks to get the...
10.08.2023
Ep 262: Built to Move: Healthy Teens
Kelly and Juliet Starrett, authors of Built To Move, highlight the significance of physical activity, especially among teens. Being healthy is not only about exercising once per day for 45 minutes—Kelly and Juliet advocate for building movement into your day. ...
10.01.2023
Ep 261: What Your Teen’s Music Says About Them
Susan Rogers, author of This Is What It Sounds Like, offers insight into what different tastes in music reveal about personality. Plus, how parents and teens can connect more deeply by sharing and exploring music. If you've enjoyed...
09.24.2023
Ep 260: How to Turn Setbacks into Success
Michelle Icard, author of Eight Setbacks That Can Make a Child a Success, returns to clue us in on what to say and do when our teens stumble and fall. We cover Michelle’s easy three-step method to speaking to your...
09.17.2023
Ep 259: What’s Your Pronoun?
Dennis Baron, author of What’s Your Pronoun?, takes us on a journey through the evolution of pronouns. Younger generations are boldly claiming their linguistic identities—how do we better understand them? If you've enjoyed Talking to Teens, we'd love if...
09.10.2023
Ep 258: Privacy Versus Parenting
Devorah Heitner, author of Growing Up in Public, sheds light on the multiple ways we monitor teen’s digital lives and the broader implications of constant surveillance. We also dive into the challenges and opportunities that arise when raising tech-savvy teens. ...
09.03.2023
Ep 257: From Grieving to Resilient Parent
Jarie Bolander, author of Ride or Die, shares his experience of parenting through grief and the stigma that comes with it as a man. His journey through grief toward resilience is a testament to the power of vulnerability with our...
09.03.2023
Ep 257 [EXTENDED CUT]: From Grieving to Resilient Parent
Jarie Bolander, author of Ride or Die, shares his experience of parenting through grief and the stigma that comes with it as a man. His journey through grief toward resilience is a testament to the power of vulnerability with our...
08.27.2023
Ep 256: Tricky Talks: Weight, Food, and Exercise
Juna Grata and Dr. Edward Phillips, co-authors of Food, We Need to Talk, join us to discuss controversial health topics. We cover how parents can skillfully navigate tricky talks on weight, exercise, and dieting. If you've enjoyed Talking to...
08.20.2023
Ep 255: How Much Should Parents Push?
Jennifer Breheny Wallace, author of Never Enough, shares insight into modern day “achievement culture.” We discuss the hidden consequences of pushing teens too hard, and how to help teens balance achievement and fulfillment. If you've enjoyed Talking to Teens,...
08.13.2023
Ep 254: Life Skills for Connecting with Others
Brooke Romney, author of 52 Modern Manners for Today's Teenagers, takes us beyond basic etiquette to understand how manners shape important life skills and awareness in teenagers. We discover why manners matter more than ever in the digital age and...
08.06.2023
Ep 253: How to Clean Up a Mental Mess
Dr. Caroline Leaf, author and clinical neuroscientist, shares wisdom from her years of study and practice helping kids develop healthy minds. She offers us practical tips on what parents can do to help their teens build mental resilience for years...
08.06.2023
Ep 253 [EXTENDED CUT]: How to Clean Up a Mental Mess
Dr. Caroline Leaf, author and clinical neuroscientist, shares wisdom from her years of study and practice helping kids develop healthy minds. She offers us practical tips on what parents can do to help their teens build mental resilience for years...
07.30.2023
Ep 252: Feeling Blah? Recapture Life's Highs
Tanith Cary, author of Feeling Blah?, clues us in on the science behind anhedonia, the technical term for “feeling blah.” Teens are reporting high levels of depression and anhedonia—we explore what parents can do to combat it. If you've...
07.23.2023
Ep 251: Shaping Identity with Values
Sam LaCrosse, author of Value Economics, unveils principles for fostering strong values in teenagers. We also dive into an examination of helping teens build a sense of identity, and the impact of going too far with positivity. If you've...
07.16.2023
Ep 250: Homeschool vs Traditional School
Catherine Read, author of The Genius of Home, helps us compare the advantages and challenges of homeschooling with traditional school, and how to handle the transition from one to the other and vice versa! If you've enjoyed Talking to...
07.09.2023
Ep 249: The Keys to Instilling Confidence
Selena Rezvani, author of Quick Confidence, joins us to discuss misperceptions around confidence and resilience. We learn the counterintuitive role vulnerability and authenticity have in raising confident teens. If you've enjoyed Talking to Teens, we'd love if you could...
07.02.2023
Ep 248: What Would Gen-Z Do?
John Schlimm, author of What Would Gen-Z Do, clues us in onto what’s going on with Gen Z. What does the next generation do well, struggle with, and care about most? If you've enjoyed Talking to Teens, we'd love...
06.25.2023
Ep 247: The Surprising Benefits of an Idle Summer
Pam Lobley, author of Why Can’t We Just Play?, tells the story of how she got her family’s summer schedule under control and created a stronger bond with her kids by embracing the notion of “doing nothing.” If you've...
06.18.2023
Ep 246: What to Say to Get Your Way
Jonah Berger, author of Magic Words, teaches us techniques for what to say to get our way. An expert on influencing techniques, Dr Berger clues us in on the six types of language and which to use to get through...
06.11.2023
Ep 245: The Dyslexic Advantage
Dr. Brock and Dr. Fernette Eide, authors of The Dyslexic Advantage, delve into the intricacies of the dyslexic brain. We cover the incredible, though often hidden, strengths of a dyslexic brain, and advocating for better learning environments for all learners....
06.04.2023
Ep 244: Financial Habits for Savvy Teens
Berna Anat, author of Money Out Loud, helps us unpacks the tangle of personal finance and psychology to better understand our financial habits. It’s never too late to change money habits for the better and pass on healthy financial behaviors...
05.28.2023
Ep 243: Raising Brave Teens
Leon Logothetis, author of Go Be Brave, speaks about how bravery comes up in all aspects of life. We discuss the interplay of vulnerability, anger, and making peace when raising assured teens. If you've enjoyed Talking to Teens, we'd...
05.21.2023
Ep 242: What Kind of Parent Do You Want to Be?
Rachel Rider, author of Who You Are Is How You Lead, talks about getting in touch with how we want to show up for others. We discuss the power of self-regulation and somatic experiencing to help parents break free of...
05.14.2023
Ep 241: Lonely? Master the Art of Social Gatherings
Nick Gray, author of The Two Hour Cocktail Party, shares his journey from a shy person with social anxiety to building a robust social network. We discuss how to turn your house into a gathering place for your teen and...
05.07.2023
Ep 240: The Perfectionist’s Guide to Parenting
Katherine Morgan Schafler, author of The Perfectionist’s Guide to Losing Control, busts myths on perfectionism. Many people wear perfectionism as a badge of honor, but in reality it is a maladaptive behavior that can make parenting more difficult than it...
04.30.2023
Ep 239: How to Be A Drama Free Family
Nedra Glover Tawwab, author of Drama Free, chats with us about how to break free from family drama and unhealthy relationship dynamics. We discuss practical tools for a variety of topics such as codependency, control battles, favoritism, and more! ...

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Talking To Teens: Expert Tips for Parenting Teenagers episodes:

Ep 285: Breaking the Cycle of Teen Drama

Ep 284: Understanding Your Tween: The Journey of Growth

Ep 283: Soothe Anxiety with...Food?

Ep 282: The Opportunity Gap - How Schools Perpetuate Inequity

Ep 281: Empowering Teen Girls

Ep 280: The Surprising Power of Hanging Out

Ep 279: "What Were You Thinking?" - Inside the Teenage Brain

Ep 278: The New Faces of Teen Addiction

Ep 277: Understanding Our Kids' Online World

Ep 276: Your Teen's Bullsh*t Brain

Ep. 275: Empowering Teens to Stay Alcohol-Free

Ep 274: Escaping the Villain Role

Ep 273: Lowering the Drama in Big Family Choices

Ep 272: Helping Teens Discuss Anxiety

Ep 271: Navigating the Teen Loneliness Epidemic

Ep 270: Parenting Beyond Social Media

Ep 269: Are You a Consistent Parent?

Ep 268: How to Convince Stubborn Teens

Ep 267: Neurodivergent Teens and Communication

Ep 266: Is Social Media Making Our Teens Angry?

Ep 265: Turning Teens Into Savvy Investors

Ep 264: Overcoming Anxiety, Finding Well-Being

Ep 264: Ep 103: How Risk-Taking is Hardwired in Teens (Full Episode Re-release)

Ep 263: Sex, Puberty and Parenting

Ep 262: Built to Move: Healthy Teens

Ep 261: What Your Teen’s Music Says About Them

Ep 260: How to Turn Setbacks into Success

Ep 259: What’s Your Pronoun?

Ep 258: Privacy Versus Parenting

Ep 257: From Grieving to Resilient Parent

Ep 257 [EXTENDED CUT]: From Grieving to Resilient Parent

Ep 256: Tricky Talks: Weight, Food, and Exercise

Ep 255: How Much Should Parents Push?

Ep 254: Life Skills for Connecting with Others

Ep 253: How to Clean Up a Mental Mess

Ep 253 [EXTENDED CUT]: How to Clean Up a Mental Mess

Ep 252: Feeling Blah? Recapture Life's Highs

Ep 251: Shaping Identity with Values

Ep 250: Homeschool vs Traditional School

Ep 249: The Keys to Instilling Confidence

Ep 248: What Would Gen-Z Do?

Ep 247: The Surprising Benefits of an Idle Summer

Ep 246: What to Say to Get Your Way

Ep 245: The Dyslexic Advantage

Ep 244: Financial Habits for Savvy Teens

Ep 243: Raising Brave Teens

Ep 242: What Kind of Parent Do You Want to Be?

Ep 241: Lonely? Master the Art of Social Gatherings

Ep 240: The Perfectionist’s Guide to Parenting

Ep 239: How to Be A Drama Free Family