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- The Trait That Drives You Crazy Might Be Their Superpower
You ask your kid to do something simple — put their shoes away, come downstairs, stop snapping at their sibling — and suddenly you’re in a full blown argument about your tone, your words, or whether you’re being “mean.”
In this episode, Dr. Sheryl sits down with Emily, a mom of five navigating life with her 12-year-old son, Cooper, who was recently diagnosed with ADHD. But what starts as a conversation about missing assignments and emotional reactions becomes something much deeper: a conversation about sensitivity, literal thinking, overwhelm, repair, and what happens when a parent realizes they might actually share their child’s brain.
Together, they unpack:
- why some kids seem to hear criticism everywhere
- what “deeply feeling” can actually look like in tweens
- why ADHD doesn’t always look hyperactive
- how overwhelm changes the way both kids and parents communicate
- and how repair — even after the hardest moments — can become the foundation of connection
If you’ve ever felt like you’re walking on eggshells with your tween, this episode will help you understand what may really be happening underneath the conflict.
Looking for more support navigating the tween and teen years? Good Inside Teen gives you practical tools, scripts, and expert guidance for the moments that feel hardest at home.
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33 min - I Care About You Right Now: The Period Doctor Talks Puberty
When should you start talking to your child about puberty and periods? What’s actually normal when it comes to cramps, mood changes, and cycle symptoms — and what’s not?
In this episode, Dr. Sheryl sits down with pediatric and adolescent gynecologist Dr. Charis Chambers, also known as “The Period Doctor,” for a conversation that every parent of a tween or teen needs to hear.
Together, they talk about:
- why puberty conversations need to start earlier than most parents think
- the signs puberty has already begun
- how to talk about periods without shame or fear
- what severe period pain can signal
- the truth about endometriosis in adolescents
- the myths we’ve inherited about girls’ bodies
- how parents can help kids feel informed, calm, and connected to their changing bodies
This episode is both deeply practical and unexpectedly emotional — especially for parents realizing how little support they themselves received growing up.
Dr. Charis Chambers's new book is called The Period & Puberty Parenting Revolution.
Thank you to our partners for making this episode possible:
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43 min - Sibling Drama Isn’t A Problem. It’s Practice.
One minute they're playing, the next they're snapping or shutting down. When your kids are fighting, it’s easy to wonder: What am I doing wrong? Should I step in… or stay out of it?
In this episode, Dr. Sheryl sits down with therapist and mom of seven Bridget KerMorris to unpack what’s really happening between siblings — especially when one child is entering the tween years and everything starts to shift.
Together, they explore:
- Why your older child may suddenly seem mean, distant, or unpredictable
- What younger siblings are actually experiencing (and often not saying)
- The difference between a pattern and a moment
- How to respond without taking sides or shutting things down
- What “repair” looks like, and why it matters more than getting it right
You’ll also hear simple, real-life language you can use in the moment—especially when your child says things like “It’s not fair” or “You love them more.”
Sibling conflict isn’t a sign that something is wrong — it’s where your kids are learning how relationships actually work.
Thank you to our partners for making this episode possible:
- Equip: Learn about Equip's at-home eating disorder treatment at equip.health/goodinside
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36 min - The Parenting Guilt Trap
You know the feeling.
You replay something you said.
You second-guess a decision.
You wonder, “Did I mess that up?”
That’s parental guilt—and for most of us, it shows up a lot more than we talk about.
In this episode, Dr. Sheryl is joined by psychologist Dr. Juli Fraga, who has spent years studying the emotional lives of parents. Together, they unpack why guilt shows up so quickly in parenting—and why it’s often pointing us in the wrong direction.
You’ll learn:
- The difference between actually doing something wrong and just feeling like you did
- Why your child’s discomfort can trigger guilt (and what to do instead)
- How guilt quietly leads to overgiving, overthinking, and burnout
- A simple way to respond when guilt hits—so it helps instead of hurts
This isn’t about getting rid of guilt.
It’s about understanding it—so you can stop spiraling and start showing up with more clarity, steadiness, and confidence.
Learn more about Good Inside for Teens & Tweens.
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14 min - When Food Starts to Feel Scary
Eating disorders affect an estimated 30 million Americans in their lifetime. They are common. They are serious. And they are not caused by “bad parenting.”
Dr. Sheryl revisits a recent conversation between Dr. Becky and Dr. Erin Parks, Chief Clinical Officer at Equip Health, to talk about eating disorders and disordered eating in kids and teens—what the early signs look like, what’s happening emotionally underneath, and how parents can respond without escalating shame or control struggles. In this episode, we cover:- Early warning signs of eating disorders in kids and teens (including boys)
- When “healthy eating” becomes rigid or concerning
- The role of perfectionism and control
- How diet culture shows up in family language
- What shame sounds like inside a teen’s head
- How to hold boundaries around health without turning food into a power struggle
- When it’s time to seek professional help
Disordered eating behaviors are not about vanity or defiance—they’re often attempts to regulate overwhelming feelings. This conversation will help you feel more oriented, more compassionate, and clearer about your role.Equip Health is a sponsor of "The In-Between Years."New episodes drop every Wednesday; follow the show on Apple or Spotify so you don't miss a single one!Follow Dr. Sheryl on Instagram: @drsherylatgoodinside
Get the Good Inside app: Good Inside Teen
Thank you to our partners for making this episode of The In-Between Years possible!
- Equip: Learn about Equip's at-home eating disorder treatment at equip.health/goodinside.
Follow Dr. Sheryl on Instagram
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Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
42 min - My Kid Wants to Be Famous
The majority of kids today say they want to be influencers. What happens when that shows up in your own home?
When your child isn’t just playing or performing… but actively trying to be seen, followed, and validated online?
In this episode, a mom of a 10-year-old shares a tension so many parents feel but don’t always say out loud:
I’m proud of her confidence… and I’m scared of what she’s chasing.
Dr. Sheryl unpacks what’s really driving this desire to be “famous,” why it makes so much sense developmentally, and how to respond without shutting your child down — or leaving them unprotected.
New episodes drop every Wednesday; follow the show on Apple or Spotify so you don't miss a single one!
Follow Dr. Sheryl on Instagram: @drsherylatgoodinside
Get the Good Inside app: Good Inside Teen
Thank you to our partners for making this episode of The In-Between Years possible!
- Equip: Learn about Equip's at-home eating disorder treatment at equip.health/goodinside.
Follow Dr. Sheryl on Instagram
Learn more about Good Inside
Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
39 min - My Sweet Kid Has an Attitude Now
Eye rolls. Talking back. That tone that seems to come out of nowhere.
A lot of parents hit this moment around age 9 or 10 — when their once easygoing kid suddenly feels harder to reach, harder to guide, and harder to understand.
In this episode, Dr. Sheryl talks with a mom named Anna who’s navigating this exact shift with her daughter. Alongside the attitude and pushback, her daughter is also dealing with anxiety — leaving Anna wondering:
Are these things connected? And how do I respond in a way that actually helps?
Together, they unpack what’s really going on underneath this stage — why kids start pushing back, how anxiety can show up as irritability, and why this phase isn’t a sign that something is going wrong… but that something new is developing.
You’ll walk away with a powerful reframe — and practical tools to stay steady, set boundaries, and build connection during this in-between stage.
New episodes drop every Wednesday; follow the show on Apple or Spotify so you don't miss a single one!
Follow Dr. Sheryl on Instagram: @drsherylatgoodinside
Get the Good Inside app: Good Inside Teen
Thank you to our partners for making this episode of The In-Between Years possible!
- Equip: Learn about Equip's at-home eating disorder treatment at equip.health/goodinside.
Follow Dr. Sheryl on Instagram
Learn more about Good Inside
Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
27 min - Who Is This Kid? (When Your Tween Suddenly Changes)
You finally feel like you’ve figured out your kid.
You know what works! You feel connected! Things make sense!And then… something shifts.Suddenly your child is making choices that don’t add up. They’re lying, cutting corners, or acting in ways that feel completely unlike them. And you’re left wondering:
Am I losing influence? Should I step in more? Or am I about to become too controlling?In today’s episode, Dr. Sheryl sits down with a mom navigating exactly this moment with her 11-year-old son — a child who had always been “easy”… until he wasn’t.Together, they unpack what’s really happening underneath these confusing behaviors — including:- Why kids this age start making choices that don’t make sense
- How shame (not “badness”) drives more problematic behavior
- The difference between discipline that controls vs. discipline that teaches
- Why “good kids” can suddenly seem like they’re going off track
- And a simple phrase that can completely change your conversations: “Help me understand”
This episode is about one of the hardest — and most important — parenting shifts:
Letting go of control, while staying deeply connected.New episodes drop every Wednesday; follow the show on Apple or Spotify so you don't miss a single one!Follow Dr. Sheryl on Instagram: @drsherylatgoodinside
Get the Good Inside app: Good Inside Teen
Thank you to our partners for making this episode of The In-Between Years possible!
- Equip: Learn about Equip's at-home eating disorder treatment at equip.health/goodinside.
Follow Dr. Sheryl on Instagram
Learn more about Good Inside
Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
25 min - When Your Kid Gets Stuck in the Middle of Friend Drama
Friendships get more complicated around age 10 — and sometimes kids find themselves caught in the middle of dynamics they don’t know how to handle.
In this episode, Dr. Sheryl sits down with a mom named Erin, whose daughter is trying to stay close with two friends who don’t get along… and keeps getting pulled into the conflict.
Together, they unpack a question so many parents face:
How do I help my child without stepping in too much — or not enough?You’ll hear:
- Why kids this age often feel responsible for “fixing” friendships
- The subtle shift from giving advice to staying connected
- What to say (and what not to say) when your kid is in the middle
- How to help your child set boundaries without taking over
This episode is about more than friendship drama — it’s about the moment parenting starts to change, and how to stay close while your child learns to navigate the social world on their own.
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34 min - Your Kid Will Use AI. Here’s What Matters More.
AI is moving fast. Faster than most parents can keep up with.And that’s exactly what scares Carolyn — a mom of two kids who knows technology is coming into her daughter’s life soon, but has no idea how to prepare for something that keeps changing.In this episode, Dr. Sheryl helps reframe the entire problem. Together they explore:
- Why AI fears are really fears about kids growing up
- The biggest mistake parents make when talking about new technology
- How to introduce AI to younger kids without making it “forbidden fruit”
- What to say when kids start asking bots for advice instead of adults
- How curiosity — not expertise — protects your relationship
If you’ve ever thought “How am I supposed to guide my kids through something I barely understand?” — this conversation will change how you think about it.
New episodes drop every Wednesday; follow the show on Apple or Spotify so you don't miss a single one!
Follow Dr. Sheryl on Instagram: @drsherylatgoodinside
Get the Good Inside app: Good Inside Teen
Thank you to our partners for making this episode of The In-Between Years possible!
- Equip: Learn about Equip's at-home eating disorder treatment at equip.health/goodinside.
Follow Dr. Sheryl on Instagram
Learn more about Good Inside
Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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About The In-Between Years with Dr. Sheryl
From the publisher's feed
The In-Between Years with Dr. Sheryl is a podcast from Good Inside for parents or adults raising, caring for, or loving a tween or teen. Hosted by clinical psychologist and mom of three Dr. Sheryl Ziegler, this show explores what’s really happening during this intense and transformative stage of life — from big emotions and shifting friendships to dating, academic pressure, social media, identity, and body changes. Each episode slows things down and looks beneath the surface so you can respond instead of react — because your kid may be growing up, but that doesn’t mean they need you less. They need you differently.
**About Good Inside**
Good Inside helps parents raise confident, resilient kids. Founded by clinical psychologist and mom of three Dr. Becky, our unique approach helps families solve current challenges, and get ahead of future ones, by focusing on the child behind the behavior and the parent behind the parenting.
With an app, workshops, podcast, books, and GiGi — a proprietary chatbot trained in the Good Inside approach — members have 24/7 access to personalized, practical support for every age and stage of parenting. No question is too specific, no scenario too tricky to untangle. It’s real, sturdy guidance parents can lean on in the moment, helping them feel capable, grounded, and never alone.
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