The current cultural trend in America is for children to begin dating at earlier and earlier ages. This means that now, perhaps more than ever, it is crucial for parents to begin teaching their children about relationships sooner rather than later. It’s important to take a holistic approach that integrates love, dating, marriage, sex, and everything in between into an ongoing conversation about relationships. Tune in for more.

Special Guest: Dr. John Van Epp, Author & Creator of Love Thinks

Resident Expert: Dr. Alicia La Hoz

Hosts: Omar Ramos & Veronica Avila

The “success sequence,” is the research supported notion that people who get an education, then a job, then get married and, lastly, have children are more likely to experience financial prosperity in the future.  How do you talk to your kids about following the success sequence? Tune into our panel discussion this week for tips.

Special Guest: Dr. Alexandra Solomon

Resident Expert: Dr. Alicia La Hoz

Panel: Omar Ramos & Veronica Avila

Domestic violence can be seen everywhere. It doesn’t discriminate against race, gender, religion or economic status. It entails more than just physical violence and includes any type of psychological, emotional, or spiritual maltreatment based on the abuser’s desire to exercise power and control over his or her victim.  For this reason, it is important to talk to your children about domestic abuse and healthy relationships.

Special Guest: Robyn Cenizal, Project Director, National Resource Center for Healthy Marriage & Families

Resident Expert: Dr. Alicia La Hoz

Hosts: Omar Ramos & Veronica Avila

Talking to your kids about drugs, sex and porn can be tough - but it's necessary. Tune in to get tips on how to start and have the conversation.

Special Guest: Richard Albertson, Founder & CEO of Live the Life

Resident Expert: Dr. Alicia La Hoz

Hosts: Omar Ramos & Veronica Avila

The chemical changes that take place during periods of infatuation can cloud judgement and blur the lines between true commitment and attraction. In a truly committed relationship, both parties desire a future together and are willing to make the sacrifices necessary for that to happen. As opposed to sitting down with children to have a forced, singular “talk,” it’s important for parents to guide their children through the increasingly ambiguous world of romantic relationships on a day to day basis. Tune in for insights and tips on how to talk to your children about making smart relationship choices.

Special Guest: Dr. Scott Stanley

Resident Expert: Dr. Alicia La Hoz

Hosts: Omar Ramos & Veronica Avila

Boundaries are important in relationships and in life. Setting boundaries for your children helps guard their heart and helps keep them safe. Tune in to this week’s The Struggle is Real parenting podcast and listen as our panel shares insights on how to guard your child’s heart.

Special Guest: Ana Morante, LMFT

Resident Expert: Dr. Alicia La Hoz, Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Hosts: Omar Ramos & Veronica Avila

Sometimes kids just don't know what they're feeling. Other times, they don't know how to deal with their emotions. In this podcast, our panel provides us with some helpful tips on how to help kids understand, express and deal with their feelings.

Special Guest: Dr. Maria Cornejo

Resident Expert: Dr. Alicia La Hoz

Hosts: Omar Ramos & Veronica Avila

Studies on self-esteem have found that increased self-esteem is related to poorer performance on tasks, more relationship problems, more engagement in risky behaviors, and more aggressive and violent behavior. Instead of focusing on self-esteem, as parents we are challenged to raise children who have self-compassion. When children are compassionate with themselves, meaning they are not too hard or negative on themselves for their shortcomings, they will most likely be more compassionate with others as well.

Special Guest: Dave Griffin

Resident Expert: Dr. Alicia La Hoz

Hosts: Omar Ramos & Veronica Avila

Human trafficking is a form of modern slavery. And yes, it's happening here, down the street, around the corner, in your neighborhood, in the United States - in alarming numbers. Join us for an eye-opening conversation about how your kids might be in danger of being sucked in and trapped in this multi-billion dollar business.

Special Guest: Kathleen Winn

Resident Expert: Dr. Alicia La Hoz

Hosts: Omar Ramos & Veronica Avila

Parents today are often criticized for raising a generation of children who struggle to do things on their own, who return home from college incapable of earning a living or making decisions. The trouble with hovering excessively over children is that it stifles their potential for growing into confident adults who can step out into an unknown world and face the consequences of their decisions responsibly.