Dr. Mayer reacts to so many of the attitudes he observes from parents about raising teenagers. Whether it comes from social media, his office consults, or social observations, Dr. Mayer sees that our approach and attitudes are all wrong. We are all braced to fight with our teens rather than to enjoy them as they grow into adulthood. So, if we want to fight Mayer offers us a 10 round championship fight we can win. He divides up our biggest problems with teens into 10 areas and shows how parents can win these fights all the time and it comes from taking off the boxing gloves and changing our fundamental approach to teenagers.

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Dr. Mayer’s guest is Sgt. Rich Whitney, ret. Of the Chicago Police Department. Sarge has decades of experience on the front lines of intervening with teens in trouble. Dr. Mayer and Sarge discuss the moments and situations that teens encounter that are not readily known to the general public. These volatile situations need to be publicized so we (adult community) can step in and help police efforts and defusing violence in teens. Also of note, Sarge mentions an article from the Chicago Tribune that describes teens who made it out of dangerous neighborhoods and what it is like to return home from college for summer break.

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Dr. Mayer does one of his “All you need to know in one place” shows, this time on SLEEP. How to prepare our teens and children (And YOU) for sleep as he gives a thorough checklist of things that can contribute to a sleep problem. And he details the most effective method available to cleanse your (And your child/teen’s.) mind to guarantee a great night sleep. Dr. Mayer also details the recommended amounts of sleep required for optimum health from birth through adulthood. Send this link to your college student as a guide for them as they adjust to college.

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Dr. Mayer lays out what bullying is about, why it occurs, what is the reason for it, how to solve it, prevent it, help the victims and the bullies. He sums up everything you need to know and gives specific tools to stop and prevent this prevalent problem among kids and teens of all ages. He emphasizes that there is no need to have you or your school spend thousands of dollars fighting this problem. The answers are right here. This is a keeper program and one to share with your school and your neighbors.

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Dr. Mayer speaks out on the case of Aaron Hernandez, the NFL player accused and being held in the murder of another young man. Dr. Mayer analyzes the grooming that took place to create this violent individual and the consequences this enabling has for us as a society, spreading violent behavior among our teenage population. Dr. Mayer cites articles written by The Los Angeles Times and The Wall Street Journal on the evidence they uncovered on Hernandez’s history as a violent individual and his violent character.

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Dr. Mayer’s guests all work on the front lines of emergency cases involving teens and their families in crises. Two of his guests are police officers: Det. Joe Gentile, Chicago Police Department Special Victims Unit and Sgt. Rich Witney who also holds a degree in social work. Along with these officers is Kevin Owens an adolescent therapist who has worked in the ER’s and hospitals serving youth in crisis. Dramatic incidents of teens in emergencies are shared and what families can do. The guests all agree that a great resource is the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill-NAMI.

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Dr. Mayer discusses the most important facts on cyberbullying as well as how to tell if your child is a victim and what you can do about this serious social problem. No need to scroll around the internet, it is all here in one place. Joining him on this informative show is a computer expert, Alex Teunis. Alex sheds light on the state of social media and the Internet. Alex brings a view from a young professional just years away from his own adolescence. This show is a great reference for parents to be listened to over and over and shared with other parents.

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Dr. Mayer has vented his frustrations on other shows about the state of child welfare agencies and the care of at-risk children. On this show, Dr. Mayer invites a court appointed child advocate, Deborah Antich from Texas, to share her perspective on the work of a child advocate. The candid and lively conversation examines of the state of child welfare in the US and what the public can do to clean up the system.

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With teens having more time on their hands being off from school for summer break, Dr. Mayer warns that cyberbullying will certainly increase. Dr. Mayer talks about this problem with his special guest, Shalena Broaster, the founder of D.I.V.A. Academy. Shalena is a firecracker of a guest with high energy and great devotion to kids. Dr. Mayer and Shalena discuss the severity of the cyberbulling problem, what it looks like, and what parents can do it protect and help their teens.

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What an exciting and informative show about camps and programs for teenagers. Parents will want to tune into this show to here about these sensational people providing such enriching experiences for teens. Dr. Mayer’s guests came from all parts of the country and represent summer camps, all-year-round programs, on-site programs, large national and international organizations and small personal efforts. The discussion was lively and enriching to hear the variety of resources available for teens and families. Great reference program to keep on file for use now and in the future.

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