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Why Kids Need Their Parents More Than Ever (And How We Get It Wrong Without Realizing It)
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The old narrative says that once kids hit their tween and teen years, they pull away — and parents just have to hope they come back around.
But what if that’s not actually true?
In this episode of the Frankie & Jess Podcast, we chat with Susan Caso, a licensed therapist, author, and mom of three with a 14-year age gap between her oldest and youngest. She’s parenting in real time through two completely different eras — and she’s seeing firsthand what’s changed.
Susan is the author of The Parent‑Teen Connection: How to Build Lifelong Family Relationships (SusanCaso.com), a practical guide for building trust, connection, and emotional safety in families navigating the complexities of modern childhood and adolescence — and you can check it out on her site at susancaso.com or grab a copy here: The Parent‑Teen Connection on Amazon. You can also follow her insights on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/susan.caso/ — she’s sharing great resources and moments for parents there.
We talk about:
This episode is for parents who care deeply, feel unsure at times, and want to build a foundation their kids will actually come back to.
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(Disclaimer: Adult language and content.)
The old narrative says that once kids hit their tween and teen years, they pull away — and parents just have to hope they come back around.
But what if that’s not actually true?
In this episode of the Frankie & Jess Podcast, we chat with Susan Caso, a licensed therapist, author, and mom of three with a 14-year age gap between her oldest and youngest. She’s parenting in real time through two completely different eras — and she’s seeing firsthand what’s changed.
Susan is the author of The Parent‑Teen Connection: How to Build Lifelong Family Relationships (SusanCaso.com), a practical guide for building trust, connection, and emotional safety in families navigating the complexities of modern childhood and adolescence — and you can check it out on her site at susancaso.com or grab a copy here: The Parent‑Teen Connection on Amazon. You can also follow her insights on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/susan.caso/ — she’s sharing great resources and moments for parents there.
We talk about:
This episode is for parents who care deeply, feel unsure at times, and want to build a foundation their kids will actually come back to.
@listentofrankieandjess on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/listentofrankieandjess?igsh=MXhmam9maWJ5emczdA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
@listentofrankieandjess on TikTok
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gohebervalley.com
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connecthomeservice.com Mention FrankieandJess to save 10%
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