For many parents of teenagers, conversations centering around racial justice, police violence, and inherent bias can become interpersonal powder kegs— and quickly. How do we get past the fear of "getting it wrong?" Jen Cort, diversity, equity, inclusion and and justice educator is here to explain her perspective, and the perspective of those working to combat systemic discrimination in educational settings all over the world.

It's a generally accepted fact that college admissions are a meritocracy. Get good grades, participate in a wide range of extracurriculars, score high on your standardized tests, and you're in, right? Jeff Selingo, author of "Who Gets In and Why" is here to dispell that myth, shedding light on the fact that college admissions decisions are often much more likely to be determined by a college's agenda than by the quality of the applicant.

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Screentime and teenagers... does one pick the battle or just let it be? AND in a global pandemic? Delaney Ruston, the filmmaker and physician behing the award-winning documentaries "Screenagers" and "Screenagers: Next Chapter" joins Sue and Steph to share her thoughts on approaching the often-messy topic of digital limits with teens and tweens.

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Talking with your teen or tween about sex can, of course, be an uncomfortable topic. But here's the good news: Dr. Megan Maas claims that parents don't have to be sex educators, just sex socializers. What does that mean? Listen to this week's episode to find out!

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Lori Gottlieb, author of New York Times bestseller "Maybe You Should Talk to Someone," deeply understands the powerful effect of talk therapy as both a clinician and a patient. She joins Sue and Steph to answer listener questions on what to look for in a therapist, how to know when you've found a good match, and even how to get your teen to go to therapy.

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Lifequakes: they're happening constantly. Major disruptions in life's trajectory can be incredibly overwhelming and disorienting— but they don't have to be. Bruce Feiler, author of "Life Is in the Transitions: Mastering Change at Any Age," joins Sue and Steph to discuss his story-centric approach to coping with life changes both challenging and exciting.

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Around the start of middle school, it's totally normal for kids to start spending more time with their friends and coaches than they do with their parents— at least, under usual circumstances. Our middle school mastermind Phyllis Fagell is back to address the challenges of middle school from home, including how to navigate the inevitable middle school meltdown.

From sharing the news with your kids in an age-appropriate way to handling issues of custody and newly blended families, it can be hugely challenging to confidently navigate divorce with your children. David Hill, co-author of Parenting Through Separation and Divorce, is here to share his insight on how to smoothly navigate such an emotionally charged situation.

The class of 2021 (and perhaps beyond!) is in for a unique experience when it comes to the college admissions game. From going on virtual campus visits to analyzing the impact of cancelled extracurriculars affecting a student's application, Ned Johnson of PrepMatters joins Sue and Steph to share his insight on the college admissions process in our ever-changing new world.

Enjoy this rerelease of our episode with Phyllis Fagell this week! We'll be back with new episodes soon.

Mediocre (or just plain mean!) friends, lunchroom exclusion, and the sting of first-time rejection from a sports team or school play are all hallmarks of everyone's least favorite years... middle school. However, according to Phyllis Fagell, author of Middle School Matters, this time can be about more than "just getting through it."