Dr Mark Schillinger

Challenging Teenage Sons

Kids EN ↓ 86 episodes

Dr. Mark Schillinger's work has been featured on the CNN show "This is Life with Lisa Ling." These videos are designed to help parents more effectively "challenge" or motivate their teenage sons to become more responsible and resilient. These episodes offer straightforward advice so parents can minimize conflict and maximize cooperation with their sons – especially those young men distracted by their digital devices.

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Dr Mark Schillinger

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Kids

Latest episode

Apr 13, 2026

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Episodes

Authenticity Outshines Conformity - Motivating Your Son to Cooperate 10.07.2020

Description:   https://www. ChallengingTeenageSons.com   Parents who force their teen sons to conform to the values of their home - without helping their sons discover their own, personal values - often find that their sons behave dis-respectfully by ignoring their authority and influence. This podcast teaches parents how to avoid this power struggle, and how to motivate their sons to cooperate mo...

Zac Bohegian with Dr Mark - Interview 26.06.2020

  Zac Bohegian 1) how he was able to come to terms with conforming to the values of his parents while exploring his own authenticity 2) advice for parents about providing their sons with rules while also allowing opportunities to explore the unknown 3) why he's been able to succeed in life using help from community mentors 4) advice for teen young men about the benefits of attending a rite of pass...

Your Sons Anger is Your Ally 26.06.2020

  Although our teens often express themselves immaturely and dis-respectfully, it's critical for parents to learn how to be calm and curious while their teen is communicating. Using mindfulness stress reduction techniques and by communicating effectively, you'll stop trying to control your teen and be able to "contain" their anxiety. For a complimentary 20-minute consultation with Dr. Mark or for...

The Story Behind Why Dr Mark Decided to Help Young Men 26.06.2020

  In this interview with Mark and his son, Gabe, they reveal what created conflict in their relationship when Gabe was a teen. They also highlight how two rite of passage events brought them together. Most importantly, this interview is filled with tips for parents who experience conflict with their teen sons. For a complimentary 20-minute consultation with Dr. Mark or for more information about h...

The Biology of Resistance in Young Men 26.06.2020

Brain science explains why and how, young men are naturally motivated to develop the ability to explore the world around them. What appears as a behavior problem with a young man is often a normal and healthy drive to become more independent. For a complimentary 20-minute consultation with Dr. Mark or for more information about his parent coaching and mentoring young men, go to  https://cts.drmark...

How Challengingteenagesons.com Helps Parents Raise Teen Boys 26.06.2020

  Dr. Mark reveals specific tips that highlights his method (The RIGHT Way of Family Unity) which builds unity between parents and their teen sons. The key is to know how to arouse the healthy, mature male intelligence within their son - without yelling and punishing. For a complimentary 20-minute consultation with Dr. Mark or for more information about his parent coaching and mentoring young men,...

Consequences and Punishment 26.06.2020

  Parents learn that they need to identify how they're going to skillfully use their authority, power and influence together. Using positive discipline as a unified team, is an effective way motivate teens, even when they display disruptive behavior. For a complimentary 20-minute consultation with Dr. Mark or for more information about his parent coaching and mentoring young men, go to  https://ct...

The Forces That Prevent You From Guiding Your Teenage Son 26.06.2020

It's not your fault that we live in a culture that doesn't educate parents about how to best guide our sons as they navigate through the distractions of the electronic highway, in the form of digital dominance, social media, and consumer commercialism. The digital age has made it more challenging than ever for parents and communities to focus the attention of our teens in ways that foster their he...

William Heaps with Dr Mark - Interview 26.06.2020

  William Heaps 1) the benefits of one-on-one learning for struggling students 2) tutoring a young man is different from tutoring a young woman 3) how negative beliefs handicap young men 4) ways tutors can challenge young men to do better 5) signs that a child needs a tutor 6) how to tell your son he needs a tutor Bio: William is the founder of Sage Educators, which provides customized tutoring an...

Suzanne Alfandari with Dr Mark - Interview 26.06.2020

  Suzanne Alfandari, LMFT 1) family trauma & the road to recovery 2) principles & practices that restore healthy relationships 3) symptoms of family trauma 4) how family trauma affects young men 5) what parents can do to heal their relationships with their sons 6) how to access your inner wisdom Bio: Suzanne specializes in treating adults, individually and together with their parents, who...

Rochelle Newman with Dr Mark - Interview 18.06.2020

  Rochelle Newman A sample of the hottest topics Dr. Mark discussed with Rochelle: 1) how adversity in parenting can be used to create more intimacy 2) why different styles of parenting don't have to be a problem 3) making your home a safe haven for your son 4) the need for parents to rejuvenate themselves – separately from their spouses 5) using the "completion process" to restore or end marriage...

Ray Arata with Dr Mark - Interview 18.06.2020

  Ray Arata A sample of the hottest topics Dr. Mark discussed with Ray: 1) the 5 influences that affects all parents 2) the need for mentors to assist your parenting 3) how women can influence their spouses to "man up" 4) why fathers need to make the home safe and secure 5) why difficult situations can be healthy "wake up calls" 6) helping your children be open with their emotions Bio: A remarried...

Matt interviewing Suzanne, Mark and Gabe 18.06.2020

  A sample of the hottest topics Matt discussed with Dr. Mark, his former wife, Suzanne and their son, Gabe: 1) how Mark & Suzanne restored their relationship with Gabe 2) the way they overcame their divorce differences to help their son 3) how to avoid the mistakes Mark & Suzanne made 4) what Gabe needed from Mark & Suzanne to become more mature 5) the benefits of making parenting a personal grow...

Keith Merron with Dr Mark - Interview 18.06.2020

  Keith Merron 1) business parallels to parenting 2) male/female relationship in business and the home * how men need to retain the best masculine virtues AND develop a better understanding / acceptance of the virtues of women 3) sword and scepter Business -- Our Secret Sauce: While the above areas define our focus, what makes us special is how we work with our clients. Our "secret sauce&quot...

Frederick Marx with Dr Mark - Interview 18.06.2020

  Frederick Marx A sample of the hottest topics Dr. Mark discussed with Frederick: 1) using the 80/20 rule for more effective communication with your son 2) the importance of young men having healthy aspirations 3) why young men need to be challenged appropriately 4) helping your son avoid, "male disease" 5) how rite of passage initiation helps your son become a team player 6) making your son feel...

Carol and Paul Benson with Dr Mark - Interview 18.06.2020

  Carol and Paul Benson 1 - using 5 principles to have a thriving relationship with your spouse and son 2 - creating boundaries and consequences 3 - mothers can avoid playing the "father role" 4 - raising children is a spiritual practice 5 - allow your son to be his "genuine self" without losing authority 6 - why parents need to be a unified team Carol Benson's background as a Speech Language Path...

Brent Zeller with Dr Mark - Interview 05.06.2020

  Brent Zeller A sample of the hottest topics Dr. Mark discussed with Brent: 1) how traditional competition bypasses learning skills 2) why excessively competitive young men can become socially mal adjusted (cheating and bullying) 3 what happens when parents compete with their sons 4) how anxiety from the parents affects their sons ability to perform 5) the benefits of competition when combined wi...

Keith Britany with Dr Mark - Interview 05.06.2020

  Keith Brittany A sample of the hottest topics Dr. Mark discussed with Keith: 1) how to parent with strength, not fear 2) why parents with challenging children feel humiliated 3) the need for parents to bring more Humor into the home 4) why punishments are not effective 5) how to deal with oppositional sons 6) the greatest gift parents can give their sons   Bio Keith has been practicing since 199...

YMUW Mentors Talk About How The Weekend Motivates Young Men 15.01.2016

  The Young Mens Ultimate Weekend mission has been supported by teachers, coaches, youth counselors, therapists, parents, young men, an advisory board of male experts, and people from all walks of life who recognize that today's young adults are tomorrow's leaders. This interview reveals how our mentors are devoted to their "biological obligation" to initiate young men, so that teen boys have a sm...

YMUW Graduates Talk About Their Transformation 08.01.2016

  The Young Men's Ultimate Weekend is a non-religious, wilderness, modern rite of passage initiation that Dr. mark co-founded in the year 2000. The event allows young men of all socio - economic backgrounds to freely voice their concerns about becoming a man and acquire the leadership skills necessary for a responsible adulthood. In this podcast, young men who have graduated from the program, talk...

Cameron Kauffman with Dr Mark - Interview 03.01.2016

  A sample of the hottest topics Dr. Mark discussed with Cameron: 1) using consequences as learning tools, not punishments 2) why the process of parenting is more important than the outcomes 3) properly using your experience to connect with your son 4) how your Curiosity can help your son be more open 5) how a business model can help you lead your son better 6) risk taking by your son can lead to...

The Forces That Prevent You From Guiding Your Teenage Son 30.10.2015

The key to waking your son up to the fact that he'll need to become more respectable, resourceful and responsible is knowing how to challenge him, without yelling or making him wrong. Learn how to initiate your son into the reality that his health and happiness depends on his ability  to behave more maturely. For a complimentary 20-minute consultation with Dr. Mark or for more information about hi...

Stress Managment Techniques for Parents 21.08.2015

Using scientifically proven mindfulness-based mediation techniques, Dr. Mark shows parents a simple way to remain calm while experiencing stressful situations with their spouse or teen son. Applying the wisdom of brain science and stress management, everyone in the house can use this technique to reduce conflict and increase cooperation. For a complimentary 20-minute consultation with Dr. Mark or...

Managing Your Stress Is The Key to Raising Your Son 14.08.2015

Parents and children alike are suffering from anxiety due to the harmful physical and mental effects of experiencing too much stress. Until parents learn how to relax to the immature and instinctual behaviors of their teen sons, the young men will not respect or cooperate them. For a complimentary 20-minute consultation with Dr. Mark or for more information about his parent coaching and mentoring...

Denis O'leary with Dr Mark - Interview 10.04.2015

  Denis O'leary   A sample of the hottest topics Dr. Mark discussed with Denis: 1) how to speak to your son should you need the law to help you 2) why the latest trend in the Juvenile System is Mentorship 3) the proper way to speak to the police if they come to your home 4) using the School Resource Officer to explain laws to you 5) the importance of a Probation Officer 6) situations where parents...

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