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

Interview with Frank Marrero - Dr Mark 03.04.2015

Frank Marrero   1) understanding the emotional transition teenagers undergo 2) resolving the dilemma of teenagers acting like children instead of young adults 3) appropriate use of Authority with teenagers 4) why parents need mentors, neighbors and relatives to raise teenagers 5) the need for parents to respond, not react 6) how to assign responsibility to teenagers   Frank Marrero is a father of...

Jed Diamond with Dr Mark Interview 27.03.2015

    Jed Diamond   A sample of the hottest topics Dr. Mark discussed with Jed: 1) why men take failure really hard 2) how the teenage male brain works 3) the important role of male hormones 4) male depression - the ups and downs of being male 5) the dangers of over-mothering and over-fathering 6) rites of passage & mentorship – necessary to become a healthy male   Bio: Jed is the author of ten book...

How Dr. Mark Restored Care and Cooperation In His Own Family 27.02.2015

Learn how Dr Mark turned his relationship with his teen son and his former wife from one filled with conflict to one filled with cooperation and love.  This interview is filled with advice for parents who are experiencing conflict with their teen sons. For a complimentary 20-minute consultation with Dr. Mark or for more information about his parent coaching and mentoring young men, go to  https://...

Carista Luminare with Dr Mark - Interview 20.02.2015

    Carista Luminare   A sample of the hottest topics Dr. Mark discussed with Carista: 1) how the internet distorts young men's beliefs and behaviors about women 2) the types of bonding patterns parents have with their children 3) why traumatized attachments make parent – child relationships challenging 4) unique difficulties mothers face when they have challenging teenage sons 5) how women can be...

Richard Platt with Dr Mark 13.02.2015

    Richard Platt, LMFT   A sample of the hottest topics Dr. Mark discussed with Richard: 1) how the behavior of the parents affects their sons 2) media abuse and its effect on young men's brain development 3) why rite of passage initiation events are critical for young men 4) the need for an "alpha presence" in the life of a young man 5) what causes young men to become depressed 6) harmful family...

How to Respect Your Challenging Teenage Son – Part 2/2 06.02.2015

Dr. Mark focuses on practical ways parents can build respectful relationships with their sons so that the young men are naturally motivated to move their lives in the right direction. 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.drmarkmentor.com/

How to Respect Your Challenging Teenage Son – Part 1 30.01.2015

Dr. Mark focuses on practical ways parents can build respectful relationships with their sons so that the young men are naturally motivated to move their lives in the right direction.   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.drmarkmentor.com/  

You Don't Need Respect From Your Son 23.01.2015

Parents can earn respect from their sons when they show their sons how to have greater happiness and independence. When parents trust themselves to show their sons how to successfully harness their biological instinct to individuate, they won't have to demand respect from their sons. For a complimentary 20-minute consultation with Dr. Mark or for more information about his parent coaching and ment...

Mary Ann Magiorre with Dr Mark 21.11.2014

    Mary Ann Magiorre   Mary Ann is a former Mayor of Fairfax, CA and is the President of Five 4 Five which helps young people finish high school, make it through college or a training program and then onto meaningful work. Mary Ann is also Founding Director of the Service Learning Department at Dominican University and has been featured on local television and in media throughout California. She...

Warren Farrell with Dr Mark - Interview 21.11.2014

  Warren Farrell   A sample of hottest topics Dr. Mark discussed with Warren: 1) understanding why your son may be challenging 2) how to communicate to young men who are difficult – including giving consequences. 3) what to do with young men who are addicted to video games 4) the negative health young men experience if they fail to launch 5) why young men manipulate their parents to get a better d...

John Gray with Dr Mark - Interview 12.11.2014

  John Gray   A sample of the hottest topics Dr. Mark discussed with John: 1) the causes of ADHD 2) how diet and supplements can cure ADHD 3) is ADHD over diagnosed? 4) the harmful physical and mental effects of ADHD drugs 5) effective communications with an ADHD young man 6) brain sensitivity to digital devices   Bio: John Gray, Ph. D, wrote the groundbreaking book, Men Are from Mars, Women Are f...

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