Parenting Teens: Advice Redefined for Today's Complex World

In this unfiltered WTF (Welcome to Friday) episode, Cheryl Pankhurst dives into one of the most frustrating parenting challenges: teen lying —and the uncomfortable truth parents need to hear. Inspired by insights from Dr. Becky Kennedy, this episode reframes everything you think you know about dishonesty in teens. 👉 What if your teen isn’t lying to deceive you… 👉 What if they’re lying to protect...

#AutismAcceptance #ParentingTeens #Neurodivergent #ADHD #AutismParenting #Grandparents 🎙️ In This Episode, You’ll Learn: ✔️ How grandparents can become powerful allies instead of barriers ✔️ Why awareness → acceptance → action is the path forward ✔️ Practical ways to support neurodivergent children at family events ✔️ The language shift that reduces shame and builds trust ✔️ How self-care impacts...

#AutismAwareness #NeurodivergentKids #ParentingTeens #InclusiveEducation #IEP If your teen feels like they don’t belong… this is the conversation we need to have. In this raw and unfiltered WTF Friday episode, Cheryl Pankhurst challenges one of the biggest misconceptions in parenting and education: 👉 That accommodations automatically create inclusion. They don’t. Because true belonging doesn’t co...

Neurodivergent Teens Aren’t “Acting Out”… They’re Asking for Connection What If Your Teen’s Behavior Isn’t Defiance… But a Cry for Connection? Why Neurodivergent Teens “Shut Down” (And What Parents Are Missing) Stop Correcting Your Teen—Start Understanding Them (This Changes Everything) #neurodivergentteens #parentingteens #adhdparenting #autismparenting #behavioriscommunication #consciousparentin...

Here is your Gift!!! Guide https://www.cherylpankhurst.com/iep-high-school-transition-parent-quick-guide If your child has an IEP, the transition from Grade 8 to Grade 9 can feel overwhelming. You’re not just thinking about academics—you’re wondering: 👉 Will my child get lost in a much bigger school? 👉 Will teachers really understand their learning needs? 👉 What happens to their IEP—does it act...

#ParentingTeens #TeenMentalHealth #DigitalWellbeing #DrSajitaSetia #ScreenTimeForTeens #SocialMediaAndTeens In this powerful episode of Parenting Teens Advice Redefined , Cheryl sits down with Dr. Sajita Setia , physician, digital well-being researcher, and evidence-based educator, for a much-needed conversation about raising teenagers in a world shaped by screens, algorithms, social media, and AI...

Link to pre-order! https://a.co/d/00e1yv3b #AutismAcceptance #AutismAwareness #AutismAdvocacy #AutismCommunity #ParentingAutisticTeens #ParentingTeens Parenting Teens Advice Redefined WTF Series: Daring to Belong – Stories of Autism, Courage, and Connection In this raw and unfiltered WTF episode , I’m celebrating something deeply meaningful — becoming a published contributing author in the powerfu...

#ParentingTeens #TeenAI #AIParenting #FamilyThroughLines In this raw, honest conversation, host  Cheryl Pankhurst  sits down with  Michael “Whit” Whitaker , author of  Family Through Lines , to uncover: Why teens are secretly anxious about AI  – homework help, friendship advice, and emotional support that feels like cheating. The three must‑have AI conversations  ever...

#ParentingTeens #NeurodivergentKids #IEPStudents #AutismParenting #ADHDParenting #HighSchoolTransition The transition from Grade 8 to Grade 9 is exciting for many families. But for parents of children with IEPs, learning differences, autism, ADHD, or anxiety , it can feel like stepping into the unknown. While other families are celebrating independence and new opportunities, many parents are quiet...

#ParentingTeens #InnerWorkForParents #TheStormIsTheGift #MindsetShift After a year‑long “unintentional hiatus,” I’m back on the WTF mic—raw, un‑edited, and straight from the heart. In this “Friday‑feel‑good” episode I dive deep into the storms we all get caught in, the temptation to  manipulate  our way out, and the powerful shift that happens when we  let go  and trust the red...

What do you say when your teen comes out as LGBTQ+? In this powerful conversation, Cheryl Pankhurst—special education specialist, teen advocate, and creator of Parenting Teens Advice Redefined Podcast—sits down with Stef Vachon, host of Together Moving Forward , to talk about what LGBTQ+ teens really need from parents. We talk about the words that create safety, how shame shows up in teenagers, si...

#selfharm, #suicidalbehavior, #highriskbehaviors, #teenemotionalfire Teenagers who feel like they’re “on fire” with overwhelming emotions often turn to self‑harm, substance use, or compulsive scrolling as a quick way to douse the flames. In this powerful conversation, Katie K May shares the science behind  fire‑feelers , the pitfalls of well‑meaning but invalidating parental reactions, and co...

#AutismParenting #TeenSupport #Neurodiversity #ParentingTeens In this raw, honest conversation, Cheryl sits down with Sam Mitchell, and his Mom, to break down the biggest myths parents of autistic teens hold, share practical ways to nurture independence, and explore how to communicate  without  sounding controlling. Sam talks about his own journey—from a four‑year‑old diagnosis to buildi...

#NeurodiverseParenting #ASDTeen #ParentingTeens #FunctionalMedicine https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=auxjQWEGFCQ&list=PLbFucTSBmVzhaqaVIyIhDwRKYeiA2ZlEs&index=12 www. DrSamShay.com  In this raw, real‑talk episode we sit down with Dr. Sam Shay, DC, IFMCP—functional‑medicine clinician, neurodiversity advocate, and stand‑up comic behind the YouTube‑free comedy special “Neuro Spicy: Love, Life...

#NeurodiverseParenting #ASDTeen #ParentingTeens #FunctionalMedicine  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=auxjQWEGFCQ&list=PLbFucTSBmVzhaqaVIyIhDwRKYeiA2ZlEs&index=12 www. DrSamShay.com In this raw, real‑talk episode we sit down with  Dr. Sam Shay, DC, IFMCP —functional‑medicine clinician, neurodiversity advocate, and stand‑up comic behind the YouTube‑free comedy special  “Neuro...

#NeurodivergentTeens #HighSchoolTransition #Grade8To9 #IEPSupport #ParentingTeens Are you a parent of a neuro‑divergent teen gearing up for the big leap from Grade 8 to high school? In this power‑packed episode of  Parenting Teens: Advice Redefined , host  Cheryl Pankhurst  walks you through every step of the legally required Grade 8 transition meeting and shows you how to turn it i...

So many parents are quietly asking themselves the same question: “Am I doing this right?” In this powerful episode, I’m joined by Chantal Dempsey to talk about something that rarely gets addressed directly — confidence in you as a parent , and how deeply that confidence shapes your teen. Because here’s the truth: You cannot build confidence in your teen if you don’t trust yourself first. We explor...

#HighSchoolSemester #ParentTeacherConferences #StudentVoice #IEPAccommodations #SpecialEducation #Advocacy  The new semester is just around the corner, and it’s the perfect moment to reset, refocus, and give your teen a genuine voice in their education. In this episode Cheryl breaks down: Why  “it’s not them, it’s you”  matters and how shifting the focus to your own triggers unlocks...

#NeurodiversityEducation #ADHDLearning #StudentEngagement  1. Introduction & Podcast Purpose Parenting Teens Advice Redefined  – raw, real‑talk format Goal: help parents raise “amazing human beings,” not just “kids” Guest introduction:  Richard Comeau , founder of  Above the Maze 2. The Problem with the “Mindset / Grit” Narrative Over‑emphasis on willpower, grit, and routin...

 #ParentingTeens #CoParenting #DivorceSupport #TeenParenting #FamilyDynamics #ParentingAdvice #Teenagers #ParentingTips #CherylPankurst #InsightToImpact In this solo episode of "Parenting Teens Advice Redefined," host Cheryl Pankurst delves into a deeply personal and crucial topic: navigating divorce and co-parenting in today's complex world. Drawing from her own experiences and...

#CoParenting #HolidayStress #DivorcedFamilies #BlendedFamilyChristmas The holidays should be a time of joy, but for families navigating a split or divorce, Christmas (and New Year’s) can feel like a juggling act of logistics, emotions, and “double‑gift” pressure. In this solo‑run “Friday Riff,” Cheryl dives deep into the teenage mindset during co‑parented holidays, sh...

#DigitalParenting, #AquaOnePhone, #ParentalControl, #SextortionPrevention, #TransparencyTech, #RealTimeMonitoring, #TeenSafety, #CyberDive, #OnlinePrivacyMyth, #InclusiveTech In this power‑packed episode, host  Cheryl  sits down with  Jeff  and  Derek , the co‑founders of  Cyber Dive , to reveal a groundbreaking solution that flips the script on teen‑phone parenting....

#ParentingTeens, #FinancialCoaching, #MoneyScripts,  #CustodialAccounts, #StockMarketInvesting, #FinancialLiteracy In this power‑packed episode, Cheryl sits down with financial‑coach‑author  Scott Yamamura  to demystify money for parents of teens. From the  Rule of 72  to the  “Day of Reckoning”  that hits many families in mid‑life, Scott breaks down...

#ParentingTeens #IEPAdvocate #TeenSuccess #ExecutiveFunction #NeurodivergentSupport #SchoolCommunication #FridayFix #Podcast You just opened that dreaded end‑of‑semester email: 15 missing assignments, three failed tests, a 30 % grade, and every accommodation your teen needs left untouched because “I’m fine.” In this power‑packed episode Cheryl breaks down  why this chaos hap...

#ParentingTeens #NeurodivergentTeen #CollegeTransition #ExecutiveFunction #UniversalDesign #SelfAdvocacy Discover how to empower neuro‑divergent teens and set them up for success as they transition from high school to college. In this candid conversation, host Cheryl talks with Dr. Tara Williams—tenured chemistry professor, founder of Innovative Collegiate Consultants, and neurodivergent‑tee...