Parenting Teens: Advice Redefined for Today's Complex World

#ParentingTeens #NeurodivergentTeens #IEP #ADHDParenting In this raw and deeply important conversation, Cheryl Pankhurst sits down with parent advocate and founder of Blue Glasses Advocacy, Vicki Christensen, to unpack what really happens when neurodivergent teens move into high school and beyond. From IEP accommodations and executive functioning struggles to school refusal, self-advocacy, transit...

#ParentingTeens #IEPTransition #SpecialEducationSupport #NeurodivergentTeens #HighSchoolTransition Grade 8 to 9 IEP Transition: What Every Parent Needs to Know Before High School If your teen has an IEP and is heading into high school… this is the episode you cannot afford to skip. Because here’s the truth— Most parents are told just enough to feel hopeful… but not enough to actually feel prepared...

#ParentingTeens #MomLifeRealTalk #MomsOfTeens #TeenParenting #MidlifeWomen #FindingYourselfAgain Somewhere between raising teenagers, managing a career, and holding everything together… many moms quietly disappear. In this powerful conversation, Cheryl sits down with style and confidence expert Renee Lindo to explore something most parenting conversations completely ignore: 👉 What happens to YOU...

If your teen has been diagnosed with autism—or you suspect something isn’t adding up—this is the conversation you need. In this powerful episode, I sit down with Dr. Teresa Lyons, an Ivy League scientist, autism educator, and parent, to break down what’s really going on beneath the surface of an autism diagnosis—and what parents can actually do next. Because here’s the truth: A diagnosis can feel...

#TeenBrain, #Neuroscience, #7CFramework, #SocialMedia, #OverParenting, In this power‑packed conversation, host  Cheryl  sits down with  Dr. Lisa Riegel —neuroscientist, educator, and author of  NeuroWell  and the  7C Framework . Together they unpack the science behind teenage behavior, demystify the “will‑or‑won’t” myth, and give parents practical, brain‑friendly tool...

If your teen has been diagnosed with autism—or you suspect something isn’t adding up—this is the conversation you need. In this powerful episode, I sit down with Dr. Teresa Lyons, an Ivy League scientist, autism educator, and parent, to break down what’s really going on beneath the surface of an autism diagnosis—and what parents can actually do next. Because here’s the truth: A diagnosis can feel...

#ParentingTeens #IEPSupport #SpecialEducation #NeurodivergentTeens #ParentAdvocacy #SchoolSupport #PsychoeducationalAssessment  You waited. You pushed. You advocated. And finally—you got the psychoeducational assessment. So why does it still feel like you have more questions than answers? In this episode of WTF (Welcome to Friday) , Cheryl Pankhurst breaks down the exact moment so many parent...

#ParentingTeens #TeenMentalHealth #TeenAnxiety #ADHDParenting #AutismSupport Welcome to another raw, real, and honest conversation on Parenting Teens: Advice Redefined for Today’s World —where we stop sugarcoating parenting and start understanding what’s actually going on beneath the surface. Because it’s not them… it’s you—and that’s where the magic happens. In this episode, we explore something...

#AutismParenting #ParentingTeens #Neurodivergent #AutismAwareness In this powerful and deeply honest episode of Parenting Teens Advice Redefined , I sit down with Susan Tatem, the visionary behind the anthology Daring to Belong: Stories of Autism, Courage and Connection , to talk about what really happens when autistic teens become adults. We challenge the cultural myth that adulthood begins at 18...

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...