Parenting Teens: Advice Redefined for Today's Complex World

#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...

#Aging #Gratitude #Reframing #SoloCelebration #Minimalism #parentingteensadvice #podcast Cheryl celebrates her 61st birthday by sharing the mindset tools that have turned this milestone into a launchpad for more joy, energy, and purpose. In this candid conversation she explores: Re‑framing frustration  – turning every irritation into a lesson you can act on. The “Burn‑It‑Down&rdqu...

#privacy, #onlineSafety, #teenPrivacy, #digitalFootprint, #parentingTeens In this power‑packed interview, host  Cheryl  sits down with  Chris Parker —creator of  whatsmyipaddress.com , host of the  Easy Prey  podcast, and author of  Privacy Crisis: How to Maintain Your Privacy Without Becoming a Hermit —to uncover the hidden privacy threats that teens...

#StartingOver #Wisdom #LifeExperience #PersonalGrowth #HabitChange #parentingteens You  are not starting from zero —you’re starting from wisdom, experience, and the love that’s carried you this far. In this raw, unfiltered Friday episode Cheryl shares how parents of teens can  reset, re‑frame, and reinvent  every part of their lives—from boundaries and commun...

#ParentingTeens, #EducationReform, #YouthMentalHealth, #ComplianceVsAdvocacy In this power‑packed episode of  Parenting Teens, Advice Redefined , host  Cheryl Pankhurst  sits down with  Nevin Harper  and  Will Dobud , co‑authors of the groundbreaking book  Kids These Days . Together they peel back the layers of a schooling system that was built for a world that n...

#Parenting #NeurodivergentTeens #BehavioruIsCommunication #ParentingTeens  Do you ever catch yourself labeling your teen’s “meltdown” as “attention‑seeking,” “manipulative,” or “just being dramatic”? In this raw, no‑fluff episode Cheryl flips those myths on their head. Drawing on  decades of front‑line experience  and a powerful...

#SelfAdvocacy, #Advocacy, #PersonalBoundaries, #TruthTelling In this raw, unfiltered episode of  Parenting Teens – Advice Redefined for Today’s World , host  Cheryl Pankhurst  pulls back the curtain on the part of us that most of us keep hidden:  advocating for ourselves . We hear the endless stream of “perfect” lives on social media, but the messy, un‑f...

Key Takeaways: Understanding Birth Trauma: Sharon King specializes in helping individuals heal from pre and perinatal birth trauma, offering insights into its impact on both mother and baby. The Power of Energy Psychology: Through techniques like EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) and tapping, Sharon helps individuals regulate emotions and release trauma stored in the body. Rewriting Birth Stories:...

#schoolpulse # Teenmentalhealth #Iurimelo #suicideprevention Navigating Teen Mental Health: A Conversation with Iuri Melo  In this powerful episode of "Parenting Teens: Advice Redefined for Today's Complex World," host Cheryl Pankhurst welcomes back Iuri Melo, a licensed clinical social worker and co-founder of School Pulse. Together, they delve into the critical topic of teen s...

www.cherylpankhurst.com #autism #autismteens #highschooltransition In this power‑packed conversation, host  Cheryl  sits down with  Susan Tatem , CEO of  Bright Path for Autism , best‑selling author, TV host, and autism advocate. Susan shares her hard‑won wisdom on the most daunting transition of all— high school graduation → adulthood  for teens on the spectrum...

#ParentingTeens #Ayurveda #Breathwork #MindfulParenting #SelfCare #StressRelief  Feeling stretched thin, stuck in “fight‑or‑flight,” and wondering how to model calm for your teen? In this episode Cheryl sits down with Brett Aldrich to demystify Ayurveda and breathwork—simple, science‑backed tools that help parents  regulate, restore, and align  their nervous system...

#TeenDepression, #TeenSuicide, #ParentalGuilt, #GriefAndLoss, In this raw, heart‑opening conversation, host  Cheryl  sits down with  Elliot Kallen , co‑founder & President of  A Brighter Day , a 501(c)(3) nonprofit created in memory of his son Jake (who ended his life in 2015). Elliot shares: The painful truth behind his son’s suicide note and the crushing guilt many...

#ParentingTeens, #RescueDogs, #MorningRoutine, #CreativeExpression, #VeganLifestyle In this un‑polished, heart‑on‑sleeve episode, Cheryl steps inside her daughter’s city apartment and discovers the quiet, everyday moments that prove  our teens are thriving—even when we’re not watching the big milestones. From the soft snuggle of two rescue pups, to a carefully‑cultivated pla...

#ParentingTeens, #YouthMentalHealth, #OverDiagnosis In this power‑packed interview, Cheryl sits down with Dr. Will Dobit—a socially‑savvy researcher, award‑winning educator, and outdoor‑therapy pioneer—to unpack the myth of “kids these days.” Together they expose how the  troubled‑teen industry , over‑diagnosis, and a flood of contradictory mental‑health advice are&nbs...

  #parentingteens, #textingparents, #parentchildconnection, #digitalparenting, #teensmentalhealth In a world where phones dominate every family table, Cheryl sits down with  Tammy J. Cohen  to uncover how a simple text can become a daily lifeline of love, gratitude, and purpose for teens—and for parents too. Tammy shares the personal crisis that sparked her deep dive into pers...

In today’s solo‑ramp‑up, Cheryl peels back the curtain on the raw, real‑life struggles every parent of a teen knows too well—eye rolls, slammed doors, endless “why‑do‑you‑even‑listen?” moments, and the guilt that follows. She blends practical parenting tactics with a fresh, spiritual‑leaning perspective, showing how our own childhood triggers can hijack today’s intera...