Parenting Teens: Advice Redefined for Today's Complex World

#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...

#advocacy, #selfadvocacy, #IEP, #specialeducation, #parentingteens Advocacy, Guilt & the Dream‑Team: Raising Neuro‑Diverse Teens with Confidence In this raw, unfiltered conversation, host  Cheryl Pankhurst  sits down with  Criss Madrigal , a Sacred Alignment Coach and mother of three—including identical twins with complex medical needs. They unpack what  true advocacy...

#TeenageParenting #CoParenting #StepParenting #BlendedFamilies When love brings two families together, the road can feel like a minefield—especially when teens are in the mix. Cheryl sits down with step‑parenting veteran Richard Ramis to unpack the hidden dynamics of blended families, share hard‑won lessons from his own 23‑year marriage, and reveal the core tools from his new book ...

#backtoschool #parentteacherinterviews #parentingteens Back‑to‑school season is in full swing and the dreaded parent‑teacher interview is right around the corner. In this  uncut, un‑edited solo episode , Cheryl shares the exact steps you need to turn a 5‑minute “speed‑date” with teachers into a powerful partnership that empowers  your teen  and  protects your sanity...

#co‑parent #abusiveex #teen #domesticviolence #family court In this raw, un‑filtered conversation, host  Cheryl  sits down with  Sybil Cummins , L.P.C., survivor‑advocate, founder of  Rising Beyond Power & Control , and host of the  Rising Beyond  podcast. Together they unpack the hidden trauma of  moral injury  that parents feel when court orders force...

#ParentingTeens, #MomGuilt, When the demands of parenting neuro‑divergent children collide with the everyday needs of a neurotypical teen, guilt can feel overwhelming. In this raw, heart‑opening conversation, Criss Mavrigel—a sacred‑alignment coach, mom of three (identical twins with 22‑deletion syndrome and a 16‑year‑old son) —shares how she moved from “surviving” to thriv...

#ParentingTeens #MindfulParenting #SelfCareForMoms When the school day ends, the homework starts, the grocery list never shrinks, and the “me‑time” you promised yourself feels like a distant memory—how can you stay calm, present, and energized? In this raw, un‑edited WTF episode, I share the mindfulness practice that has kept me centered for years and show  how a single minu...

When a teen loses a parent, sibling, friend or even a cherished adult, the ripple‑effects can feel overwhelming—for the grieving teen and the parent who is also mourning. In this raw, real, and honest conversation, grief‑advocate  Dr. Jerry Woodbridge shares how faith, storytelling, journaling, and intentional listening can help families navigate the chaos of loss. 🔹 What you’ll learn...

#ParentingTeens #HardConversations #SpeakYourTruth Do you keep replaying that one hard conversation in your head—‑the talk you’ve been avoiding with your teen, your partner, or even your boss? In this raw, heart‑centered episode, Cheryl Pankhurst shows you how to stop waiting for the “perfect moment,” step out of the vortex of fear, and speak your truth —in‑person, wi...

Feeling a surge of fear when your teen pushes boundaries or takes a leap? You're not alone. In this episode of Parenting Teens Advice Redefined, host Cheryl Pankhurst shares a deeply personal story about her 33-year-old daughter announcing she was going skydiving. Cheryl reveals how, instead of spiraling into panic, she tapped into the "work" she's been doing – meditation,...

 Reclaiming Parenthood: It's Not Them, It's You  Welcome to another episode of "Parenting Teens Advice Redefined for Today's World." In this uncut, unedited, and unfiltered episode of our spinoff series, WTF? (Welcome to Friday), we dive deep into the heart of modern parenting. Join me as I share my personal journey from feeling lost and disconnected to reclaiming m...