Cheryl Pankhurst

Parenting Teens: Advice Redefined for Today's Complex World

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"Discover ''Parenting Teens : Advice Redefined for Today's Complex World" with Special Education Specialist / Educator Cheryl, as we dive into real and raw conversations about sex, drugs, screens, social media, LGBTQ+ issues, mental health, and more. This podcast is your guide to reimagining better relationships with teens by doing the essential inner work. Join us for engaging, vibrant, and empathetic discussions that foster trust and understanding in today's complex parenting landscape. Embrace the change,we just can’t parent the way our parents did” Questions this podcast will answer; ...

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Cheryl Pankhurst

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# 111 "10 Step Parent Guide to Setting Phone Boundaries for Teens" 30.07.2025 15:22

 #ParentingTeens #DigitalParenting #TeenPhoneBoundaries Welcome to another insightful episode of "Parenting Teens: Advice Redefined for Today's World." In this episode, we dive into one of the most significant parenting moments of our generation: giving your child their first phone. We explore the challenges and responsibilities that come with this decision and provide practical...

#110 "Missing texts or Missing Your Nervous System" 25.07.2025 11:40

 #ParentingTeens #EmotionalRegulation #WTFPodcast  When Silence Speaks: Managing Emotional Triggers in Parenting Welcome back to WTF, where we redefine what it means to parent teens in today's world. In this episode, we dive into the emotional whirlwind that can arise from something as simple as a missed text from your child. Join us as we explore the power of self-reflection and emo...

#109 "The One Text Every Parent Misunderstands: Are You Making This Mistake?" 23.07.2025 13:38

#ParentingTeens #TeenTexting #IKnowThatK I Texted My Teen and All I Got Was "K": Navigating the Teenage Texting Maze Welcome back to another episode of "Parenting Teens Advice: Redefined for Today's World." In this episode, host Cheryl Pankhurst dives into the perplexing world of texting with teenagers. Have you ever sent your teen a heartfelt message only to receive a sing...

108 "Overwhelmed by School Assessments? Discover the Secrets to Advocating for Your Teen!" 19.07.2025 15:09

   #ParentAdvocate #SpecialEducation #SchoolSystem #ParentingTeens In this episode of WTF: Welcome to Friday, we dive into the world of special education and the unique challenges parents face when advocating for their children in the school system. Drawing from over 25 years of experience in both public and private education, Cheryl shares her insights on how to effectively navigate the...

#107 "Don't Let Divorce Disrupt Your Teen's Life: Learn How to Co-Parent Like a Pro!" 16.07.2025 25:44

 #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...

# 106 WTF-"The Elusive Sleep: Tips and Tricks toTransforming Your Sleep Experience" 11.07.2025 16:56

#ParentingTeens #SleepSolutions #cherylpankhurst #parentingteensadviceredefindedpodcast In this episode of WTF (Welcome to Friday), host Cheryl Pankhurst dives into the frustrating world of sleep struggles, especially for those navigating the challenges of parenting teenagers. Cheryl shares her personal journey with sleep issues, from trying various remedies like magnesium, melatonin, and CBD oil,...

#105 "Parenting Teens: Strategies to Keep Your Child Safe from Gangs and Destructive Paths" With Richard Ramos 09.07.2025 39:26

#ParentingTeens #TeenAdvice #RichardRRamos Welcome to another enlightening episode of "Parenting Teens: Advice Redefined for Today's Complex World." In this episode, we dive deep into the heart of parenting with our special guest, Richard Ramos, founder of Parents on a Mission and author of the impactful book by the same name. Richard shares his journey from growing up in Northeast L...

#104 "Overcoming School Challenges: A Guide for Parents Seeking a Fresh Start for Their Teens" 04.07.2025 17:26

#ParentingTeens #FreshStart #SchoolTransition #TeenSuccess #IEP #SpecialEducation Fresh Starts and Setting Up for Success: Navigating School Transitions for Teens with IEPs Welcome to another episode of Parenting Teens Advice Redefined, the WTF series! In this uncut and unedited episode, we dive into the challenges and opportunities that come with transitioning your teen to a new school. Whether y...

#102 "The Unexpected Key to Peaceful Teen Parenting" 27.06.2025 12:18

  #ParentingTeens #TeenYears #DontTakeItPersonally Navigating the Teen Years: Don't Take It Personally Welcome to another episode of Parenting Teens Advice, redefined for today's complex world. In this special Friday WTF edition, we dive into the transformative power of not taking things personally as a parent. Discover how shifting your perspective can change your relationship with y...

# 101 "Revolutionizing Teen Mental Health Support: School Pulse is Changing the Game for Parents" with Iuri Melo 25.06.2025 51:01

#ParentingTeens #TeenMentalHealth #selfharmprevention Welcome back to another transformative episode of "Parenting Teens: Advice Redefined for Today's Complex World." In this episode, we dive deep into the world of teen mental health with our extraordinary guest, Iuri Mello. Yuri is a licensed clinical social worker, father of five, and the co-founder of School Pulse, a pioneering st...

#100 EP 100 | Why I Started This Podcast (And Why I’m Not Stopping): To the Parents Raising Our Next Generation 20.06.2025 12:17

Connect with Cheryl! Let’s Chat https://tidycal.com/cherylpankhurst/15-minute-meeting DIRECT LINK TO COACHING WITH CHERYL  email : support@cherylpankhurst.com   Website   cherylpankhurst.com SOCIALS: linkedin.com/in/l. R.cheryl-ann-pankhurst-1b611855 https://www.instagram.com/cheryl.a.pankhurst/                       &nbsp...

#99 "Child Trafficking Awareness: A Parent's Guide to Action" with Erin Williamson 18.06.2025 45:13

https://www.instagram.com/love146  Navigating the Complex World of Child Trafficking with Erin Williamson In this eye-opening episode of "Parenting Teens: Advice Redefined for Today's World," we delve into the critical issue of child trafficking with Erin Williamson, Chief Program and Strategy Officer at Love 146. Erin brings over 20 years of experience in trauma-informed preven...

# 98 "The Stories in Our Heads: Parenting Teens with Compassion" 13.06.2025 11:56

Rewriting the Stories in Our Heads: Parenting Teens with Compassion  Welcome to another episode of WTF, the spinoff series from Parenting Teens Advice Redefined. In this extended Friday episode, your host Cheryl Pinkers dives deep into the stories we tell ourselves and how they impact our parenting. Inspired by the recent conversation with Jay Ado, Cheryl explores how these narratives, often...

#97 "Breaking Free from Blame: Redefining Family Stories for Teen Success" with Jay Aedo 11.06.2025 44:05

Transforming Stories: Empowering Parents and Teens with Jay Ado Welcome back to another enlightening episode of "Parenting Teens: Advice Redefined for Today's Complex World." In this episode, we delve into the transformative power of storytelling with our special guest, Jay Ado, a children's book author, practical philosophy teacher, and creator of Conscious Bible Stories. Jay sh...

#96 "The Power of Failure: If you don't want them to keep score-don't teach them to count" 06.06.2025 14:39

#ParentingTeens #EmbraceFailure #GrowthMindset #ResilientTeens #ParentingAdvice #TeenDevelopment #LifeSkills #EmpowerTeens #WTFPodcast #WelcomeToFriday Welcome to another episode of WTF: Welcome to Friday, the spinoff series from Parenting Teens Advice Redefined for today's complex world. In this episode, we dive deep into the concept of failure and its crucial role in our kids' developmen...

#95 "And That's a Wrap-Netflix Adolescence Bonus Commentary" 04.06.2025 25:15

  #ParentingTeens #TeenAdvice #ModernParenting #TeenCommunication #ParentingTips #FamilyDynamics #TeenConnection #ParentingPodcast #CherylPankhurst #InsightToImpact Welcome to Episode 5 of "Parenting Teens: Advice Redefined for Today's World." In this episode, host Cheryl Pankhurst wraps up the Adolescent Series with a comprehensive summary of the first four episodes. Cheryl div...

#94 WTF "Celebrating Friendship: Lessons on Connection, Growth, and Support" 30.05.2025 21:19

 #ParentingTeens #FriendshipGoals #TeenAdvice #ParentingPodcast #StrongConnections #Gratitude #FriendshipMatters #Reconnect #WTFPodcast #WelcomeToFriday Welcome to another episode of WTF: Welcome to Friday, the spinoff from Parenting Teens Advice Redefined. I'm your host, Cheryl Pankhurst, and today we dive into the significance of friendships in our lives. As parents of teenagers, we und...

#93 "Navigating Netflix's Adolescence" Part 4 of 4 28.05.2025 30:00

 #ParentingTeens #AdolescenceSeries #TeenSafety #ProactiveParenting #CommunicationMatters #ParentingAdvice #TechSavvyParenting #CommunitySupport #FacebookLive #ParentingPodcast Parenting Teens Advice Redefined: Unpacking Adolescence Episode 4  Welcome to the fourth installment of our deep dive into the Netflix series "Adolescence." In this episode, host Cheryl Pankhurst explore...

#92 "Reclaim Your Mornings: Self-Care for Parents: How to Start Your Day with Peace and Purpose" 23.05.2025 24:27

#ParentingTeens #SelfCare #MindfulParenting #WTFPodcast #MorningRoutine #PositiveParenting #MentalWellness #ParentingAdvice  The Power of Self-Care for Parents  In this episode of the WTF solo series, part of the Parenting Teens Advice Redefined podcast, Cheryl dives into the essential topic of self-care and its profound impact on parenting and personal well-being. Discover how dedicatin...

#91 "Unveiling the Hidden Messages: A Deep Dive into Adolescence - Episode 3" 21.05.2025 20:28

#ParentingTeens #TeenAdvice #AdolescenceSeries #SocialMediaAwareness #TeenMentalHealth #ParentingPodcast #CherylPankhurst #InsightToImpact #TeenCulture #DigitalParenting Welcome to another insightful episode of "Parenting Teens: Advice Redefined for Today's Complex World." I'm your host, Cheryl Pankhurst, and today we continue our special four-part series on the Netflix show, *Ad...

#90 Clearing the Fog: Parent Advocates Help Schools and Families Communicate Better 16.05.2025 18:11

Connect with Cheryl!   Let’s Chat https://tidycal.com/cherylpankhurst/15-minute-meeting   DIRECT LINK TO COACHING WITH CHERYL    email : support@cherylpankhurst.com   Website   cherylpankhurst.com   SOCIALS: linkedin.com/in/l. R.cheryl-ann-pankhurst-1b611855 https://www.instagram.com/cheryl.a.pankhurst/               &nbsp...

#89 My View on the Complexities of Netflix Adolescence - Part 2 of 4 14.05.2025 17:48

 #ParentingTeens #TeenAdvice #AdolescenceSeries #NetflixDiscussion #TeenParenting #EmotionalImpact #AuthorityInSchools #EmojiLanguage #OnlineInfluence #CaringAdult #ParentingJourney #InsightToImpact #CherylPankhurst  Welcome to another insightful episode of "Parenting Teens Advice Redefined for Today's Complex World." In this episode, we dive into the second installment of...

#88 WTF-Mom's Day Tribute Honouring Moms: Unconditional Love and Connection Beyond Biology 10.05.2025 14:34

   #ParentingTeens #Motherhood #UnconditionalLove #MotherFigures #MothersDay #ParentingPodcast #TeenParenting #FamilyConnections #WTFSeries #CherylPankhurstWelcome to another heartfelt episode of Parenting Teens, the WTF series! In this special Mother's Day edition, Cheryl takes a moment to celebrate the essence of motherhood and the profound connections that define it. Whether you&#...

# 87 "Episode 1- 4 part series on Netflix's Adolescence" 07.05.2025 20:25

#ParentingTeens #AdolescenceSeries #TeenChallenges #FamilyDynamics #SocialMediaAwareness #ParentingAdvice #TeenParenting #InsightToImpact #CherylCoaching #ParentingPodcast #parentadvocate Welcome to the first episode of our four-part series on the Netflix show "Adolescence," where we delve into the intricate world of teenage challenges and family dynamics. In this episode, we explore the...

#86 WTF "Full Circle Moments and Finding Your Purpose" 02.05.2025 13:40

#ParentingTeens #FindingPurpose #FullCircleMoments #JoyInLife #TeenParentingAdvice #WTFPodcast #WelcomeToFriday #CherylPankhurst #LifeJourney #ServeAndConnect  Welcome to another episode of Parenting Teens Advice, Redefine the WTF Series. In this special solo episode, host Cheryl Pankhurst takes you on a personal journey through her life, sharing the unexpected twists and turns that have shap...