Parents Navigating the Teen Years

Molly is a College Facilitator and helps teens develop the skills they need to be ready to leave the nest and become independent adults. Molly is focused on helping teens not just take a bunch of classes, but find their passion in life. In this episode, Molly shares what she is thinking about when she is working one-on-one with her students, the importance of taking a step to instill and teach the...

Richard Capriola has been a mental health and substance use counselor for over two decades. He has treated both teen and adults diagnosed with substance use disorders including over a decade as a counselor at Menninger Clinic in Houston Texas. Richard is the author of "The Addicted Child", a handy parental guide for adolescent substance abuse.  In this episode Richard will discuss adolescent subst...

Melinda Shofner has been a high school counselor for the past 20 years and specializes in College and Career Counseling. She helps students make the best decision possible in their college of choice, what a good fit really means, and she also helps students prepare for transitioning from life at home to college. In this episode, Melinda talks about scholarships, the implications of student loans,...

Dr. John B. Molidor, CEO & President of the Brain Based Leadership Institute, works with people to better understand how their brains work. He guides his clients towards using their brains more efficiently and to help them make better decisions. In this episode, he explains why it can be so frustrating working with your teen as they begin to enter adulthood. Your brain doesn't fully form until you...

Ashley Keough is a Clinical Social Worker, Psychotherapist, and Speaker practicing in New Hampshire. Ashley has been in this field of work for the last 20 years and helps her clients own their story. In this week's episode, Ashley shares some scary stats about the rise of suicides in our teens today, and what parents can do to help ease the distress of adulthood as your teen goes through these tou...

Peter Bielagus is a Financial Speaker and the Author of three books on money management. In this week's episode, he explores whether it makes sense for your teen to attend college. He also answers the question on what parents can do if their teen doesn't want to go to college; the options they have to pursue education; and the types of conversation you should be having with your teen around money...

Coach Jim Johnson has over 30 years of experience developing winning high-school basketball teams, including 428 career victories. One of Jim's career highlights was working with an autistic boy named Jason McElwain, nicknamed J-Mac, who scored 20 points in the game's last 3 minutes. Jim leans on his extensive experience and shares the power of leadership, coaching others, and getting teams to thi...

Description Eric Chester is America's most celebrated 'teen work ethic guru', an acclaimed in-the-trenches workforce researcher and thought leader. As a former high school teacher and coach-turned motivational speaker for youth, Eric has visited thousands of high schools and colleges to help prepare students for success in part-time jobs all the way through to full-time careers. Eric discusses how...

Jason Holder is the Founder of Adventure Lore and has taught adventure programs to teens since the early 80s. He is a General Practitioner who primarily focuses on and works with ADHD, anxiety, depression, adjustment disorders, and family work. Jason is also the author of two books in Adventure Therapy and Adventure Activities. In this episode, Jason shares how you can keep a strong bond with your...

Christy Keating is the Founder of The Heartful Parent, a Certified Parent Coach & Educator, and a licensed attorney and former prosecutor of 20 years with an expertise in the prosecution of sexually violent predators. Christy loves helping parents experience more love, joy, and connection in their families with The Heartfelt Parent Coaching Programs.   In this episode. Christy talks about how to t...

Harriet Turk has spent the last two decades in education and business. In the education sector, Harriet developed and implemented multi-million dollar programs for local and state level educational systems as the Youth Programs Coordinator for the Mississippi Governor's Office of Highway Safety. In this episode, Harriet shares how to build a deeper connection with your teen, even when it feels lik...

Christa D'Amico, CAGS, NCSP, is a NH Licensed School Psychologist who works at Winnacunnet High School in Hampton, NH. Ms. D'Amico partners with families, teachers, school administrators, and other professionals to create a safe, healthy, and supportive learning environment that strengthens connections between home, school, and the community. Ms. D'Amico understands that parents want to help their...

Dr. Marlene Bizub, Psy. D., has been working in the court system for the last 23 years and has seen couples go through it all; including using their children to hurt the other parent. What can you do to prevent a situation like this if you're separating from your partner or if your child is currently spending their time in separate households? Dr. Marlene has some timeless advice on how to act in...

Jessica Weissbuch is the founder of Brave Trails, a summer camp for LGBTQ youth to build self-esteem, leadership skills, and life-long friends. She is a licensed marriage and family therapist and focused her academic life on studying LGBTQ+ youth affirmative therapy practices. In this week's episode, Jessica talks about how parents can be an LGBTQ ally even if your child is out or not. She also di...

Kerry Stutzman is a Family Therapist and Parenting Instructor passionate about teen suicide prevention. The numbers in teen suicides are rising and it's frightening to feel so helpless as a parent! What can parents do to better support their teen's mental health journey? Kerry has some tips on how to reduce internal teen conflict within your household and be supportive of your teen's development. ...

Cynthia Klein is an Educator, Coach, Speaker, and Author. Through her work, Cynthia helps parents of children from age five to thirty. Cynthia understands how frustrating it is when your teen doesn't let you in on their day-to-day life. Is it just because your teen is 'going through a phrase'? No! It's on you to open the lines of communication and learn how to truly listen to your teen. Cynthia sh...

Coach Sheri Gazitt is the Founder of Teen Wise and Mom Wise. She is an advocate of teen mental wellness and helps parents navigate the ups and downs of adolescence. In this week's episode, Sheri talks about how to not get suckered into peer pressure as a parent. It's easy to compare your child's progress with other children in your community, but that extra stress can really affect the critical de...

Chucky Rosa is a non-profit Public Speaker and an Advocate against drug and alcohol abuse. Chucky works with teens, families, and individuals struggling with substance abuse and has shared his personal story with thousands, which has inspired them to live a drug free life. On this week's episode, Chucky talks about how to spot the early signs of substance abuse, what to do as a parent, and why thi...

Laura Stack's 19-year-old son, Johnny, died by suicide on November 20, 2019 from paranoid delusion from using high-THC marijuana concentrates. Soon afterward, Laura started a 501c3, Johnny's Ambassadors, to educate parents and teens about the dangers of today's high-THC marijuana on adolescent brain development, mental illness, and suicide. In this session, Laura will share the story of Johnny's m...

Jon Mattleman has worked with schools, parents, mental health organizations, and businesses for the last 30 years to help manage anxiety, stress, depression and more. Today, Jon discusses why your teen might not be opening up to you, social media challenges, and so much more. It's not just because they're going through a 'phrase', it's because we, as parents, make it difficult for them to talk! So...

Dr. Elizabeth Englander is a professor of Psychology and the Founder and Director of the Massachusetts Aggression Reduction Center at Bridgewater State University, a Center which delivers programs, resources, and research for the state of Massachusetts and nationwide. She is a nationally recognized researcher and expert in the area of bullying and cyberbullying, childhood causes of aggression and...

As a Speaker, Trainer, Global Thought Leader, and Business Owner since 1987, Carole Copeland Thomas moderates the discussions of key issues affecting our global marketplace. Carole served as an adjunct faculty member for Bentley University for a decade and is the host of 'Focus on Empowerment', a weekly radio show that she has hosted for more than 17 years. Carol shares her 5-step framework for pa...

Bill Ball is entering his 23rd year as a head football coach and his 18th year as the athletic director at Exeter High School, New Hampshire. He was welcomed into the NHIAA Hall of Fame and had an entire football stadium named after him in his honor. Coach Ball is passionate about teaching teenagers the core fundamentals of sports. Find out more on this week's episode!    Key Takeaways How can we...

Elaine Pasqua, CSP, is a dynamic nationally recognized keynote speaker and trainer who has transformed the lives of more than half a million people nationwide. She helps young students generate positive choices, healthy communication, and respectful relationships in their lives. Elaine shares on this week's episode how to have tough conversations with your teens so that they understand the consequ...

In this solo episode, Ed talks about the power of goal setting and how to help your teen have more clarity in what they'd like to do in life. Not everyone has it figured out, but by starting small, you can really start to think big, and set the steps in motion to achieve amazing things, too. Ed breaks down how he has been able to dream big and deliver big in today's show!    Key Takeaways In schoo...