Rethinking Parenting with Cristina Young

This week, I’m back with another solo episode, diving into practical tips for tackling the challenges of parenting teens. With my kids coming home soon, I’ve been reflecting on how to handle tough moments with patience and clarity. If you’re feeling stuck or frustrated, this episode is for you! I’m sharing 10 actionable strategies to help you navigate tricky situations with confidence. From knowin...

In this week’s episode, I sit down with Charmel Maynard, a first-time dad, husband, and all-around thoughtful human being, to explore his journey into fatherhood. Charmel shares candid insights about the values, conversations, and intentional choices he and his wife Jan made before welcoming their son, Miles Jackson Maynard, into the world. From first-date deep dives about kids to navigating bound...

This week, I’m thrilled to have three amazing moms from my Tools for Teenage Years group here with us: Vicki, Alex, and Adi. In this episode, we’re recreating the intimate, reflective atmosphere of our sessions—starting up with a quick check-in and then diving deep into family dynamics. You’ll hear candid stories about the different challenges these moms face as they navigate raising teenagers alo...

Today’s episode, Transparency, is a solo one where I’ll be diving into something central to my approach to parenting: being open and honest with our kids. Many of my clients and friends have told me they love how I offer actionable tips they can use right away, which is why transparency has become one of the core themes I share. Transparency in parenting means showing your kids what real struggle...

In this episode, I sit down with Frank Marzano, a proud father of five and a close family friend, to kick off our series highlighting the incredible journey of fatherhood. Frank and I dive deep into the ups and downs of being a dad, from the early days of parenting without a clear plan to the hard-earned wisdom that comes with raising five children. We talk about how becoming a father shapes you i...

Welcome to Rethinking Parenting with Cristina Young. In this podcast, I will address the challenges and frustrations that arise from parenting in today's complicated world. While parents have more access to advice than ever before through social media, blogs, books, and podcasts, this wealth of information can be overwhelming and difficult to navigate. Many of my clients struggle to distill this i...