Talking To Teens: Expert Tips for Parenting Teenagers

Tamara Raymond, author of Careering ,  joins us to discuss how teens can get a head start on career development while they’re still in high school. We talk about how teens can build a professional network, find their passion, and handle the job application process. Full show notes Teens these days are expected to have everything figured out by the time they finish high school–which is a nearly imp...

Chantel Prat, author of The Neuroscience of You , joins us to talk about how every brain is unique. We discuss the left and right brain, how to use psychology to motivate teenagers, and why every teen has a different way of thinking. Full show notes We all think differently–it's what makes our world so wonderful to live in. We each have unique opinions, perspectives and ideas to bring to the table...

David Arms and son Steven Arms, authors of Milestone to Manhood ,  join us this week to talk about how families can organize a coming-of-age ritual that helps teens embrace their impending adulthood. They break down their family’s ritual, and explain how you can create your own. Full show notes Preparing kids for the responsibilities of adulthood is one of parenting’s most critical challenges. Alt...

Caroline Clauss-Elhers, co-author of Eating Together, Being Together , joins us to talk about how cooking and eating with our kids creates opportunities for deeper connection. Full show notes For centuries, food has brought people together. Whether we’re preparing a holiday feast with the whole family or grabbing lunch with an old friend, there’s something about cooking and eating together that cr...

Kate Lund, author of Bounce , joins us to explain how teens can face obstacles and practice resilience when life gets tough. We also discuss the importance of stress management, goal setting and trying new things. Full show notes Your teen might have the perfect life plan–become class president, get a basketball scholarship, and go to the medical school of their dreams. But no matter how put-toget...

Dr. Elena Lister, psychologist and author of Giving Hope , speaks about why it’s so essential to discuss death with our kids. Elena explains how to have age-appropriate talks when a loved one passes, and how to help grieving teens who are struggling to open up. Full show notes When a loved one is seriously ill or passes unexpectedly, there’s no easy way to tell our kids. While we want them to know...

Doni Wilson, author of  Master Your Stress, Reset Your Health , joins us to explain the science behind the body’s stress response. We talk about how everyone’s reaction to stress is unique, and how teens can take some steps to de-stress. Full show notes Today’s teens are at risk of major stress overload. On top of managing their grades and competing for spots at exclusive universities, they’re bat...

Dr. Robert Lustig, author of Metabolical: The Lure and the Lies of Processed Food, Nutrition, and Modern Medicine , joins us to talk about how sugar and processed foods really affect our kids. Plus, how we can make a shift towards a healthier lifestyle. Full show notes When life gets stressful and busy, convenient processed foods can be an easy fix. If you’re already late for work and your teen is...

Kathryn Tuggle, author of How to Money , joins us to discuss the essential money advice teens need for a financially independent future. We talk about first jobs, saving for cars, and how teens can avoid impulse spending. Full show notes It’s time for the talk. You know, the big, nerve-wracking one you’ve been putting off for years. The one you know you have to have before kids reach a certain age...

Derek Borthwick, author of How to Talk to Anybody , joins us to share how we can create better communication with teens. We talk about body language, initiating tough conversations and more. Full show notes Your teen comes home with a less-than-desirable score on a math test. You want to talk to them about it, but the moment you try, they run upstairs, close the door and refuse to come out. When y...

D.J. Vanas, author of The Warrior Within , reveals how teens can find purpose, develop resilience, and maintain motivation by adopting the community-focused mentality of a Native American Warrior. Full show notes What comes to your mind when you think of a warrior? A sweaty, grizzled hunk swinging a sword around? A brave air force pilot in aviator sunglasses?  Although we might think warriors are...

Donna Jackson Nakazawa, author of Girls on the Brink joins us to talk about the drivers behind sky-high rates of anxiety and depression among young people—and how bio-synchronicity and emotional attunement might be the answer. Full show notes Nowadays, kids have 24 hour access to the internet—meaning they can scroll through pictures of perfect models on Instagram, check the ever-terrifying news or...

Scott Barry Kaufman, author of Transcend and Wired to Create , joins our show to explain how we can help teens on their journey to self-awareness. Scott and I talk about healthy self-esteem, goal-setting, creativity, and more. Full show notes Figuring out who we are takes a lifetime. In our teens, we might think we’re destined to become a doctor…only to find out that med school isn’t for us. We mi...

Linda Flanagan, author of Take Back the Game: How Money and Mania are Ruining Kids Sports , joins us to discuss how the competitive culture of kids’ sports can be damaging to both  parents and teens. Full show notes Does your kid love sports? Whether they’re sliding into home base or scoring a touchdown, sports can be an incredible way for kids to stay healthy, make friends, and learn the value of...

Dana Kay, author of Thriving With ADHD , joins us to talk about the traditional solutions to ADHD and the emerging science behind the likely triggers of the growing epidemic. She’ll walk us through natural solutions to remedy ADHD, chronic pain, and more.  Full show notes More and more kids are being diagnosed with chronic illnesses these days–anything from allergies to severe depression. You may...

Alex Pang, author of Rest , joins us to explain the cognitive benefits of taking time off and doing nothing! Plus, how non-work activities like sports, naps, and gap years can boost teens’ productivity and creativity! Full show notes We want kids to be the best version of themselves, meaning that we often push them to their limits. We stack on extracurriculars to buff up their college apps, add in...

Erik Huberman, author of The Hawke Method ,  joins us to talk about how we can empower teens to be self starters. Plus, how teens can pick a career path and think critically about what they spend their money on. Full show notes We hope to prepare our kids for all of life’s challenges: staying healthy, maintaining relationships, and of course, managing money! The last thing we want is for our adult...

David McRaney, author of How Minds Change , joins us to explain why it’s so hard to change a teens’ mind! We also talk about the psychology behind persuasion and the power of peer pressure in the teen social world. Full show notes If you’ve ever tried to change your teen’s mind, you know that it’s nearly impossible! No matter how much you try to persuade them to take harder classes, hang out with...

We’re hitting some of the highlights for our 200th episode. Take a listen to favorite insights, guests, and memories from the vault! Welcome to our 200th episode! In the past four years, we’ve covered a lot: dating, drug use, homework, hormones, screen time, sexuality, mental health, race and much more. We have had an incredible array of experts share their knowledge with us, and couldn’t be more...

Eliot Schrefer, author of Queer Ducks , joins us to shine a light on how same-sex relationships and gender fluidity occur naturally in the animal kingdom—and how to use this knowledge as a conversation starter about sex and gender in your home. Full show notes Talking to kids about gender and sexuality isn’t easy. Maybe you want to start the conversation but don’t know how to approach it, or maybe...

Thibaut Meurisse, author of Master Your Emotions , joins us this week to explain how we  can process negative emotions in healthier ways.  He also shares why we need more self-compassion and how we can stop caring what others think. Full show notes Mastering our emotions is no easy task…especially when we have teens pushing our buttons all day long. It can be nearly impossible to keep our anger an...

Loretta Breuning, author of Habits of a Happy Brain , joins us to talk about how oxytocin, dopamine, serotonin and endorphins create happiness and habits in our teens’ minds. Full show notes Sometimes teens behave in ways that seem truly inexplicable. One day they'd rather die than miss a trip to the mall with their friends...and the next they can’t stand a single one of those same friends! They w...

Jesse Prinz, author of Beyond Human Nature , joins us to discuss the role of both nature and nurture in teens’ development. He explains why we shouldn’t attribute teens’ abilities to biology, and shares the significance of both parental and peer influence on teens. Full show notes For centuries, parents have been locked in a nature vs. nurture debate, trying to uncover the forces behind our teens’...

Ruth Gotian, author of The Success Factor , explains how teens can cultivate the right mindset for success. Plus, how our kids can figure out their life’s purpose and find strong mentors to guide them. Full show notes We want our kids to be successful: find and excel at their passions, achieve remarkable things and of course, make enough money to be independent from us! But how can we help them ge...

Dr. Louann Brizendine joins us to talk about how sex hormones affect teen’s behavior. Plus, how teens establish a social hierarchy with their peers and why seemingly simple conversations with teens sometimes turn into full blown arguments. Full show notes When our kids are being moody and dramatic, we tend to just roll our eyes and chalk up their behavior to hormones. We know their bodies and brai...