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Inside The Mind of Teens and Tweens

134 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 months ago - ★★★★ - 46 ratings

A program for teachers, parents, guardians, counselors and anyone who is regularly baffled by the process of trying to raise, teach, reach, coach or manage teens and tweens. The teen mind is different from the adult mind and Dr. Regina Lamourelle and her guests bring you the latest insights in neuroscience to help you make sense of adolescents.

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What Works: Understanding the Rise in Difficult Teen Behaviors at School

July 14, 2023 00:26 - 11 minutes

Teachers are seeing continued growth in challenging teen behaviors in classrooms nationwide. What do we need to understand, support, and better manage this trend and its impact on our students? Follow on Twitter: @copingkids @RLamourelle @bamradionetwork @jonharpe.r70bd Janine Halloran is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who has been working with children, teens, and their families for 20 years. She has been helping children and teens build their coping skills throughout her career in a...

Are We Approaching The Decline of Bias in Education or Watching It Grow Exponentially? The Promise and Problem With AI

March 23, 2023 23:43 - 14 minutes

Most educators following the growing interest in ChatGPT see the positive possibilities and peculiar problems with using AI tools for teaching and learning. This thoughtful discussion explores how artificial intelligence can either decrease bias in education and create new options for disadvantaged students of all types or accelerate bias exponentially. Which way are we heading? Follow on Twitter: @klrembert @Digital_Empower @RLamourelle @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd Carrie Rogers-Whit...

7 Creative Ways to Engage Teen Students With ChatGPT: The More We Used It, the More New Possibilities We Discovered

January 26, 2023 01:15 - 14 minutes

We are discovering many engaging ways to use ChatGPT to engage teenage students in the classroom. My guests agree that once you begin to experiment with the platform, the more your mind begins to find additional possibilities. @jmattmiller @ideasforteacher @RLamourelle @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd Matt Miller spent more than a decade in the classroom, creating unique learning experiences for my students through technology and creative teaching. He is the author of Ditch That Textbook ...

Helping Our Students Deal With Big Emotions and Overwhelming Situations: What Works, What Doesn’t

August 24, 2022 16:19 - 15 minutes

As we head back to school this year, right up there with getting through the learning objectives, is helping students navigate the big emotional ups and downs they’ll experience throughout the school term. In this episode, we unpack what we can do to help our students self-regulate. Follow on Twitter: @copingkids @RLamourelle @bamradionetwork @jonharper70bd Janine Halloran is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who has been working with children, teens, and their families for 20 years. She ...

Using Teaching Skills and Resources We Already Have to Help Students Manage Pandemic Trauma

November 17, 2021 03:49 - 10 minutes

Most of us have accepted that managing student trauma is part of every teacher’s job in the wake of the pandemic. In this episode, we look at strategies and tools we’ve been using for years that can be repurposed to help students manage the social-emotional issues they’re bringing to school. Follow on Twitter: @GaskellMGaskell @RLamourelle @bamradionetwork @jonharper70bd Dr. Michael Gaskell is Principal at Hammarskjold Middle School in East Brunswick, NJ. following experience as a special...

Adultification: What Happens When Our Schools Place Grownup Expectations on Teenage Black Girls?

August 16, 2021 22:44 - 11 minutes

From discipline and punishment to academic expectations, stereotypical perceptions cause many of us to treat black teenage girls differently. The phenomenon is called adultification and our guest explains how placing grownup expectations on black teens in the classroom adversely impacts their academic performance. Follow on Twitter: @socprofjones @RLamourelle @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd Nikki Jones is professor and H. Michael and Jeanne Williams Department Chair of African American Stu...

Our Students Are Struggling With Pandemic Isolation, What Can We Do?

April 22, 2021 18:06 - 10 minutes

There was a spike in mental health issues among teens before the pandemic, but there were many eyes on our students who could reach out and help. Pandemic isolation has introduced a new level and type of mental health struggles. What are the red flags? What can teachers and parents do? Follow on Twitter: @pfagell @RLamourelle @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd Phyllis L. Fagell, LCPC is the school counselor at Sheridan School in Washington, D.C. and a therapist at The Chrysalis Group. Phylli...

The COVID-19 Gap Year: The New Rules of Transitioning From High School to College

April 22, 2021 18:04 - 11 minutes

The COVID-19 pandemic is driving change across the global education community, including the transition to college. Join us as we look at the new role and significance of “the gap year” and how to help students make the most of it. Follow on Twitter: @RLamourelle @MeganMOConnor @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd Megan O’Connor is serving as an Entrepreneur in Residence at Kaplan, one of the world’s largest and most diversified educational services providers. She is currently spearheading deve...

Helping Teens and Tweens Navigate These Uncertain and Unsettling Times

April 22, 2021 18:01 - 11 minutes

It’s been a challenging year for all of us, and if adults are struggling to navigate these unsettling times, how are teens and tweens coping? In this session, we talk about how to assess how students are getting along and what we can do to help those who need support. Follow on Twitter: @RLmourelle @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork Robert C. Schmidt, Ed.D, LCPC, NCC is a national speaker and consultant on building sustainable school mental health and suicide prevention prog...

Understanding and Helping Teens Through the Personal Loss Many Are Feeling

March 31, 2021 13:42 - 12 minutes

The pandemic-driven closing of schools is forever altering the lives of teens and tweens in ways big and small. Canceled activities and traditions from proms to graduations have amplified significance to our students and parents. How can we help tweens and teens through this period? Follow on Twitter: @RLamourelle @raisinghappines @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd @ideasforteacher @bamradionetwork @peter_santoro @MrHabegger @DrBioTom Rapid Transition to Online Learning Episode Guest...

A Survival Guide for Teaching From Home: What’s Up With Your Teenager?

March 31, 2021 13:39 - 12 minutes

Covid-19 is turning teachers’ dining rooms into classrooms shared with their own kids. Our guest takes us inside the mind of teens and tweens who need you to be there for them while you are trying to be there for your students remotely. Follow on Twitter: @RLamourelle @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd @ideasforteacher @bamradionetwork @peter_santoro @MrHabegger @DrBioTom Loretta Jordan, Psy.D. is an AMFT- Associate MFT has been in higher education for 29 years and performing psycho...

15 Ways to Help Teens and Tweens Adjust to Going Back-to-School

August 29, 2019 23:11 - 10 minutes - 20 Bytes

Going back to school can be particularly challenging for teens and tweens. Making new friends, stresses outside of school, and the motivation to attend can add to the pressure. In this episode, we approach the discussion through the lens of parents, teachers and the teens themselves. Follow on Twitter: @ChalSuccess @rrlamourelle @bamradionetwork Denise Pope, Ph.D., is Co-Founder of Challenge Success, a Senior Lecturer at the Stanford University Graduate School of Education, and author of Do...

While You Are Teaching Student Attention Spans Are Shrinking

October 28, 2018 20:59 - 10 minutes - 20 Bytes

Many teachers have noticed that the attention span of students in their classes appears to be shrinking. What is the solution to this increasing trend? Follow: @rrlamourelle @bamradionetwork @uhmms #edchat #parenting Patricia Scott has more than 15 years of corporate leadership experience--coupled with a Ph.D. in Communication, 13 years as a lecturer in the Communication Program at the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, and author of two national best-selling books including Getti...

The Hidden Pandemic of Teens Accessing Porn in School

September 22, 2018 19:21 - 10 minutes - 20 Bytes

Teen exposure to porn on school grounds is a subject that many school leaders have been unwilling to confront. The known impact on students is profound, but not fully understood. Join us for the first in a series on the pandemic of pornography in schools. Follow: @rrlamourelle @bamradionetwork @protectyoungminds #edchat #parenting Kristen A. Jenson is the author of the Good Pictures Bad Pictures series of read-aloud books including the best-selling Good Pictures Bad Pictures: Porn-Proofin...

Tips for Connecting with Teens Before Trying to Teach Them

February 15, 2018 19:47 - 8 minutes - 20 Bytes

Most teachers know that we have to connect with students before we can teach them, but how do we make those connections. Join us as we explore several practical strategies. Follow: @rrlamourelle @bamradionetwork @vickysaumell #edchat #parenting Vicky Saumell is the Overall Coordinator of the EFL department at Instituto San Francisco de Asís, a private school in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where she has worked for over 20 years. She is co-author of Teacher Development Interactive: Preparing...

Overcoming the Challenges of Teaching in an Inclusive Classroom

June 23, 2017 00:01 - 8 minutes - 20 Bytes

Though our attitudes about inclusive classrooms have come a long way, the challenges persist. Our guest offers practical tips for managing widely diverse student needs in one classroom. Follow: @rrlamourelle @bamradionetwork @ID@TJK2INCLUDE #edchat #parenting Toby Karten, a staff developer, instructional coach, educational consultant, author, adjunct professor and inclusion specialist, has taught populations of learners ranging from kindergarten to graduate level and has helped staff tran...

Modeling the Value of Mistakes and Failure on the Way to Learning

April 21, 2017 17:21 - 12 minutes - 20 Bytes

In a climate obsessed with performance and perfection, how can we teach teens that mistakes, missteps and failure are part of learning and growth? Follow: @rrlamourelle @bamradionetwork @jesslahey #edchat #parenting JoAnn Boaler has been a professor at Stanford University since 2010. She has written several books including Mathematical Mindsets. Jessica Lahey is an educator, writer, and speaker. A former middle and high school teacher, Jess is a correspondent for the Atlantic, a commentator f...

Alternatives Ways to Educate Teens for an Uncertain Future

April 13, 2017 23:52 - 11 minutes - 20 Bytes

To rethink how we prepare all kids for an uncertain future we have to legitimize other pathways. Follow: @rrlamourelle @bamradionetwork @bjnichols #edchat #parenting Dr. James Stone is Professor Emeritus, University of Minnesota; Distinguished University Scholar, University of Louisville; Director, National Research Center for Career & Technical Education at the Southern Regional Education Board and author of Career Ready Curriculum- Should We Bring Back Career Technical. Brian Nichols i...

The Hidden Emotional Cost of High Student Achievement

March 15, 2017 20:54 - 9 minutes - 20 Bytes

Traumatized kids show up in your classroom in many ways. Their behaviors may go unnoticed or may be misunderstood when observed. Most teachers have not been trained to detect or respond to traumatized students. Our guests offer tips for teachers. Follow: @rrlamourelle @bamradionetwork @maura_edjustice @tweenteacher #edchat #parenting Maura McInerney, Esq. is a Senior Attorney at the Education Law Center – PA. (“ELC”), a non-profit, legal advocacy organization dedicated to ensuring that a...

Three Ways Technology Is Messing with Your Teen's Mind (Yours Too)

October 29, 2015 19:17 - 12 minutes - 20 Bytes

The research is starting to surface about the impact of the extensive use of technology on the minds, and emotional development on teens. Find out the basics every parent needs to know. Follow: @rrlamourelle @bamradionetwork @DrLisaStrohman @patrickmlarkin #edchat #parenting Dr. Lisa Strohman is a licensed clinical psychologist focused on treating individuals, families and adolescents and the co-author of "Unplug: Raising kids in a Technology Addicted World". She is also the founder a...

The Creative New Ways That Teens Manipulate Parents

September 18, 2015 23:21 - 11 minutes - 20 Bytes

Teens are very skilled at manipulating parents and have found new methods and tools. Learn the 17 ways that teens manipulate parents and what every parent needs to know to avoid becoming a pawn. @drdavidswanson @leadwithjustin Help - My Kid Is Driving Me Crazy, that offers simple and effective strategies to deal with problematic behaviors in 3 minutes or less. Dr Swanson is a married father of three and principal of one of LA's premiere practices, Swanson, Conti and Associates. Justin Boud...

The Cult of Selfies: Healthy Self Love or Selfishness

September 02, 2015 23:07 - 9 minutes - 20 Bytes

We all know that teens love selfies. Today we ask whether the teen selfie trend is just part of the normal process of developing self-awareness or a preface to selfishness. Follow: @rrlamourelle @bamradionetwork @teenteacher #edchat #parenting Heather Wolpert-Gawron is an award-winning middle school teacher in Los Angeles. She has authored workbooks on teaching Internet Literacy. Dr. Jann Gumbiner is a licensed psychologist specializing in child and adolescent psychology and writes a bl...

5 Things You Probably Don't Understand About Teen Talk, Texting, and Tech

July 07, 2015 21:55 - 11 minutes - 20 Bytes

Teens have always had their unique ways of communicating and distinguishing themselves from adults. Are the communication habits of today's teens just the latest expression of adolescence or is something very different and troubling occurring? Follow: @rrlamourelle @bamradionetwork #edchat #parenting Heather Wolpert-Gawron is an award-winning middle school teacher in Los Angeles. She has authored workbooks on teaching Internet Literacy. Dr. Jann Gumbiner is a licensed psychologist specia...

The Boy Code: How It Impacts the Teen Male Self Image

June 18, 2015 22:42 - 11 minutes - 20 Bytes

Our guests asserts that the "boy code" conditions young men to repress their emotions and behavior in ways that are damaging. Learn more... Follow: @girlsfightback @janngumbiner@rrlamourelle @bamradionetwork #edchat #parenting Dr. Mary Polce is a licensed counselor and developmental psychologist who currently works in a medical practice in Richmond Virginia.. Her career includes being a visiting professor of psychology and a congressional fellow. Justin Boudreau is an educator who challeng...

Teaching Girls to Stand Up For Themselves

May 08, 2015 17:38 - 10 minutes - 20 Bytes

Our guests assert that social conditioning may be harming young girls and putting them at risk. In this segment we talk about teaching teenage girls how to be verbally and physically assertive. Follow: @girlsfightback @janngumbiner@rrlamourelle @bamradionetwork #edchat #parenting Gina Kirkland is President of Girls Fight Back and worked as an educator and an event planner before opening Kirkland Productions, Inc., a college entertainment/speakers agency. She currently serves as a Facilitat...

Teaching Teens Manners and Etiquette: Still Relevant?

March 10, 2015 22:44 - 10 minutes - 20 Bytes

Times and social norms are changing faster than ever before. As the rules of interpersonal interactions continue to evolve is teaching etiquette still relevant? Follow: @EmilyPostInst @rrlamourelle @bamradionetwork #edchat #parenting Daniel Post Senning is the great-great grandson of Emily Post and a co-author of Emily Post’s Etiquette, 18th edition and Emily Post Children’s Etiquette Train the Trainer Course, 3rd edition. He is also the author of Emily Post’s Manners in a Digital World...

Sleepy Teens: The Hidden Impact of Insufficient Sleep

January 04, 2015 04:35 - 10 minutes - 20 Bytes

Our guests tell us that many families avoid at home discussions about race for vraious reasons. Tune in to learn why the ability and practice of talking openly to your teens about race is so critical. Follow: @DrHoward_REC @Annie_Fox, @bamradionetwork.com Deborah Rivas-Drake, Ph.D., is Associate Professor of Education and Psychology at the University of Michigan. Dr. Howard Stevenson has served for 30 years as a clinical psychologist working conducting family therapy in low resourced rural ...

Talking To Teens About Race and Racial Issues

January 04, 2015 04:07 - 9 minutes - 20 Bytes

Our guests tell us that many families avoid at home discussions about race for vraious reasons. Tune in to learn why the ability and practice of talking openly to your teens about race is so critical. Follow: @DrHoward_REC @Annie_Fox, @bamradionetwork.com Deborah Rivas-Drake, Ph.D., is Associate Professor of Education and Psychology at the University of Michigan. Dr. Howard Stevenson has served for 30 years as a clinical psychologist working conducting family therapy in low resourced rural ...

Creating Individualized Education Program Based on Brain Research

November 20, 2014 19:59 - 11 minutes - 20 Bytes

Brain researched has opened up new possibilities for creating customized learning plans for students. Learn more... Follow: @RRLamourelle @bamradionetwork.com Since 2000, Kathy Johnson, president of Pyramid of Potential, Inc, has been helping families and educators learn about how to improve the brain to make learning easier. Besides consulting with individual clients, she has created a school for LD students, written a book, a curriculum, and a few DVDs, and continues to provide professio...

Educating Black Teens: Three Persistent Issues and Challenges

November 20, 2014 18:57 - 11 minutes - 20 Bytes

In this segment we explore several issues that persistently challenge parents and educators of black teens. Follow: @MarilynRhames @RRLamourelle @bamradionetwork.com Follow: @patrickmlarkin @bamradionetwork.com Dr. Rita Cameron Wedding, Ph.D., a published Scholar and Professor of Race, Gender, and Social Class Disparities. She is the Chair of the department of Women’s Studies and a professor of Women’s Studies and Ethnic Studies at Sacramento State University. Marilyn Anderson Rhames is ...

Save, Invest, Grow: Financial Literacy for Teens

October 29, 2014 22:37 - 8 minutes - 20 Bytes

There is much to be considered in choosing to go to college, from cost and time required, to job prospects after graduation. Tune in as we review the bases that should be covered. Follow: @patrickmlarkin @bamradionetwork.com Follow: @patrickmlarkin @bamradionetwork.com Dan Evertsz is the Founder of College Money Pros (www.collegemoneypros.com). former CEO of Bay Area College Planners located in the San Francisco Bay Area. He is the author of his new e-book, "12 Insider Secrets to Pay fo...

Getting Your Teen on the Right Path to College

October 15, 2014 15:47 - 11 minutes - 20 Bytes

Our guests argue that many of today's teens are poorly versed and ill prepared to manage money. What can and should be done? Follow: @NFEC_FinEdu @tweenteacher @bamradionetwork.com Vince Shorb is CEO of the National Financial Educators Council. Vince has a passion for raising awareness for the financial literacy movement. He was instrumental in developing a national financial literacy campaigns and has partnered with over 30 celebrities to raise awareness about the importance of improvin...

Teen School Sports: What Parents Need to Know

October 15, 2014 15:02 - 10 minutes - 20 Bytes

In this segment we look at the issues parents should consider around teen school sports. Follow: @dockoutures, @UgoUche @bamradionetwork.com Chris Koutures, MD, FAAP is a dual certified pediatric and sports medicine specialist in Anaheim Hills, CA who is the team physician for USA Volleyball National Teams and Cal State Fullerton and takes care of medical and musculoskeletal concerns for athletes of many ages. Ugo Uche is a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes with adolescents a...

Teaching Teens To Be Grateful: Why It Matters

August 20, 2014 21:52 - 12 minutes - 20 Bytes

A spirit of gratitude can go a long way as a teen develops. In this segment we take a look at how gratitude can be taught to teens and why it's so important. Follow: @janngumbiner @Grateful_Kids @bamradionetwork.com Giacomo Bono, Ph.D., is an assistant professor of psychology at California State University, Dominguez Hills, and studies positive youth development. He is co-investigator of the Youth Gratitude Project, which is a research grant funded by the John Templeton Foundation, and co...

Temper Tantrums: Helping Teens Develop Self Control

August 20, 2014 19:52 - 12 minutes - 20 Bytes

Understanding teen brain development is critical to managing teen tantrums and helping them develop self control. Learn more... Follow: @janngumbiner @DrDaveWalsh @bamradionetwork.com Dr. Dave Walsh is an award winning psychologist, best-selling author, and internationally renowned speaker. He translates brain science into terms and strategies parents and educators can easily understand and use. Dr. Jann Gumbiner, is a licensed psychologist specializing in child and adolescent psychology a...

When Teens Use Sarcasm: What It Means and How to Respond to It

July 10, 2014 02:12 - 12 minutes - 20 Bytes

Few things are more irritating to parents than a teen's sarcastic retort. Our guests provided guidance for understanding why teens use sarcasm and the best ways to respond. Follow: @blairteach, @askdrvicki @bamradionetwork.com Dr. Vicki Panaccione, Founder of the Better Parenting Institute, has been called, “The World’s Expert in Parenting,” and “The Oprah Winfrey of Families.” She is a child psychologist, speaker, parent coach, consultant, and best-selling author. Nancy Blair is a middle...

Persuading Teens and Parents That Failure is Good and Necessary

July 09, 2014 21:33 - 10 minutes - 20 Bytes

Most of us acknowledge that failing is part of success, but accepting failure en route to success is still a hard sell. Our guest talk about how to raise our comfort level with the trial and error process. Follow:@leadwithjustin @bamradionetwork.com Charles C. Manz, Ph.D. is author of The Power of Failure. Formerly a Marvin Bower Fellow at the Harvard Business School, he is the Nirenberg Chaired Professor of Leadership in the Isenberg School of Management at the University of Massachuset...

Why Do Teens Run Away, What Can Parents Do?

June 02, 2014 18:30 - 8 minutes - 20 Bytes

Our guests help us unpack the dynamics that drive teens to run away and provide both prevention tips and support resources. Follow:@RRLamourelle, @Annie_Fox @leadwithjustin @bamradionetwork.com Maureen Blaha is the executive director of the National Runaway Safeline (NRS), formerly known as the National Runaway Switchboard, the federally-designated national communication system for runaway and homeless youth. Annie Fox, M.Ed. is an educator and award-winning author. Justin Boudreau is an e...

Surprising Benefits of Video Games for Teens and Parents

June 02, 2014 17:21 - 8 minutes - 20 Bytes

Many parents believe that video games are just a mindless, useless past time. However, our guests suggest that video games have powerful benefit for both teens and parents. Follow:@RRLamourelle, @bamradionetwork.com Dr. Sarah M. Coyne is an associate professor of human development in the School of Family Life at Brigham Young University. She received her BSc degree in Psychology from Utah State University, and her PhD in Psychology from the University of Central Lancashire in Preston, Engla...

PART II - The Link Between Your Teen and the New Drug Culture

May 01, 2014 11:23 - 12 minutes - 20 Bytes

There's a new drug abuse problem among teens today that may surprise many parents. Prescription drugs have become the first choice for many teens and the implications are profound. Tune in and hear what every parent needs to know about this new threat. Follow:@RRLamourelle, @bamradionetwork.com Jodi Barber lost her 19 year old son, Jarrod to a prescription pills overdose. She produced two documentaries to educate the public and told her story along with a dozen other parents in a senate h...

PART I - The Link Between Your Teen and the New Drug Culture

May 01, 2014 10:48 - 12 minutes - 20 Bytes

There's a new drug abuse problem among teens today that may surprise many parents. Prescription drugs have become the first choice for many teens and the implications are profound. Tune in and hear what every parent needs to know about this new threat. Follow:@RRLamourelle, @bamradionetwork.com Jodi Barber lost her 19 year old son, Jarrod to a prescription pills overdose. She produced two documentaries to educate the public and told her story along with a dozen other parents in a senate h...

Are Our Teens Less Civil? What Can We Do About It?

April 13, 2014 20:25 - 11 minutes - 20 Bytes

Most agree that our society has become more course. Signs of a growing incivility are an increasing concern. How is this dynamic impacting our teens and what can be done about it? Tune in as we discuss. Follow:@leadwithjustin @jesslahey @Annie_Fox @RRLamourelle, Annie Fox, M.Ed. is an educator and award-winning author. Jessica Lahey is an educator, correspondent for the Atlantic and a commentator for Vermont Public Radio. Justin Boudreau is an educator who challenges youth to think vs. tel...

The Imposter Syndrome: Helping Your Teen Develop a Sense of Competence

March 31, 2014 12:20 - 12 minutes - 20 Bytes

Our guests say that a deep feeling of incompetence can lead many people to feel like imposters throughout their lives. In this segment we talk about how to get your teen on the right track to being confident about who they are and what they can do. Follow: @ValerieYoung @jesscollett @Annie_Fox @RRLamourelle Dr. Valerie Young is a leading expert on the imposter syndrome, and author of The Secret Thoughts of Successful Women: Why Capable People Suffer from the Imposter Syndrome and How to...

Favorite Child: The Impact of Playing Favorites on the Favored Child and Other Siblings

February 27, 2014 22:21 - 12 minutes - 20 Bytes

Our guests tell us that all parents, even teachers, have favorites. Much is known about the impact of playing favorites on the children involved. Perhaps what is most surprising is that those playing favorites are often completely unaware that they’re doing so, or how their teens are being affected. Follow: @RRLamourelle Dr. Ellen Weber Libby has been practicing full time as a psychotherapist in Washington, DC for 35 years. Her groundbreaking book, THE FAVORITE CHILD, has come out of Dr. ...

Digital Literacy: Five Things Every Parent Needs to Know

February 27, 2014 21:11 - 12 minutes - 20 Bytes

Today's kids are growing up in a very high-tech world and the implications are profound. Many parents are unaware of exactly how things have changed, why it matters or even the basics they need to know. This segment is a useful starting point. Follow: @patrickmlarkin @jpalfrey, @RRLamourelle John Palfrey is the head of Phillips Academy. He is the author Born Digital: Understanding the First Generation of Digital Natives. Patrick Larkin is the Assistant Superintendent for Learning for Burl...

As Marijuana Moves Towards Greater Acceptance, What is the Impact on Teens?

January 29, 2014 21:07 - 9 minutes - 20 Bytes

We're seeing definitive moves toward the legalization of marijuana for recreational use. As the use of pot becomes normalized, what will be the impact on teens and what should parents say to their teens about its use. Follow: @rrlamourelle @bamradionetwork Yasmin Hurd is the Director MD/PhD Program, Professor in Psychiatry, Neuroscience and Pharmacology and Systems Therapeutics at the Friedman Brain Institute at the Icahn School of medicine. Dr. Matthew Smith has a Ph.D. in Social Work ...

Difficult, but Necessary Conversations About Your Teen, Sex, and Cancer

January 29, 2014 20:44 - 12 minutes - 20 Bytes

Many parents are reluctant to talk to their tweens and teens about sex, cancer and the HPV. The need to have this discussion is often complicated by the misinformation about the HPV vaccine. In this segment we attempt to give parents some need help with this difficult issue. Follow: @rrlamourelle @KStamoulisPhD @bamradionetwork Michael T. Brady, MD, is a member of the Division of Infectious Diseases at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Kathryn Stamoulis , is a counselor and educational psy...

Understanding the Challenges of Being a Multiracial Teen

January 17, 2014 21:02 - 12 minutes - 20 Bytes

The numbers of biracial kids is on the rise. But not much is generally understood about the unique world in which they live and the challenges they face. In this segment we go inside the world of multiracial teens. Follow: @janngumbiner, @bamradionetwork Dr. Jacqueline M. Chenis an expert in the social psychology of intergroup relations. Her research examines how multiracial people are perceived and evaluated by others. Dr. Jessica Remedios is an Assistant Professor of Psychology. Her re...

Worried Parents, Anxious Teens

January 17, 2014 19:59 - 12 minutes - 20 Bytes

When parent's concerns and good intentions go wrong the impact can be distressful for teens. Is your anxiety creating anxiety and avoidance behavior in in your tween? How can you avoid this? Follow: @janngumbiner, @tweenteacher, @LynnLyonsMSW, @DrReidWilson @bamradionetwork Lynn Lyons is a psychotherapist and co-author with Reid Wilson of Anxious Kids, Anxious Parents: 7 Ways to Stop the Worry Cycle and Raise Courageous and Independent Children. Dr. Reid WIlson is an associate clinical...

Teens More and Less Empowered in 2013

January 01, 2014 23:31 - 13 minutes - 20 Bytes

2013 was a year of big challenges and accomplishments for teens. Our guests weigh in with their take on the ups and downs of 2013 and their view of the road ahead. Follow: @janngumbiner, @tweenteacher, @bamradionetwork Annie Fox, M.Ed. is an educator and award-winning author. Heather Wolpert-Gawron, is an award-winning middle school teacher in Los Angeles. Dr. Jann Gumbiner is a licensed psychologist specializing in child and adolescent psychology and writes a blog for Psychology Today.

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