Previous Episode: Protest Polka
Next Episode: Freeze and Flee

Tune in this week and Jimmy and Josh answer parent questions they received at a recent speaking engagement. The boys bat around several topics you’re sure to enjoy.  

 

-----

 

The Highwaymen

 

Lorena

 

What is the best way to approach the topic of sex with your teenager?

Early and often, don't wait until they are teenagers. This is a lifelong conversation

 

Raising an Original by Julie Lyles Carr

Preparing for Adolescence by James Dobson

 

When is a cellphone a good idea and is there an appropriate age to start?

Dumb phone - when you need to communicate with your child

Smart phone - high school/sophomore

 

How do you apologize to your kid without them using it against you later?

Apologize for your part and punish them for theirs.

They can't leverage it against you unless you let them.

 

What are the red flags that tells you your child needs counseling?

Look at their lowered level of functioning, see if anything has changed.

 

-----

Dr. Jimmy Myers on Twitter: @docjimmymyers, Instagram: @jmyersfam, and Facebook: @docjimmymyers

 

Dr. Josh Myers on Twitter: @docjoshmyers, Instagram: @docjoshmyers, and Facebook: @docjoshmyers

 

Pairadocs Podcast on Twitter: @docspodcast, Instagram: @docspodcast, and Facebook: @docspodcast

 

How do give to the show: www.patreon.com/docspodcast

 

Billy Myers: www.therapywithbilly.com

 

The Timothy Center: www.timothycenter.com

Twitter Mentions