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Talking To Teens: Expert Tips for Parenting Teenagers

341 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★ - 174 ratings

Parent-teen researcher Andy Earle talks with various experts about the art and science of parenting teenagers. Find more at www.talkingtoteens.com

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Ep 73: “You ALWAYS do that!”

February 23, 2020 19:00 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MB

Cynthia Kane, author of How to Communicate Like a Buddhist and Talk to Yourself Like a Buddhist, sat down with me to discuss the communication tactics she has learned during her journey as a Bodhisattva. Her techniques are perfect for getting out of escalating arguments and questionable conversations! If you've enjoyed Talking to Teens, we'd love if you could leave us a five-star rating, and if you have time, a review!  Full show notes Anyone who works in a team knows that proper...

Ep. 73: “You ALWAYS do that!”

February 23, 2020 19:00 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MB

Cynthia Kane, author of How to Communicate Like a Buddhist and Talk to Yourself Like a Buddhist, sat down with me to discuss the communication tactics she has learned during her journey as a Bodhisattva. Her techniques are perfect for getting out of escalating arguments and questionable conversations! Bonfire Digital Wellness has a diverse team of seasoned, compassionate school counselors, ready to coach your teen. Check it out today and take advantage of a 1-month FREE trial: Bonf...

Ep 72: Know-It-All Teens

February 16, 2020 19:00 - 27 minutes - 25 MB

Dr. Steven Sloman, co-author of The Knowledge Illusion and professor at Brown University, joins Andy for a conversation on knowledge, making deliberate decisions, and how to talk to your teen about the gaps in their knowledge around things like vaping. If you've enjoyed Talking to Teens, we'd love if you could leave us a five-star rating, and if you have time, a review!  Full show notes “Mom! Dad! Shut up! You don’t know what you’re talking about!” Have you ever heard these word...

Ep. 72: Know-It-All Teens

February 16, 2020 19:00 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MB

Dr. Steven Sloman, co-author of The Knowledge Illusion and professor at Brown University, joins Andy for a conversation on knowledge, making deliberate decisions, and how to talk to your teen about the gaps in their knowledge around things like vaping. Bonfire Digital Wellness has a diverse team of seasoned, compassionate school counselors, ready to coach your teen. Check it out today and take advantage of a 1-month FREE trial: BonfireDW.org/talkingtoteens Full show notes “Mom! D...

Ep 71: Laziness Ends Here

February 09, 2020 19:00 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MB

Dr. Adam Price, author of He’s Not Lazy, shares the tricks and tips from his book. Dr. Price and Andy dive deep into all that Dr. Price has discovered about motivating “lazy” teens in during his 20+ years as a clinical psychologist. If you've enjoyed Talking to Teens, we'd love if you could leave us a five-star rating, and if you have time, a review!  Full show notes Teens face more pressure today than ever before. At times, it seems like a teenager’s only path to success comes f...

Ep. 71: Laziness Ends Here

February 09, 2020 19:00 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MB

 Dr. Adam Price, author of He’s Not Lazy, shares the tricks and tips from his book. Dr. Price and Andy dive deep into all that Dr. Price has discovered about motivating “lazy” teens in during his 20+ years as a clinical psychologist. Bonfire Digital Wellness has a diverse team of seasoned, compassionate school counselors, ready to coach your teen. Check it out today and take advantage of a 1-month FREE trial: BonfireDW.org/talkingtoteens Full show notes Teens face more pressure t...

Ep. 70: Sexual Identity Challenges

February 02, 2020 18:00 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MB

Richie Jackson, author of the newly-released Gay Like Me and long-time, award-winning TV/film and theater producer, joins Andy this week. Richie and Andy discuss how parents can support their teens in their own journey of sexual identity, and how teens might become allies for their friends in the LGBTQ community. Bonfire Digital Wellness has a diverse team of seasoned, compassionate school counselors, ready to coach your teen. Check it out today and take advantage of a 1-month FREE...

Ep 70: Sexual Identity Challenges

February 02, 2020 18:00 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MB

Richie Jackson, author of the newly-released Gay Like Me and long-time, award-winning TV/film and theater producer, joins Andy this week. Richie and Andy discuss how parents can support their teens in their own journey of sexual identity, and how teens might become allies for their friends in the LGBTQ community. If you've enjoyed Talking to Teens, we'd love if you could leave us a five-star rating, and if you have time, a review!  Full show notes Gay like Me These days it seems...

Ep 69: Happier Parenting

January 26, 2020 18:00 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MB

KJ Dell’Antonia, author of How to Be a Happier Parent, joins Andy for a look at how to get happier while parenting. It’s time for parents to stop thinking about their kids so much and get back to what makes them happy! If you've enjoyed Talking to Teens, we'd love if you could leave us a five-star rating, and if you have time, a review!  Full show notes Remember the days when you’d lose your mind over kids drawing on the walls or refusing to eat the dinner you prepared for them? ...

Ep. 69: Happier Parenting

January 26, 2020 18:00 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MB

KJ Dell’Antonia, author of How to Be a Happier Parent, joins Andy for a look at how to get happier while parenting. It’s time for parents to stop thinking about their kids so much and get back to what makes them happy! Bonfire Digital Wellness has a diverse team of seasoned, compassionate school counselors, ready to coach your teen. Check it out today and take advantage of a 1-month FREE trial: BonfireDW.org/talkingtoteens Full show notes Remember the days when you’d lose your mi...

Ep 68: What You Don't Know About Teen Hook-up Culture

January 19, 2020 18:00 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MB

If you've enjoyed Talking to Teens, we'd love if you could leave us a five-star rating, and if you have time, a review!  Peggy Orenstein, author of Boys & Sex, a current New York Times Bestseller (as well as several other bestsellers!), joins Andy for an in-depth conversation about the culture of sex, intimacy, and relationships that teens are facing and which conversations are crucial to have with your teens - despite how awkward it may be! Follow us on Social Media! We're @talki...

Ep. 68: What You Don't Know About Teen Hook-up Culture

January 19, 2020 18:00 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MB

Bonfire Digital Wellness has a diverse team of seasoned, compassionate school counselors, ready to coach your teen. Check it out today and take advantage of a 1-month FREE trial: BonfireDW.org/talkingtoteens Peggy Orenstein, author of Boys & Sex, a current New York Times Bestseller (as well as several other bestsellers!), joins Andy for an in-depth conversation about the culture of sex, intimacy, and relationships that teens are facing and which conversations are crucial to have wi...

Ep 67: The Hidden Secrets of Teenage Success

January 12, 2020 18:00 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MB

Jessica Lahey, author of The Gift of Failure and storied educator, shares the secrets of what makes teens successful in academics, at home, and in the world. If your teen does fail, Lahey knows where to look to find the silver lining. If you've enjoyed Talking to Teens, we'd love if you could leave us a five-star rating, and if you have time, a review!  Full show notes Picture the scene: your teen sends you a frantic message from school, telling you that they left an important pi...

Ep. 67: The Hidden Secrets of Teenage Success

January 12, 2020 18:00 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MB

Jessica Lahey, author of The Gift of Failure and storied educator, shares the secrets of what makes teens successful in academics, at home, and in the world. If your teen does fail, Lahey knows where to look to find the silver lining. Bonfire Digital Wellness has a diverse team of seasoned, compassionate school counselors, ready to coach your teen. Check it out today and take advantage of a 1-month FREE trial: BonfireDW.org/talkingtoteens Full show notes Picture the scene: your t...

Ep 66: Grown and Flown and Still Parenting

January 05, 2020 18:00 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MB

Lisa Heffernan, co-founder and author of Grown & Flown, shares her vast knowledge on parenting during the late-teens and even early 20s. Our Kids may be more grown up, but it doesn’t mean parents don’t still have an important role to play! If you've enjoyed Talking to Teens, we'd love if you could leave us a five-star rating, and if you have time, a review!  Full show notes The day will come when you have to drop off your child in their new room and go home without them. They’ll ...

Ep. 66: Grown and Flown and Still Parenting

January 05, 2020 18:00 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MB

Lisa Heffernan, co-founder and author of Grown & Flown, shares her vast knowledge on parenting during the late-teens and even early 20s. Our Kids may be more grown up, but it doesn’t mean parents don’t still have an important role to play! Bonfire Digital Wellness has a diverse team of seasoned, compassionate school counselors, ready to coach your teen. Check it out today and take advantage of a 1-month FREE trial: BonfireDW.org/talkingtoteens Full show notes The day will come wh...

Ep 65: 'Punishment' is a Trick Tactic

December 29, 2019 18:00 - 27 minutes - 25 MB

Dr. Laura Markham, author of Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids, and Peaceful Parent, Happy Sibling, founded Aha! Parenting as a resource for parents who are struggling to control their disobedient, disrespectful, and/or depressive kid. Dr. Markham shares her secrets for how to flip punishment on its head and get the best possible results--and relationship--with your teen. If you've enjoyed Talking to Teens, we'd love if you could leave us a five-star rating, and if you have time, a revie...

Ep. 65: 'Punishment' is a Trick Tactic

December 29, 2019 18:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MB

Dr. Laura Markham, author of Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids, and Peaceful Parent, Happy Sibling, founded Aha! Parenting as a resource for parents who are struggling to control their disobedient, disrespectful, and/or depressive kid. Dr. Markham shares her secrets for how to flip punishment on its head and get the best possible results--and relationship--with your teen. Bonfire Digital Wellness has a diverse team of seasoned, compassionate school counselors, ready to coach your teen. C...

Ep 64: A Way Through the Toughest Conversations

December 22, 2019 19:00 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MB

Dr. Amy Alamar, author of The Parenting Project and Parenting for the Genius, takes insight from the educational sphere and applies it to practical parenting techniques to get through to your teen. Whether you have a teen that shuts down, or one that over-shares, Dr. Alamar has suggestions for exactly what to say when the tough conversations get going! If you've enjoyed Talking to Teens, we'd love if you could leave us a five-star rating, and if you have time, a review!  Full show...

Ep. 64: A Way Through the Toughest Conversations

December 22, 2019 19:00 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MB

Dr. Amy Alamar, author of The Parenting Project and Parenting for the Genius, takes insight from the educational sphere and applies it to practical parenting techniques to get through to your teen. Whether you have a teen that shuts down, or one that over-shares, Dr. Alamar has suggestions for exactly what to say when the tough conversations get going! Bonfire Digital Wellness has a diverse team of seasoned, compassionate school counselors, ready to coach your teen. Check it out to...

Ep. 63: Recognizing Strengths to Help Your Teen Thrive

December 15, 2019 19:00 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MB

Jenifer Fox, author of Your Child’s Strengths and an education expert, covers the three areas to watch for strengths: learning, relationships, and activities. The key is to embrace your teens strengths, even though on the surface they might seem “different.” Bonfire Digital Wellness has a diverse team of seasoned, compassionate school counselors, ready to coach your teen. Check it out today and take advantage of a 1-month FREE trial: BonfireDW.org/talkingtoteens Full show notes R...

Ep 63: Recognizing Strengths to Help Your Teen Thrive

December 15, 2019 19:00 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MB

Jenifer Fox, author of Your Child’s Strengths and an education expert, covers the three areas to watch for strengths: learning, relationships, and activities. The key is to embrace your teens strengths, even though on the surface they might seem “different.” If you've enjoyed Talking to Teens, we'd love if you could leave us a five-star rating, and if you have time, a review!  Full show notes Riiiiiing! Out of nowhere, your phone disrupts another day at work. The name of your tee...

Ep. 62: Avoiding Negative Cultural Influences

December 08, 2019 18:00 - 28 minutes - 26 MB

Mike Adamick, author of Raising Empowered Daughters, shares his insights on avoiding negative cultural narratives to raise strong girls. And how we raise boys is an important piece of the puzzle too. Bonfire Digital Wellness has a diverse team of seasoned, compassionate school counselors, ready to coach your teen. Check it out today and take advantage of a 1-month FREE trial: BonfireDW.org/talkingtoteens Full show notes As parents, we want our kids to grow up with a sense of equa...

Ep 62: Avoiding Negative Cultural Influences

December 08, 2019 18:00 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MB

Mike Adamick, author of Raising Empowered Daughters, shares his insights on avoiding negative cultural narratives to raise strong girls. And how we raise boys is an important piece of the puzzle too. If you've enjoyed Talking to Teens, we'd love if you could leave us a five-star rating, and if you have time, a review!  Full show notes As parents, we want our kids to grow up with a sense of equality. We want them to know that both boys and girls are capable of greatness, that rega...

Ep. 61: Is Your Teen's Brain-Body Type Causing Problems?

December 01, 2019 18:00 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MB

Dr. Robert Keith Wallace, author of Dharma Parenting and an expert in the physiology-psychology connection, joins us for a lively discussion on how your teen's (and your) brain-body type may be affecting your relationship. Dr. Wallace clues us into the scientifically backed Ayurvedic doshas - vata, pitta, and kapha - and how to deal with each type. Bonfire Digital Wellness has a diverse team of seasoned, compassionate school counselors, ready to coach your teen. Check it out today ...

Ep 61: Is Your Teen's Brain-Body Type Causing Problems?

December 01, 2019 18:00 - 27 minutes - 25 MB

Dr. Robert Keith Wallace, author of Dharma Parenting and an expert in the physiology-psychology connection, joins us for a lively discussion on how your teen's (and your) brain-body type may be affecting your relationship. Dr. Wallace clues us into the scientifically backed Ayurvedic doshas - vata, pitta, and kapha - and how to deal with each type. If you've enjoyed Talking to Teens, we'd love if you could leave us a five-star rating, and if you have time, a review!  Full show not...

Ep. 60: Deliberate Parenting for Happy Campers

November 24, 2019 18:00 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MB

Audrey Monke, author of Happy Campers, shares the wealth of knowledge she’s gained from mentoring kids and camp counselors for the past 30 years. It’s incredible just how many tricks from counseling campers can be applied in the home! Bonfire Digital Wellness has a diverse team of seasoned, compassionate school counselors, ready to coach your teen. Check it out today and take advantage of a 1-month FREE trial: BonfireDW.org/talkingtoteens Full show notes Unhappy Camper Everyone ...

Ep 60: Deliberate Parenting for Happy Campers

November 24, 2019 18:00 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MB

Audrey Monke, author of Happy Campers, shares the wealth of knowledge she’s gained from mentoring kids and camp counselors for the past 30 years. It’s incredible just how many tricks from counseling campers can be applied in the home! If you've enjoyed Talking to Teens, we'd love if you could leave us a five-star rating, and if you have time, a review!  Full show notes Unhappy Camper Everyone loves compliments, right? So you thought until you said to your teen, “You look so cute...

Ep 59: College, Careers, and Becoming Adult

November 17, 2019 18:00 - 25 minutes - 23 MB

Barbara Schneider, co-author of “Becoming Adult”, speaks with Andy about her research on how teens’ environment can influence their thoughts and beliefs on college, work, and what’s possible for them. If you've enjoyed Talking to Teens, we'd love if you could leave us a five-star rating, and if you have time, a review!  Full show notes Here’s a surprising fact: most teens have NO idea what they want to do when they “grow up.” And even the ones who do have no idea how to get ther...

Ep. 59: College, Careers, and Becoming Adult

November 17, 2019 18:00 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MB

Barbara Schneider, co-author of “Becoming Adult”, speaks with Andy about her research on how teens’ environment can influence their thoughts and beliefs on college, work, and what’s possible for them. Bonfire Digital Wellness has a diverse team of seasoned, compassionate school counselors, ready to coach your teen. Check it out today and take advantage of a 1-month FREE trial: BonfireDW.org/talkingtoteens Full show notes Here’s a surprising fact: most teens have NO idea what the...

Ep 58: The Great Outdoors and Teens

November 10, 2019 18:00 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MB

Linda McGurk, author of There's No Such Thing As Bad Weather, clues us in on the surprising benefits of outdoor time...and how to get your kid out there in the first place! If you've enjoyed Talking to Teens, we'd love if you could leave us a five-star rating, and if you have time, a review!  Full show notes After another long day of quarantine, you exit your office and see your two teenagers sitting on the couch, engrossed in their phones. How can they look at the screen for so ...

Ep. 58: The Great Outdoors and Teens

November 10, 2019 18:00 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MB

Linda McGurk, author of There's No Such Thing As Bad Weather, clues us in on the surprising benefits of outdoor time...and how to get your kid out there in the first place! Bonfire Digital Wellness has a diverse team of seasoned, compassionate school counselors, ready to coach your teen. Check it out today and take advantage of a 1-month FREE trial: BonfireDW.org/talkingtoteens Full show notes After another long day of quarantine, you exit your office and see your two teenagers s...

Ep 57: Your Teen on Power

November 03, 2019 18:00 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MB

Erin Clabough joins us for a discussion on the importance of giving teens the right amount of power...and making sure they know how to use it! Instilling a value of empathy is key to making sure teens wield power fairly. And how do you do that? Erin says bribing is an option! If you've enjoyed Talking to Teens, we'd love if you could leave us a five-star rating, and if you have time, a review!  Full show notes Your Punk Kid Do you ever have moments where you look at your teen an...

Ep. 57: Your Teen on Power

November 03, 2019 18:00 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MB

Erin Clabough joins us for a discussion on the importance of giving teens the right amount of power...and making sure they know how to use it! Instilling a value of empathy is key to making sure teens wield power fairly. And how do you do that? Erin says bribing is an option! Bonfire Digital Wellness has a diverse team of seasoned, compassionate school counselors, ready to coach your teen. Check it out today and take advantage of a 1-month FREE trial: BonfireDW.org/talkingtoteens ...

Ep 56: Make Meaningful Connections

October 27, 2019 18:00 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MB

Joanna Guest shares the lessons she (re)learned about meaningfully connecting with your kids while curating her book, Folded Wisdom, a collection of the best of Joanna’s dad’s 4775 notes to her and her brother. An inspiring story packed with parenting take-aways. If you've enjoyed Talking to Teens, we'd love if you could leave us a five-star rating, and if you have time, a review!  Full show notes Do you ever feel like the week goes by and you haven’t really connected with your t...

Ep. 56: Make Meaningful Connections

October 27, 2019 18:00 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MB

Joanna Guest shares the lessons she (re)learned about meaningfully connecting with your kids while curating her book, Folded Wisdom, a collection of the best of Joanna’s dad’s 4775 notes to her and her brother. An inspiring story packed with parenting take-aways. Bonfire Digital Wellness has a diverse team of seasoned, compassionate school counselors, ready to coach your teen. Check it out today and take advantage of a 1-month FREE trial: BonfireDW.org/talkingtoteens Full show not...

Ep 55: Build Resilience & Capability in Teens

October 20, 2019 18:00 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MB

Author Katherine Lewis speaks with Andy about why kids lack resilience and capability more than ever. By rescuing kids from every micro stressor they may encounter, parents are doing more harm than good - and when it comes to behavior, we want the good stuff! If you've enjoyed Talking to Teens, we'd love if you could leave us a five-star rating, and if you have time, a review!  Full show notes There are teens out there that have NO idea how to do the laundry, cook a meal, manage ...

Ep 54: Making Room for More with Minimalism

October 13, 2019 18:00 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MB

Christine Koh, author of Minimalist Parenting, reveals how to get more out of your family life by doing LESS. She says “minimalism” isn’t about getting rid of apps and toilet paper, it’s about making room for the stuff that helps your family thrive while cutting back on everything else. If you've enjoyed Talking to Teens, we'd love if you could leave us a five-star rating, and if you have time, a review!  Full show notes Does your life reflect your strongest values? You can valu...

Ep 53: Bad Behavior? Ignore It!

October 06, 2019 18:00 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MB

Catherine Pearlman, author of Ignore It, explains how to make bad behavior stop by pretending you don't notice it. Discover Catherine's secret strategies for eliminating annoying behaviors on this episode. Learn what you can ignore and what you can't as well as how to re-engage after the behavior stops. If you've enjoyed Talking to Teens, we'd love if you could leave us a five-star rating, and if you have time, a review!  Full show notes Parenting is a hard job on the best of day...

Ep 52: Get Your Teen to Think

September 29, 2019 18:00 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MB

Dr. Jennifer Salerno shares communication tactics that you can put into practice today to start reshaping your relationship with your teen. As founder of the non-profit Possibilities for Change, Jennifer knows a thing or two about impacting the lives of teens! If you've enjoyed Talking to Teens, we'd love if you could leave us a five-star rating, and if you have time, a review!  Full show notes At some point as a parent, you’ve gone into your child’s room and stumbled across some...

Ep 51: Hack Your Parenting

September 22, 2019 18:00 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MB

Susan Groner, founder of the Parenting Mentor, shares her wisdom and parenting “hacks” with us. Discover my favorite tips from Susan’s latest book Parenting: 101 Ways to Rock Your World, and Susan’s #1 reason why fights break out between parents and teens. Plus, what to say instead of “Because I said so.” If you've enjoyed Talking to Teens, we'd love if you could leave us a five-star rating, and if you have time, a review!  Full show notes What kind of support do you need as a pa...

Ep 50: Teenagers Under Pressure

September 15, 2019 18:00 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MB

Lisa Damour, bestselling author of Untangled and Under Pressure, reveals a startling trend on this episode: stress and anxiety are on the rise among teenage girls. Learn why this is happening and what parents can do about it from the psychologist who writes the adolescence column for the New York Times. If you've enjoyed Talking to Teens, we'd love if you could leave us a five-star rating, and if you have time, a review!  Full show notes Imagine this: Your young teen has been pra...

Ep 49: Risky Behaviors and Self Harm

September 09, 2019 15:00 - 25 minutes - 23 MB

Michelle Mitchell, author of 5 parenting books, shares some surprising facts from her newest book, Self Harm. She says teens act reckless and harm themselves when they can't find a better way to deal with strong negative emotions. Thankfully, there's a lot parents can do to help. If you've enjoyed Talking to Teens, we'd love if you could leave us a five-star rating, and if you have time, a review!  Full show notes A surprising 10% of teens today are participating in self harm, bu...

Ep 48: Gaslighting and Emotional Manipulation

August 18, 2019 12:00 - 25 minutes - 57.4 MB

Stephanie Sarkis, author of Gaslighting, explains how parents should handle emotionally manipulative teenagers, partners, and ex-partners. She also shares strategies for preparing your teen to deal with emotionally manipulative people in their own lives. If you've enjoyed Talking to Teens, we'd love if you could leave us a five-star rating, and if you have time, a review!  Full show notes What is Gaslighting? Has anyone ever dismissed you as crazy when you made a perfectly valid...

Ep 47: Sex Positive Education for Teens

August 04, 2019 18:00 - 17 minutes - 40 MB

Gia Lynne, author of On Blossoming, thinks the current model of sex education does more harm than good. In this episode, she reveals how to adopt a "pleasure-focused", or "sex positive education", approach instead. Use these tips to set your teen up for sexual success. If you've enjoyed Talking to Teens, we'd love if you could leave us a five-star rating, and if you have time, a review!  Full show notes Words like sex and sexuality can sometimes make us squirm. There’s a lot of s...

Ep 46: Handling Problem Teenagers

July 14, 2019 18:00 - 24 minutes - 23.6 MB

David Sortino, author and psychologist, talks about the lessons he learned working at a school for problem teenagers during his twenties. He developed a unique approach, using kinesthetic activities to engage the students. This episode also covers his book on the neuroscience of learning. If you've enjoyed Talking to Teens, we'd love if you could leave us a five-star rating, and if you have time, a review!  Full show notes It’s no secret that teens can be moody and irritable from...

Ep 45: Troublesome Teenage Boys

June 30, 2019 18:00 - 22 minutes - 23 MB

Bill Beausay, the author of Teenage Boys!, talks about how to build a strong connection with a tough teen and how to challenge teens to step up and handle their own problems. He also reveals how to teach manners to teens. If you've enjoyed Talking to Teens, we'd love if you could leave us a five-star rating, and if you have time, a review!  Full show notes When it comes to parenting today’s teens, our goal is to raise our kids to be able to survive without us. We want to imbue ou...

Ep 44: Non-Punitive Parenting Strategies

June 16, 2019 18:00 - 24 minutes - 24.6 MB

Judy Arnall, the author of four parenting books including Discipline without Distress and Parenting with Patience, explains how to stop teenage rebellion and attitude problems instantly using non-punitive parenting strategies. Your teens will surely respond to these counter-intuitive approaches. If you've enjoyed Talking to Teens, we'd love if you could leave us a five-star rating, and if you have time, a review!  Full show notes Parenting with patience can be hard when your teen...

Ep 43: How to Stop Yelling at Kids

June 02, 2019 18:00 - 29 minutes - 30.6 MB

Bonnie Harris, the bestselling author of When Your Kids Push Your Buttons and Confident Parents, Remarkable Kids, reveals why your kids make you so mad sometimes. In this episode, she breaks down her incredible system to stop yelling at kids and start connecting with them instead. If you've enjoyed Talking to Teens, we'd love if you could leave us a five-star rating, and if you have time, a review!  Full show notes It’s a normal Saturday night in your house, and you and your teen...

Ep 42: Positive Parenting Solutions

May 26, 2019 17:00 - 22 minutes - 10.6 MB

Jane Nelsen, the author of the Positive Discipline books and founder of the positive discipline movement reveals some positive parenting strategies for rebellious and defiant teenagers. Get your teen under control without punishing and lecturing them with these great tips. If you've enjoyed Talking to Teens, we'd love if you could leave us a five-star rating, and if you have time, a review!  Full show notes Being a parent is busy work. The amount of household and childcare respo...

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