What Families Are Missing - A Clear Path Forward Episode 1
Is your teenage son addicted to screens, shutting you out, or refusing to step up? You're not a bad parent. You're missing a method. In this...
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20 of 87 episodesHow These Teen Boys Went From Defiant to Responsible (In One Weekend)
In this episode, Dr. Mark Schillinger sits down with six Young Men's Ultimate Weekend (YMUW) graduates, ranging in age from high school to t...
Why Your Teenage Son Doesn't Trust You
In this powerful conclusion to our consequences series, Dr. Mark Schillinger reveals the deeper purpose behind positive discipline. It's not...
Why "That's Not Fair!" Is Actually a Teaching Moment
Does your teenager constantly tell you "it's not fair"? Do you find yourself offering bigger and bigger rewards just to get them to take out...
How Parents Can Enforce Phone Limits at Home
Dr. Mark Schillinger breaks down Australia's groundbreaking decision to ban social media for children under 16 and shares why this matters f...
Stop Punishing, Start Mentoring: Transform Your Relationship With Your Teen Son
Struggling to get your teenage son to cooperate? You're not alone, and it's harder now than ever before. In this episode, Dr. Mark Schilling...
How to Give Consequences Without Yelling at Your Teenager
Your teenage son breaks curfew again. He ignores responsibilities. He pushes back on everything. You try consequences, but nothing sticks. S...
Why Your Teen Ignores Punishments (And What Works Instead)
Tired of yelling at your teenager in the heat of the moment? You're not alone. Most parents confuse punishment with consequences, and their...
Why Parenting Is So Stressful Now: The Collapse Of The Village
Discover why modern parenting feels more stressful than ever in this insightful podcast episode. Dr. Mark Schillinger explores how the colla...
Unite Your Family Before Artificial Intelligence Tears It Apart
In this powerful episode of Challenging Teenage Sons, Dr. Mark Schillinger reveals how artificial intelligence (AI) is changing family dynam...
Using the Both-And Principle: How to Improve Communication & Resolve Conflicts with Your Teen
Do you find yourself stuck in power struggles with your teen? In this episode, Dr. Mark Schillinger , founder of Challenging Teenage Sons an...
Getting Focused: Help Your Son Navigate His Short Attention Span
Discover expert strategies to help your teenage son overcome distractions and boost his focus. Dr. Mark Schillinger—founder of Challenging T...
Helping Your Son Develop Respect, Responsibility and Resilience
In this episode of the Challenging Teenage Sons podcast, Dr. Mark Schillinger shares actionable strategies for parents to help their sons de...
Is Your Son Struggling with Self-Doubt?
As a parent, are you worried about your teenage son struggling with low self-esteem or a lack of belief in himself? Dr. Schillinger shares p...
Your Son Is Not That Special
Does your teenage son struggle with confidence, resilience, or facing life's challenges head-on? In this episode of the Challenging Teenage...
Two Words That Will Automatically Bond You to Your Teen
In this episode, Dr. Mark Schillinger shares the two words parents can say to understand and support their teen son while setting clear boun...
Parents Need a Rite of Passage Just as Much as Their Son
Dr. Mark Schillinger sheds light on a crucial but often overlooked aspect of parenting: the need for a rite of passage for parents themselve...
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Time Is Running Out for Your Son
Are you struggling with a son who seems disinterested, isolated, and resistant to responsibility? Through his 25 years of mentoring parents...
The Counterintuitive Way to Help Your Teen Find Happiness
How can parents effectively motivate and guide their teenage sons in today's digital era? Discover the importance of modeling healthy and ha...
Why Consequences -- Not Punishments -- Work with Teens
Struggling with disciplining your teenage son? Dr. Mark Schillinger, founder of the Young Men's Ultimate Weekend and Challenging Teenage Son...