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Challenging Teenage Sons

Dr Mark Schillinger

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Episodes

20 of 87 episodes

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...

38:45Apr 13, 2026

How 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...

34:37Apr 2, 2026

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...

09:19Jan 8, 2026

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...

08:15Jan 7, 2026

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...

10:02Dec 22, 2025

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...

11:32Dec 11, 2025

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...

15:42Dec 10, 2025

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...

07:59Nov 19, 2025

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...

25:12Sep 2, 2025

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...

30:12Apr 25, 2025

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...

10:21Mar 1, 2025

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...

21:56Feb 20, 2025

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...

29:19Nov 29, 2024

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...

32:32Sep 28, 2024

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...

21:45Aug 28, 2024

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...

31:21Aug 28, 2024

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...

Jun 11, 2024
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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...

10:06May 2, 2024

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...

13:55Mar 19, 2024

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...

17:12Mar 13, 2024