Ep 342: Hot vs. Cold Communication Explained
Kenneth Ginsburg, author of Lighthouse Parenting, explains how parents can build lasting bonds with teens by balancing structure, trust, and...
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Talking To Teens
Parent-teen researcher Andy Earle talks with various experts about the art and science of parenting teenagers. Find more at
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20 of 321 episodesEp 341: Launching Your Teen into Adulthood
Robert Finlay, author of Hey Dad, shares essential strategies on how parents can equip teens with crucial adulting skills, covering money ma...
Ep 340: Why Teens Need You to Listen Differently
Christine Miles, author of What Is It Costing You Not to Listen?, teaches us how transformational listening can deepen connections with teen...
Ep 339: Ending Imposter Syndrome for Teens
Richard Orbé-Austin, author of Your Child's Greatness, discusses imposter syndrome, perfectionism, boundaries, and how parents can empower t...
Ep 338: How Teens Can Master Emotional Control
Ethan Kross, author of Shift: Managing Your Emotions So They Don't Manage You , explains how teens and parents can become adept at emotional...
Ep 337: Coaching Youth Sports with Character
Mike Matheny, author of The Dad Coach, reveals how parents and coaches can teach character through youth sports, handle competitive pressure...
Ep 336: The Teen Brain on Kindness
Nicole Karlis, author of Your Brain on Altruism, discusses the neuroscience behind altruism, revealing how acts of kindness impact teen brai...
Ep 335: What Disabled Parents Can Teach Everyone
Jessica Slice, author of Unfit Parent, shares her profound insights and experiences on disability and parenting, breaking down stereotypes,...
Ep 334: How Music Shapes Teen Minds and Moods
Sara and Morton Sherman, authors of Resonant Minds, reveal how parents can use music intentionally to build stronger connections with teens,...
Ep 333: Finding Joy and Humor in Parenting Teens
William Stixrud and Ned Johnson, authors of The Seven Principles for Raising a Self-driven Child, share how parents can build connection, su...
Ep 332: Why Punishments Aren't Working
Doug Bolton, author of Untethered, reveals why teenage misbehavior is a skill issue rather than a motivation problem—and explains how adults...
Ep 331: Helping Teens Feel Wealthy—Inside and Out
Elizabeth Husserl, author of The Power of Enough, joins us to discuss how parents can teach their teens a healthy relationship with money, h...
Ep 330: How to Validate Your Teen (And When Not To)
Caroline Fleck, author of Validation, explains how to make teens feel deeply understood and supported, highlighting powerful validation tool...
Ep 329: Who Needs College Anymore?
Kathleen deLaski, author of Who Needs College Anymore?, joins us to discuss the evolving necessity of college education in light of new care...
Ep 328: Introducing Teens to an Experimental Mindset
Anne-Laure Le Cunff, author of Tiny Experiments, joins us to discuss how an experimental mindset can offer teens a refreshing, exploratory a...
Ep 327: Getting Teens to Listen the First Time
Paul Sunseri, author of "Gentle Parenting Reimagined," shares strategies for fostering respectful and productive communication with teenager...
Ep 326: Breaking Generational Parenting Cycles
Melanie Shankle, author of Here Be Dragons, joins us to share insights from her complex mother-daughter relationship and discuss how parents...
Ep 325: Self-Hate in Teenagers is Dangerous
Blaise Aguirre, author of I Hate Myself , joins us to discuss the pervasive issue of self-hatred among teenagers, explore the role of compar...
Ep 324: Teen Crushes, Relationships, and Growth
Lisa A. Phillips, author of First Love: Guiding Teens Through Relationships and Heartbreak, joins us to discuss the complexities of teenage...
Ep 323: From Passenger to Explorer Mode
Jenny Anderson and Rebecca Winthrop, authors of The Disengaged Teen , join us to discuss their insights on teenage disengagement and share s...