Dr. Mark McConville, author of "Failure to Launch: Why Your Twentysomething Hasn't Grown Up and What to Do About It" shares his wisdom on how to prepare your high schooler to succeed in life.
In this episode we talk about...
When to let go of managing your child’s academic performance
Red flags to look out for in older teenagers approaching graduation
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Jun 19
Staying Connected Through the Teen Years with Christina King, LMFT
In this episode, we interview Christina King! She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Manhattan Beach, California. She specializes in supporting children, teens, individuals, and families as they navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges. ... Show More
33m 15s
Jun 16
Making Screen Time Sustainable and Manageable
Ash Brandin, EdS, known online as TheGamerEducator, empowers families to make screen time sustainable, manageable, and beneficial for the whole family. Now in their 15th year of teaching middle school, they help caregivers navigate the world of tech with consistent, loving bounda ... Show More
40m 20s
Sep 2023
Raw and Refreshing Advice on Navigating Anxiety, Insecurity, Popularity, & Peer Pressure in Your Teenage and 20-Something Years
<p>Lately, I’ve been getting a ton of questions from listeners about how to best support high schoolers and 20-somethings. There are lots of questions about anxiety, peer pressure, and getting young adults to open up. </p><p>So, in this episode, I have a pile of your questions in ... Show More
54m 44s
Nov 2023
Ep 32: College Admissions Made Simple: An Executive Function Approach to Success in College
<p>Applying for college can feel like a monumental, overwhelming task - and that’s because it is! There are so many deadlines, details, and steps that could be missed even by someone with fantastic Executive Function skills - but does it have to be? And then, once you get there, ... Show More
57m 36s
Oct 2021
How To Raise Children In An Unjust World w/Dr. Traci Baxley EP 1179
<p>Today’s guest is Dr. Traci Baxley! She’s a professor, consultant, parenting coach and speaker. As an educator for over 30 years with degrees in child development, elementary education, and curriculum and instruction, she specializes in diversity and inclusion, anti-bias curric ... Show More
1h 26m
Apr 2022
ATG 69: The messy art of raising modern teenagers - My interview with my 18yo L.E. Acuff
<p>What’s it like being a teenager today? What’s up with Gen Z’s meme obsession? How do you motivate a teenager to have goals? As a parent, I’ve asked myself all these questions, so I decided to ask them to someone who might be able to answer, a real-life teenager, my 18-year-old ... Show More
46 m
Oct 2014
Those Angsty Teen Years (and why they still control you)
<p>Ever wonder why everything that happened during your teens has stayed with you for so long? And, for many, continues to control you to this day?</p><p>In today's episode of Good Life Project, I'm sharing a fascinating conversation with acclaimed professor and adolescence exper ... Show More
58m 30s