Jan 20
Neurodivergent Parenting Insights with Dr. Matt: Clinical Psychologist and Author
On this episode, we talk with Dr. Matthew Zakreski (known as “Dr. Matt”). He is a seasoned clinical psychologist and professional speaker renowned for his expertise in serving neurodivergent individuals (people with different brains such as gifted, ADHD, Autism, and dyslexia). Co ... Show More
43m 48s
Jan 12
Belonging: The Root of a Lifelong Relationship With Your Teen
On this episode, we talk with Susan Caso! Susan has provided psychotherapy to adolescents, college students, adults and families for nearly two decades. She is the author of : The Parent-Teen Connection: How To Build Life Long Family Relationships. Available wherever books are so ... Show More
43m 43s
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
Oct 2023
AP 533: Perfectionism in Parenting Teens: How to Help your Perfectionist Kids, Better Handle your Own Mistakes, and What to do When your Kids Notice That you’re Human || co-interview with Heather Frazier
This week I have a co-interview between me and Heather Frazier, host of the Pivot Parenting podcast. First, I share how I've seen perfectionism affect my experience raising children and also as a middle school teacher. Then, Heather teaches how we can better handle when our teens ... Show More
57m 15s
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
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
H ... Show More
