Inside The Mind of Teens and Tweens

This conversation explores the impact of anxiety on teenagers and the importance of managing our own anxiety to assist students better. The guests discuss optimistic teaming as a strategy to foster collaboration among educators, mindfulness practices to enhance emotional regulation, and practical techniques for teachers to implement these strategies in the classroom. The discussion emphasizes the interconnectedness of adult and student mental health and the need for tailored approaches in educational settings. Follow on Twitter: @Ben_SpringerUT @Rlamourelle @bamradionetwork  @jonHarper70bd Related Resources: Kids' mental health is in crisis. Here's what psychologists are doing to help  |. The effects of mindfulness-based interventions on cognition and mental health in children Ben Springer is an award-winning and Nationally Certified School Psychologist. Ben is also the author of the popular books, "Happy Kids Don't Punch You in the Face" and "GPS: Good Parenting Strategies: The No-Guilt Survival Guide for Parents During the Pandemic and Beyond" from Corwin Press. Ben has just released his third book with co-author Ben Belnap called, "Optimistic Teaming" also from Corwin Press. Ben received his master's and doctoral degrees from the University of Utah in Educational Psychology. Ben has worked professionally as a teacher, autism specialist, school psychologist, and director of special education. Currently, Ben works as the director of the Family Education Center in Wasatch County School District and manages Optimistic Teaming/Totem PD, a professional learning company focusing on practical, ready-to-use tools for educators. Ben Belnap is an award-winning clinical psychologist practicing in the state of Utah. Dr. Belnap has contributed to state and national professional learning trainings for over a decade focusing on the applications of Positive Psychology, Family Systems, and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy. Dr. Belnap has served in schools as an assistant superintendent of student services, behavior specialist, and school psychologist. Dr. Belnap currently manages a neuropsychology and counseling clinic in Heber City, Utah and helps manage Totem PD as a trainer and consultant. Dr. James L. Floman is an Associate Research Scientist at the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence. He received his Ph.D. at the University of British Columbia, where he studied the effects of mindfulness and compassion meditation on teacher emotion regulation and prosocial behavior with Dr. Kimberly Schonert-Reichl. Dr. Floman has three core research streams: 1) The assessment of dynamic social-affective processes (i.e., developing and validating EI and well-being measurement tools); 2) EI, mindfulness, and well-being training (i.e., developing, optimizing, and scaling EI and well-being-enhancement interventions for real-world applications); and 3) Affective neuroscience (studying mental training-induced changes in ‘emotional brain' function and structure).

Year in review lightening presentation of "Inside The Minds of Teens and Tweens" podcast for 2024, offers invaluable insights for teachers, parents, and anyone interacting with young people. The podcast covers a range of topics including executive function skills, the impact of deepfakes, shrinking attention spans, building resilience, managing anxiety, and understanding difficult behaviors. Each episode features experts who provide practical advice and strategies to support teens and tweens. Key themes include the importance of teaching essential skills, fostering critical thinking, creating supportive environments, and modeling healthy behaviors. The podcast emphasizes the role of adults in guiding and empowering young people to navigate today's complex world.

Teachers are seeing continued growth in challenging teen behaviors in classrooms nationwide. What do we need to understand, support, and better manage this trend and its impact on our students? Follow on Twitter: @copingkids @RLamourelle @bamradionetwork @jonharpe.r70bd Janine Halloran is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who has been working with children, teens, and their families for 20 years. She has been helping children and teens build their coping skills throughout her career in a variety of settings, including schools, mental health clinics, and in her private practice. She founded Coping Skills for Kids to help children and teens learn healthy and safe ways to manage big feelings. She has written several books, including the bestselling Coping Skills for Kids Workbook, the Coping Skills for Teens Workbook, and the Social Skills for Kids Workbook. She is also the host of the Calm & Connected Podcast. Her work has been featured in the Boston Globe, CNN, Huffington Post, and The Skimm® Newsletter. Janine lives in Massachusetts with her husband and two children.

Most educators following the growing interest in ChatGPT see the positive possibilities and peculiar problems with using AI tools for teaching and learning. This thoughtful discussion explores how artificial intelligence can either decrease bias in education and create new options for disadvantaged students of all types or accelerate bias exponentially. Which way are we heading? Follow on Twitter: @klrembert @Digital_Empower @RLamourelle @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd Carrie Rogers-Whitehead founded Digital Respons-Ability, which works with educators, parents and students to teach digital citizenship. Her company provides training to tens of thousands of students, parents, and educators across Utah and beyond. Carrie is also the author of several books, including Deepening Digital Citizenship (ISTE, 2022) with Vanessa Monterosa and Digital Citizenship: Teaching. Keisha Rembert is a passionate learner and fierce equity advocate. She is an award-winning educator who taught middle school ELA and United States History teacher for many years and now instructs future educators. She hopes to change our world one student at a time.

We are discovering many engaging ways to use ChatGPT to engage teenage students in the classroom. My guests agree that once you begin to experiment with the platform, the more your mind begins to find additional possibilities. @jmattmiller @ideasforteacher @RLamourelle @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd Matt Miller spent more than a decade in the classroom, creating unique learning experiences for my students through technology and creative teaching. He is the author of Ditch That Textbook on innovative teaching ideas and rethinking education. He is a Google-Certified Innovator. and one of the top 10 influencers in educational technology and elearning worldwide. Dan Jones earned a BS in Middle Grades Education from Ashland University and a Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from American College of Education. Dan is an FLGI Master Teacher whose professional interests include e-learning and technology, as well as Project-Based Learning. He is the author of Flipped 3.0 Project Based Learning: An Insanely Simple Guide. Dr. Regina Lamourelle is a professor of Human Development at Santiago Canyon College in Orange, CA, where she is also the department chair. She serves on the Board of Orange County Association for the Education of Young Children and is a former Orange County representative to the California Association for the Education of Young Children.She speaks three languages and holds a doctorate in Child and Youth Studies. Since 1996, her passion has been to teach educators how the young-to-adolescent brain learns so that they can care for children with kind hearts and with the knowledge of the child or adolescent brains' unique developmental needs.

As we head back to school this year, right up there with getting through the learning objectives, is helping students navigate the big emotional ups and downs they'll experience throughout the school term. In this episode, we unpack what we can do to help our students self-regulate. Follow on Twitter: @copingkids @RLamourelle @bamradionetwork @jonharper70bd Janine Halloran is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who has been working with children, teens, and their families for 20 years. She has been helping children and teens build their coping skills throughout her career in a variety of settings, including schools, mental health clinics, and in her private practice. She founded Coping Skills for Kids to help children and teens learn healthy and safe ways to manage big feelings. She has written several books, including the bestselling Coping Skills for Kids Workbook, the Coping Skills for Teens Workbook, and the Social Skills for Kids Workbook. She is also the host of the Calm & Connected Podcast. Her work has been featured in the Boston Globe, CNN, Huffington Post, and The Skimm® Newsletter. Janine lives in Massachusetts with her husband and two children.

Most of us have accepted that managing student trauma is part of every teacher's job in the wake of the pandemic. In this episode, we look at strategies and tools we've been using for years that can be repurposed to help students manage the social-emotional issues they're bringing to school. Follow on Twitter: @GaskellMGaskell @RLamourelle @bamradionetwork @jonharper70bd Dr. Michael Gaskell is Principal at Hammarskjold Middle School in East Brunswick, NJ. following experience as a special educator and assistant principal in Paramus, NJ. He continues to model the pursuit of lifelong learning as he serves to mentor new principals through the New Jersey Leaders to Leaders program. An NJPSA Stars recipient, he has been published in over 2 dozen articles in education journals and blogs, including eSchoolNews, NASSP, Edtech and ASCD Smartbrief, he has made the most-read section of ASCD Smartbrief numerous times. Mike had a book published in October, 2020 (Microstrategy Magic), and a second book published in September 2021 (Leading Schools Through Trauma).

From discipline and punishment to academic expectations, stereotypical perceptions cause many of us to treat black teenage girls differently. The phenomenon is called adultification and our guest explains how placing grownup expectations on black teens in the classroom adversely impacts their academic performance. Follow on Twitter: @socprofjones @RLamourelle @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd Nikki Jones is professor and H. Michael and Jeanne Williams Department Chair of African American Studies at UC-Berkeley. She is a Black feminist scholar and author of two books, The Chosen Ones: Black Men and the Politics of Redemption (2018), winner of the American Society of Criminology's Outstanding Book Award in 2020, and Between Good and Ghetto: African American Girls and Inner-City Violence (2009). She is frequently cited in local, national, and international news outlets as an expert on race, violence, and policing.

There was a spike in mental health issues among teens before the pandemic, but there were many eyes on our students who could reach out and help. Pandemic isolation has introduced a new level and type of mental health struggles. What are the red flags? What can teachers and parents do? Follow on Twitter: @pfagell @RLamourelle @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd Phyllis L. Fagell, LCPC is the school counselor at Sheridan School in Washington, D.C. and a therapist at The Chrysalis Group. Phyllis frequently writes columns on counseling, parenting and education for The Washington Post, and she’s the author of "Middle School Matters" (Hachette, 2019). Phyllis blogs at phyllisfagell.com.

The COVID-19 pandemic is driving change across the global education community, including the transition to college. Join us as we look at the new role and significance of “the gap year” and how to help students make the most of it. Follow on Twitter: @RLamourelle @MeganMOConnor @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd Megan O’Connor is serving as an Entrepreneur in Residence at Kaplan, one of the world’s largest and most diversified educational services providers. She is currently spearheading development of Kaplan’s new Boost Year program, designed for pre-college students to help bridge the gap between the college experience and work readiness. Prior to joining Kaplan, Megan founded, led and sold Clark, a provider of end-to-end operation software, education services and coaching for teachers who want to grow their tutoring business

It’s been a challenging year for all of us, and if adults are struggling to navigate these unsettling times, how are teens and tweens coping? In this session, we talk about how to assess how students are getting along and what we can do to help those who need support. Follow on Twitter: @RLmourelle @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork Robert C. Schmidt, Ed.D, LCPC, NCC is a national speaker and consultant on building sustainable school mental health and suicide prevention programs centered on data collection, outcomes, quality of services, and student achievement. With interests embedded in research, Dr. Schmidt has published chapters in recognized books including the award-winning book by Dr. Kathryn Seifert, How Children Become Violent (2006) and Youth Violence (2011). He has led studies in the field of youth suicide, school mental health and was a contributor to Preventing Suicide: A Toolkit for High Schools: Center for Mental Health Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). In 2009 Dr. Schmidt published and is the author of the Risk Identification Suicide Kit (RISK) and in 2018 the RISK2, a suicide assessment instrument for ages 7-24. Dr. Schmidt previously worked at Johns Hopkins BayView Campus in Baltimore, Maryland and provided coverage to the Johns Hopkins Psychiatric Children’s Center, Baltimore Adolescent Treatment Program, Outpatient Clinic, and 24-hour Baltimore Child & Adolescent Crisis Response Team. He is the Mental Health Coordinator for Talbot County Public Schools and provides outpatient mental health services in Centreville, MD.

The pandemic-driven closing of schools is forever altering the lives of teens and tweens in ways big and small. Canceled activities and traditions from proms to graduations have amplified significance to our students and parents. How can we help tweens and teens through this period? Follow on Twitter: @RLamourelle @raisinghappines @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd @ideasforteacher @bamradionetwork @peter_santoro @MrHabegger @DrBioTom Rapid Transition to Online Learning Episode Guests Christine Carter, Ph.D., is a sociologist and the author of The New Adolescence: Raising Happy and Successful Teens in an Age of Anxiety and Distraction (2020), The Sweet Spot: How to Accomplish More by Doing Less (2017) and Raising Happiness (2011). A senior fellow at UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center, Carter draws on the latest scientific research in psychology, sociology and neuroscience — and uses her own often hilarious real-world experiences — to give parenting, productivity and happiness advice. She lives with her husband, four teenagers, and dog Buster in Marin County, California.

Covid-19 is turning teachers’ dining rooms into classrooms shared with their own kids. Our guest takes us inside the mind of teens and tweens who need you to be there for them while you are trying to be there for your students remotely. Follow on Twitter: @RLamourelle @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd @ideasforteacher @bamradionetwork @peter_santoro @MrHabegger @DrBioTom Loretta Jordan, Psy.D. is an AMFT- Associate MFT has been in higher education for 29 years and performing psychotherapy for 8-years, specializing in couples therapy. She created a high school program at Cal State Fullerton offering skills-building curriculum in 23 high schools in Orange County, CA. She earned doctorate in psychology from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology where she is also adjunct faculty: dissertation topic: The Biracial Experience within Constructs Created by the White Majority.

Going back to school can be particularly challenging for teens and tweens. Making new friends, stresses outside of school, and the motivation to attend can add to the pressure. In this episode, we approach the discussion through the lens of parents, teachers and the teens themselves. Follow on Twitter: @ChalSuccess @rrlamourelle @bamradionetwork Denise Pope, Ph.D., is Co-Founder of Challenge Success, a Senior Lecturer at the Stanford University Graduate School of Education, and author of Doing School: How We Are Creating a Generation of Stressed Out, Materialistic, and Miseducated Students and Overloaded & Underprepared: Strategies for Stronger Schools and Healthy, Successful Kids. Dr. Pope lectures nationally on parenting techniques and pedagogical strategies to increase student health, engagement with learning, and integrity.

Many teachers have noticed that the attention span of students in their classes appears to be shrinking. What is the solution to this increasing trend? Follow: @rrlamourelle @bamradionetwork @uhmms #edchat #parenting Patricia Scott has more than 15 years of corporate leadership experience--coupled with a Ph.D. in Communication, 13 years as a lecturer in the Communication Program at the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, and author of two national best-selling books including Getting a Squirrel to Focus: Engage and Persuade Today’s Listeners.

Teen exposure to porn on school grounds is a subject that many school leaders have been unwilling to confront. The known impact on students is profound, but not fully understood. Join us for the first in a series on the pandemic of pornography in schools. Follow: @rrlamourelle @bamradionetwork @protectyoungminds #edchat #parenting Kristen A. Jenson is the author of the Good Pictures Bad Pictures series of read-aloud books including the best-selling Good Pictures Bad Pictures: Porn-Proofing Today’s Young Kids and Good Pictures Bad Pictures Jr.: A Simple Plan to Protect Young Minds. She is the founder of ProtectYoungMinds.org, a website dedicated to helping parents empower their kids to resist and reject pornography.

Most teachers know that we have to connect with students before we can teach them, but how do we make those connections. Join us as we explore several practical strategies. Follow: @rrlamourelle @bamradionetwork @vickysaumell #edchat #parenting Vicky Saumell is the Overall Coordinator of the EFL department at Instituto San Francisco de Asís, a private school in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where she has worked for over 20 years. She is co-author of Teacher Development Interactive: Preparing for the Teaching Knowledge Test (TKT). She has written two online professional development courses.

Though our attitudes about inclusive classrooms have come a long way, the challenges persist. Our guest offers practical tips for managing widely diverse student needs in one classroom. Follow: @rrlamourelle @bamradionetwork @ID@TJK2INCLUDE #edchat #parenting Toby Karten, a staff developer, instructional coach, educational consultant, author, adjunct professor and inclusion specialist, has taught populations of learners ranging from kindergarten to graduate level and has helped staff translate the research into practical applications for PreK-12 classrooms. Twitter ID@TJK2INCLUDE

In a climate obsessed with performance and perfection, how can we teach teens that mistakes, missteps and failure are part of learning and growth? Follow: @rrlamourelle @bamradionetwork @jesslahey #edchat #parenting JoAnn Boaler has been a professor at Stanford University since 2010. She has written several books including Mathematical Mindsets. Jessica Lahey is an educator, writer, and speaker. A former middle and high school teacher, Jess is a correspondent for the Atlantic, a commentator for Vermont Public Radio, and writes "Parent-Teacher Conference" advice column for the New York Times Motherlode blog.

To rethink how we prepare all kids for an uncertain future we have to legitimize other pathways. Follow: @rrlamourelle @bamradionetwork @bjnichols #edchat #parenting Dr. James Stone is Professor Emeritus, University of Minnesota; Distinguished University Scholar, University of Louisville; Director, National Research Center for Career & Technical Education at the Southern Regional Education Board and author of Career Ready Curriculum- Should We Bring Back Career Technical. Brian Nichols is currently the Executive Director of School Leadership for Newport News Public Schools, located in Newport News, Virginia. He was previously the principal of two award-winning Title I K-5 schools.

Traumatized kids show up in your classroom in many ways. Their behaviors may go unnoticed or may be misunderstood when observed. Most teachers have not been trained to detect or respond to traumatized students. Our guests offer tips for teachers. Follow: @rrlamourelle @bamradionetwork @maura_edjustice @tweenteacher #edchat #parenting Maura McInerney, Esq. is a Senior Attorney at the Education Law Center – PA. (“ELC”), a non-profit, legal advocacy organization dedicated to ensuring that all children in Pennsylvania have access to a quality public education. She is also the author of Unlocking the Door to Learning: Trauma-Informed Classrooms & Transformational Schools. Heather Wolpert-Gawron is an award-winning middle-school teacher in Los Angeles. She has authored workbooks on teaching internet literacy.

The research is starting to surface about the impact of the extensive use of technology on the minds, and emotional development on teens. Find out the basics every parent needs to know. Follow: @rrlamourelle @bamradionetwork @DrLisaStrohman @patrickmlarkin #edchat #parenting Dr. Lisa Strohman is a licensed clinical psychologist focused on treating individuals, families and adolescents and the co-author of "Unplug: Raising kids in a Technology Addicted World". She is also the founder and director of Technology Wellness Center where she provides in-office treatments and online support and resources for those struggling with issues related to technology addiction and overuse. Patrick Larkin is the assistant superintendent for Learning for Burlington Public Schools in Massachusetts. He was recently selected as one of three national Digital Principal Award winners by the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP).

Teens are very skilled at manipulating parents and have found new methods and tools. Learn the 17 ways that teens manipulate parents and what every parent needs to know to avoid becoming a pawn. @drdavidswanson @leadwithjustin Help - My Kid Is Driving Me Crazy, that offers simple and effective strategies to deal with problematic behaviors in 3 minutes or less. Dr Swanson is a married father of three and principal of one of LA's premiere practices, Swanson, Conti and Associates. Justin Boudreau is an educator who challenges youth to think vs. telling them what to think. This former high school teacher, coach of the year, world traveler and author, exudes a realness that students don’t question.

We all know that teens love selfies. Today we ask whether the teen selfie trend is just part of the normal process of developing self-awareness or a preface to selfishness. Follow: @rrlamourelle @bamradionetwork @teenteacher #edchat #parenting Heather Wolpert-Gawron is an award-winning middle school teacher in Los Angeles. She has authored workbooks on teaching Internet Literacy. Dr. Jann Gumbiner is a licensed psychologist specializing in child and adolescent psychology and writes a blog for Psychology Today titled The Teenage Mind.

Teens have always had their unique ways of communicating and distinguishing themselves from adults. Are the communication habits of today's teens just the latest expression of adolescence or is something very different and troubling occurring? Follow: @rrlamourelle @bamradionetwork #edchat #parenting Heather Wolpert-Gawron is an award-winning middle school teacher in Los Angeles. She has authored workbooks on teaching Internet Literacy. Dr. Jann Gumbiner is a licensed psychologist specializing in child and adolescent psychology and writes a blog for Psychology Today titled The Teenage Mind.

Our guests asserts that the "boy code" conditions young men to repress their emotions and behavior in ways that are damaging. Learn more... Follow: @girlsfightback @janngumbiner@rrlamourelle @bamradionetwork #edchat #parenting Dr. Mary Polce is a licensed counselor and developmental psychologist who currently works in a medical practice in Richmond Virginia.. Her career includes being a visiting professor of psychology and a congressional fellow. Justin Boudreau is an educator who challenges youth to think vs. telling them what to think.

Our guests assert that social conditioning may be harming young girls and putting them at risk. In this segment we talk about teaching teenage girls how to be verbally and physically assertive. Follow: @girlsfightback @janngumbiner@rrlamourelle @bamradionetwork #edchat #parenting Gina Kirkland is President of Girls Fight Back and worked as an educator and an event planner before opening Kirkland Productions, Inc., a college entertainment/speakers agency. She currently serves as a Facilitator for the AAG (Associate Advisory Group) for NACA (The National Association for Campus Activities)/ Dr. Jann Gumbiner is a licensed psychologist specializing in child and adolescent psychology and writes a blog for Psychology Today titled The Teenage Mind.

Times and social norms are changing faster than ever before. As the rules of interpersonal interactions continue to evolve is teaching etiquette still relevant? Follow: @EmilyPostInst @rrlamourelle @bamradionetwork #edchat #parenting Daniel Post Senning is the great-great grandson of Emily Post and a co-author of Emily Post’s Etiquette, 18th edition and Emily Post Children’s Etiquette Train the Trainer Course, 3rd edition. He is also the author of Emily Post’s Manners in a Digital World, Living Well Online.

Our guests tell us that many families avoid at home discussions about race for vraious reasons. Tune in to learn why the ability and practice of talking openly to your teens about race is so critical. Follow: @DrHoward_REC @Annie_Fox, @bamradionetwork.com Deborah Rivas-Drake, Ph.D., is Associate Professor of Education and Psychology at the University of Michigan. Dr. Howard Stevenson has served for 30 years as a clinical psychologist working conducting family therapy in low resourced rural and urban neighborhoods across the country and author of "Promoting Racial Literacy in Schools: Differences that Make a Difference." Annie Fox, M.Ed. is an educator and award-winning author, including, :Teen Survival Guide to Dating and Relating; Too Stressed to Think?"

Our guests tell us that many families avoid at home discussions about race for vraious reasons. Tune in to learn why the ability and practice of talking openly to your teens about race is so critical. Follow: @DrHoward_REC @Annie_Fox, @bamradionetwork.com Deborah Rivas-Drake, Ph.D., is Associate Professor of Education and Psychology at the University of Michigan. Dr. Howard Stevenson has served for 30 years as a clinical psychologist working conducting family therapy in low resourced rural and urban neighborhoods across the country and author of "Promoting Racial Literacy in Schools: Differences that Make a Difference." Annie Fox, M.Ed. is an educator and award-winning author, including, :Teen Survival Guide to Dating and Relating; Too Stressed to Think?"

Brain researched has opened up new possibilities for creating customized learning plans for students. Learn more... Follow: @RRLamourelle @bamradionetwork.com Since 2000, Kathy Johnson, president of Pyramid of Potential, Inc, has been helping families and educators learn about how to improve the brain to make learning easier. Besides consulting with individual clients, she has created a school for LD students, written a book, a curriculum, and a few DVDs, and continues to provide professional development to educators around the country. Dr. Jann Gumbiner is a licensed psychologist specializing in child and adolescent psychology. Jann has authored numerous scientific articles, a book titled Adolescent Assessment, and currently writes a blog for Psychology Today titled "The Teenage Mind."

In this segment we explore several issues that persistently challenge parents and educators of black teens. Follow: @MarilynRhames @RRLamourelle @bamradionetwork.com Follow: @patrickmlarkin @bamradionetwork.com Dr. Rita Cameron Wedding, Ph.D., a published Scholar and Professor of Race, Gender, and Social Class Disparities. She is the Chair of the department of Women’s Studies and a professor of Women’s Studies and Ethnic Studies at Sacramento State University. Marilyn Anderson Rhames is a writing teacher at a charter school in Chicago and holds masters degrees in education and journalism. A former reporter for People, Time, Newsday and The Journal News in New York, Rhames won various awards for her work.

There is much to be considered in choosing to go to college, from cost and time required, to job prospects after graduation. Tune in as we review the bases that should be covered. Follow: @patrickmlarkin @bamradionetwork.com Follow: @patrickmlarkin @bamradionetwork.com Dan Evertsz is the Founder of College Money Pros (www.collegemoneypros.com). former CEO of Bay Area College Planners located in the San Francisco Bay Area. He is the author of his new e-book, "12 Insider Secrets to Pay for College". Patrick Larkin is Assistant Superintendent, Burlington MA; blog – “Learning in Burlington”

Our guests argue that many of today's teens are poorly versed and ill prepared to manage money. What can and should be done? Follow: @NFEC_FinEdu @tweenteacher @bamradionetwork.com Vince Shorb is CEO of the National Financial Educators Council. Vince has a passion for raising awareness for the financial literacy movement. He was instrumental in developing a national financial literacy campaigns and has partnered with over 30 celebrities to raise awareness about the importance of improving the financial capabilities of people globally. Heather Wolpert-Gawron is an awar

In this segment we look at the issues parents should consider around teen school sports. Follow: @dockoutures, @UgoUche @bamradionetwork.com Chris Koutures, MD, FAAP is a dual certified pediatric and sports medicine specialist in Anaheim Hills, CA who is the team physician for USA Volleyball National Teams and Cal State Fullerton and takes care of medical and musculoskeletal concerns for athletes of many ages. Ugo Uche is a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes with adolescents and young adults in his practice. Raised in Nigeria during his youth, Ugo brings a cross cultural perspective to his work.

A spirit of gratitude can go a long way as a teen develops. In this segment we take a look at how gratitude can be taught to teens and why it's so important. Follow: @janngumbiner @Grateful_Kids @bamradionetwork.com Giacomo Bono, Ph.D., is an assistant professor of psychology at California State University, Dominguez Hills, and studies positive youth development. He is co-investigator of the Youth Gratitude Project, which is a research grant funded by the John Templeton Foundation, and co-author, along with Jeffrey Froh, of Making Grateful Kids: The Science of Building Character. Dr. Jann Gumbiner is a licensed psychologist specializing in child and adolescent psychology. Jann has authored numerous scientific articles, a book titled Adolescent Assessment, and currently writes a blog for Psychology Today titled "The Teenage Mind."

Understanding teen brain development is critical to managing teen tantrums and helping them develop self control. Learn more... Follow: @janngumbiner @DrDaveWalsh @bamradionetwork.com Dr. Dave Walsh is an award winning psychologist, best-selling author, and internationally renowned speaker. He translates brain science into terms and strategies parents and educators can easily understand and use. Dr. Jann Gumbiner, is a licensed psychologist specializing in child and adolescent psychology and writes a blog for Psychology Today titled The Teenage Mind.

Few things are more irritating to parents than a teen's sarcastic retort. Our guests provided guidance for understanding why teens use sarcasm and the best ways to respond. Follow: @blairteach, @askdrvicki @bamradionetwork.com Dr. Vicki Panaccione, Founder of the Better Parenting Institute, has been called, “The World’s Expert in Parenting,” and “The Oprah Winfrey of Families.” She is a child psychologist, speaker, parent coach, consultant, and best-selling author. Nancy Blair is a middle school principal in Georgia. She previously served as a school improvement consultant with the High Schools That Work and Making Middle Grades Work initiatives of the Southern Regional Education Board.

Most of us acknowledge that failing is part of success, but accepting failure en route to success is still a hard sell. Our guest talk about how to raise our comfort level with the trial and error process. Follow:@leadwithjustin @bamradionetwork.com Charles C. Manz, Ph.D. is author of The Power of Failure. Formerly a Marvin Bower Fellow at the Harvard Business School, he is the Nirenberg Chaired Professor of Leadership in the Isenberg School of Management at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Justin Boudreau is an educator who challenges youth to think vs. telling them what to think. A former high school teacher, coach of the year, world traveler and author.

Our guests help us unpack the dynamics that drive teens to run away and provide both prevention tips and support resources. Follow:@RRLamourelle, @Annie_Fox @leadwithjustin @bamradionetwork.com Maureen Blaha is the executive director of the National Runaway Safeline (NRS), formerly known as the National Runaway Switchboard, the federally-designated national communication system for runaway and homeless youth. Annie Fox, M.Ed. is an educator and award-winning author. Justin Boudreau is an educator who challenges youth to think vs. telling them what to think. A former high school teacher, coach of the year, world traveler and author

Many parents believe that video games are just a mindless, useless past time. However, our guests suggest that video games have powerful benefit for both teens and parents. Follow:@RRLamourelle, @bamradionetwork.com Dr. Sarah M. Coyne is an associate professor of human development in the School of Family Life at Brigham Young University. She received her BSc degree in Psychology from Utah State University, and her PhD in Psychology from the University of Central Lancashire in Preston, England. Her research interests involve media, aggression, gender, and child development and has over 60 publications on these and other topics. Dr. Elisabeth Gee is the Delbert & Jewell Lewis Chair in Reading & Literacy at Arizona State University and Associate Director of the Center for Games & Impact.

There's a new drug abuse problem among teens today that may surprise many parents. Prescription drugs have become the first choice for many teens and the implications are profound. Tune in and hear what every parent needs to know about this new threat. Follow:@RRLamourelle, @bamradionetwork.com Jodi Barber lost her 19 year old son, Jarrod to a prescription pills overdose. She produced two documentaries to educate the public and told her story along with a dozen other parents in a senate hearing in order to pass the CURES funding bill. Gil Mulhere is the Board President of California Youth Services which he helped start 10 years ago after the death of his son Kevin due to a drug overdose. Dr. Jann Gumbiner is a licensed psychologist.