Your Teen with Sue and Steph

Finally, we fulfilled a bucket list desire to bring our husbands onto the show! Dan Borison and Todd Silverman talk about what Your Teen has meant to them over the years. We open with a chat with our podcast producer of 5 years, Hannah — her favorite interviews and how the show impacted her. Subscribe to Your Teen with Sue and Steph here! Check out Your Teen on Facebook here! Linkedin Twitter Instagram

Dr. Tori Cordiano joins us again to talk about how we can provide a supportive hand to our teens, as well as strengthen their family and community connections. In this episode, we discuss: How do we raise kids that prioritize themselves for their mental and physical wellness? How do we develop love of family in our teens? What can we do to encourage our teens to be involved with activities within their community? Learn more about Dr. Tori Cordiano here. Subscribe to Your Teen with Sue and Steph here! Check out Your Teen on Facebook here! Linkedin Twitter Instagram

Kwame Christian, author of How to Have Difficult Conversations About Race, discusses tools that teenagers can learn for having difficult conversations. Of course, we all need help in this arena. Thank you Kwame.  In this episode, we discuss:  Are teenagers inherently good at dealing with conflict, and can they be taught to do so?  What are some tools for having difficult conversations?  How can parents approach difficult conversations, such as those where there can be conflict and differences in knowledge or belief about politics and race? Learn more about Kwame Christian and The American Negotiation Institute. Subscribe to Your Teen with Sue and Steph here! Check out Your Teen on Facebook here! Linkedin Twitter Instagram

Amy Speidel, Conscious Discipline master instructor, analyzes why our relationship with our teenagers is likely filled with conflict. Then Amy provides simple language that you can adopt to deescalate — and maybe even resolve — the conflict. In this episode, we discuss: How to react when faced with our teens' "hate". What ways we can react to our teens' vulnerability, which can appear as anger. When our teen is in conflict with a friend, how do we continue to navigate our friendship with the friend's parent? Learn more about Amy Speidel and Conscious Discipline. Subscribe to Your Teen with Sue and Steph here! Check out Your Teen on Facebook here! Linkedin Twitter Instagram

Jennifer Wallace, an award winning journalist, is focused on shifting the parenting discussion to “Mattering.” Our teens (and all people) need a strong sense of mattering to the world around them. It's one of the greatest drivers of human instinct. In this episode, we talk about how Jennifer became an expert in letting her kids know they matter - and how you can do the same.  Preorder Jennifer's book, “Never Enough: When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic and What We Can Do About It," and get 4 bonuses immediately: An exclusive early excerpt. A guide to the game-changing habits of healthy achievers . Messages of mattering for parents. An invitation to Jennifer's "back to school" webinar. Learn more about Jennifer Wallace and The Mattering Movement. Subscribe to Your Teen with Sue and Steph here! Check out Your Teen on Facebook here! Linkedin Twitter Instagram

Psychologist John Duffy, author of Parenting the New Teen in the Age of Anxiety, discusses how we can better support our teenage boys with their mental health. Learn more about Dr. John Duffy. Subscribe to Your Teen with Sue and Steph here! Check out Your Teen on Facebook here! Linkedin Twitter Instagram

Dr. Brian Primack, author of "You Are What You Click," discusses how to address social media and viral trends with your teens. Learn more about Dr. Brian Primack. Subscribe to Your Teen with Sue and Steph here! Check out Your Teen on Facebook here! Linkedin Twitter Instagram

JD Ouellette from Equip wants to change our culture — because our current obsession with beauty is hurting our teenagers. Ouellette offers optimal ways to speak with your teens about body image and how to choose a path that diminishes appearance culture. Learn more about JD Ouellette and Equip. Subscribe to Your Teen with Sue and Steph here! Check out Your Teen on Facebook here! Linkedin Twitter Instagram

ChatGPT, Andrew Tate, beauty filters, and of course, all sorts of gaming— how are we supposed to keep up? Dr. Elizabeth Milovidov joins us to share how we can help guide our kids through our ever-changing modern world.  Subscribe to Your Teen with Sue and Steph here! Check out Your Teen on Facebook here! Linkedin Twitter Instagram

The college admissions process is treated as one-size-fits-all, but that's not always the case for Black families. Shereem Herndon-Brown and Timothy L Fields, co-authors of "The Black Family's Guide to College Admissions," share their wisdom college admissions at the intersection of education, parenting, and race. In this episode, we talk about… What made this book necessary? What is under-matching? What struggles are specific to Black families? The special value of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) The drawbacks and benefits of attending PWIs (predominantly white institutions) Subscribe to Your Teen with Sue and Steph here! Check out Your Teen on Facebook here! Linkedin Twitter Instagram

Peer pressure is a quintessential part of teenage life — the need to fit in, to have friends, and to avoid conflict. Phyllis Fagell joins us to share strategies to encourage kids to think and act for themselves.  In this episode, we talk about… The difference between peer pressure and “social contagion” The role of gender in peer pressure  The role of social media in peer pressure  What to do when your kid is following the “bad” ones How to counter the “everyone is doing it” argument Subscribe to Your Teen with Sue and Steph here! Check out Your Teen on Facebook here! Linkedin Twitter Instagram

Dr. Cameron Caswell and Charle Peck want to reverse the mental health crisis with our kids. They unpack nine skills to foster healthier relationships with parents, kids, and teachers. To check out their co-authored book "Improving School Mental Health: The Thriving School Community Solution," click here! In this episode, we talk about… What's going on with our adolescents and why they feel so isolated and disconnected How Covid made this worse 9 easy skills that will improve your relationship with your child …And much more! Subscribe to Your Teen with Sue and Steph here! Check out Your Teen on Facebook here! Linkedin Twitter Instagram

Your 20-something just moved back home. Dr. Mark McConville, author of "Failure to Launch," joins us again to share how to create a cooperative and positive relationship with your new young adult living in your house.  Boundaries: what they are and how to instate them How to hold your adult child accountable for their behavior as a housemate How to step back and let them grow on their on timeline …And much more! Subscribe to Your Teen with Sue and Steph here! Check out Your Teen on Facebook here! Linkedin Twitter Instagram

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  How to personally disinvest from your child's college acceptance scorecard …And much more! Subscribe to Your Teen with Sue and Steph here! Check out Your Teen on Facebook here! Linkedin Twitter Instagram

It's not all fun and games! Dr. Debi Gilboa (AKA Dr. G) explains how playing games together creates family bonds and lifelong memories — plus so much more you might not even know. In this episode, we talk about... Different types of games and how they strengthen developing brains How to assuage “sore losers”  How games can improve mental health Here's the link to more resources about finding the right games for your kids! Subscribe to Your Teen with Sue and Steph here! Check out Your Teen on Facebook here! Linkedin Twitter Instagram

Our teenage girls are suffering. Donna Jackson Nakazawa, author of "Girls on the Brink: Helping Our Daughters Thrive in an Era of Increased Anxiety, Depression, and Social Media," explains how you can help your daughter. In this episode, we talk about... How prevalent is depression and anxiety in girls? Why is it worse for girls than boys? How much is Covid impacting girls?  What if your daughter doesn't really share with you?  What's the biggest myth about raising teenage girls? Subscribe to Your Teen with Sue and Steph here! Check out Your Teen on Facebook here! Linkedin Twitter Instagram

Remember that old saying "do one thing that scares you every day?" But why? Scott Simon, author of "Scare Your Soul: 7 Powerful Principles to Harness Fear and Lead Your Most Courageous Life" shares how lives are transformed when people take risks. In this episode, we discuss…  Why it's worth doing one thing that scares you every day How facing fear can help kids overcome shyness and anxiety How to foster a sense of independence and capability in teens through facing fears Subscribe to Your Teen with Sue and Steph here! Check out Your Teen on Facebook here! Linkedin Twitter Instagram  

Following up on our episode with Shanterra McBride and Rosalind Wiseman, Sue faced her fears and continued a deeply uncomfortable conversation with her mail carrier. How did it go? Let's find out. Subscribe to Your Teen with Sue and Steph here! Check out Your Teen on Facebook here! Linkedin Twitter Instagram

Shanterra McBride and Rosalind Wiseman, authors of Courageous Discomfort, answer questions about racism they often get asked. If you want to be a better ally, this episode is for you. Sue and Steph call it life-changing. In this episode, we discuss... How to sit in the discomfort of racial trauma How white people can demonstrate allyship How to raise anti-racists How to do more than "drop off a casserole" after tragedies in the Black community Subscribe to Your Teen with Sue and Steph here! Check out Your Teen on Facebook here! Linkedin Twitter Instagram

Carrie James and Emily Weinstein, co-authors of Behind Their Screens: What Teens are Facing (and Adults Are Missing), heard from 3,500 teens. Turns out our kids get it. They are smarter and wiser than we think. In this episode, we discuss…  If teens understand that they're being manipulated by gaming and social media “Technoference” and how it impacts all of our lives KIds' ability to self-regulate their screen time and screen usage How to find times to talk to our kids about their screen use …and much more! Subscribe to Your Teen with Sue and Steph here! Check out Your Teen on Facebook here! Linkedin Twitter Instagram

There's nothing that stings quite as bitterly as being on the receiving end of your teen's brutal attitude. How are you supposed to react when your kid tells you that they hate you? Dr. Suzanne Schneps joins us to explore how we can work through these ultra-challenging moments. We're taking a small break again this week and are here with a re-release of one of our favorite episodes, “When your kid hates you,” originally released in May 2021. Dr. Susan Schneps joins Sue and Steph to talk about how to work through these sometimes brutal moments with teenagers. We'll be back in two weeks with a brand new episode— see you then!

The Crisis Text Line is an entirely free, 24/7 resource for those in need, including our teens. Dr. Shairi Turner, chief medical officer of the Crisis Text Line, joins us to share this precious resource. Subscribe to Your Teen with Sue and Steph here! Check out Your Teen on Facebook here! Linkedin Twitter Instagram

Enjoy this re-release of one of our favorite episodes! We'll be back in two weeks with a fresh one. Starting high school is overwhelming... and not just for your the incoming freshman in your life! But you can be chill, right? That's what Sue, Steph, and guest Betsy Jewell of the High School Hamster Wheel podcast are advising. In this episode, they share their top twenty tips of what to do with your soon-to-be-high-schooler. Subscribe to Your Teen with Sue and Steph here! Check out Your Teen on Facebook here! Linkedin Twitter Instagram

Trivializing obsessive compulsive disorder is easy, but it's time to understand the debilitating nature of the disorder. Dr. Michael Greenberg explains different manifestations of OCD and how best to help those struggling. In this episode, we discuss…  Media representations of OCD The difference between overthinking and OCD What and how ruminations manifest How to best begin treating OCD And much more! Subscribe to Your Teen with Sue and Steph here! Check out Your Teen on Facebook here! Linkedin Twitter Instagram

It's back-to-school season, when late nights and late mornings no longer work. How can we help resistant teens get back on track with their schedules? Dr. Cara Ooi of Decode Insomnia is here to help.  In this episode, we discuss…  What makes sleep so hard for teens? Is the 8-10 recommended hours of sleep realistic? Body clock, negative associations with bed, and CBT-I to help sleep What do we do when we know our kids aren't sleeping enough? What makes teens more receptive to changing their habits? …and much more!  You can listen to Dr. Ooi's podcast here! Subscribe to Your Teen with Sue and Steph here! Check out Your Teen on Facebook here! Linkedin Twitter Instagram

What is the real threat is fentanyl? And should our kids have Narcan on hand? University Hospitals' Dr. Ryan Marino debunks myths and sets the record straight on this synthetic opioid. In this episode, we cover... The real danger of fentanyl and how it compares to other drugs Fentanyl strips, Narcan, and if our kids should have them The controversy surrounding this conversation How to talk to teenagers about drugs ...and much more! Subscribe to Your Teen with Sue and Steph here! Check out Your Teen on Facebook here! Linkedin Twitter Instagram

Sextortion is the practice of extorting money or sexual favors from a victim by threatening to reveal evidence of their sexual activity—and it's happening to our teenagers. Diana Graber is here to help you protect your teen from falling into this trap. Subscribe to Your Teen with Sue and Steph here! Check out Your Teen on Facebook here! Linkedin Twitter Instagram

Technolgy is taking over our kids' lives, and our guest Dr. Michael Rich knows how parents can change the dynamic toward healthier technology usage. And the best news — his solution is reasonable! Not easy, but definitely doable. On this episode we discuss... Can tech usage become an addiction, like gaming or sheer number of hours using social media?  Modern technology and social platforrms are created to keep us hooked. How do we help our teens (and ourselves) break out of the loop? Is it self-control or something bigger? For kids who are online all day – How much is too much and how do we set limits? Several years ago, experts were saying take the phone away. Now it seems like the worst thing that could ever happen to a kid. Where should we stand? And much more! Subscribe to Your Teen with Sue and Steph here! Check out Your Teen on Facebook here! Linkedin Twitter Instagram

We are living with a viral pandemic, but also a mental health pandemic for our teenagers. What is going on? And how can we leverage our family dynamics to make things as easy for our kids as possible? In this episode, we discuss... As parents, we are already under so much pressure to be perfect – how can we see this differently, with less guilt and shame? We often talk about technology as the root of the rise in teenage mental health problems. Where do stand on this school of thought?  It's hard to disagree that a healthy family offers protective factors that, as you say, can be the buffer against mental illness. How do we change the relationships in our families? If the family needs to change, and change is so hard for everyone, is there more turmoil first before it gets better? What if some change faster than others? Isn't that hard for everyone if the change isn't at the same pace? Would you say that we ever arrive at a point of no return? When it's too late to change the family dynamic? Subscribe to Your Teen with Sue and Steph here! Check out Your Teen on Facebook here! Linkedin Twitter Instagram

New drivers aren't great drivers. But they might think they are. Anne Marie Hayes, author of 3 Keys to Keeping Your Teen Alive, points out the not-so-obvious challenges of raising a responsible driver. In this episode, we discuss... The idea of a teen driving contract How car-related expenses should be covered Just how hands-on we should be as parents in the learning process How much kids needs to know about car maintenance The trend of kids not wanting to get their license And much more! Subscribe to Your Teen with Sue and Steph here! Check out Your Teen on Facebook here! Linkedin Twitter Instagram

What do you do with a teen that seems determined to fight you, push your buttons, and hurt your feelings? Mercedes Samudio, LCSW and author of "Shame-Proof Parenting" is here to help us fine-tune our communication and emotional regulation skills. Subscribe to Your Teen with Sue and Steph here! Check out Your Teen on Facebook here! Linkedin Twitter Instagram

Dona Rodgers, who lost her daughter Morgan to suicide, works tirelessly to equalize the treatment of physical and mental health in athletics. Helping to eliminate the stigma around mental health in the student-athlete community. Learn more about Morgan's Message here. For further help and resources, click here. Subscribe to Your Teen with Sue and Steph here! Check out Your Teen on Facebook here! Linkedin Twitter Instagram

Dr. Christopher Emdin, an educational visionary, knows that every kid can love math and science. Check out this "one-of-our-favorites" podcast, and then order Dr. Emdin's newest book, STEM, STEAM, Make, Dream: Reimagining the Culture of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

Should we be "monitoring" our kids' internet use? Are video games toxic for developing brains? What exactly is Discord? Devorah Heitner, Ph.D. gives simple advice that will make complex changes. If you want to have a strategy, this will change your family dynamic. In this episode, we discuss... Monitoring vs. not monitoring your kid's screentime, downloads, etc If it's okay to read your kid's messages What to do when you NEED your kid to stop their game What games are appropriate for kids? Will my kid be left out without social media? Are their such things as "starter apps?" And more! Subscribe to Your Teen with Sue and Steph here! Check out Your Teen on Facebook here! Linkedin Twitter Instagram

Our most urgent, most wrenching questions about parenting teens often hover answered— why are they so lazy? Are they really getting bullied or am I just paranoid? Why do they seem to hate me so much? Dr. Stephanie Newman is here to help us work through it all. In this episode, we cover… How to handle your teen “hating” you How to handle your kid being excluded or bullied Teen “laziness” Picky eaters Vaping  Depression What to do when you catch your kid lying  ...and much more! Subscribe to Your Teen with Sue and Steph here! Check out Your Teen on Facebook here! Linkedin Twitter Instagram

Dreaming of a blissful summer before college? Don't jump the gun. There's more parenting to do, even if your graduate doesn't agree. Dr. Jill Grimes joins us to discuss. In this episode, we cover... What do you recommend that parents should do the summer after senior year to help their college bound kid prepare? The top 3 things every college freshman needs to know Ways to reduce homesickness? The impact of Covid on homesicknessa and the transition to college in general Alcohol and Drugs – what does that conversation look like? How to help our kids make the college experience a little smaller and more personal ...and much more! If you're interested in getting a free copy of Jill's book “The Ultimate College Student Health Handbook,” send an email to editor@yourteenmag.com and you'll be entered into a raffle. Subscribe to Your Teen with Sue and Steph here! Check out Your Teen on Facebook here! Linkedin Twitter Instagram

We've all gone through it. They're all going to go through it. So why aren't we prepared to tell them about it? Dr. Cara Natterson and Vanessa Bennett, co-hosts of The Puberty Podcast, hold our hands so we can do better. In this episode, we cover: How to feel prepared for your child's entrance into puberty When do kids start going through puberty? Is it harder for kids to be early or late?  How do we tell our kids that there is no "normal?" Is this stage hard for our kids? How do we help them if we're not sure what to do or say? When do you know it's time to start Accutane? ...and much more! Check out Sue's other recent interview with Vanessa and Cara here! Subscribe to Your Teen with Sue and Steph here! Check out Your Teen on Facebook here! Linkedin Twitter Instagram More about The Puberty Podcast: THE PUBERTY PODCAST weaves together scientific research, parenting strategies, and hilarious stories to help guide adults who are raising kids through puberty. Each episode takes on one piece of this messy journey, offering both kids and adults practical, actionable advice. Join Dr. Cara Natterson and Vanessa Kroll Bennett -- puberty experts in the midst of parenting their own tweens and teens -- for the WHAT and the HOW of getting through adolescence.

We made all the mistakes so Betsy Jewell doesn't have to. Betsy, host of High School Hamster Wheel podcast, turned the tables and interviewed us about sending her first to college. We were happy to share what we should have known, but didn't. Check out Betsy's Podcast High School Hamster Wheel here! Get more details about YTM's upcoming summit Destination College here! Subscribe to Your Teen with Sue and Steph here! Check out Your Teen on Facebook here! Linkedin Twitter Instagram

DeNora Getachew, CEO of DoSomething.org, sees the their yearning for a better world AND their passion to step up and be the change. Every. Single. Day. In conversation with Sue and Steph, DeNora shares the story of her own entrance into activism, as well as advice for how to parent Gen Z kids who are interested in making a difference in the world. About DeNora Getachew and DoSomething: DeNora is an executive leader with over 15 years of legal, fundraising, and policy and advocacy experience in the public and nonprofit sectors. She began her career working on local democracy and government reform at the New York City Council and has worked at the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law; for Public Advocate Bill de Blasio; and at state good government nonprofit Citizens Union. Throughout her career, DeNora has shaped state and local policy on a diverse portfolio of issues, including modernizing voting and campaign finance laws; increasing police accountability; and improving public education. DeNora is an alumna of John Jay College of Criminal Justice and Fordham University School of Law. She has contributed to the Des Moines Register, Gotham Gazette, Huffington Post, the New York Times' City blog, and Newsday, and has been featured on WNYC and NY1, among other media sources. DoSomething.org is the largest organization exclusively for young people and social change. We're activating millions of young people to make positive change, online and off, in every US area code and in over 131 countries. When you join DoSomething.org, you join something bigger than yourself. You team up with the young people who have clothed half of America's youth in homeless shelters. And cleaned up 3.7 million cigarette butts from the streets. And run the largest youth-led sports equipment drive in the world. And more! You've got the power and the passion to make an impact -- we'll help you get it done. Let's Do This! Episode highlights: What exactly is different about Gen Z? How to parent kids who are potentially more involved in activism than we are How to stay in touch with the culture and trends of Gen Z without being "embarrassing" How to cope with conflicting beliefs between parent and child

Our job is to keep our kids safe. Their job is to take risks. Dr. Richard Chung helps us understand the path toward a solution to this conundrum. Subscribe to Your Teen with Sue and Steph here! Check out Your Teen on Facebook here! Linkedin Twitter Instagram

Some parts of being a parent are just so hard... like talking to our kids about porn. Luckily, Justine Ang Fonte doesn't find the topic uncomfortable at all. In fact, her advice will make your life much easier and less stressful, including language to use when having these "awkward" discussions. Learn more about Justine Ang Fonte and her work here.  Subscribe to Your Teen with Sue and Steph here! Check out Your Teen on Facebook here! Linkedin Twitter Instagram

What do we, the parents, know about teen dating in 2022? If we feel clueless, as many of us do, how can we guide our kids? Our friend (and expert!) Tori Cordiano, Ph.D. helps Sue and Steph make sense of it all. Subscribe to Your Teen with Sue and Steph here! Check out Your Teen on Facebook here! Linkedin Twitter Instagram