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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 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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
When parent's concerns and good intentions go wrong the impact can be distressful for teens. Is your anxiety creating anxiety and avoidance behavior in in your tween? How can you avoid this? Follow: @janngumbiner, @tweenteacher, @LynnLyonsMSW, @DrReidWilson @bamradionetwork Lynn Lyons is a psychotherapist and co-author with Reid Wilson of Anxious Kids, Anxious Parents: 7 Ways to Stop the Worry Cycle and Raise Courageous and Independent Children. Dr. Reid WIlson is an associate clinical professor of psychiatry at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine. Heather Wolpert-Gawron is an award-winning middle school teacher in Los Angeles. Dr. Jann Gumbiner is a licensed psychologist specializing in child and adolescent psychology.
The numbers of biracial kids is on the rise. But not much is generally understood about the unique world in which they live and the challenges they face. In this segment we go inside the world of multiracial teens. Follow: @janngumbiner, @bamradionetwork Dr. Jacqueline M. Chenis an expert in the social psychology of intergroup relations. Her research examines how multiracial people are perceived and evaluated by others. Dr. Jessica Remedios is an Assistant Professor of Psychology. Her research focuses on how people with more than one stigmatized group membership are perceived and how these individuals cope with the multiple forms of prejudice they face. Dr. Jann Gumbiner is a licensed psychologist specializing in child and adolescent psychology and writes a blog for Psychology Today titled The Teenage Mind.
2013 was a year of big challenges and accomplishments for teens. Our guests weigh in with their take on the ups and downs of 2013 and their view of the road ahead. Follow: @janngumbiner, @tweenteacher, @bamradionetwork Annie Fox, M.Ed. is an educator and award-winning author. Heather Wolpert-Gawron, is an award-winning middle school teacher in Los Angeles. Dr. Jann Gumbiner is a licensed psychologist specializing in child and adolescent psychology and writes a blog for Psychology Today.
The accepted ideal of an attractive appearance can have a profound impact on a teen's self image, physical well being, and mental health. What can parents do to help their teens develop positive body image no matter how they look? Follow: @janngumbiner @bamradionetwork Louise Wasylkiw is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at Mount Allison University in New Brunswick, Canada. Her research focuses on people’s beliefs and feelings about themselves. Dr. Jann Gumbiner is a licensed psychologist specializing in child and adolescent psychology and writes a blog for Psychology Today.
The accepted ideal of an attractive appearance can have a profound impact on a teen's self image, physical well being, and mental health. What can parents do to help their teens develop positive body image no matter how they look? Follow: @janngumbiner @bamradionetwork Louise Wasylkiw is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at Mount Allison University in New Brunswick, Canada. Her research focuses on people’s beliefs and feelings about themselves. Dr. Jann Gumbiner is a licensed psychologist specializing in child and adolescent psychology and writes a blog for Psychology Today.
Are the values and work ethic of the generation entering the workplace significantly different from past generations? If so, what are the implications?What do parents need to know? Follow: @tweenteacher, @ParentingAuthor, @bamradionetwork Jean M. Twenge, Professor of Psychology at San Diego State University, is the author of The Narcissism Epidemic: Living in the Age of Entitlement. Heather Wolpert-Gawron is an award-winning middle school teacher in Los Angeles. Susan M. Heim is an author and a longtime editor for the bestselling Chicken Soup for the Soul series. Wendy L. Patrick is a San Diego County Deputy District Attorney in the Sex Crimes and Stalking Division of the San Diego County District Attorney's Office, Ms. Patrick prosecutes sexually violent predators, human traffickers, stalkers, rapists, and child molesters. Dr. Jann Gumbiner, is a licensed psychologist specializing in child and adolescent psychology and writes a blog for Psychology Today titled The Teenage Mind.
In this segment our guests explore whether tech-distracted teens are losing the ability to read people and perceive dangers in their environment. Follow: @janngumbiner @bamradionetwork Wendy L. Patrick is a San Diego County Deputy District Attorney in the Sex Crimes and Stalking Division of the San Diego County District Attorney's Office, Ms. Patrick prosecutes sexually violent predators, human traffickers, stalkers, rapists, and child molesters. Dr. Jann Gumbiner, is a licensed psychologist specializing in child and adolescent psychology and writes a blog for Psychology Today titled The Teenage Mind.
What really motivates teens? Our guests contrast the authoritative parenting style with the authoritarian and permissive styles and their impact on teen motivation. Follow: @Larryferlazzo @bamradionetwork Larry Ferlazzo, author of Helping Students Motivate Themselves and Self Driven to Learn, is a high school teacher. Dr. Jann Gumbiner is a licensed psychologist specializing in child and adolescent psychology and writes a blog for Psychology Today titled The Teenage Mind. Nancy Flanagan is a retired teacher, with 31 years as a K-12 Music specialist in the Hartland, Michigan schools.
Competition and academic pressures are driving many teens to take drugs they believe can enhance their mental performance. Our guests bring parents up to speed on the array of problems with this trend and why smart drugs may be a dumb choice for teens. Follow:@bamradionetwork William David Graf, M.D., FAAP, FAAN is Professor, Departments of Pediatrics and Neurology, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut. Patrick Larkin is the Assistant Superintendent for Learning for Burlington Public Schools in Massachusetts. Prior to this, Patrick served 15 years as a building level administrator at the high school level. Dr. Jann Gumbiner is a licensed psychologist specializing in child and adolescent psychology and writes a blog for Psychology Today.
Getting through adolescence is as hard for parents as it is for teens--maybe harder. First you have to deal with losing the wonderful loving child you once had. Then you have to do battle with this new stranger. Finally, you have to embrace a new independent young adult who may have little time for you. Loss, conflict and acceptance are all part of the process. Learn how to cope. Carl E. Pickhardt Ph.D., Weekly blog: "Surviving (your child's) Adolescence", for PSYCHOLOGY TODAY and author of several books, including SURVIVING YOUR CHILD'S ADOLESCENCE. Susan M. Heim is an author and longtime editor for the bestselling Chicken Soup for the Soul series and dispenses daily parenting advice and product reviews on her blog. Dr. Jann Gumbiner is a licensed psychologist specializing in child and adolescent psychology and writes a blog for Psychology Today titled The Teenage Mind.
Many parents and teachers struggle with what they believe are unmotivated teens. In this segment our guests share insights into what can be done to find the spark that can motivate a teen to find their passion and path in life. Kathleen Cushman is an educator and co-author of Fires in the Mind: What Kids Can Tell Us About Motivation and Mastery. Jann Gumbiner is a licensed psychologist specializing in child and adolescent psychology. Jerry Blumengarten taught in the NYC public schools for 32 years.
There are a number of programs that can help prepare you teen for the real world with a focus on the practical issues of growing up. Junior Achievement is one of those programs and our guests today explain the benefit of getting your teen involved. Tara Michener, Vice President of Development & Community Relations, joined Junior Achievement in 1997 as an Education Manager for Elementary School Programs for JA of Central Pennsylvania. Patrick Larkin is the newly appointed Assistant Superintendent for Learning for Burlington Public Schools in Massachusetts and recently selected as one of three national Digital Principal Award winner by the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP). Dr. Jann Gumbiner is a licensed psychologist specializing in child and adolescent psychology. Beginning her career as a Head Start preschool teacher and bilingual educator for Santa Ana Unified School District, she ultimately moved to higher education and author of Adolescent Assessment, and writes a blog for Psychology Today titled The Teenage Mind.
According to our guests there are many factors driving the increase in angry parents: fewer stay-at-home moms to deal with student issues, increased expectations that schools should solve problems and fix kids, and growing external pressures. Dealing with angry parents can be a teacher's worst nightmare. Our guests offer some tips, tools and tactics to help. Jim West is a counselor and author of the StressLess Series. Neill Gibson is co-author of the book What's Making You Angry? Dr. Jann Gumbiner is a licensed psychologist specializing in child and adolescent psychology. Beginning as a Head Start preschool teacher and ultimately moved to higher education, author of Adolescent Assessment, and writes a blog for Psychology Today titled The Teenage Mind. Deven Black is a school librarian and father of an 18-year-old.
According to our guests there are many factors driving the increase in angry parents: fewer stay-at-home moms to deal with student issues, increased expectations that schools should solve problems and fix kids, and growing external pressures. Dealing with angry parents can be a teacher's worst nightmare. Our guests offer some tips, tools and tactics to help. Jim West is a counselor and author of the StressLess Series. Neill Gibson is co-author of the book What's Making You Angry? Dr. Jann Gumbiner is a licensed psychologist specializing in child and adolescent psychology. Beginning as a Head Start preschool teacher and ultimately moved to higher education, author of Adolescent Assessment, and writes a blog for Psychology Today titled The Teenage Mind. Deven Black is a school librarian and father of an 18-year-old.
Today success is often judged by what can be measured: , grades,. money, acceptance into prestigious schools and careers and the like. Too often teens pursue the path of recognized success while ignoring their internal passions only to find themselves disillusioned and unhappy. Today we'll talk about what you as a parent can do to help your teen find authentic success. Madeline Levine, Ph.D. is a psychologist, co-founder of Challenge Success at the Stanford School of Education, and the author of the new book TEACH YOUR CHILDREN WELL: Parenting for Authentic Success. Dr. Jann Gumbiner is a licensed psychologist specializing in child and adolescent psychology. Jann has authored a book titled Adolescent Assessment, and currently writes a blog for Psychology Today titled "The Teenage Mind."