Podcasts about raising adolescents

In this episode of the Rooted Parent Podcast, Melissa Kruger, the Director of Women's Content at The Gospel Coalition, joins Cameron and Anna to discuss her new book Parenting With Hope: Raising Teens for Christ in a Secular Age. Written from her own experience of raising teenagers, Parenting With Hope encourages parents to seek the Lord's wisdom as they parent out of the basic guiding principles of Scripture. Listen in as Cameron, Anna, and Melissa discuss the power of prayer, the value of weekly church attendance, and the most common idols parents face. Finally, you'll hear them share some tools that can help parents cultivate a home where faith can flourish and parent out of the hope of the gospel. Resources:Parenting With Hope: Raising Teens for Christ in a Secular Age by Melissa KrugerAge of Opportunity: A Biblical Guide to Parenting Teensby Paul David TrippThe Teenage Brain: A Neuroscientist's Survival Guide to Raising Adolescents and Young Adults by Frances E. JensenThe Price of Privilege: How Parental Pressure and Material Advantage are Creating a Generation of Disconnected and Unhappy Kids by Madeline LevineCheck out more Rooted resources on prayer here Check out more Rooted resources on church here Listen to more episodes of the Rooted Youth Ministry Podcast.Rooted Youth Ministry Archives - Rooted MinistryFollow @therootedministry on Instagram!

In this episode of the Rooted Parent Podcast, Melissa Kruger, the Director of Women's Content at The Gospel Coalition, joins Cameron and Anna to discuss her new book Parenting With Hope: Raising Teens for Christ in a Secular Age. Written from her own experience of raising teenagers, Parenting With Hope encourages parents to seek the Lord's wisdom as they parent out of the basic guiding principles of Scripture. Listen in as Cameron, Anna, and Melissa discuss the power of prayer, the value of weekly church attendance, and the most common idols parents face. Finally, you'll hear them share some tools that can help parents cultivate a home where faith can flourish and parent out of the hope of the gospel. Resources:Parenting With Hope: Raising Teens for Christ in a Secular Age by Melissa Kruger Age of Opportunity: A Biblical Guide to Parenting Teensby Paul David Tripp The Teenage Brain: A Neuroscientist's Survival Guide to Raising Adolescents and Young Adults by Frances E. Jensen The Price of Privilege: How Parental Pressure and Material Advantage are Creating a Generation of Disconnected and Unhappy Kids by Madeline Levine Check out more Rooted resources on prayer here Check out more Rooted resources on church hereParents, we hope you'll join us for our 2024 conference in Dallas, TX.  Follow us @rootedministry!

Join Dr. Brown as he concludes the Child Development series while discussing ages 13+. Show notes: The Emotional Lives of Teenagers: Raising Connected, Capable, and Compassionate Adolescents by Lisa Damour Ph. D. The Teenage Brain: A Neuroscientist's Survival Guide to Raising Adolescents and Young Adults by Frances E Jensen and Amy Ellis Nutt

The Season 4 opener features a conversation with Dr. Alaina Johnson, a clinical psychologist and a mother of three creatively-driven boys. Alaina is the author of the book Parenting Talent: The Grown-Up's Guide to Understanding and Supporting Creatively-Driven Teens and Tweens and she is the head of a practice by the same name specializing in coaching others and speaking and advising on the topic. The combination of Alaina's professional background in psychology and personal experience with her three, creatively-driven boys, has enabled her to connect the dots between the science of adolescent development and the experience of young adolescents with certain creative talents, which, importantly, are not just innate traits that, some kids have just been lucky to be born with. In part one of their conversation, Alaina and Jason talk about her inspirations for writing the book, which include her own creatively-driven boys as well as a noticeable gap in information for parents like her to know how to understand and support them, what talent really means and the level of effort it requires among youth to actualize it, how the developmental changes in early adolescence affect youth in the creative arts in specific ways, including the development of identity and dealing with the many emotions that stem from vulnerability, and the evolution of young people's awareness of their own ability to affect the world and their place in it.In part two, they talk about how parents and families can engage with creative teens and tweens in the most supportive and effective ways, including when and how to communicate, keeping pace with their rapid development to be in sync with what they need at their age and stage of development, and some of the particular issues the current generation of youth are faced with. We also talk about Alaina's next steps in helping others understand and support their own creative teens and tweens at home.Additional Readings and ResourcesParenting Talent: The Grown-Up's Guide to Understanding and Supporting Creatively-Driven Teens and TweensParenting TalentHaimovitz, Kyla, and Carol S. Dweck. “What Predicts Children's Fixed and Growth Intelligence Mind-Sets?Not Their Parents' Views of Intelligence but Their Parents' Views of Failure.” Psychological Science 27, no. 6 (2016): 859–869.Jensen, Frances E. The Teenage Brain: A Neuroscientist's Survival Guide to Raising Adolescents and Young Adults. New York: Harper Paperbacks, 2016.Center for Parent and Teen CommunicationEpisode 29: Lessons with Dr. Kenneth Ginsburg and Dr. Jillian Baker

If you've ever attended one of my presentations, you'll understand the central role my mother plays in my life. She isn't just a parent; she's my confidante, my mentor, and a great source of inspiration. Her influence on me is immeasurable, and the knowledge she has shared has formed the bedrock upon which I build my work. I genuinely appreciate her willingness to participate in this interview, as it allows me to share her wisdom and insight with a wider audience. One of the most extraordinary aspects of my mother is her innate ability to connect with children. Kids are drawn to her like a magnet, and it's not by chance. She possesses a unique gift for speaking to them in a way that makes them feel heard and valued. She takes the time to listen to their thoughts, dreams, and concerns, forging genuine connections that leave a lasting impact. It's no surprise that children find in her not just a friend but a trusted mentor. During our time together, my mother and I delved into a wide range of topics. We explored the various methods she employed to nurture the individual talents and passions of not only myself but also some of my siblings. Her guidance and support were instrumental in shaping our journeys and helping us discover our own unique potential. Her unwavering belief in our abilities encouraged us to strive for greatness. One particularly memorable part of our discussion was her "3-13-17 talk." This insightful conversation centered around pivotal stages in a child's life—ages 3, 13, and 17—and the guidance parents should provide during these critical times. Her advice in this regard was not only enlightening but also profoundly practical, offering a roadmap for parents navigating the complexities of child-rearing. Additionally, my mother shared her valuable advice for grandparents actively involved in homeschooling. Her insights into this role emphasized the importance of intergenerational learning and the unique contributions that grandparents can make to their grandchildren's education. Enjoy!   BOOKS: The Teenage Brain: A Neuroscientist's Survival Guide to Raising Adolescents and Young Adults by Frances Jensen & Amy Nutt

Show-notes Episode 39Title: ParenTEENg Decisions: The #1 Factor That Should Be Guiding Them.“Everyone we meet is both our student and our teacher.”Today's episode is a countdown of the four factors that guide our parenting decisions.  Together we talk about the benefits & challenges that we experience with each one of these factors.Join us to learn more about…. Family dynamics in parenting. Peer Influence The Benefit of Book and Media On The Job Training and more. Parenting Books and Resources: The Whole Hearted Parenting Manifesto by Brene Brown Loving Detachment by Dr Wayland Meyers Untangled: Guiding Teenage Girls Through the Seven Transitions into Adulthood The Teenage Brain: A Neuroscientist's Survival Guide to Raising Adolescents and Young Adults Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for Yourself Additional Resources:Pathways website: https://pathwaystohopenetwork.org/ (Subscribe for weekly encouragement) Local and national resources: https://pathwaystohopenetwork.org/resources/  Blog: https://pathwaystohopenetwork.org/blog-2/  FAQ: https://pathwaystohopenetwork.org/f-a-q/  ___________________________________________________________________________Parenting Teens Through The Hard from Unyielding is brought to you by Pathways to Hope Network. A non-profit organization helping parents navigate the emotions and uncertainty of parenting a teenager facing criminal charges and getting them on their path to healing. Learn more about Pathways on our website: https://pathwaystohopenetwork.org/  Discover the community and connect by following us on Facebook and Instagram. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pathwaystohopenetwork Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pathways_to_hope_network/For support, email: afrey.pathways@gmail.com

This episode starts a new series on the podcast called Twisted Truths, where we uncover topics that seem true—and may be true in part—but these “truths” fall apart when applied to the screen issue. Today, Melanie and Dr. Stacey dive into the dopamine addiction reward pathway and highlight how screen activities can throw your kids' brains out of balance. Melanie also shares some foundational truths to counteract the twisted ones.References & Links:The Teenage Brain: A Neuroscientist's Survival Guide to Raising Adolescents and Young Adults by Frances JensenDopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence by Anna Lembke______________________________________________________Please subscribe, rate, and share this podcast to help spread the word. Stay Strong! Become a Connect Member to get access to our exclusive online forum, LIVE webinars with medical experts, and the entire ScreenStrong library of videos, audio clips, interviews, e-books, handouts, and more!Our ScreenStrong Lifestyle Courses are NOW AVAILABLE!Want to help spread the ScreenStrong message to your community? Consider becoming a ScreenStrong Ambassador!Production Team: Host—Melanie Hempe Producer & Audio Editor—Olivia Kernekin

Subscribe — and listen — to my podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or you can listen to this episode here!: If you're a parent to young children, like I am, chances are you've given thought to what parenting your kids once they reach adolescence might look like. And, if you're like me, you might have a decent amount of anxiety when you fast forward to that stage in your mind. If that sounds at all familiar, you're in the right place, and […] The post curiouser & curiouser Podcast: Episode 55 (Raising Adolescents Well With Dr. Andrea Lein) appeared first on curiouser & curiouser.

A few years ago, Tanner Clark had a clear impression that he needed to focus on helping teenagers. He's now a motivational speaker who teaches teenagers how to know their worth and reach their full potential. Tanner wants to help fathers do the same with the help of a simple but powerful tool.   Full SHOW NOTES for today's conversation   Key Takeaways   The One Second of Strength is an opportunity to hack your brain and take the best actions for your life and personal growth.  If you're not present in your child's life when they're young, don't expect them to allow you into their presence when they're older.  Give yourself grace when you fall short because your kids aren't holding on to your faults.  Five books every parent should read   Tanner Clark   Tanner Clark is a motivational speaker deeply passionate about helping teens be happy and reach their potential. He and his wife, Dani, live in Utah with their four children.   Key Quotes   9:02 - "There are so many things that are standing between us and who we want to become. And the path forward is by recognizing what are the things that are holding us back, acknowledging them, and then being very intentional about moving forward beyond that. I call it finding your one second of strength. I believe that that there is a moment and if you look back at your life and all the great things that you've done there was a decision point. And in that decision point, one second of strength, is the opportunity to hack your brain, to do the thing that is going to be the best for you and give you that the the growth that you need." 28:56 - "You find that second of strength every time and you turn and kick to the side. Run away from those waters, get out of those waters, your life changes when you decide that you are that you are important enough to kick to the side. That's when life changes, when you recognize your value, when you recognize how important you are to this world, to other people, to the future people that you don't even know yet. When you recognize your value, it will compel you to turn and kick to the side so that you can become the person that you want to become because you need to be that person. And someone else needs you to be that person. That's the difference.   Links from Today's Conversation   Full Transcript of the Conversation  Tanner's Website The Teenage Brain: A Neuroscientist's Survival Guide to Raising Adolescents and Young Adults Glow Kids: How Screen Addiction Is Hijacking Our Kids And How To Break The Trance Boys Adrift: The Five Factors Driving The Growing Epidemic Of Unmotivated Boys And Underachieving Young Men Unselfie: Why Empathetic Kids Succeed In Our All About Me World The Chaos Machine: The Inside Story Of How Social Media Rewired Our Minds And Our World      Connect with dadAWESOME   Make a Donation to dadAWESOME Join the dadAWESOME Prayer Team Receive weekly encouragement by texting "dad" to 651-370-8618  

It's rare for parents of teens to hear any other response than “fine.” Terri Apter is a psychologist and retired fellow of Newnham College at the University of Cambridge, and she joins host Krys Boyd to talk about teenagers and their changing emotions, how to better understand their emerging identities and ways parents can strengthen relationships – even in trying times. Her book is “The Teen Interpreter: A Guide to the Challenges and Joys of Raising Adolescents.” This episode originally aired on April 4, 2021

On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show we're going to be talking about two different stages of dogs' lives. Harriet is joined by Seeing Eye Dogs puppy development trainer Abi Howes talking about raising puppies through adolescence and how to get the best out of a pup going through their adolescence. We chat about the changes and get some tips for helping the pups through puberty and into early adulthood. Then we have an excellent interview from the archives with one of Seeing Eye Dogs' vet team Dr Sue Mae Chua. In the interview we talk about caring for an ageing dog and the medical and health needs older dogs may develop. If you'd like to find out more about Seeing Eye Dogs head to our website: https://sed.visionaustralia.org/ We are looking for puppy carers now so if you're keen to raise a puppy to hopefully become a Seeing Eye Dog we'd like to hear from you! If you live in the North Brisbane or Sunshine Coast regions of Queensland or Victoria in Geelong, Bendigo and select areas of metro Melbourne (listed on our Website) get in touch to find out about volunteering with us or apply now via our website.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the Where Parents Talk podcast, Lianne Castelino speaks to Dr. Terri Apter, psychologist, author, mother and grandmother about her latest book entitled, The Teen Interpreter: A Guide to the Challenges and Joys of Raising Adolescents. Dr. Apter shares the science behind how adolescents think, behave and communicate.

Adolescence. What a challenging time! I know I'm not alone when I say I would never want to go back to my teen years. Despite having some amazing experiences, I was an emotional mess. Parenting adolescents is challenging, too! It can bring out the best and worst in us as parents. I keep seeing how my unhealed wounds are activated when my kids move through the developmental phase in which those wounds originated. I see how easy it is for me to project my experiences onto them - if I'm not paying attention. Parenting is not for the faint of heart. In order to avoid (or minimize) passing our shit on to our kids, it's crucial that we be emotionally aware and engaged in our own healing. It also feels important to start reframing adolescence - not as something to tolerate or survive - but as a beautiful opportunity for disrupting outdated patterns in ourselves, our families, and society. My guest today absolutely adores adolescents. She gets them in ways others don't. She has the uncanny ability to translate teenage behavior to well-meaning parents. Kirsten Cobabe is a former therapist, now a teen and family coach, who has helped countless adolescents and their families understand each other more and build connection and hope. I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did! A little about Kirsten: Kirsten has worked with families for over twenty years, supporting parents and young people to navigate the waves of adolescence by becoming authentically curious and truly present. During her time as a social worker, she was coined the Teen Whisperer. Her ability to meet young people where they are and invite parents into this world offers a new space for connection; a modern lens of radical acceptance. Kirsten guides families into an empowered, joyful and connected life during some of the most transformative years. She has coached countless parents and caregivers, guiding them toward a recalibrating and strengthening of their relationship with their teens. While recognizing the unique struggles of this generation, Kirsten also sees the need to nourish the creative force behind each person she is fortunate to encounter. As we raise our consciousness, we can raise the next generation. Amen! You can connect with Kirsten on Instagram at @kirstencobabe or by visiting her websites: www.raisingunicorns.co www.kirstencobabe.com Resources: The Grown-Up's Guide to Teenage Humans: How to Decode Their Behavior, Develop Unshakable Trust, and Raise a Respectable Adult by Josh Shipp Brainstorm: The Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain by Daniel J Siegel, MD How To Talk So Teens Listen & Listen So Teens Will Talk by Adele Faber & Eileen Mazlish Untangled: Guiding Teenage Girls Through the Seven Transitions into Adulthood by Lisa Damour, PhD The Book You Wish Your Parents Had (And Your Children Will Be Glad You Did) by Philippa Perry The Teenage Brain: A Neuroscientist's Survival Guide to Raising Adolescents and Young Adults By Frances E. Jensen and Amy Ellis Nutt

Raising Greener Teens is a part of the EcoParent Podcast Network: https://www.ecoparent.ca/podcastsAbout the Episode:Social Media is changing the teenage brain and interfering with the work a teenager must do to prepare for their future selves, but teens are also more dependent on social media than ever. What can a parent (and teen) do? In this episode Hayley Newell explains how the teenage years are the time for individuation where teens go from relying on an outside authority to an internal authority. To do this, dopamine forces them to feel more at this time to light the emotional spark and help them overcome the fear and reservation needed for them to “launch”. Social media interferes with this dopamine response and encourages passivity, it puts your teenager (and you) into situations ruled by mob mentality, and their social interactions are being controlled by an outside influence that makes money from grabbing their attention. Hayley guides us in thinking about how to question and survive social media, cancel culture, and our own relationship with our phones. Then my teenager simplifies it all in her “Teen Splain”. Guest Bio & Links:Hayley Newell is a registered therapeutic counselor and regular educator and podcast guest on issues related to the brain and nervous system. “Go to the source. Ask teenagers about their experiences. What are the challenges and the needs?” she says. To help you learn more she encourages everyone to read the book the The Teenage Brain: A Neuroscientist's Survival Guide to Raising Adolescents and Young Adults. Learn more about her, her work, and her suggested reading at HayleyNewell.com About the Show, and your Host:Are you a parent to a teenager? For most parents, the teenage years can be the most challenging. Parenthood will make the best of us rethink our fundamental values and question our preconceived beliefs. The Raising Greener Teens podcast invites listeners to use their skills of curiosity, research, and humour to further develop as experts in the care of their family and to help guide the teens in their care to do the same. Host Manda Aufochs Gillespie is the author of Green Mama & Green Mama-to-be, creator of the award-winning website thegreenmama.com, and founder of Folk University (folku.ca) and FolkU radio. She interviews doctors, naturopaths, sex educators, brain researchers, drug counsellors, parents who seem to be doing it better, and all sorts of interesting people in this series to provide inspiration to parents of teens and pre-teens, and—hopefully—teens themselves. Join Manda and her teenage daughter as they ask the experts: Is this the way it's supposed to be?About the EcoParent Podcast Network:The EcoParent Podcast Network helps busy families live a healthier, greener lifestyle. Our host experts are imperfect, real, busy parents just like you who share ways to lower our collective carbon footprint and practical strategies that make a difference to your family's health, the planet and to our children's future. We offer raw, honest conversations and actionable advice across our six podcasts: pregnancy & birth, pediatric wellness, kids' nutrition, green beauty, healthy home, and raising greener teens. Join us and get inspired to live a more sustainable, healthy life! www.ecoparent.ca/podcastsPartnerships:Audio magic on this episode was performed by the incredible Kattie Laur.This pilot episode was made possible with support from Ontario Creates.

"To be able to contain, withstand and hold the aggression of your adolescents who push you away, you have to feel very secure - meaning that you have to feel pretty good about yourself as a parent, that you have given them everything, that you have been present enough. It comes from a security and I find today that many, many parents are not secure in their feelings that they have given their children enough."   Episode Description: We begin with an overview of the stages of adolescence - exploration, declaration, and confirmation. We follow the threads of attachment and separation as they play out across these years. We consider the development of internal voices during this period, those that are benevolent and those that are harsh, as well as the manifestations of authentic and pseudo independence from their families. We discuss talking about sex and paying for good grades. Erica presents a clinical example of a teenager who is struggling and she shares with us some of the difficulties she faced in her own adolescence. We conclude with a glimpse into her third book on the impact of divorce on children.   Our Guest: Erica Komisar, LCSW is a clinical social worker, psychoanalyst, and parent guidance expert who has been in private practice in New York City for over 30 years. A graduate of Georgetown and Columbia Universities and The New York Freudian Society, Ms. Komisar is a psychological consultant bringing parenting and work/life workshops to clinics, schools, corporations, and childcare settings. She is a contributor to The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, and The New York Daily News. She is a Contributing Editor to The Institute of Family Studies and appears regularly on Fox and Friends and Fox 5 News. Erica is the author of Being There: Why Prioritizing Motherhood in the First Three Years Matters, and her second book, Chicken Little the Sky Isn't Falling: Raising Resilient Adolescents in the New Age of Anxiety released in October 2021.

Youth Pastor Cam Lazier joins Carrie Robaina on this episode to chat about teenagers. Carrie asked him to come up with three things a youth pastor wants parents of teens to know. There's a bonus tip you'll want to stick around for as well as a lightning round of questions Carrie's social media followers want to know about teens. Pastor Cam's Resources Axis Culture Translator - https://axis.org/culture-translator/   The Teenage Brain: A Neuroscientist's Survival Guide to Raising Adolescents and Young Adults by Frances E. Jensen    Raising Passionate Jesus Followers by Phil and Diane Comer    SERMON: How to Disciple your Kids and Teens  https://subspla.sh/dbdm7dz Recommended reading from She Walks In Truth www.carrierobaina.com/shop  Episode Gear: Microphone and Gear Used To Record This Episode  http://carrierobaina.com/podcastgear Connect with Carrie on Social Media: instagram.com/carrierobaina  facebook.com/carrierobaina  

Episode 56 Grown and Flown with Mary Dell Harrington: Parenting Through the Teen Years In the kickoff episode of The Family Brain series on parenting teens, I talk with Mary Dell Harrington, coauthor of the newly released book Grown and Flown. I heard about the Grown and Flown Facebook community from my sister in law who is the parent of teens, and although I don't yet have teenagers I knew this was a community I wanted to be a part of to prep for my future parenting years. In talking with Mary Dell, my biggest take away is that parenting never ends, which can be reassuring and daunting all at the same time. While parenting doesn't ever end, the relationship shifts over time, and I talk with Mary Dell about how she discovered a need for a resource for teen and young adult parents to help them navigate that changing relationship. Hundreds of well known writers and researchers contribute to the Grown and Flown community pages, and their insights help remind us that we are not alone in the process of parenting older children. Mary Dell Harrington has found that parents were not interested in managing the empty nest but rather learning more about the evolution of parenting over time. You can purchase Grown & Flown on amazon (or listen in audible) and in bookstores starting September 3, 2019 https://www.amazon.com/shop/grownandflown You can check out the Grown and Flown website www.grownandflown.com Frances Jensen's work on teen development and her book, The Teenage Brain, A Neuroscientist's Survival Guide to Raising Adolescents and Young Adults https://www.amazon.com/s?k=the+teenage+brain+jensen&i=stripbooks&hvadid=78202821668277&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvqmt=e&tag=mh0b-20&ref=pd_sl_yfcypw8ti_e Frank Bruni's work on college aged kids and his book, Where You Go Is Not Who You'll Be https://www.amazon.com/Where-You-Not-Who-Youll/dp/1455532681 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I first interviewed Cheryl Cardall in episode 23 about overcoming weakness and using humor in motherhood. Cheryl is back and we are diving in to talk about what Cheryl has learned in 20 years of motherhood. You’ll also hear why Cheryl believes you should be the expert and advocate for your child. Cheryl talks about a recent moment when she realized she was doing better as a mom than she thought she was. She shares how motherhood refines us and makes us better. Cheryl believes you can do more than just survive in motherhood. You can thrive. We also have a discussion about why a mother’s worth isn’t determined by what her kids do. Cheryl has learned to be good with herself no matter what her kids do. “Their behavior has no reflection on me.” Cheryl also discusses her recent experiences learning how to be an expert and advocate for one of her children struggling with mental health issues. Recently, both Cheryl and her husband were prompted to get a dog for their family. She talks about how they trusted this prompting and how having a dog has been a huge blessing for their whole family. Her story illustrates so well that God cares about everything in our lives and why you can trust and act on the promptings you get. Cheryl has seen and felt God the most when she has felt she isn’t enough. She discusses how a common answer from God for her has been to “Love them through it.” “Motherhood is the perfect way to learn about the atonement. We are not enough on our own but when we use God and our Savior as our partner, somehow we are.”   Show Notes Here is the quote Cheryl shared by Dr. Christina Hibbert: “The fruit of motherhood isn’t how your kids turn out. It’s how you turn out.” See the Instagram post by @reflectionsofchrist about the parenting advice to repent fast and frequently I mentioned in the episode. (I think I said it was about forgiveness in the episode, but it’s about repentance.) This is the quote Cheryl shared by Janet Lansbury: “It can be really tough to remember how emotionally immature children are because they can be so impressively intelligent, capable, and aware. When they seem deliberately bratty or downright mean, we’ll need to remind ourselves: These are tiny people with incredibly low impulse control who are very easily overwhelmed. In the moment, it may feel like our kids are out to get us, but it is actually that their impulses have gotten the better of them.” Books Cheryl recommends: The Whole Brain Child by Dr. Dan Siegel The Teenage Brain: A Neuroscientist’s Survival Guide to Raising Adolescents and Young Adults by Frances E. Jensen Follow Cheryl Instagram: @supermamas4real Follow Spiritually Minded Mom Blog: spirituallymindedmom.com Instagram: @spirituallymindedmom Facebook: spirituallymindedmom Podcast: Spiritually Minded Mom on iTunes

Michael Cox is a Licensed Professional Counselor, and has over 20 years of experience working with adolescents and their families, individuals and couples. Michael approaches his own life and the lives of his clients holistically. His practice is focused on serving the whole person and family, and he does it in a way that's compelling and inspiring. If you are the parent or caregiver of an adolescent, or a child of any age, this is a must listen. The firm belief in the worth and value of each young person marks Michael's work with adolescents, and the full circle expression of what his own grandmother poured into him. You won't want to miss the end of this interview when Michael describes a vital person who helped him become who he is today. It'll make all of us reflective on the impact we can have on others as well.

Have a seat here for a special holiday fireside chat with Robert & Holly. It’s the last episode of 2018, so we take a look back at the year and talk about what we’ve learned, as well as listing what we think could be better about the show in 2019. We also put on our respective therapist hats to talk about how the holidays are hard for a lot of people and the tension of a ‘joyful’ time of year when there’s so much pain happening around us. Lastly, we talk about self-care during the holidays and some ideas on being intentional about it. This one’s as full of suggestions as a full stocking or something. (I wanted to end on a holiday metaphor, you get the idea.)Things we mention in this episode/other resources:- All the previous episodes we mention in this episode can be found here.- The Teenage Brain: A Neuroscientist's Survival Guide to Raising Adolescents and Young Adults by Frances E Jensen and Amy Ellis Nutt- Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts. by Brené Brown- Making All Things New: An Invitation to the Spiritual Life by Henri Nouwen- Everything Belongs: The Gift of Contemplative Prayer by Richard Rohr- Chasing Slow: Courage to Journey Off the Beaten Path by Erin Loechner- Present Over Perfect: Leaving Behind Frantic for a Simpler, More Soulful Way of Living by Shauna Niequist- Pilgrimage of a Soul: Contemplative Spirituality for the Active Life by Phileena HeuertzConnect with Robert on his website, Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram.Connect with Holly on her website or Twitter.Connect more with CXMH on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or Pinterest.Ways to support CXMH:- make a pledge on Patreon and get rewards like an exclusive Facebook group, a mug, sticker, t-shirt, or more!- give a one-time gift using PayPal- Do your Amazon shopping through this link- Leave us a rating & review on iTunes or Google Play- Check out our CXMH merchandise to show off your support- Listen to the Cxmhunity Spotify playlist here- Check out other episodes and find your favorites guests on our website.Intro/Outro music for this episode is ‘Fall Down’ by Rivers & Robots (although Robert added the sleigh bells).

Have a seat here for a special holiday fireside chat with Robert & Holly. It’s the last episode of 2018, so we take a look back at the year and talk about what we’ve learned, as well as listing what we think could be better about the show in 2019. We also put on our respective therapist hats to talk about how the holidays are hard for a lot of people and the tension of a ‘joyful’ time of year when there’s so much pain happening around us. Lastly, we talk about self-care during the holidays and some ideas on being intentional about it. This one’s as full of suggestions as a full stocking or something. (I wanted to end on a holiday metaphor, you get the idea.) Things we mention in this episode/other resources:- All the previous episodes we mention in this episode can be found here.- The Teenage Brain: A Neuroscientist's Survival Guide to Raising Adolescents and Young Adults by Frances E Jensen and Amy Ellis Nutt- Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts. by Brené Brown- Making All Things New: An Invitation to the Spiritual Life by Henri Nouwen- Everything Belongs: The Gift of Contemplative Prayer by Richard Rohr- Chasing Slow: Courage to Journey Off the Beaten Path by Erin Loechner- Present Over Perfect: Leaving Behind Frantic for a Simpler, More Soulful Way of Living by Shauna Niequist- Pilgrimage of a Soul: Contemplative Spirituality for the Active Life by Phileena Heuertz Connect with Robert on his website, Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram. Connect with Holly on her website or Twitter. Connect more with CXMH on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or Pinterest. Ways to support CXMH:- make a pledge on Patreon and get rewards like an exclusive Facebook group, a mug, sticker, t-shirt, or more!- give a one-time gift using PayPal- Do your Amazon shopping through this link- Leave us a rating & review on iTunes or Google Play- Check out our CXMH merchandise to show off your support- Listen to the Cxmhunity Spotify playlist here- Check out other episodes and find your favorites guests on our website. Intro/Outro music for this episode is ‘Fall Down’ by Rivers & Robots (although Robert added the sleigh bells).

Hey, how’re you feeling today? Tired? Us too. This week, we’re joined by Dr. Michael Scullin (an expert in the connection between sleep & cognition) to talk about getting good sleep and how we’re not getting it. We talk about how lack of sleep impacts memory, driving, adolescents, college students, and tons more. Dr. Scullin also shares with us his top ten tips for getting better sleep!Things we mention in this episode/other resources:- CXMH episode 49 - College Students & Creating Supportive Communities (feat. Dr. Gary Glass)- The book Robert mentions during the conversation is The Teenage Brain: A Neuroscientist's Survival Guide to Raising Adolescents and Young Adults by Frances E Jensen and Amy Ellis Nutt- the American Academy of Sleep Medicine- the National Sleep FoundationConnect with Dr. Scullin using his email (Michael_Scullin@baylor.edu) or visit Baylor’s Sleep Neuroscience & Cognition Laboratory.Quotes:- “Sleep relates to our cognitive, physical, and mental health on every level.” (tweet)- “Sleep exists to specifically restore the brain.” (tweet)Dr. Scullin’s 10 Tips to Improve Sleep:1. Avoid electronics near bedtime.2. Avoid caffeine and other stimulants at least six hours before bedtime.3. Minimize saturated fats and maximize fiber at dinner.4. Only use the bed for sleep rather than for studying or entertainment.5. If you cannot fall asleep in 10 minutes then, get up and leave the room. Only try again when you feel sleepy.6. Avoid long daytime naps.7. Go to bed and wake up at the same time every day, even on weekends.8. If you are ruminating at bedtime, then write out your to-do list or worries.9. Engage in aerobic exercise in the morning or afternoon.10. Prioritize sleep and manage time better during the day, for example, by staying on campus after class to complete homework.Connect with Robert on his website, Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram.Connect with Holly on her website or Twitter.Connect more with CXMH on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or Pinterest.Ways to support CXMH:- make a pledge on Patreon and get rewards like an exclusive Facebook group, a mug, sticker, t-shirt, or more!- give a one-time gift using PayPal- Do your Amazon shopping through this link- Leave us a rating & review on iTunes or Google Play- Check out our CXMH merchandise to show off your support- Listen to the Cxmhunity Spotify playlist here- Check out other episodes and find your favorites guests on our website.Intro/Outro music for this episode is ‘Fall Down’ by Rivers & Robots.

Everyone strives to live a healthier and happier life, but often life’s responsibilities can get in the way of our goals. On this episode, we are joined by Tami Astorino as she shares her hacks for sticking to your health and happiness goals. Tami Astorino Tami is a national speaker, yoga instructor, educator and plant-powered nutrition enthusiast who facilitates transformational experiences to empower women and girls. Her current work creating the organization Rise Gatherings is a result of her 25 year career focused on healthy human development – including developing the national teen empowerment program, Rosh Hodesh It’s a Girl Thing, leading workshops and retreats for couples and individuals with Interfaith Family, as well as 10 years as an elementary and middle school counselor. We had the distinct pleasure of meeting Tami at Rise Gathering in 2017 (affectionately called Ladycamp) and jumped at the opportunity to collaborate with her. Where to find Tami: Facebook: Tami Relles Astorino Rise Gatherings Website Instagram Facebook Tami’s Health and Happiness Hacks Health Hacks Make ahead smoothie bags Keep your superfoods(collagen, hemp seeds, chia seeds etc.) on the counter Make your morning routine a healthy one with health boosts: Lemon water, elderberry, B12, fousigmatic mushrooms Avoid having technology be the first thing you do Adopt the mantra for healthy eating: Eat when you’re hungry. Stop when you’re full. Happiness Hacks Podcasts! Tami’s favorites: Crunchy Cocktail Hour (Shoutout!) Rich Roll The China Study Creating experiences with friends – think beyond the brunch and happy hour. Have a vision for yourself – you write your own story! Family Life Hacks Small Children Dinner Games: The animal game – everyone goes around the circle and names something in a category (animals, fruits, ice cream flavors) Read books to your kids when they are really small High, low and act of kindness or good deed of the day Conversation starters in the center of the table – kids take turns selecting the questions Bedtime Journals Love notes for kids noticing behavior – not always praise! Teens Get your own life because your teens are getting theirs Learn more about the teenage brain to better understand their behavior Self-care Hacks If you don’t take care of you, the people in your life will suffer Sign up for that course, trip, class, workshop! Spend time by yourself, try an experience on your own Do less, say no – don’t glorify busy Listen to your own voice, your own body Links Mentioned in the Episode: Drink Recipe: Kombucha Negroni Ball Jars for storing superfoods Dinner Questions for School Age Children Books on teenage brain development Why Do They Act That Way?: A Survival Guide to the Adolescent Brain for You and Your Teen The Teenage Brain: A Neuroscientist’s Survival Guide to Raising Adolescents and Young Adults Episode Sponsor: Rise Gathering Rise Gathering is an annual, women’s only, weekend retreat in the Pocono Mountains. Rise offers an opportunity to disconnect and immerse yourself in the beautiful surroundings, attend a range of workshops from empowerment, to palm reading to yoga and connect with some fabulous women. We want to see you there! Rise Gathering Weekend 2018 takes place May 18 – May 20th at the beautiful lake front property of Trail’s End Camp, located in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania, about 2 hours driving distance from NYC and Philadelphia. All activities, meals, and accommodations are included and you can select private or shared accommodations.  The biggest thing that’s included?  Time for just you. Come join us!  Exclusively for Crunchy Cocktail Listeners, you can get $50 off your ticket price by using the code CRUNCHY at checkout at risegatherings.com.

Kathryn interviews neuroscientist Dr. Frances E. Jensen, author of the book “The Teenage Brain: A Neuroscientist's Survival Guide to Raising Adolescents and Young Adults”. Dr. Jensen discusses how aspects of the teenage brain – from learning and memory to gender differences – are changed once a person experiences a head trauma. Dr. Jensen is Chair of the Department of Neurology at the University of Pennsylvania and was Director of Translational Neuroscience at Harvard Medical School. Kathryn also interviews breast cancer survivor Stephanie Hosford about her book “Bald, Fat & Crazy: How I Beat Cancer While Pregnant with One Daughter and Adopting Another”. Having a baby is a monumental experience, and so is adopting a child; being diagnosed with cancer comes with its own emotional and physical entanglements. Now, imagine what it would be like to experience all three at once. “Bald, Fat & Crazy” is Hosford's heartfelt and humorous memoir chronicling her unique circumstances.

Kathryn interviews neuroscientist Dr. Frances E. Jensen, author of the book “The Teenage Brain: A Neuroscientist's Survival Guide to Raising Adolescents and Young Adults”. Dr. Jensen discusses how aspects of the teenage brain – from learning and memory to gender differences – are changed once a person experiences a head trauma. Dr. Jensen is Chair of the Department of Neurology at the University of Pennsylvania and was Director of Translational Neuroscience at Harvard Medical School. Kathryn also interviews breast cancer survivor Stephanie Hosford about her book “Bald, Fat & Crazy: How I Beat Cancer While Pregnant with One Daughter and Adopting Another”. Having a baby is a monumental experience, and so is adopting a child; being diagnosed with cancer comes with its own emotional and physical entanglements. Now, imagine what it would be like to experience all three at once. “Bald, Fat & Crazy” is Hosford's heartfelt and humorous memoir chronicling her unique circumstances.

Host: John J. Russell, MD Internationally respected neurologist Frances E. Jensen, M.D. speaks with host John Russell, MD about her book, The Teenage Brain: A Neuroscientist's Survival Guide To Raising Adolescents And Young Adults. This insightful book offers new findings and dispells myths and also provides practical advice for parents and teenagers.

Host: John J. Russell, MD Internationally respected neurologist Frances E. Jensen, M.D. speaks with host John Russell, MD about her book, The Teenage Brain: A Neuroscientist's Survival Guide To Raising Adolescents And Young Adults. This insightful book offers new findings and dispells myths and also provides practical advice for parents and teenagers.