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Ep. 117: Shyness

Ep. 117: Shyness

When should you start to worry about shyness? Get real life examples and ways you can approach social awkwardness and shyness when talking with teenagers.

Ep. 116: Drama

Ep. 116: Drama

How can caring adults acknowledge teens’ BIG emotions without feeding the drama cycle? Learn ways to guide kids through social-emotional regulation and more.

Ep. 115: Anger

Ep. 115: Anger

Why are teenagers so angry? Let’s talk about the stereotype of the annoyed teen and how to help channel that anger into a state of better self-awareness.

Ep: 114: Sneaking

Ep: 114: Sneaking

It can be scary when teens start sneaking around to get what they want or need. Learn what might be behind your teen’s sneaky behavior.