Don't Wanna Talk About It | Parenting Podcast

Maintaining a healthy relationship with your teen takes effort. All parents make mistakes, and despite our best intentions our words and actions can strengthen the relationship or break it. In this e…

Dating can be a lot of things. Fun, exhausting, expensive, exciting. You learn more about yourself, what you like, and what you don’t like. You also get a better idea of the type of people you like t…

You don’t have to be a treehugger to know that climate change is real and our planet is in trouble. And it’s really going to be today’s teens that will lead the way in sustainable environmental solut…

Dads play such an important role in their daughters' lives. The best father-daughter relationships are built on trust, love, and mutual respect. And communication is key to developing that bond. But …

The space between childhood and adulthood is awkward and uncomfortable. And as much as your teen might want to communicate, sometimes they hide the way they feel because they don’t want you to get ma…

The explosion of the #MeToo movement sparked a much-needed national conversation about consent. But does your teen actually understand what it means to give or get consent? When it comes to protectin…

High school years can be challenging for teens and parents. Schedules are more hectic, there’s tons of peer pressure, and academic requirements are much more demanding than they used to be. Plus, the…

Your teen may be book smart, but are they street smart?  In this episode we discuss what your teen needs to know about personal safety and the skills they need to thrive in any situation.

We know that teens need structure and discipline but being too strict can cause long-term emotional damage. In this episode, we discuss what rules and expectations might be considered extremely stric…

As parenting has evolved over the years, so has the language we use to communicate. Words are powerful and the meanings we attach are usually formed by what we learn at school, at home, and in societ…

Stress, the need for independence, media influence, and the desire to fit in with peers, are some of the things that can impact your teen’s mental health. Navigating these challenges alone can be dif…

Getting your teen to open up to you can be like pulling teeth! And while it is frustrating, rejecting you is just a natural side effect of their need to establish their identity. If you’re craving co…

Every mother wants a close relationship with her daughter. They go shopping, share inside jokes, and talk about relationships. They share an unbreakable bond. But that doesn’t automatically happen. W…

Whether it’s starting a lemonade stand or selling candy to classmates, kids usually reveal their entrepreneurial spirit at a young age. But even if your kid may not be destined to be the next Elon Mu…

Talking to your teen about sex and sexuality can be super awkward. But it doesn’t have to be. In this episode, sexuality educator Dr. Nadine Thornill joins us to give us guidance on the best way to a…

Teaching your teens about how to save and spend wisely is essential to raising a self-reliant, financially responsible adult. In this episode, financial coach Ericka Young joins us to discuss the mos…

As much as parents don’t want our kids to repeat our mistakes, there are some things they need to learn on their own. But what if sharing your experiences could help them avoid some of those mistakes…

From social media to movies to magazines, young girls are bombarded with media messages that can make it hard for them to feel good about their appearance. In this episode we’ll discuss some practica…

No matter how bright and brilliant your teen is, a lack of basic life and social skills will leave them at a disadvantage personally and professionally. But what exactly do they need to know? Are the…

Teens have always created their own language. And it changes all the time. Now with smartphones and technology, they seem to write it just as much as they actually speak it. While you don’t want to s…