How to Win Power Struggles
How do you stop a power struggle with a defiant kid? In this complete guide, bestselling author Oren Klaff reveals how parents can use “Frame Control,” his revolutionary approach to breaking down power struggles.
Oppositional Defiant Disorder
ODD in children and teens can be a nightmare for parents to deal with. Thankfully, there are some strategies that work. This guide to Oppositional Defiant Disorder in children was provided by Sean Grover, the author of When Kids Call the Shots.
Ep 50: Teenagers Under Pressure
Lisa Damour, bestselling author of Untangled and Under Pressure, reveals a startling trend on this episode: stress and anxiety are on the rise among teenage girls. Learn why this is happening and what parents can do about it from the psychologist who writes the adolescence column for the New York Times.
Ep 49: Risky Behaviors and Self Harm
Michelle Mitchell, author of 5 parenting books, shares some surprising facts from her newest book, Self Harm. She says teens act reckless and harm themselves when they can’t find a better way to deal with strong negative emotions. Thankfully, there’s a lot parents can do to help.
Ep 48: Gaslighting and Emotional Manipulation
Stephanie Sarkis, author of Gaslighting, explains how parents should handle emotionally manipulative teenagers, partners, and ex-partners. She also shares strategies for preparing your teen to deal with emotionally manipulative people in their own lives.
Ep 47: Sex Positive Education for Teens
Gia Lynne, author of On Blossoming, thinks the current model of sex education does more harm than good. In this episode, she reveals how to adopt a “pleasure-focused”, or “sex positive education”, approach instead. Use these tips to set your teen up for sexual success.
Ep 46: Handling Problem Teenagers
David Sortino, author and psychologist, talks about the time he spent working at a school for troubled kids during his twenties. He developed a unique approach, using kinesthetic activities to engage the students. This episode also covers his new book on the neuroscience of learning.
Ep 45: Troublesome Teenage Boys
Bill Beausay, the author of Teenage Boys!, talks about how to build a strong connection with a tough teen and how to challenge teens to step up and handle their own problems. He also reveals how to teach manners to teens.
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Ep 44: Non-Punitive Parenting Strategies
Judy Arnall, the author of four parenting books including Discipline without Distress and Parenting with Patience, explains how to stop teenage rebellion and attitude problems instantly using non-punitive parenting strategies. Your teens will surely respond to these counter-intuitive approaches.