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Ep 104: A Good Relationship is Key to Having a Good Teen

September 20, 2020 Andy Connection & Persuasion, Identity Development, Rules & Limits, Success & Motivation Comments Off on Ep 104: A Good Relationship is Key to Having a Good Teen

Dr. Richard Lerner, author of The Good Teen and academic at Tufts University, shares his research on “good” teens...

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Ep 105: The Hormones Behind Bonding, Relationships, and Sex

September 27, 2020 Andy Connection & Persuasion, Gender Issues, Sex & Dating Comments Off on Ep 105: The Hormones Behind Bonding, Relationships, and Sex

Dr. Larry J. Young, author of The Chemistry Between Us and researcher at Emory, joins Andy to discuss the...

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Ep 106: Teen Brain Hacks

October 4, 2020 Andy School & Grades, Stress & Anxiety, Success & Motivation Comments Off on Ep 106: Teen Brain Hacks

Malin Gutestam, author of Brain Tools for Teens, shares what she has learned from decades of working in education....

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Ep 107: Only 7% of Parents Do This…

October 11, 2020 Andy Risky Behaviors, Sex & Dating Comments Off on Ep 107: Only 7% of Parents Do This…

Megan Maas, PhD, award-winning researcher at Michigan State University, leads us through the latest reports on pornography use among...

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Ep 108: Prepare Your Teen for Police Encounters

October 18, 2020 Andy Identity Development, Risky Behaviors, Sex & Dating Comments Off on Ep 108: Prepare Your Teen for Police Encounters

Jonathan Cristall, author of What They Don’t Teach Teens and a career prosecutor, gives Andy the insider scoop on...

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Ep 110: Hidden Depression in High Achievers

November 1, 2020 Andy Connection & Persuasion, Risky Behaviors, Stress & Anxiety Comments Off on Ep 110: Hidden Depression in High Achievers

Cindy Otis, author of True or False and former CIA analyst, joins Andy to discuss how misinformation snowballs (and...

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Ep 111: Want Accountable Teens? Ask the Right Questions

November 8, 2020 Andy Connection & Persuasion, Grit & Perseverance, Identity Development, Success & Motivation Comments Off on Ep 111: Want Accountable Teens? Ask the Right Questions

John G. Miller, author of five books including Raising Accountable Kids and QBQ!, shares his expertise on how to...

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Ep 114: What Teens Can Do Now To Prepare For College

November 29, 2020 Andy College & Career, Grit & Perseverance, Identity Development, School & Grades, Success & Motivation Comments Off on Ep 114: What Teens Can Do Now To Prepare For College

Dr. Pamela Ellis, author of What to Know Before They Go, shares key insights on how to best prepare...

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Ep 115: Beating Substance Abuse and Addiction

December 6, 2020 Andy Arguments & Defiance, Risky Behaviors, Stress & Anxiety Comments Off on Ep 115: Beating Substance Abuse and Addiction

Richard Capriola, author of The Addicted Child and a seasoned addiction counselor, gives us the details on vaping, marijuana...

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Ep 116: Time Management for More Focused Teens

December 13, 2020 Andy College & Career, School & Grades, Stress & Anxiety, Success & Motivation Comments Off on Ep 116: Time Management for More Focused Teens

Leslie Josel, author of How To Do It Now Because It’s Not Going Away and global time management expert,...

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Ep 117: The Warrior Challenge For Kinder, More Courageous Teens

December 20, 2020 Andy Connection & Persuasion, Gender Issues, Grit & Perseverance, Identity Development, Stress & Anxiety, Success & Motivation Comments Off on Ep 117: The Warrior Challenge For Kinder, More Courageous Teens

John Beede, author of The Warrior Challenge, sheds light on how to help instill values of kindness, courage, and...

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Ep 118: Lying, Stealing, and Power Struggles

December 27, 2020 Andy Arguments & Defiance, Connection & Persuasion, Risky Behaviors, Rules & Limits Comments Off on Ep 118: Lying, Stealing, and Power Struggles

Paul Podolsky, author of Raising a Thief, goes in depth on his journey raising a traumatized daughter. Paul describes...

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