Topics Tag: peer/social pressure

Ep 195: The Mindset of Success

June 17, 2022 College & Career, Connection & Persuasion, Grit & Perseverance, Identity Development, School & Grades, Success & Motivation

Ruth Gotian, author of The Success Factor, explains how teens can cultivate the right mindset for success. Plus, how our kids can figure out their life’s purpose and find strong mentors to guide them.

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Ep 126: Make Awkward Conversations Easier

February 21, 2021 Arguments & Defiance, Connection & Persuasion, Risky Behaviors, Rules & Limits, Sex & Dating, Social Media

Michelle Icard, author of the new book Fourteen Talks by Age Fourteen, joins us to chat about the most important discussions to have with young people these days. We’ll also cover how to make them go smoothly and what parents can do to minimize awkwardness (and arguments) in the process!

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Ep 125: What To Do With a Negative Teen

February 14, 2021 Connection & Persuasion, Discipline & Chores, Risky Behaviors, Rules & Limits, School & Grades, Social Media, Success & Motivation

Roy F. Baumeister, PhD, bestselling author of Willpower and The Power of Bad, helps us understand our tendency to focus on the negatives and why it’s not all bad. Not winning “the best parent” awards? Turns out that’s not what matters for a successful teen.

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Ep 9: Smartphones and Social Media

October 9, 2017 Discipline & Chores, Rules & Limits, Social Media, Stress & Anxiety

Joani Geltman, author of the bestselling book “A Survival Guide to Parenting Teens”, explains how to handle teens who are addicted to their electronic devices. She has found that kids are texting during class, posting on SnapChat while they do their homework, and browsing Instagram until 2 or 3 AM.

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