Your Teen with Sue and Steph

Mar 28, 2023

00:35:04

ChatGPT, Andrew Tate, beauty filters, and of course, all sorts of gaming— how are we supposed to keep up? Dr. Elizabeth Milovidov joins us to share how we can help guide our kids through our ever-changing modern world.

Mar 14, 2023

00:44:15

The college admissions process is treated as one-size-fits-all, but that's not always the case for Black families. Shereem Herndon-Brown and Timothy L Fields, co-authors of "The Black Family’s Guide to College Admissions," share their wisdom college admissions at the intersection of education, parenting, and race.

In this episode, we talk about…

What made this book necessary?
What is under-matching?
What struggles are specific to Black families?
The special value of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)
The drawbacks and benefits of attending PWIs (predominantly white institutions)

Feb 28, 2023

00:37:30

Peer pressure is a quintessential part of teenage life — the need to fit in, to have friends, and to avoid conflict. Phyllis Fagell joins us to share strategies to encourage kids to think and act for themselves.

In this episode, we talk about…

The difference between peer pressure and “social contagion”
The role of gender in peer pressure
The role of social media in peer pressure
What to do when your kid is following the “bad” ones
How to counter the “everyone is doing it” argument

Feb 14, 2023

00:37:37

Dr. Cameron Caswell and Charle Peck want to reverse the mental health crisis with our kids. They unpack nine skills to foster healthier relationships with parents, kids, and teachers.

To check out their co-authored book "Improving School Mental Health: The Thriving School Community Solution," click here!

In this episode, we talk about…

What’s going on with our adolescents and why they feel so isolated and disconnected
How Covid made this worse
9 easy skills that will improve your relationship with your child
…And much more!

Jan 31, 2023

00:44:23

Your 20-something just moved back home. Dr. Mark McConville, author of "Failure to Launch," joins us again to share how to create a cooperative and positive relationship with your new young adult living in your house.

Boundaries: what they are and how to instate them
How to hold your adult child accountable for their behavior as a housemate
How to step back and let them grow on their on timeline
…And much more!

Jan 17, 2023

00:44:20

Dr. Mark McConville, author of "Failure to Launch: Why Your Twentysomething Hasn't Grown Up and What to Do About It" shares his wisdom on how to prepare your high schooler to succeed in life.

In this episode we talk about...

When to let go of managing your child’s academic performance
Red flags to look out for in older teenagers approaching graduation
How to personally disinvest from your child’s college acceptance scorecard
…And much more!

Here's the link to more resources about finding the right games for your kids!

Jan 03, 2023

00:33:03

It's not all fun and games! Dr. Debi Gilboa (AKA Dr. G) explains how playing games together creates family bonds and lifelong memories — plus so much more you might not even know.

In this episode, we talk about...

Different types of games and how they strengthen developing brains
How to assuage “sore losers”
How games can improve mental health

Dec 20, 2022

00:42:18

Our teenage girls are suffering. Donna Jackson Nakazawa, author of "Girls on the Brink: Helping Our Daughters Thrive in an Era of Increased Anxiety, Depression, and Social Media," explains how you can help your daughter.

In this episode, we talk about...

How prevalent is depression and anxiety in girls?
Why is it worse for girls than boys?
How much is Covid impacting girls?
What if your daughter doesn’t really share with you?
What’s the biggest myth about raising teenage girls?

Dec 06, 2022

00:51:40

Remember that old saying "do one thing that scares you every day?" But why? Scott Simon, author of "Scare Your Soul: 7 Powerful Principles to Harness Fear and Lead Your Most Courageous Life" shares how lives are transformed when people take risks.

In this episode, we discuss…

Why it’s worth doing one thing that scares you every day
How facing fear can help kids overcome shyness and anxiety
How to foster a sense of independence and capability in teens through facing fears