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Feeding The Mouth That Bites You: Parenting Teens Into Adulthood

Kenneth Wilgus, Cynthia Yanof
Parenting
Teenagers
Sociosexuality
Grounding
Substance Abuse
Teen Hygiene
Social Media
Masturbation
Teenage Religion
Sexual Intimacy
Co-Parenting
Makeup
Planned Emancipation
Mentalization
Mental Health
Pornography
ADHD
Family Dynamics
Friendship
Teen Health

A weekly podcast on parenting teens and launching them into the world. Hosted by Cynthia Yanof with Dr. Ken Wilgus, author of the book "Feeding The Mouth That Bites You."

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Latest Episodes

This week on the show, Cynthia and Dr. Ken dive into the often-overlooked world of adult friendship—why it matters for your emotional health and your parenting. They unpack new research on the “friendship recession,” why adults have fewer close frien... more

This week on the show, Dr. Ken and Cynthia dig into listener questions. They start with digital monitoring: What do you do when Life360 tells you your teen is speeding or texting while driving? Dr. Ken breaks down when consequences help, when they do... more

This week on the show, Cynthia and Dr. Ken dive into the wild, wonderful, and occasionally mind-numbing world of youth sports. Dr. Ken breaks down what’s really going on inside our teens—whether they’re thriving, quitting, or somewhere in between. He... more

Today, Dr. Ken and Cynthia talk about how AI is shaping the world our teens are growing up in. From homework help to “AI friends” and therapy bots, this technology is moving fast — and our kids are encountering it whether we feel ready or not.

Inste... more

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Recent Guests

Cynthia Yanof
Fellow podcaster and returning guest
Feeding The Mouth That Bites You Podcast / Mesmerized Podcast
Episode: Episode 217: Start The School Year Off Right With Your Teen Plus A Huge Announcement!
Cynthia Yanoff
Author of 'Life is Messy, God is Good'
Episode: Episode 171: We Interview Cynthia Yanof... Your New Best Friend
Dr. Miriam Grossman
Board-certified psychiatrist and author
Episode: Episode 166: "Lost in Trans Nation" We Interview Dr. Miriam Grossman MD (Part One)

Hosts

Cynthia Yanof
Host with a focus on parenting strategies, bringing enthusiasm and a personal touch to discussions on raising teens into adulthood.
Dr. Ken Wilgus
Psychologist and author, co-host, providing expertise on the psychological aspects of parenting teens.
Jessica Pfeiffer
Co-host contributing to discussions on parenting, bringing personal experiences and humor to the conversations.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 985 ratings
  • One of my favorites!

    And I don’t even have kids yall! I’m serious. I came for the info and stayed for the humor.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Afstrick2013
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great info until you started yapping about your God

    What a bummer

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Kenzm22
    United Statesa month ago
  • Very strange advice

    I listened to a few episodes and the last one nr 225 on bullying left me disturbed. How are you promoting kids to physically fight and shaming those who choose to physically not participate in fighting if they are being bullied. Calling your son a loser because he didn’t want to be physically violent? Bullying goes so much deeper than physical harm. I felt like there was even laughing happening at the idea of bullying, like having a child who is a bully is something funny. It is not. It is somet... more

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    1
    Mamamaria123
    Finlanda month ago
  • So practical

    This is like my comfort podcast. It’s just so rational in a world that is so upside down. I used to feel mom guilt for not (s)mothering my younger teenagers, but now I feel empowered and like I am empowering them to be adults. I first came to this podcast because I was looking for parenting advice; what I really needed was to let go of so much of the parenting advice (which so much is of structuring/control that doesn’t benefit teenagers) I had heard, and just use common sense. Also, read the bo... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Egetts
    United States2 months ago
  • No contact parent episode

    I listened to about 10 minutes of this episode. They act like low contact and no contact is new. The estranged adult child subreddit has been around for more than 5 years. It seemed like they, as the parents, are mocking the adult children.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    MissV28!
    United States2 months ago

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Criticism arises regarding certain controversial topics, particularly on bullying and parenting tactics.
Listeners appreciate the mix of humor and practical advice around parenting teens.
Many find the insight and expertise of the hosts to be valuable and relatable.
Some express concern over the incorporation of religious themes into discussions.

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Episode 229: You Asked, We Answered: Parenting Q&A with Dr. Ken
Q: How do I interact with my child without seeming like I'm prying, but showing them that I care?
It's best to be present without overwhelming them with questions, ensuring they know you're interested but not controlling.
Episode 229: You Asked, We Answered: Parenting Q&A with Dr. Ken
Q: My daughter's friends are getting more and more involved in occult practices. How do you approach this topic?
Engage in open communication with your daughter and express your concerns, while also understanding her perspective on her friends' behaviors.
Episode 229: You Asked, We Answered: Parenting Q&A with Dr. Ken
Q: Our 21-year-old daughter thinks that we should be okay with her staying in her boyfriend's apartment. What are your thoughts?
Discuss the moral concerns openly with your daughter and consider the effectiveness of tying her financial support to your approval of her relationship choices.
Episode 229: You Asked, We Answered: Parenting Q&A with Dr. Ken
Q: Using Life360, we were able to see that our child has been speeding and picking up her phone while driving, texting, Snapchat. What would you suggest for this?
It's important to consider how much information you really want to have and whether it's beneficial to use that knowledge to enforce consequences. Also, be mindful of how this could impact the relationship with your teenager.
Episode 227: Raising Teens in the Age of AI
Q: What would your response be if a teenager said they prefer interactions with AI because they're not understood?
I would challenge them about the difference between feeling comfortable with AI and having real human interactions, reminding them of the importance of interpersonal relationships.

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