
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."
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 230 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | How ToKids & FamilyParentingEducation | |||

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.
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And I don’t even have kids yall! I’m serious. I came for the info and stayed for the humor.
What a bummer
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
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
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.
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The content focuses on parenting strategies for managing the complexities of raising teenagers and preparing them for adulthood. Topics addressed include communication techniques, the emotional challenges of parenting, establishing boundaries, and navigating the ever-evolving relationship dynamics between parents and teens. There is also a notable emphasis on the unique challenges presented by contemporary issues such as technology use, mental health concerns, and societal expectations surrounding adolescence. What sets this show apart is its blend of practical advice with relatable humor, making it an engaging resource for parents looking to enhance their approach to parenting teens.
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Recent guests on this podcast include:
1. Cynthia Yanof
2. Cynthia Yanoff
3. Dr. Miriam Grossman
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