Mi Podcast:parenting Teenagers

Helping your teenager escape unexpected and uncomfortable situations.

Approaching your teenager about their suspected sexual activity.  

How to get to know your teenager's friends without demanding an interview.

How do I tell my kid I hate their friends?!

Helping my teen cope with an impending divorce.

"Just wait until you grow up- then you'll really know what pressure is!"  Recognizing the stress that teenagers face today and helping them navigate it successfully.

Standing up to the pressure of other parent's standards.

Teenagers in the workforce.  How much is good experience and how much is sacrificing school, family, and life?

Dating has become a very significant part of teenage culture, but how much a part of your family should the boyfriend/girlfriend become? 

When, how, and where to talk about sex with your teenager.

Encouraging your teenager in a language they understand.

Avoiding the accidental wounding from jokes that seem innocently funny to you but are slowly eroding the trust of your teenager.

Identifying the signs that your child is becoming a pre-teen and building a healthy foundation for the years to come.  Addresses specific topics like communication, discipline, and independence for your upcoming teenager.