• #185: A Mom’s Struggle With Emotional Dysregulation Over Her Teen’s Distress (How to Manage Our Own Big Emotions)
    Nov 19 2024

    Some of us are just less aware of our emotions and less able to manage them well. I'm raising my own hand here!

    In this episode I "coach" a mom through her emotional dysregulation and try to bring more awareness to where it's coming from so she can manage it better.

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    57 mins
  • #184: Positive Reinforcement, Negative Consequences, And Teen Substance Use
    Nov 12 2024

    Today's episode wraps up the series on teen substance use and is a continuation from last week's episode on the methods discussed in the book, Beyond Addiction: How Science and Kindness Help People Change.

    If your teen or tween is using substances and you want to know how to best motivate them to change their behavior, this episode and last week's episode 183 is for you.

    Today I'll discuss the importance of collaborating with your co-parent, using positive reinforcement to see the behavior you want to see and natural and negative consequences to discourage the substance using behavior you don't want to see.

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    17 mins
  • #183: How To Motivate Your Teen To Change Their Relationship With Substances
    Nov 5 2024

    Today's episode is all about the methods discussed in the book, Beyond Addiction: How Science and Kindness Help People Change.

    If you're teen is using substances and you want to know how to best motivate them to change their behavior, this is the episode for you.

    I talk about motivational interviewing and the Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT) method of communicating with a loved one who's using.

    You'll probably be surprised by what you learn.

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    "I just wanted to let you know that I'm so thankful for your podcast! ...I'm so happy I discovered it!" Speaking of Teens Listener

    ^If you feel the same way, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps people know the show is worth their time to listen. Tap here, to go to Apple podcasts, and scroll down until you see the STARS to tap on the last star, then tap on “Write a Review” and let me know what you love about the show.

    If you’re listening in Spotify, you can also rate the show by going to the main episode page and tap the 3 dots to the right of the follow button, tap rate show and tap the 5th star!

    Thank you in advance for helping me help more parents!

    I drop new episodes every Tuesday and Friday so please tap Follow on the main episode page, so they’ll be ready for you in your app.

    You can reach out to me with ideas for the show or guest suggestions here. Thanks so much for listening!

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    30 mins
  • #182: “Gas Station Weed”, Delta-8, THCA-Your Teen Can Get High Legally
    Oct 29 2024

    What the heck is going on down at the convenience store or corner vape shop? They're selling something that looks a whole lot like marijuana, cannabis, or weed. And this stuff (otherwise known as "gas station weed") can get people even higher than the marijuana sold at the legal dispensaries that contain the high-producing, delta-9 THC.

    Even worse, this stuff is being sold legally to teens in many states! What is it? It's delta-8 THC, delta-10 THC, HHC, THCA, THCO and other chemically extracted hemp derivatives, which are mostly unregulated (and contain no telling what).

    I'll explain what these substances are, where they come from, how they're legal and what you should do if you find your teen is smoking it or "real marijuana".

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    Other episodes that will help you deal with your teen and substances

    Episode 16 Collaboration and Cooperation

    Episode 22 Discipline and Consequences

    Episode 39 Lying

    Episode 42 and 43 Drug-proofing Your Teens

    Episode 60 Substance Use and Abuse

    Episode 122 When Your Kid is using drugs

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    24 mins
  • #181: Does Your Teen Have A Substance Use Disorder, And If So, What To Do
    Oct 22 2024

    It's such a frightening thought; "Does my teen or tween have a substance use disorder? Is this more than occasional use or experimentation?"

    How are you supposed to know when your teenager has crossed that line? Who can help you determine if their substance use rises to the level of an "addiction"?

    Today I'll clarify some terminology, tell you how to figure these things out and help you understand what level of care your teen might potentially need, if they do indeed have a substance use disorder.

    See the list of other episodes and resources in the Show Notes
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    24 mins
  • #180: An Update On Opioids, Fentanyl, And Teens and Tweens In The U.S.
    Oct 15 2024

    Fentanyl is still a danger to teens and tweens and now there are even other chemicals being thrown in the mix of counterfeit pills that could be even deadlier. However, some expert are saying that it appears there may be less fentanyl in the supply chain in recent months.

    Additionally, although overall illicit drug use among teens has been decreasing for years, opioid use disorder among adolescents has greatly increased (according to the American Academy of Pediatrics).

    I'll walk you through the latest information in today's episode.

    See the list of other episodes and resources in the Show Notes
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    Thank you in advance for helping me help more parents!

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    21 mins
  • #179: Your Teen Is Hanging Out With A Crowd Who Uses Substances? Now What?
    Oct 8 2024

    There's no doubt that teens do risky things around their peers.

    But just how much influence do those peers have over your teen's use of substances?

    Can you do anything about the bad influences your teen is hanging out with?

    What factors do you need to consider?

    What about your influence? Can you counteract the influence your teen's peers have on them?💯

    See the list of other episodes and resources in the Show Notes
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    "I just wanted to let you know that I'm so thankful for your podcast! ...I'm so happy I discovered it!" Speaking of Teens Listener

    ^If you feel the same way, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps people know the show is worth their time to listen. Tap here, to go to Apple podcasts, and scroll down until you see the STARS to tap on the last star, then tap on “Write a Review” and let me know what you love about the show.

    If you’re listening in Spotify, you can also rate the show by going to the main episode page and tap the 3 dots to the right of the follow button, tap rate show and tap the 5th star!

    Thank you in advance for helping me help more parents!

    I drop new episodes every Tuesday and Friday so please tap Follow on the main episode page, so they’ll be ready for you in your app.

    You can reach out to me with ideas for the show or guest suggestions here. Thanks so much for listening!

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    24 mins
  • #178 What To Do When You Find Out Your Teen’s Using Drugs Or Drinking
    Oct 4 2024

    As a parent, perhaps you've been confronted with this issue: you've found evidence that your teen or tween is vaping, drinking alcohol, smoking marijuana, or using other substances and you have no idea what to do next.

    You can't think. You're upset, angry, anxious, confused, disappointed, etc. Do you give consequences? Do you call a therapist? What do you even say?

    I'll tell you the best way to approach this issue including guidelines for the conversation and the actual mechanics of the conversation. This episode will help you make it through this very tough situation with your teenager or tween.

    See the list of other episodes and resources in the Show Notes
    Transcript

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    "I just wanted to let you know that I'm so thankful for your podcast! ...I'm so happy I discovered it!" Speaking of Teens Listener

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    If you’re listening in Spotify, you can also rate the show by going to the main episode page and tap the 3 dots to the right of the follow button, tap rate show and tap the 5th star!

    Thank you in advance for helping me help more parents!

    I drop new episodes every Tuesday and Friday so please tap Follow on the main episode page, so they’ll be ready for you in your app.

    You can reach out to me with ideas for the show or guest suggestions here. Thanks so much for listening!

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    18 mins