Don't Wanna Talk About It | Parenting Podcast

The explosion of the #MeToo movement sparked a much-needed national conversation about consent. But does your teen actually understand what it means to give or get consent? When it comes to protecting their personal space and setting boundaries, what can you do to empower your teen to help them develop respectful, healthy relationships. In this episode, we are joined by Clinical Psychologist and Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker Dr. Kenya Coleman to discuss how to talk to your teen about consent.

High school years can be challenging for teens and parents. Schedules are more hectic, there’s tons of peer pressure, and academic requirements are much more demanding than they used to be. Plus, the pandemic is taking a toll on students’ motivation and mental health. In this episode, we discuss what we can do to prepare our teens for academic success and help them become stronger students.

Your teen may be book smart, but are they street smart?  In this episode we discuss what your teen needs to know about personal safety and the skills they need to thrive in any situation.

We know that teens need structure and discipline but being too strict can cause long-term emotional damage. In this episode, we discuss what rules and expectations might be considered extremely strict, what happens when parents take their discipline techniques too far, and the lasting effect this can have on your teen.

As parenting has evolved over the years, so has the language we use to communicate. Words are powerful and the meanings we attach are usually formed by what we learn at school, at home, and in society. In this episode, we discuss 6 words you need to redefine for your teen to make sure they are using them and living them in a healthy way.

Stress, the need for independence, media influence, and the desire to fit in with peers, are some of the things that can impact your teen’s mental health. Navigating these challenges alone can be difficult. Managing your mental health is just as important as your physical health so in this episode we discuss how you can support your teen’s mental health.

Getting your teen to open up to you can be like pulling teeth! And while it is frustrating, rejecting you is just a natural side effect of their need to establish their identity. If you’re craving connection with your teen, listen to how we use 22 Would You Rather questions to get your teen to open up.

Every mother wants a close relationship with her daughter. They go shopping, share inside jokes, and talk about relationships. They share an unbreakable bond. But that doesn’t automatically happen. We all have mothers so we know that relationship is complex to say the least! In this episode, we discuss what makes a healthy mother-daughter relationship and what you can do you maintain a positive connection with your daughter as she moves from adolescence to adulthood.

Whether it’s starting a lemonade stand or selling candy to classmates, kids usually reveal their entrepreneurial spirit at a young age. But even if your kid may not be destined to be the next Elon Musk or Oprah Winfrey, they can still benefit from developing the mindset of an entrepreneur. In this episode we discuss raising a teen with an entrepreneurial spirit with mom and son entrepreneurs Tameka and Silas Montgomery.

Talking to your teen about sex and sexuality can be super awkward. But it doesn’t have to be. In this episode, sexuality educator Dr. Nadine Thornill joins us to give us guidance on the best way to approach this topic with our teens.

Teaching your teens about how to save and spend wisely is essential to raising a self-reliant, financially responsible adult. In this episode, financial coach Ericka Young joins us to discuss the most important lessons to you need to teach your teen to set them up for financial success.

As much as parents don’t want our kids to repeat our mistakes, there are some things they need to learn on their own. But what if sharing your experiences could help them avoid some of those mistakes?  In this episode we’re discussing all the things I can’t tell my younger self so I’m telling my daughter.

From social media to movies to magazines, young girls are bombarded with media messages that can make it hard for them to feel good about their appearance. In this episode we’ll discuss some practical ways to help your daughter develop a positive body image.

No matter how bright and brilliant your teen is, a lack of basic life and social skills will leave them at a disadvantage personally and professionally. But what exactly do they need to know? Are they ready for the real world? Can they make it on their own? In this episode we cover everything your teen needs to know before they leave home.

Teens have always created their own language. And it changes all the time. Now with smartphones and technology, they seem to write it just as much as they actually speak it. While you don’t want to spy on them, you do need to have a basic understanding of what it all means. In this episode we decode teen texting acronyms and slang that parents need to know.

As your kids hit the teen years, things really start to change. They start building their own lives, and that means spending less time with you. And you can start to feel disconnected. But communication goes both ways. Parents, how often do you share how your day was or what you’re going through? In this episode we share 20 questions to spark meaningful conversation with your teen to keep the lines of communication open and get to know each other better.

There are a lot of things that teens need to learn to do for themselves before they leave home.  Learning how to be independently productive is one of them.  In this episode we discuss 12 productivity tips to help your teens learn how to manage their time, eliminate distractions and get focused.  Plus, we’ll share some tech tools to help them stay on track.  If your teen is a procrastinator this episode is for you!

It’s almost back to school time and families have some tough decisions to make.  In this episode, we’ll discuss this new level of anxiety about returning to school and how to handle all of the emotions we are feeling with our special guest relationship therapist Dr. Argie Allen Wilson.

What defines success? Is happiness, is it wealth, is it fame? In this episode we discuss 8 common myths about success and why you need throw them out the window, how you should really measure success and why failure plays a big part in success. Plus I’ll tell you why I quit a my job just when my career was taking off.

Change your mind, change your life.  A simple statement but easier said than done.  In this episode we discuss how to overcome the limiting thoughts that stop you from being who you really want to be. We also share tips on what do to squash your inner hater and become mentally stronger.