The Parenting Pair | Teens & Tweens

How to Prepare Kids for an Uncertain Future (and AI) | Jeanine Collins

What does it actually mean to prepare our kids for the future when we don't even know what that future will look like? For years, parents have been given a familiar form

Should You Let Your Teen Drink at Home? What the Research Says

What should parents do when they believe their teenager is going to drink alcohol anyway? Should you let your teen drink at home so they learn to drink responsibly, or m

When One Child Needs More: Supporting Siblings of Kids With Mental Health Challenges

What happens to the child or teen who seems to be “doing fine” when a sibling needs much more attention? When a child or teenager is dealing with a concerning medical co

Puberty to Perimenopause: Early Puberty, Teen Nutrition & HRT | Dr. Sophia Yen

When does puberty start, and what should parents know about teen weight, sleep, perimenopause, and HRT? Pediatric and adolescent medicine specialist Dr. Sophia Yen answer

Is It Safe to Skip Your Period? Birth Control & Cancer Risk | Dr. Sophia Yen

Is it safe to skip your period? Dr. Sophia Yen makes the case that for many teens and women it is, and that the long-term benefits may include a significantly lower risk

Is 13 Too Young for Social Media? What Parents Need to Know About the Teen Brain | Dr. Eva Telzer

Is 13 really the right age for a teen or tween to start using social media? What does social media have to do with the developing adolescent brain—and should parents limi

AI, Teens & Relationships: What Parents Need to Know | Dr. Mitch Prinstein

What happens when kids and teenagers begin turning to AI chatbots for friendship, advice, reassurance, and connection? In this episode of The Parenting Pair Podcast, Dr.

Medical Trauma in Parents: Caring for Yourself So You Can Care for Your Child | Dr. Meghan Marsac

When your child is facing a serious illness, hospitalization, medical procedure, injury, or other frightening medical experience, it can be easy to focus entirely on your

Back-to-School Parenting: Why Connection Matters More Than Getting Everything Done

Back-to-school season can quickly turn parents into the project managers of the household.  School forms, homework, practices, appointments, schedules, emails, deadlines

Medical Anxiety in Kids & Teens: How to Help Them Cope | Pediatric Medical Trauma

Medical challenges can affect far more than your child's physical health. Whether it's a routine shot, bloodwork, a frightening trip to the ER, surgery, an injury, or ma

How to Raise a Teen Who Makes Good Decisions (Even When You're Not Watching)

Parenting Pair classic: We are bringing this essential conversation back to the top of your feed this week. This is one of our most-watched episodes, and the practical to

Sexual Assault Awareness: College Red Zone Conversation Guide for Parents and Teens

Encore episode: It's move-in week — and this episode is a timely one for parents of teens heading to college, a new social scene, or just more unsupervised time with frie

I Yelled at My Teen. Now What? How to Repair Your Relationship

Encore episode: Every parent loses their temper sometimes—it is a completely normal part of raising teens. But what matters most is what we do after the dust settles. We

Raising Confident, Independent Kids With Food Allergies | Tamara Hubbard

Food allergies don't just affect what your child  or teen eats—they can shape your family's entire experience of school, friendships, and independence. In this episode, t

Say Less: The Parenting Strategy That Gets Teens to Listen

Have you ever noticed that the more you remind, explain, lecture, or give advice… the less your teen seems to listen? In this episode of The Parenting Pair Podcast, Dr.

Why Making Friends Is Harder Than It Looks (And How to Help Your Teen) | Deirdre Flores

Is your teen struggling to make friends, maintain friendships, or navigate their social world? Many parents worry when their tween or teen seems lonely, has difficulty c

Stop Spiraling: How to Catch the Thoughts That Stress You Out as a Parent

Encore presentation: We're re-releasing this episode because the topic keeps coming up — over and over again — in our work with parents. How we think matters. It shapes h

Screens All Summer? How to Avoid Constant Fights With Your Tween or Teen

Summer break is supposed to be relaxing—but for many parents of tweens and teens, it quickly turns into a battle over screens, video games, YouTube, and endless hours ind

The Real College Conversation: What Every Parent Needs to Know Before (and After) Freshman Year

Starting college is exciting—but it can also be overwhelming for both young people and parents. In this episode of The Parenting Pair Podcast, clinical psychologists Dr.

Why Women Struggle With Sleep: From Adolescence to Menopause | Dr. Shelby Harris

Sleep problems are incredibly common among women—but they're often misunderstood. In this episode of The Parenting Pair Podcast, clinical psychologists Annalise Caron an