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The Puberty ProfHelping Pre-teens Navigate Their JourneysResearch tells us that young people need to figure out how to solve challenges in their personal lives, yet sometimes their caretakers jump in to solve their challenges instead. This episode of the Puberty Prof Podcast provides concrete techniques a caregiver can use to teach their young person for how to navigate life’s challenges. To explain these habits, Cynthia Clumeck Muchnick, author of The Parent Compass: Navigating Your Teen’s Wellness & Academic Journey in Today’s Competitive World, is the Puberty Prof’s guest. Remember you can also watch this episode on the Puberty Prof’s YouTube Cha...
2023-06-2033 min
No Guilt Mom | Overcoming Mom Guilt, Parenting Tips, & Self Care for MomsHow to Find (& Follow) Your Parent CompassRaising teens can be a daunting task for any parent, but it doesn't have to be. With the right guidance and tools, you can raise your teen with positive mental health and follow your “Parent Compass”.We recently sat down with Cindy Muchnick, M.A., and Jenn Curtis, M.S.W., authors of the book, The Parent Compass: Navigating Your Teen's Wellness and Academic Journey in Today's Competitive World. They help tweens and teens navigate middle and high school culminating in the college admissions process.We talked about what teens are currently going through both in h...
2022-11-2929 min
Talking To Teens: Expert Tips for Parenting TeenagersEp 143: The Do’s and Don’ts of College ApplicationsCynthia Clumeck Muchnick and Jenn Curtis, authors of The Parent Compass, share their wealth of knowledge on the college admissions process and parenting in the late teens.Full show notesLet’s be honest–the pressure of the college application process is enough to drive anyone crazy. Both you and your kids might find yourselves losing sleep and shedding tears over the endless rampage of SAT scores, personal essays and scholarship applications. It’s so intense that celebrities are willing to bribe schools and admissions officers with thousands of dollars just to get their kid’s feet i...
2021-06-2027 min
Talking to Teens TeasersEp 143: The Do’s and Don’ts of College ApplicationsLet’s be honest–the pressure of the college application process is enough to drive anyone crazy. Both you and your kids might find yourselves losing sleep and shedding tears over the endless rampage of SAT scores, personal essays and scholarship applications. It’s so intense that celebrities are willing to bribe schools and admissions officers with thousands of dollars just to get their kid’s feet in the door!Although you just want the best for your kid, it’s easy to get caught up in the competition of it all and become another expectant force brea...
2021-05-2302 min
The Love Doctor Is InThe Love Doctor is IN Episode 175: Supporting Your Teen’s Mental Health with Jenn Curtis and Cynthia MuchnickTeens today are stressed out, sleep-deprived, and over-committed. One of the biggest stressors for teens and their parents is preserving their relationship while navigating a competitive academic environment. Dr.Terri talks to Cynthia Clumeck Muchnick (MA) and Jenn Curtis (MSW), co-authors of the new book, “The Parent Compass: Navigating Your Teen’s Wellness and Academic Journey in Today’s Competitive World.” The Parent Compass provides guidance on what parents’ roles should be in supporting their teens’ mental health as they traverse the maze of the adolescent years. Muchnick and Curtis discuss how parents can keep their relationship with their teen intact...
2021-04-1200 min
Sunshine ParentingEp. 166: The Parent CompassShow notes & links. Check out Audrey's book, HAPPY CAMPERS. Join my PATREON squad for special perks, including bonus podcast episodes, exclusive posts, and resources. Subscribe to Sunshine Parenting email updates for free resources and ideas for happier, more connected families. Links The Parent Compass: Navigating Your Teen's Wellness & Academic Journey in Today's Competitive World. website | parentcompassbook.com instagram | @parentcompass facebook | TheParentCompass linkedIn | Cindy Muchnick and Jenn Curtis podcast | Parent Compass on SmartSocial About this episode In this episode, I talk with co-authors Cynthia Clumeck Muchnick, MA and Jenn Curtis, MSW, a...
2021-01-2255 min