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Feeding The Mouth That Bites You: Parenting Teens Into AdulthoodEpisode 226: The Case for Earlier Marriage (and why parents panic)Today we’re talking marriage with Dr. Ken Wilgus — not our marriages (although we detoured there), but our kids’ future ones. Dr. Ken discusses research that says we shouldn’t panic if our kids consider getting married younger than the cultural norm. Marriage isn't just a “capstone” once you're fully established — sometimes it’s a cornerstone that builds adulthood together.We unpack cultural trends, fear-based parenting, and why avoiding the dating conversation doesn’t actually protect your teens. Dr. Ken challenges us to talk openly about marriage, consider how our own marriage baggage might influence our advice, and stop assuming...
2025-11-0431 minFeeding The Mouth That Bites You: Parenting Teens Into AdulthoodEpisode 180: The Big Announcement: The Revised and Expanded, 2nd Edition of the Feeding Book Is Here!The second edition of the "Feeding The Mouth That Bites You" book will drop on November 5th! Dr. Ken finally finished the work of updating and expanding the Planned Emancipation message. Listeners of this podcast will recognize the new material covered in the book since they are many of the topics we talked about on this podcast over that past four seasons including:
- anxiety and depression
- ADHD, Autism-spectrum disorders and neurodiversity
- brain science and trauma
- sexuality and gender identity
- single parents
- divorce and blended families
- adoption
- adult children at home
- grandparents...
2024-09-0335 minFeeding The Mouth That Bites You: Parenting Teens Into AdulthoodEpisode 171: We Interview Cynthia Yanof... Your New Best FriendToday we talk to Cynthia Yanof, host of the "MESSmerized" podcast, former host of the "Pardon the Mess" podcast and author of her new book, "Life is Messy, God is Good: Sanity for the Chaos of Everyday Life." Always relatable, Cynthia's book shares stories and lessons learned from the vantage point of a wife, mom, former lawyer, foster parent and Christian woman just trying to keep things together. Her honesty and genuine interest in everyone around her draws people to her like a magnet, including Jessica and Dr. Ken, Cynthia is the new best friend that you just met!
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2024-04-0224 minFeeding The Mouth That Bites You: Parenting Teens Into AdulthoodEpisode 123: Preparing For An Empty NestThe goal of Feeding The Mouth parenting is for your kids to leave your home and start their own. But what about getting your life ready for life without kids around? Today we talk about preparing for empty nesting. When should parents start getting ready for this? What steps should we take in getting ready? Is it bad for my kids to see me almost happy that they are leaving? We answer these and other questions on today's episode.
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2022-12-1321 minFeeding The Mouth That Bites You: Parenting Teens Into AdulthoodEpisode 122: Teens Sending And Receiving NudesWhat do you do when you find out your teenager has sent or received nude photos of themselves or others? Is the issue of nude photos the same problem if you have a daughter or a son? Nude photos shared among teenagers can be one of the scariest issues parents can think of. Is my kid gonna end up in jail for sending child pornography? What if it's just "normal" sexting while dating? As usual, we seek an EFFECTIVE way to prepare your teen to manage this issue since angry "scared straight" speeches tend to fall a bit flat.
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2022-12-0620 minFeeding The Mouth That Bites You: Parenting Teens Into AdulthoodEpisode 121: Parenting In ReverseToday we focus on the best way to parent when your kids are young so they will be most prepared for planned emancipation when they reach adolescence. Dr. Ken is concerned about a kind of parenting that reverses the healthy pattern of teaching and disciplining young children followed by conscious releasing control in adolescence. "Reverse parenting" is the temptation many parents follow to allow their younger children too much freedom when young and then being surprised when freedoms given in in adolescence are of little impact.Are you "parenting in reverse?"
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2022-11-2921 minFeeding The Mouth That Bites You: Parenting Teens Into AdulthoodEpisode 118: How To Talk So Your Teenager Will ListenToday we focus on the advanced communication skill of advice- giving. Dr Ken refers to this often but many parents aren't sure all the implications of this method of giving information to their teen in ways that actually have impact in their lives. We discuss that how's and when's of advice-giving as well as the importance of listening to your teenager... especially when they are saying very "wrong" things!
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2022-11-0832 minFeeding The Mouth That Bites You: Parenting Teens Into AdulthoodEpisode 117: Teenagers And Basic Life SkillsWhat basic skills do you require of your teenager? Do they make their own doctor's appointments? Can they change a tire? This week we discuss the sometimes alarming lack of basic life skills that parents require of their teenagers and why it's so hard to teach them. Whether you just don't live on a farm or you're hanging on to those "little extras" you can do for your kid while you still have them, we discuss the importance of requiring more of your teen in everyday life situations.
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2022-11-0130 minFeeding The Mouth That Bites You: Parenting Teens Into AdulthoodEpisode 116: Trauma And TeenagersTrauma is another term we hear very often these days. How does trauma effect teenagers? How do we know when our teens have been traumatized? What are the effects of overusing terms like "trauma?" This week we talk about trauma and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and its relationship to teenagers.
HEADS UP: We do get specific about issues of violence and sexual abuse.
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2022-10-2526 minFeeding The Mouth That Bites You: Parenting Teens Into AdulthoodEpisode 115: When Dr. Ken Talks To Teenagers About "Feeding The Mouth"What is the teenagers role in Feeding The Mouth That Bites You? This week Dr. Ken talks about the message he (and other therapists) give teens about their responsibility to manage themselves while their parents are seeking to let go of their control. What do therapists say in counseling sessions with teenagers? Does everything they say have to stay confidential? Does a therapist just agree when teenagers complain about their parents?
This episode coincides with a bonus video where Dr. Ken sends a video message to teenagers whose parents are initiating Planned Emancipation.
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2022-10-2032 minFeeding The Mouth That Bites You: Parenting Teens Into AdulthoodEpisode 114: Help! I'm Starting Feeding The Mouth Late!Listeners often worry that they've come across Feeding The Mouth late in their teenager's development. Is it ever too late to start Planned Emancipation? What's the best way to implement these principles if my teenager is already in middle or even late adolescence? Dr. Ken assures all of us that it's NEVER too late to start Planned Emancipation and reminds us that parenting teenagers isn't "math," it's not an exact science and you'll do fine!
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2022-10-1126 minFeeding The Mouth That Bites You: Parenting Teens Into AdulthoodEpisode 113: The Ideal Way To Start Feeding The Mouth That Bites YouWith so many new listeners we thought we'd clearly outline the ideal way to start planned emancipation. What's the right age? Should you do some sort of ceremony? Does it matter if both parents aren't on board with this?
This is the first of a three part series. Next we cover starting late with planned emancipation. Lastly we talk about the teenager's part in all this. What does Dr. Ken say to teenagers when parents are implementing planned emancipation?
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2022-10-0428 minFeeding The Mouth That Bites You: Parenting Teens Into AdulthoodEpisode 112: Is It Ever OK To Kick Your Teenager Out Of The House?Ever get so mad at your teenager that you threaten to kick them out? Most of the time you don't really mean it or your kid is too young to even legally do that. But are there circumstances when parents actually can or even should kick their teenager out? Today we discuss circumstances that may lead to forcing a teen to live elsewhere. We also review an article on a "homeless" teen that really got Dr. Ken worked up!
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2022-09-2725 minFeeding The Mouth That Bites You: Parenting Teens Into AdulthoodEpisode 111: Adult Children Living At HomeWhat about circumstances when your kid is still living at home after high school? Is this always a "failure to launch?" How should parents handle conflicts that may emerge with adult children at home? Today we discuss this and other questions related to kids who still live with their parents after high school.
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2022-09-2025 minFeeding The Mouth That Bites You: Parenting Teens Into AdulthoodEpisode 110: That Music Can't Be Good For Them! Music And Teen's MoodsWhat should parents do when their teenagers are listening to music that promotes depressing themes or even violence? Does music cause depression in teenagers? Today we take on the often distressing issue of watching our teenagers consume music that really can't be good for them. What are effective ways to intervene? Aren't there exceptions to this whole "giving freedom" in music choices when that same music can be damaging?
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2022-09-1316 minFeeding The Mouth That Bites You: Parenting Teens Into AdulthoodEpisode 109: When Feeding The Mouth Really BeginsWhen should parents start doing planned emancipation? It's hard when you feel like you're the only parent doing it. What about kids that aren't yet thirteen but seem to be very responsible? Should you start emancipation early with that kid? What about older kids who aren't yet thirteen but push back so hard on your efforts to control that you just want to give up? We cover these and other important issues about when to begin Feeding The Mouth That Bites You.
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2022-09-0629 minFeeding The Mouth That Bites You: Parenting Teens Into AdulthoodEpisode 108: Gaslighting, Narcissism And TeenagersWhen did “gaslighting” become such a big thing? Why does everyone’s ex seem to qualify as “narcissistic?” What does a parent do when you’re pretty sure your teen is being controlled by a boyfriend, girlfriend or just a friend in general? After taking the summer off, we tackle the sudden rise in use of the terms narcissism and gaslighting. We address the definition and origin of these words as well as the potential harm in misusing and over-using diagnostic terms that can be wielded like “clubs” to bash people we don’t like.
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2022-08-3034 minFeeding The Mouth That Bites You: Parenting Teens Into AdulthoodEpisode 107: It's Summer Break Time For FTM!Well, it's time once again for Feeding The Mouth... summer break. While we regroup and prepare for another season this fall, feel free to contact us with feedback and questions. Thanks to all our listeners. Your support means a lot!
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2022-05-2403 minFeeding The Mouth That Bites You: Parenting Teens Into AdulthoodEpisode 106: Critical Teenagers And Critical ParentsHow are parents supposed to respond to teenagers that regularly criticize them? Why are some adolescents so critical and seem to find fault with everything their parents do? How do you know if you're an overly-critical parent of a teenager? We'll talk about these and other aspects of criticism in parenting teenagers.
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2022-05-1719 minFeeding The Mouth That Bites You: Parenting Teens Into AdulthoodEpisode 105: Jobs, Summer Jobs And The Value Of Work ExperienceWhatever happened to parents yelling, "Get a job!" to their kids? Today we take on summer jobs and other employment issues. What if my teen refuses to get a job? We address teens who are super involved in sports and other activities. What about parents who just want to have their teenager available so we can go on family vacations?
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2022-05-1030 minFeeding The Mouth That Bites You: Parenting Teens Into AdulthoodEpisode 104: Anime, Furries And Other Strange ThingsToday we talk about oddities that occasionally come up in the lives of adolescents. What is anime and is it something parents should worry about? What is a furry? Isn't that something sexual? We'll demystify these and other strange things in the lives of teenagers.
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2022-05-0328 minFeeding The Mouth That Bites You: Parenting Teens Into AdulthoodEpisode 103: Piercings And Tattoos And TeenagersWhat should you do when your teenager starts arguing for piercings or even a tattoo? What about parents who take that "hard line" stance: "If you get a tattoo then we won't pay for college!" This week we take on the issue of tattoos and piercings. As usual, we take this topic on from the FTM perspective that reminds parents that the answer is either "yes" or "not yet," never "no." Is it even a good idea for parents to give permission for underage teens to get a tattoo?
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2022-04-2625 minFeeding The Mouth That Bites You: Parenting Teens Into AdulthoodEpisode 102: When Your Own Parents Won't Let GoWhen did you know you were completely an adult in the eyes of your parents? We haven't known how to give independence to our adolescents for a long time. Many of us who are parents of teenagers have really never felt independence from their own parents. This week we discuss how to handle parents that don't let go and other implications of generational lack of individuation.
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2022-04-1922 minFeeding The Mouth That Bites You: Parenting Teens Into AdulthoodEpisode 101: More And More FAQs!You've got questions and we've got answers. This week we take on more FAQs from our listeners. What if you didn't start planned emancipation early and now your teens are older? How do you get your adolescent to take his piano lessons seriously? More bullying questions. What about cutting off funding for college-age kids wanting to get married? What if my teen doesn't want me volunteering at their school? All these and more in another FAQ episode!
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2022-04-1221 minFeeding The Mouth That Bites You: Parenting Teens Into AdulthoodEpisode 100: FTM Reaches 100 Episodes!It's hard to believe but this is our 100th episode! This week we celebrate the growth of the Feeding The Mouth podcast and talk about how we started all this. This is a special thanks to all our listeners. As Dr. Ken says, "If you listen to this podcast regularly you're either a dedicated parent or you need to find more interesting podcasts!"
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2022-04-0525 minFeeding The Mouth That Bites You: Parenting Teens Into AdulthoodEpisode 99: LGBTQ Revisited And That Story Of The Transgender SwimmerWhy do we keep hearing about LGBTQ issues? What are the best ways to protect our teenagers from unwanted influences? This week we discuss LGBTQ issues AGAIN! Trust us, most of your teenagers are talking about it so it's important that parents know how to respond.
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2022-03-2925 minFeeding The Mouth That Bites You: Parenting Teens Into AdulthoodEpisode 98: Mothering Styles And Fathering Styles Plus Letting Your Teen Go To ConcertsMothers and fathers approach parenting in fundamentally different ways. These differences are particularly highlighted when dealing with adolescents. This week we explore these differences and how parents can learn to respect each other's priorities in parenting. Also, we answer a listener's question: if we allow teens to listen to what they want, do we have to let them go to concerts of these objectionable artists?
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2022-03-2222 minFeeding The Mouth That Bites You: Parenting Teens Into AdulthoodEpisode 97: Reviewing The Importance Of The Individuation Drive (And Even Its Relationship To Teen Crime)This week we review just how essential the teenage drive for autonomy known as individuation. This drive is so essential in teenagers that it can be worrisome when an adolescent isn't striving for it at all. Plus we discuss the relationship between the individuation drive and some teens' vulnerability to crime.
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2022-03-1528 minFeeding The Mouth That Bites You: Parenting Teens Into AdulthoodEpisode 96: Gossip And Rumors In Teenagers (Plus, Talking To Teens About War)Gossip and rumors can be hurtful and damaging to teenager's lives. What if the gossip is your kid? How do you help when your teen is the target of rumors and gossip. Is it true that girls are more likely to spread rumors and gossip? Why is that? This week we cover these and other aspects of this common problem.
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2022-03-0823 minFeeding The Mouth That Bites You: Parenting Teens Into AdulthoodEpisode 95: The Dating "Playbook" Is NOT The Same As Marriage: Know The Difference!This week we expand on previous discussions about the important differences in managing dating relationships vs marriage. Too many teenagers don't know the difference.
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2022-03-0126 minFeeding The Mouth That Bites You: Parenting Teens Into AdulthoodEpisode 94: Communication Differences Between Guys And GirlsMen and women communicate in some fundamentally different ways. Knowing these differences can make us more effective parents as well as better husbands and wives. This week we explain these differences and how they affect our and our teen's lives. In an age of individualism, too many of our teenagers don't believe in differences based on gender. Parents have to be ready to answer their opposition.
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2022-02-2233 minFeeding The Mouth That Bites You: Parenting Teens Into AdulthoodEpisode 93: Dr Ken Interviews Focus On The Family's Jean DalyThis week Dr. Ken interviews Jean Daly, wife of Jim Daly president of "Focus On The Family" and "Feeding The Mouth That Bites You" super fan! Jean talks frankly about her own journey as a parent of two grown sons as well as the challenges of being a part of the "Focus On The Family" ministry. Jean brings a remarkable vulnerability to her own life story that truly evidences living by grace.
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2022-02-1516 minFeeding The Mouth That Bites You: Parenting Teens Into AdulthoodEpisode 92: The Way They're Wired: Understanding Temperaments In TeenagersThis week we talk about understanding your teenager's temperament. What are basic temperaments and how much can you expect your adolescent to change these basic characteristics? Why is it especially hard when your teenagers has the same temperament struggles that their parents have?
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2022-02-0829 minFeeding The Mouth That Bites You: Parenting Teens Into AdulthoodEpisode 91: Procrastinating TeenagersWhat causes teenagers to procrastinate? What can parents do to help with procrastinating teens? This week we tackle the different causes of procrastination and how that knowledge can help parents be effective in impacting procrastinating teens.
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2022-02-0119 minFeeding The Mouth That Bites You: Parenting Teens Into AdulthoodEpisode 90: Why Am I Not Funny To My Teenagers? Teens And HumorWhy do parents go from hilarious to their 6-month-olds to sadly crying to their teenagers, "Deep in my heart, I know I'm funny" (see Good Morning Viet Nam movie)? Why am I funny to my kids' friends but not them? Today we answer these and more questions about humor and teenagers. And yes, we do take on the whole issue of "Dad jokes."
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2022-01-2522 minFeeding The Mouth That Bites You: Parenting Teens Into AdulthoodEpisode 88: When Your Teenager Triggers YouWhy do teenagers seem to enjoy making their parents angry? How can parents best respond? What causes parents to get so upset? This week we talk about keeping your cool when you're triggered.
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2022-01-1129 minFeeding The Mouth That Bites You: Parenting Teens Into AdulthoodEpisode 87: Teenagers And Social AnxietyWe've already talked about anxiety, fear and panic, but what about the specific challenges of social anxiety? How can some seemingly happy kids suddenly become withdrawn and fearful in social settings? How has the COVID pandemic affected generally shy teenagers? When should parents intervene and what can they really do to help? We take on all these questions and more.
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2022-01-0429 minFeeding The Mouth That Bites You: Parenting Teens Into AdulthoodEpisode 86: Divorce, Blended Families And The Holidays With TeensJust in time for the holidays, we talk about parenting teenagers in divorced and blended families during the holidays. How can newly divorced parents deal with the grief of the holidays? What about blended families? Managing teenagers is (you guessed it) not the same as dealing with children.
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2021-12-1425 minFeeding The Mouth That Bites You: Parenting Teens Into AdulthoodEpisode 85: Exceptions To Planned EmancipationOne of the most common questions parents ask is "what are some exceptions to planned emancipation?" Many parents are on board with giving over control to their teenager BUT... [fill in the blank]. Today Jessica and Ashley try to guess what circumstances constitute a real exception to the planned emancipation schedule. Spoiler alert: there are only two!
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2021-12-0739 minFeeding The Mouth That Bites You: Parenting Teens Into AdulthoodEpisode 83: Preparing Teenagers For Vocation Plus That Kentucky High School ScandalHow can parents influence a teenager's choice of vocation? Why are so few parents even talking about career with their teenagers? This week we look at this all-too-often forgotten goal of parenting. Also, we talk about that Kentucky High School where senior boys dressed as girls and did lap dances with school administrators!
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2021-11-2324 minFeeding The Mouth That Bites You: Parenting Teens Into AdulthoodEpisode 80: Teaching Teenagers At Home plus A Teen Slang Vocabulary QuizMore and more teenagers are doing school at home. Whether it's temporary or true "home schooling" managing teenagers is definitely not the same as when they are children. We discuss the keys to maintaining a teenager's motivation and cooperation with school at home. Also, we take a teenage slang vocabulary quiz (e.g. "cap" and "trolling") and even find out what "phubbing" is!
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2021-11-0230 minFeeding The Mouth That Bites You: Parenting Teens Into AdulthoodEpisode 79: Teenagers And Bullying plus Dr Ken's Hero Teen StoriesHow should parents handle when their teenager is being bullied? What if it's your teen that is accused of bullying? Plus, Dr. Ken reviews Richard II of England, a famous teenager from history.
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2021-10-2624 minFeeding The Mouth That Bites You: Parenting Teens Into AdulthoodEpisode 78: What You Need To Know About Marijuana and Should You Ever Put Your Daughter On The Pill?This week Dr. Ken goes on a rant about marijuana and how easily parents can lose track of it's dangers. Also, we tackle the tricky question of birth control for teenage girls who want it.
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2021-10-1929 minFeeding The Mouth That Bites You: Parenting Teens Into AdulthoodEpisode 77: Lying Teenagers, That Dangerous Tik Tok Trend & Teenage TantrumsParents hate when teenagers lie to them but how big a deal should we make over lying? Also we discus the "devious licks" Tik Tok trend and what to do about it. Also, a listener asks about responding to her teenager's tantrums when punished.
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2021-10-1228 minFeeding The Mouth That Bites You: Parenting Teens Into AdulthoodEpisode 76: The Importance Of Fathers plus Teach Your Boys Real Respect For GirlsWe discuss new research on the importance of fathers in different stages of adolescent development [spoiler alert] sometimes Dads are more important than Moms! Also Dr. Ken goes on a rant about teaching our boys how to respect girls (whether the girls think they need it or not). Death to boys who ask girls for nude photos of themselves!... or maybe just grounding...
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2021-10-0538 minFeeding The Mouth That Bites You: Parenting Teens Into AdulthoodEpisode 75: That Antifa Teacher Story and When Teenagers Blow Your TrustThis week we review a news story of a California teacher suspended for trying to indoctrinate students. One mother complained that two weeks of class "undid" a lifetime of teaching their teenager. Is that possible? Also, we review how parents should handle issues after a big breach in trust.
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2021-09-2826 minFeeding The Mouth That Bites You: Parenting Teens Into AdulthoodEpisode 74: Managing Toxic Messages From School And Other SettingsWe respond to a listener question about a teenager's school that speaks poorly of American military and other messages that may fly in the face of your family's values. Remember, with adolescents your response needs to be a little different than with your younger children. We also talk about the Chinese government's recent ruling that severely limits video gaming among citizens under eighteen years old.
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2021-09-2123 minFeeding The Mouth That Bites You: Parenting Teens Into AdulthoodEpisode 73: A Teenager's Right To F-Bomb?Today we look at news items from a "Feeding The Mouth..." perspective. Did the Supreme Court really just rule in favor of a teenage girl's right to an F-bomb laced rant against her school cheerleading program? We also cover Dr. Kan's "tip of the day" now that your kids are heading back to school.
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2021-09-1420 minFeeding The Mouth That Bites You: Parenting Teens Into AdulthoodEpisode 72: Feeding The Mouth 2.0 is here!We're back! After a summer break Jessica, Ashley and Dr. Ken are ready to take on new Feeding The Mouth topics and much more. This season we will be doing more than before to equip parents to be the most effective they can be with their adolescents. Listen up and find out where we're headed this season.
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2021-09-0709 minFeeding The Mouth That Bites You: Parenting Teens Into AdulthoodEpisode 71: FTM is taking a summer break!Just letting you know that we're taking a break over the summer. We need some time to breathe as well as get feedback from you listeners about what other topics you want to hear on Feeding The Mouth That Bites You. Thanks so much for the great response we've had from Feeding The Mouth parents all over the world!
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2021-05-1102 minFeeding The Mouth That Bites You: Parenting Teens Into AdulthoodEpisode 70: Teenagers and prayerFor people of prayer, how can we involve our teenagers? In this episode we cover praying for our teenagers as well as praying with teenagers. Can we force our teenagers to pray with us? What kind of prayer are teenagers ready for? What kind of prayer are they NOT ready for? Why don't we pray more and why doesn't prayer bring us more peace? Is there such a thing as relying too much on prayer?
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2021-05-0417 minFeeding The Mouth That Bites You: Parenting Teens Into AdulthoodEpisode 67: Not in my house! ...Common objections to Feeding The Mouth parentingSo many parents swear by the Feeding The Mouth That Bites You method... but not all parents do. Today Jessica and Ashley ask Dr. Ken some of the most common objections parents have. "Teenagers should be given freedom when they show they're responsible enough to handle them." "Sounds like Dr. Ken just wants teenagers to do whatever they want." "Grades are too important to leave to immature teenagers." And of course, the perennial favorite, "We believe in raising teenagers the biblical way!"
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2021-04-1329 minFeeding The Mouth That Bites You: Parenting Teens Into AdulthoodEpisode 66: Teenagers and grandparentsGrandparents are playing a bigger and bigger role in teenagers' lives. How can parents encourage their own parents to have good relationships with their grandkids? What about parents who meddle in your parenting or even undermine your parenting? Dr. Ken talks about the complications of showing respect to your own teenagers when you're around your own parents that may STILL not be respecting you as an adult.
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2021-04-0631 minFeeding The Mouth That Bites You: Parenting Teens Into AdulthoodEpisode 65: Teenagers and their friends!How can parents be effective in influencing their teenagers' choice of friends? This week we discuss problems with our teenagers' friends. What do I do with that friend of my kid's that I really don't like? What if I know their friends are using drugs? Is it ever ok for me to ban my teen's friend from coming to my house? Dr. Ken also talks about increasing concerns with the lack of teenage friendships in our culture.
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2021-03-3027 minFeeding The Mouth That Bites You: Parenting Teens Into AdulthoodEpisode 64: Traveling with teenagers!Thinking of taking a trip with teenagers?... think again! We talk about the pitfalls of teenagers on family trips and what parents can do to deal with them. Teenagers need to be brought in on the planning or maybe even given the option to stay home! What about bringing their video games? Dr. Ken also talks about the life-changing importance of taking your kids to see a different culture.
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2021-03-2318 minFeeding The Mouth That Bites You: Parenting Teens Into AdulthoodEpisode 63: Teens and cancel cultureIsn't "cancel culture" just a polite term for a mob? This social media-fueled frenzy is on the rise in middle schools and high schools. If your teen hasn't faced being "cancelled" yet, they certainly know someone who has been. How should parents respond when their teen is being "cancelled?" What if my teenager is taking part in "cancelling" someone? Is there some speech parents should be making to their kids about this problem in our society? Can I take social media away if it's getting bad? Get ready before the cancel culture comes for your kid!
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2021-03-1627 minFeeding The Mouth That Bites You: Parenting Teens Into AdulthoodEpisode 62: Getting serious about planned emancipationAre you a "Feeding The Mouth" parent but things still not working out with your teenagers? Half-hearted "Feeding The Mouth" parenting doesn't work! In this episode Dr. Ken covers the most common ways that parents water down the impact of planned emancipation. Does your teenager know WHY you're giving over freedoms? Is planned emancipation a "technique" that causes responsible behavior in teenagers? Are you more focused on rules and consequences than on freedoms? Are both parents on board with this stuff? These and other issues keep parents from getting serious about planned emancipation.
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2021-03-0936 minFeeding The Mouth That Bites You: Parenting Teens Into AdulthoodEpisode 61: Dr. Ken asks the questionsThis week Dr. Ken turns the tables on Jessica and Ashley! We find out what J & A really think about planned emancipation, what do they struggle with and what do they get grief from other moms about. THEN, Dr. Ken gives his Feeding The Mouth quiz. This includes tough ones like "What's the difference between a privilege and a freedom" and "What if your teen doesn't drink but still wants to go to parties where other kids are drinking?" Find out how Jessica and Ashley did and test your own FTM knowledge.
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2021-03-0239 minFeeding The Mouth That Bites You: Parenting Teens Into AdulthoodEpisode 59: Lazy teenagersFeel like you're the only one picking up around the house? Why do so many of our teenagers seem lazy? How is it that so many parents seem more motivated about their kids' school, sports and other activities than their own teenagers are? This week we look at the underlying causes of teenage laziness and what parents can do about it. Whether its failure to get a job, help around the house or not caring about school, we look at strategies that can help. Also, Dr. Ken warns against lazy parenting!
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2021-02-1633 minFeeding The Mouth That Bites You: Parenting Teens Into AdulthoodEpisode 58: The addicted teenager and their families - Part 2We continue our focus on the destructive effects of addicted teenagers and their families. This week we consider the effects on siblings of addicted teenagers. Should parents let siblings help with an out-of-control teenager? What about parents' anger when they have to endure ongoing struggles with these adolescents? What role should we play when we see families struggling with these issues?
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2021-02-0921 minFeeding The Mouth That Bites You: Parenting Teens Into AdulthoodEpisode 57: The addicted teenager and their families - Part 1Drug and alcohol addicted teenagers can drag a whole family into a never ending spiral. How can families avoid patterns of addiction in teenagers? How can we help friends or family struggling with their teen's addiction? In this episode we discuss types of addictions, what is enabling, how addicted teens affect their parents' marriage and much more.
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2021-02-0226 minFeeding The Mouth That Bites You: Parenting Teens Into AdulthoodEpisode 56: Even more FAQs! - Part 2Dr. Ken answers even more questions from "Feeding The Mouth" listeners. This week we answer even more good ones like: "I want to post pictures of my teenager's room!" and other ways of shaming our kids. "What do I do about my teenager's poor diet if it affects their health?" "My senior wants to stay behind when we move" and "Should we change churches because our teenager doesn't like ours?" and more.
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2021-01-2619 minFeeding The Mouth That Bites You: Parenting Teens Into AdulthoodEpisode 55: Even more FAQs! - Part 1Dr. Ken answers even more questions from "Feeding The Mouth" listeners. This week we get some great ones like: "What about tattoos? Is that related to cutting yourself?" "I let my teen have control over video games and it's gone horribly. What am I doing wrong?" "What do you mean by parents as a 'benevolent bank' and how does that work?" "Are there exemptions like depression or severe anxiety to a planned emancipation schedule? What about teenagers with Autism-Spectrum Disorder?" We talk about these and more on today's part one of answering all, well... almost all, of your questions.
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2021-01-1920 minFeeding The Mouth That Bites You: Parenting Teens Into AdulthoodEpisode 53: Self-esteem and teenagersWe're back!.. and starting off a new season with the nagging issue of teenagers' self-esteem. Why do teenagers so often feel down about themselves? What can parents do to help boost an adolescent's flagging self-esteem? Why do parental efforts to help often end up making things worse? We also discuss "just how important is self-esteem anyway?" and "should Christian parents approach this differently from other parents?"
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2021-01-0517 minFeeding The Mouth That Bites You: Parenting Teens Into AdulthoodEpisode 51: Teenagers and the holidaysHolidays can be so fun and full of love... unless our teenagers mess everything up! In this episode we discuss why teenagers sometimes don't like holiday family time and how to avoid impossible control battles trying to force them to smile. Instead, Dr. Ken recommends using holidays as another way to signal to our teenagers that they are now on the adult side of the holiday equation. Maybe it's high time your teen starts asking what YOU want for Christmas!
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2020-11-2418 minFeeding The Mouth That Bites You: Parenting Teens Into AdulthoodEpisode 49: Driving!... and teenagersEventually, all parents will face the challenge of teenagers and driving. Why aren't teenagers today as excited about driving as they used to be? What if we don't think our kid is ready for driving? Is GPS tracking a good thing or not? We take on these and many more questions that get you ready for when your teenager takes the wheel!
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2020-11-1029 minFeeding The Mouth That Bites You: Parenting Teens Into AdulthoodEpisode 48: LGBTQIA+ issues and teenagers - Part 2LGBTQ issues are a huge part of our teenagers' lives. If your teenagers aren't dealing with these issues themselves, they know or will know other young people who are. In this episode we answer further questions parents have including how should parents talk to their teenagers about LGBTQ issues and whether or not parents should take their transgender or gay teenager to therapy. It turns out that these answers depend quite a lot on the foundation of our own identity as parents!
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2020-11-0321 minFeeding The Mouth That Bites You: Parenting Teens Into AdulthoodEpisode 46: Body image and eating disorders and teenagersTeenagers' relationship to their bodies are conflicted enough as it is. Social media has made these bad feelings worse than ever. In this episode we talk about "normal" teenage struggles with food, appearance and body-image and when parents should be concerned. Do eating and body-image issues affect girls only? Most importantly, we cover what parents of teenagers can do and should NEVER do to impact their teenagers' relationship to food and their bodies (can you say control battle?). Got questions or feedback? We want to hear from you!podcast@feedingthemouth.comJoin us o...
2020-10-2029 minFeeding The Mouth That Bites You: Parenting Teens Into AdulthoodEpisode 43: Anger, attitude and aggression in teenagersWhether it's that constant, low-level hostility or scary blow-ups, adolescent anger can bring your whole family down. Why do teenagers get so angry? How should parents handle their teenagers' anger? Today we take on parent problems with managing teenager's anger including the "myth of teenage attitude" as well as tell you what to do when their anger gets violent.
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2020-09-2922 minFeeding The Mouth That Bites You: Parenting Teens Into AdulthoodEpisode 42: Ghosts of parenting past - How our own upbringing affects the way we parent our teenagersThis week we take on the tough issue of spotting our own weaknesses as parents. How you were raised clearly effects how you parent your kids... and that's not always good! What are the most common ways a parent's upbringing impacts their own parenting? When do parents need to consider therapy for themselves and when do they NOT need therapy? What do parents who experienced abuse need to be aware of in their own parenting? How can a parent's Christian faith impact these weaknesses?
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2020-09-2225 minFeeding The Mouth That Bites You: Parenting Teens Into AdulthoodEpisode 40: Hormones and teenagers - part 1Just because hormones aren't the root CAUSE of problems in adolescence, that doesn't mean they aren't a significant factor in teenage behavior. Today we start a two-part series and take on the issue of hormones in teenage girls and teenage boys. How much do hormones effect adolescent behavior? How can we help our teenagers cope with hormones and the physical and psychological changes they bring?
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2020-09-0826 minFeeding The Mouth That Bites You: Parenting Teens Into AdulthoodEpisode 39: More FAQs!You asked and we answered! This week we answer more listener questions including:
- what to do about teenagers bad language over text and social media
- handling your teenagers' whining about stuff they "have to have" but you know it's too expensive
- managing that kid your teenager is friends with but you REALLY don't like
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2020-09-0117 minFeeding The Mouth That Bites You: Parenting Teens Into AdulthoodEpisode 38: College, COVID and beyondYoung adults are (supposed to be) heading off for college, job training or work right now. How can parents best handle this "end of the road?" What are the best strategies for influencing young adults once they leave home? What happens when a pandemic keeps our kids from leaving as planned? This week we answer all your questions about the "finish line" of parenting... when they're ready to leave home.
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2020-08-2531 minFeeding The Mouth That Bites You: Parenting Teens Into AdulthoodEpisode 36: Video games and teenagersVideo games can be a constant headache for parents. These days it's easier than ever for our teenagers to play video games ALL DAY LONG! In this episode we provide important guidelines for parents to help manage this huge drain on so many adolescents' lives. How much gaming should parents allow? When is a teenager addicted to video games? What about games with violent or sexual content?
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2020-08-1131 minFeeding The Mouth That Bites You: Parenting Teens Into AdulthoodEpisode 35: FAQ! - we answer questions from our listeners.Parents of teenagers ask us a lot of questions. This week we take on some of those most frequently asked. Just a few of the questions we answer in this episode include:How can we set house rules about phones and technology devices in general?Help! My teenager walked in on us... you know... being intimate.Is it good to tell your teenager they can call us even if they've been drinking and we'll give them a ride home?What if my teenager is scared to start school this fall during the pandemic? What if I'm scared to...
2020-08-0423 minFeeding The Mouth That Bites You: Parenting Teens Into AdulthoodEpisode 32: Teenagers and blended familiesWhat are the ways parents can make their blended family work with teenagers? How can we support our friends who are raising teenagers in blended families? In this episode we take on the tricky issues of raising adolescents in blended families. What's different about teenagers and children in these families? What if my teenager doesn't like my new spouse? It's Planned Emancipation to the rescue!
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2020-07-1423 minFeeding The Mouth That Bites You: Parenting Teens Into AdulthoodEpisode 31: Anxiety, fear and panic in teensWhy are teenagers so anxious these days? What can parents do to help when teenagers are fearful and anxious? What about panic? Why do parents' attempts to calm their teenagers down so often make things worse? In this episode we cover fear and anxiety in teenagers. How parents can actually help too much with their anxious teens and when to seek help for adolescent fears and anxiety.
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2020-07-0730 minFeeding The Mouth That Bites You: Parenting Teens Into AdulthoodEpisode 27: Teen DepressionAre you concerned that your teenager is depressed? Maybe you think their response and attitude to life is typical of a teen. Listen in as Dr. Ken explains teen depression, what it is and isn't.
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2020-06-0915 minFeeding The Mouth That Bites You: Parenting Teens Into AdulthoodEpisode 26: Divorce and teenagersIf you've been through, are going through or know someone who's gone through divorce, this an important episode to listen to. This week we talk about handling divorce with adolescents. How does divorce effect teenagers? What are some ways parenting adolescents through divorce is different from younger children?
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2020-06-0524 minFeeding The Mouth That Bites You: Parenting Teens Into AdulthoodEpisode 25: You can't wear that! Teenagers and their clothes.For parents of teenagers, summertime can bring conflicts about what our kids choose to wear and what they choose NOT to wear. What can you do when your teenage son wants to wear gym shorts to your cousin's wedding? How do you handle telling your daughter that her favorite new dress is too short? "But all my friends are wearing two-piece bathing suits!" In this episode, we take on all things clothing related and even a little about hair, piercings and tattoos!
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2020-05-2623 minFeeding The Mouth That Bites You: Parenting Teens Into AdulthoodEpisode 24: Stop fighting! Teenagers and sibling conflicts.Parents often wonder if their kids will even like each other when they leave home. How should parents handle sibling conflicts when one or both are teenagers? Should a parent's role in managing sibling problems change as their kids get older? This week we take on the whole issue of brothers and sisters fighting with each other during the adolescent years.
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2020-05-1924 minFeeding The Mouth That Bites You: Parenting Teens Into AdulthoodEpisode 21: Mothers & sons; Fathers & daughters - Part 2What are unique issues for mothers and their teenage sons? What about the role of fathers in the lives of teenage daughters? In this second of a two-part series, we take on the differences in how men and women approach communication and relationships and how these differences particularly effect mothers with their sons and fathers with their daughters.
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2020-04-2816 minFeeding The Mouth That Bites You: Parenting Teens Into AdulthoodEpisode 20: Mothers & sons; Fathers & daughters - Part 1What are unique issues for mothers and their teenage sons? What about the role of fathers in the lives of teenage daughters? For the next two weeks we take on the differences in how men and women approach communication and relationships and how these differences particularly effect mothers with their sons and fathers with their daughters.
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2020-04-2120 minFeeding The Mouth That Bites You: Parenting Teens Into AdulthoodEpisode 19: Self-harm & suicide - Part 2In this second of a two-part series, we cover more of the difficult issues related to teenagers who self-harm or are threatening suicide. What should parents do if their teenager threatens suicide? What if your kid's friend threatens suicide but doesn't want anyone to know? We take on these and other tough issues.
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2020-04-1414 minFeeding The Mouth That Bites You: Parenting Teens Into AdulthoodEpisode 18: Self-harm & suicide - Part 1What do parents do if they find out their teenagers are cutting themselves? With so much concern out their about potential suicide in teenagers, what are parents to do? In this two-part series, we cover the difficult issues related to teenagers who self-harm or are threatening suicide.
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2020-04-0719 minFeeding The Mouth That Bites You: Parenting Teens Into AdulthoodEpisode 17: Behind the scenes with Dr. Ken's wife, SallyA fun and frank interview with Dr. Ken's wife, Sally on raising their three children and life in the Feeding the Mouth That Bites You "test lab." Did Dr. Ken's wife actually bribe one of their teenagers to clean their room but "don't tell Daddy?" It didn't always go smoothly.
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2020-03-3121 minFeeding The Mouth That Bites You: Parenting Teens Into AdulthoodEpisode 16: "If Covid doesn't kill 'em, I will!": The Quarantine EpisodeAs Coronavirus restrictions tighten up, we talk about how to survive teenagers when everyone's locked down. What about college kids that are back home? Can you take back freedoms in an emergency? How do I get my teenager to help keep the house from falling apart? Plus, we hear a special message from Dr. Ken's brother-in-law in Beijing.
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2020-03-2441 minFeeding The Mouth That Bites You: Parenting Teens Into AdulthoodEpisode 15: The Coronavirus Episode: Parenting teenagers when life seems scaryHow can parents best influence their teenagers when the world around us seems so scary? What are the differences in helping adolescents to cope vs. dealing with children? In this special episode we talk about ways to be more effective in parenting teenagers no matter what scary things go on in life.
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2020-03-1721 minFeeding The Mouth That Bites You: Parenting Teens Into AdulthoodEpisode 14: Sports and other activitiesHow busy should teenagers be with extra-curricular activities? Sports are good for teens right? What if they take up all our family's time (and a bunch of our money)? In this episode we talk all about dealing with adolescents and their activities. What about teenagers that won't get involved with anything extra-curricular? We even talk about family activities (including church) and handling teenagers who no longer want to participate.
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2020-03-1025 minFeeding The Mouth That Bites You: Parenting Teens Into AdulthoodEpisode 13: Keeping Your Marriage Strong While Parenting TeenagersHow can parents of teenagers maintain a strong marriage? In this episode, we talk about the particular need that teenagers have to see their parents' marriage as close and stable. Also, Dr. Ken gives us some practical tips on maintaining a good marriage during the "Feeding The Mouth That Bites You" years.
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2020-02-2521 minFeeding The Mouth That Bites You: Parenting Teens Into AdulthoodEpisode 12: EntitlementTune in as we discuss ways to combat entitlement in teens. Trust us you're not the only one who thinks their precious child turned into a selfish teen over night. Parents have more influence in this area than you might think.
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2020-02-1823 minFeeding The Mouth That Bites You: Parenting Teens Into AdulthoodEpisode 11: Limit setting series part 2Join us as we wrap up the limit setting series discussing appropriate expectations parents should have while setting limits for their teens.
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2020-02-1116 minFeeding The Mouth That Bites You: Parenting Teens Into AdulthoodEpisode 10: Limit setting series part 1What are appropriate limits for our teens? How should we respond when our teen crosses those limits? Join us as we discuss limit setting with our teens in this two part series.
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2020-02-0418 minFeeding The Mouth That Bites You: Parenting Teens Into AdulthoodEpisode 9: Communication series part 3Join us for part three as we wrap up the communication series with guiding our teens to make their own decisions and emotional maturity.
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2020-01-2820 minFeeding The Mouth That Bites You: Parenting Teens Into AdulthoodEpisode 8: Communication series part 2Tune in for part two of the communication series as we continue to discuss the most effective ways to communicate with teenagers.
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2020-01-2116 minFeeding The Mouth That Bites You: Parenting Teens Into AdulthoodEpisode 7: Communication series part 1Communicating well with your teen... is it even possible? Join us for a three part series as we discuss the most effective ways to invite your adolescent to honest and open communication.
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2020-01-1419 minFeeding The Mouth That Bites You: Parenting Teens Into AdulthoodEpisode 6: Vaping, drugs, and alcoholVaping, drugs, and alcohol use are significant issues in the life of our adolescent. Join us as we discuss how to best communicate with our teens and how to respond appropriately when necessary.
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2020-01-0724 minFeeding The Mouth That Bites You: Parenting Teens Into AdulthoodEpisode 5: Teen datingTeen dating, often times this is a sensitive subject for parents that is loaded with concern. Join us as Dr. Ken answers all of our questions with expert advice as we chat about expectations, freedoms, and how to guide our teens at every stage.
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2019-12-3127 minFeeding The Mouth That Bites You: Parenting Teens Into AdulthoodEpisode 4: Social MediaJoin us as we discuss the role of social media in the lives of our teens, the positive and negative effects and how to guide our teens to use this tool in a healthy and beneficial way.
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2019-12-1726 minFeeding The Mouth That Bites You: Parenting Teens Into AdulthoodEpisode 2: Common mistakes parents make with teenagers (and how to avoid them).When your kids are starting adolescence it's good to start out on the right track! We talk about what mistakes well-meaning parents often make with teenagers and the best ways to avoid them.
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