HopePunk Parenting

Samantha and Kyla are back for the final episode in our series following their college application and admissions journey! The results are in (for the most part) and they each made a decision where they’ll start college this fall. We get into the rollercoaster of emotions, how they made the decision, and of course, we share instantly applicable information and tips for parents and their teens who are considering college.  Listen to Part 1 - Starting the College Application Process: https://pod.link/1610561919/episode/6653c224e72230794ccf6be1e07bde78  Part 2 - Early Decision: https://pod.link/1610561919/episode/16bc6a82a95672c6310e0c157ae7151c  Part 3 - Applications Are In: https://pod.link/1610561919/episode/2b094dadc2f72dad5f1680ccbae305bd  And if you’re worried your kid won’t make it on their own, download our free guide, A Guide to Helping Your Teen (or Young Adult) Leave Home with Confidence.

Parents with teens heading off to college in the fall: this episode is for you. Host Mya Dunlop chats with Joline, a student athlete who's finishing up her freshman year. She reflects on the stress and excitement of starting college, from the challenge of making friends to balancing school and training. Of course, they dive into how parents and teens can stay connected and how we can help our kid leave the the nest with confidence... But wait, we have even more more free resources! Download our free cheat sheet, A Guide to Helping Your Teen (or Young Adult) Leave Home with Confidence here: https://teenbraintrust.com/helpyourteenleavehome/  Listen to Part 1 of our series that follows two teens as they undergo the college application process: https://pod.link/1610561919/episode/6653c224e72230794ccf6be1e07bde78  Listen to Part 2, Two Teens on the College Application Process: Part 2 - Early Decision: https://pod.link/1610561919/episode/16bc6a82a95672c6310e0c157ae7151c Listen to Part 3, Two Teens on the College Application Process: Part 3 - Applications Are IN: https://pod.link/1610561919/episode/2b094dadc2f72dad5f1680ccbae305bd  Part 4 is coming soon, so stay tuned.  

This longer-than usual conversation with parenthood guide and mom of four Barb Buckner Suárez is a must-listen for both new parents and those of us raising teens! Host Mya and Barb get into matrescence, co-regulation and dis-regulation, and how navigating adolescence doesn't get easier with each kid. Visit Barb's site here: https://bbsuarez.com/ and follow her on Instagram here too @bbucknersuarez Tap into Teen Brain Trust's resources that support parents of teens here: https://teenbraintrust.com/ 

Samantha and Kyla have submitted their college applications! Listen to the third in our series as we talk with the two high schoolers about their college application journey, the pressure to apply to Ivy League schools, anticipation, relief, and much more. Listen to Part 1 "Starting the College Application Process" here on your preferred platform: https://pod.link/1610561919/episode/6653c224e72230794ccf6be1e07bde78 Listen to Part 2 "Early Decision": here: https://pod.link/1610561919/episode/16bc6a82a95672c6310e0c157ae7151c  As always, visit www.teenbraintrust.com for more (free) resources. 

Dr. Dana Dorfman returns to talk about her new book, When Worry Works: How to Harness Your Parenting Stress And Guide Your Teen to Success, and how in this age of achievement culture and rising teen anxiety, parents can take their own unique parenting anxiety patterns and use them to their advantage—and their teen’s advantage. Listeners, as promised: get 30% off the book when you pre-order from the publisher. Go here and use code WWWSM23 a checkout before Sunday, Feb. 12th at midnight. (The book is also available wherever you buy books.)  Go here to take her free, 16-question quiz, What's Your Parent Anxiety Reaction Type? All answers are confidential.  And make sure you check out our 4-part series with Dana from last summer about the teen mental health crisis. Every parent needs to listen. 

This episode's longer than usual because there's so much good stuff in it! Host and Teen Brain Trust co-founder Mya Dunlop talks with Jeffrey Davis, author, Tracking Wonder founder, and "Chief Wonder Maker" about the science of wonder. Listen as they unpack how important hope, optimism, and emotional resilience are to our teens' long-term success and fulfillment and what parents can do foster wonder. The resources mentioned in the podcast: Teen Brain Trust's blog on Tracking Wonder, How Optimism in Teens Leads to Success Teen Brain Trust's short, go-at-your-own-pace, audio masterclass, The Path to Independence: Unlocking Teen Motivation and Healthy Habits Tracking Wonder's bonus resources 

"You're being so lazy." How many times have parents said that to their teenagers? Countless! But "lazy" behavior is often a symptom of underlying issues. Host Mya Dunlop gets to the heart of how parents can look beyond the "laziness" myth and make a positive difference in their kids’ behavior.  As Mya says in the episode, here's the download for Teen Brain Trust's free guide, Helping Your Teen (or Young Adult) Leave Home with Confidence. Plus, subscribe to the bi-weekly Teen Prompts newsletter to get parenting support, expert-backed insights, and funny teen culture news delivered right to your inbox. Black Friday BONUS! Now through Nov. 27, all listeners can get the first month FREE, plus get a three-month subscription to gift to a friend! Go here and use code TEENPROMPTSBF22 at check out to get and gift a Teen Prompts subscription this holiday season. 

It's nearly Early Decision deadline time, and Samantha and Kyla are back with an update on how they're faring with their college applications, how they're coping with the pressures, and what they really think about the whole process. Stay tuned, because we're following them on their application journey in upcoming episodes. Sign up for our new free newsletter, Teen Prompts, here: www.teenbraintrust.com It's full of practical, relevant content that you can apply directly to interactions with your teens. Get insight into teen behavior, prompts that inspire connection and conversation, and tools to help your teen take teeny steps forward on a regular basis. Happy parenting!

If you're struggling to get your teen to listen, this episode is for you. Host Mya Dunlop shares 5 ways to foster healthier and more open communication with them. Access a hard copy of these tips (and much more info) in Teen Brain Trust's free guide, 5 Things You Can Start Doing Right Now That Will Encourage Your Teen to Confide in You, which you can download here: https://teenbraintrust.com/trustyourteen/ 

Yes, there are teens in America who aren't attached to a smartphone. Host Mya Dunlop interviews high school senior and Luddite Club founder Logan, who explains why she's distanced herself from technology, why she’s an advocate for other teens trying a break from smartphones, why she thinks parents are a driving force behind the increase in teen screen time, and what steps she recommends parents and other teens take if they’re interested in trying out a phone break. Also: parents! Want your teen to confide in you about their college application anxiety, or erm, about anything? Download out free, expert-crafted guide, 5 Things You Can Start Doing Right Now That Will Encourage Your Teen to Confide in You: https://teenbraintrust.com/trustyourteen/