Podcasts by Inside The Mind of Teens and Tweens
A program for teachers, parents, guardians, counselors and anyone who is regularly baffled by the process of trying to raise, teach, reach, coach or manage teens and tweens. The teen mind is different from the adult mind and Dr. Regina Lamourelle and her guests bring you the latest insights in neuroscience to help you make sense of adolescents.
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Using Teaching Skills and Resources We Already Have to Help Students Manage Pandemic Trauma from 2021-11-16T19:49:34
Most of us have accepted that managing student trauma is part of every teacher’s job in the wake of the pandemic. In this episode, we look at strategies and tools we’ve been using for years that c...
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Adultification: What Happens When Our Schools Place Grownup Expectations on Teenage Black Girls? from 2021-08-16T15:44:33
From discipline and punishment to academic expectations, stereotypical perceptions cause many of us to treat black teenage girls differently. The phenomenon is called adultification and our guest e...
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Our Students Are Struggling With Pandemic Isolation, What Can We Do? from 2021-04-22T11:06:45
There was a spike in mental health issues among teens before the pandemic, but there were many eyes on our students who could reach out and help. Pandemic isolation has introduced a new level and ...
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The COVID-19 Gap Year: The New Rules of Transitioning From High School to College from 2021-04-22T11:04:05
The COVID-19 pandemic is driving change across the global education community, including the transition to college. Join us as we look at the new role and significance of “the gap year” and how to ...
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Helping Teens and Tweens Navigate These Uncertain and Unsettling Times from 2021-04-22T11:01:57
It’s been a challenging year for all of us, and if adults are struggling to navigate these unsettling times, how are teens and tweens coping? In this session, we talk about how to assess how stude...
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A Survival Guide for Teaching From Home: What’s Up With Your Teenager? from 2021-03-31T06:39:14
Covid-19 is turning teachers’ dining rooms into classrooms shared with their own kids. Our guest takes us inside the mind of teens and tweens who need you to be there for them while you are try...
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A Survival Guide for Teaching From Home: What’s Up With Your Teenager? from 2021-03-31T06:39:14
Covid-19 is turning teachers’ dining rooms into classrooms shared with their own kids. Our guest takes us inside the mind of teens and tweens who need you to be there for them while you are try...
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While You Are Teaching Student Attention Spans Are Shrinking from 2018-10-28T13:59:02
Many teachers have noticed that the attention span of students in their classes appears to be shrinking. What is the solution to this increasing trend? Follow: @rrlamourelle @bamradionetwork @uhmms...
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The Hidden Pandemic of Teens Accessing Porn in School from 2018-09-22T12:21:33
Teen exposure to porn on school grounds is a subject that many school leaders have been unwilling to confront. The known impact on students is profound, but not fully understood. Join us for the fi...
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Tips for Connecting with Teens Before Trying to Teach Them from 2018-02-15T11:47:46
Most teachers know that we have to connect with students before we can teach them, but how do we make those connections. Join us as we explore several practical strategies. Follow: @rrlamourelle @b...
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Overcoming the Challenges of Teaching in an Inclusive Classroom from 2017-06-22T17:01:41
Though our attitudes about inclusive classrooms have come a long way, the challenges persist. Our guest offers practical tips for managing widely diverse student needs in one classroom.
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Modeling the Value of Mistakes and Failure on the Way to Learning from 2017-04-21T10:21:35
In a climate obsessed with performance and perfection, how can we teach teens that mistakes, missteps and failure are part of learning and growth? Follow: @rrlamourelle @bamradionetwork @jesslahey ...
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Alternatives Ways to Educate Teens for an Uncertain Future from 2017-04-13T16:52:35
To rethink how we prepare all kids for an uncertain future we have to legitimize other pathways. Follow: @rrlamourelle @bamradionetwork @bjnichols #edchat #parenting Dr. James Stone is Professor Em...
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The Hidden Emotional Cost of High Student Achievement from 2017-03-15T13:54:10
Traumatized kids show up in your classroom in many ways. Their behaviors may go unnoticed or may be misunderstood when observed. Most teachers have not been trained to detect or respond to traumati...
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Three Ways Technology Is Messing with Your Teen's Mind (Yours Too) from 2015-10-29T12:17:26
The research is starting to surface about the impact of the extensive use of technology on the minds, and emotional development on teens. Find out the basics every parent needs to know.
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The Creative New Ways That Teens Manipulate Parents from 2015-09-18T16:21:37
Teens are very skilled at manipulating parents and have found new methods and tools. Learn the 17 ways that teens manipulate parents and what every parent needs to know to avoid becoming a pawn.
The Cult of Selfies: Healthy Self Love or Selfishness from 2015-09-02T16:07:01
We all know that teens love selfies. Today we ask whether the teen selfie trend is just part of the normal process of developing self-awareness or a preface to selfishness.
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5 Things You Probably Don't Understand About Teen Talk, Texting, and Tech from 2015-07-07T14:55:22
Teens have always had their unique ways of communicating and distinguishing themselves from adults. Are the communication habits of today's teens just the latest expression of adolescence or is so...
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The Boy Code: How It Impacts the Teen Male Self Image from 2015-06-18T15:42:23
Our guests asserts that the "boy code" conditions young men to repress their emotions and behavior in ways that are damaging. Learn more...
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Teaching Girls to Stand Up For Themselves from 2015-05-08T10:38:09
Our guests assert that social conditioning may be harming young girls and putting them at risk. In this segment we talk about teaching teenage girls how to be verbally and physically assertive. Fo...
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Teaching Teens Manners and Etiquette: Still Relevant? from 2015-03-10T15:44:20
Times and social norms are changing faster than ever before. As the rules of interpersonal interactions continue to evolve is teaching etiquette still relevant?
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Sleepy Teens: The Hidden Impact of Insufficient Sleep from 2015-01-03T20:35:28
Our guests tell us that many families avoid at home discussions about race for vraious reasons. Tune in to learn why the ability and practice of talking openly to your teens about race is so critic...
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Talking To Teens About Race and Racial Issues from 2015-01-03T20:07:11
Our guests tell us that many families avoid at home discussions about race for vraious reasons. Tune in to learn why the ability and practice of talking openly to your teens about race is so critic...
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Creating Individualized Education Program Based on Brain Research from 2014-11-20T11:59:11
Brain research has opened up new possibilities for creating customized learning plans for students. Learn more...
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Educating Black Teens: Three Persistent Issues and Challenges from 2014-11-20T10:57:40
In this segment we explore several issues that persistently challenge parents and educators of black teens.
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Save, Invest, Grow: Financial Literacy for Teens from 2014-10-29T15:37:58
There is much to be considered in choosing to go to college, from cost and time required, to job prospects after graduation. Tune in as we review the bases that should be covered.
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Getting Your Teen on the Right Path to College from 2014-10-15T08:47:23
Our guests argue that many of today's teens are poorly versed and ill prepared to manage money. What can and should be done?
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Teen School Sports: What Parents Need to Know from 2014-10-15T08:02:35
In this segment we look at the issues parents should consider around teen school sports.
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Teaching Teens To Be Grateful: Why It Matters from 2014-08-20T14:52:13
A spirit of gratitude can go a long way as a teen develops. In this segment we take a look at how gratitude can be taught to teens and why it's so important.
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Temper Tantrums: Helping Teens Develop Self Control from 2014-08-20T12:52:29
Understanding teen brain development is critical to managing teen tantrums and helping them develop self control. Learn more...
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When Teens Use Sarcasm: What It Means and How to Respond to It from 2014-07-09T19:12:43
Few things are more irritating to parents than a teen's sarcastic retort. Our guests provided guidance for understanding why teens use sarcasm and the best ways to respond.
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Persuading Teens and Parents That Failure is Good and Necessary from 2014-07-09T14:33:31
Most of us acknowledge that failing is part of success, but accepting failure en route to success is still a hard sell. Our guest talk about how to raise our comfort level with the trial and error...
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Why Do Teens Run Away, What Can Parents Do? from 2014-06-02T11:30:52
Our guests help us unpack the dynamics that drive teens to run away and provide both prevention tips and support resources.
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Surprising Benefits of Video Games for Teens and Parents from 2014-06-02T10:21:56
Many parents believe that video games are just a mindless, useless past time. However, our guests suggest that video games have powerful benefit for both teens and parents. Follow:@RRLamourelle, @b...
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PART II - The Link Between Your Teen and the New Drug Culture from 2014-05-01T04:23:08
There's a new drug abuse problem among teens today that may surprise many parents. Prescription drugs have become the first choice for many teens and the implications are profound. Tune in and hea...
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PART I - The Link Between Your Teen and the New Drug Culture from 2014-05-01T03:48:07
There's a new drug abuse problem among teens today that may surprise many parents. Prescription drugs have become the first choice for many teens and the implications are profound. Tune in and hea...
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Are Our Teens Less Civil? What Can We Do About It? from 2014-04-13T13:25:48
Most agree that our society has become more course. Signs of a growing incivility are an increasing concern. How is this dynamic impacting our teens and what can be done about it? Tune in as we dis...
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The Imposter Syndrome: Helping Your Teen Develop a Sense of Competence from 2014-03-31T05:20:25
Our guests say that a deep feeling of incompetence can lead many people to feel like imposters throughout their lives. In this segment we talk about how to get your teen on the right track to bein...
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Favorite Child: The Impact of Playing Favorites on the Favored Child and Other Siblings from 2014-02-27T14:21:49
Our guests tell us that all parents, even teachers, have favorites. Much is known about the impact of playing favorites on the children involved. Perhaps what is most surprising is that those playi...
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Digital Literacy: Five Things Every Parent Needs to Know from 2014-02-27T13:11:25
Today's kids are growing up in a very high-tech world and the implications are profound. Many parents are unaware of exactly how things have changed, why it matters or even the basics they need to ...
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As Marijuana Moves Towards Greater Acceptance, What is the Impact on Teens? from 2014-01-29T13:07:42
We're seeing definitive moves toward the legalization of marijuana for recreational use. As the use of pot becomes normalized, what will be the impact on teens and what should parents say to their...
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Difficult, but Necessary Conversations About Your Teen, Sex, and Cancer from 2014-01-29T12:44:08
Many parents are reluctant to talk to their tweens and teens about sex, cancer and the HPV. The need to have this discussion is often complicated by the misinformation about the HPV vaccine. In thi...
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Understanding the Challenges of Being a Multiracial Teen from 2014-01-17T13:02:26
The numbers of biracial kids is on the rise. But not much is generally understood about the unique world in which they live and the challenges they face. In this segment we go inside the world of ...
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Worried Parents, Anxious Teens from 2014-01-17T11:59:11
When parent's concerns and good intentions go wrong the impact can be distressful for teens. Is your anxiety creating anxiety and avoidance behavior in in your tween? How can you avoid this?
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Teens More and Less Empowered in 2013 from 2014-01-01T15:31:50
2013 was a year of big challenges and accomplishments for teens. Our guests weigh in with their take on the ups and downs of 2013 and their view of the road ahead.
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A Look at the Causes and Consequences of Sibling Aggression from 2013-12-24T12:16:27
To some, sibling rivalries is a normal, typical aspect of the family dynamic, but our guests assert that sibling aggression is a bigger problem than many parents realize. Moreover the impact of sib...
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Dating Violence Among Teens from 2013-12-04T04:38:09
Dating violence is a bigger problem than many parents realize. Perhaps most surprising is the list of behaviors that qualify as dating violence. Some are psychological assaults that are so subtle, ...
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Body Image: A Teen Obsession from 2013-12-03T10:45:48
The accepted ideal of an attractive appearance can have a profound impact on a teen's self image, physical well being, and mental health. What can parents do to help their teens develop positive bo...
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Work Ethic: The Values Millennials are Bringing Into the Work Force from 2013-10-08T12:20:54
Are the values and work ethic of the generation entering the workplace significantly different from past generations? If so, what are the implications?What do parents need to know?
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Are Teens Losing the Ability to Read People? from 2013-10-08T11:56
In this segment our guests explore whether tech-distracted teens are losing the ability to read people and perceive dangers in their environment.
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Coping Skills for Teens with Social, Emotional and Sensory Sensitivities from 2013-08-17T17:14:40
Being a teen is inherently stressful. Teens are constantly judging and being judged, as they struggle to find their identity. For teens with social, emotional or sensory sensitivities, this stage ...
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How to Nurture a Motivated Child from 2013-08-17T10:19:09
What really motivates teens? Our guests contrast the authoritative parenting style with the authoritarian and permissive styles and their impact on teen motivation.
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Teen Doping to Enhance Academic Performance from 2013-08-17T08:42:42
Competition and academic pressures are driving many teens to take drugs they believe can enhance their mental performance. Our guests bring parents up to speed on the array of problems with this t...
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Liquid High: New Ways Teens are Abusing Alcohol from 2013-08-17T08:03:07
Driven by Youtube videos, teens are abusing alcohol in new ways. Various techniques are being used to vaporize alcohol and inhale it. The methods make the alcohol more potent and more addictive. Th...
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What You Need To Know About Engaging Gifted Children from 2013-06-29T16:52:53
Gifted children have special needs. How can you tell if your child is gifted and what do you need to know to help them make best use of their gifts?
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Career Ready? What Your Teen Really Needs For What's Coming Next from 2013-06-29T16:01:44
Reading, writing and arithmetic still matter, but there is a new set of skills that your teen will need to thrive in the future. But apparently, many parents aren't up to speed on these skills, wh...
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Teen Apathy: "I Don't Care and You Can't Make Me" from 2013-06-08T14:57:36
It's quite normal for teens to become uncaring about certain things at stages in their development. However,under some conditions teen apathy can be symptomatic of a larger problem that needs your ...
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Dads and Teens: Maintaining the Relationship Through the Teen Years from 2013-06-08T14:31:14
Where mothers start with a natural connection to their children, fathers have to take more proactive steps to connect with their sons and daughters. The process can become more difficult during t...
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Surprise! Teens Need to Daydream from 2013-05-22T15:19:45
What teacher or parent hasn't said it, "quit day dreaming." Turns out that teens need to daydream and allowing time for teens to reflect is actually beneficial. Learn how to do it right.
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A Parent's Guide to Surviving Adolescence from 2013-05-22T14:44:17
Getting through adolescence is as hard for parents as it is for teens--maybe harder. First you have to deal with losing the wonderful loving child you once had. Then you have to do battle with th...
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Behind the Wheel: Is Your Teen Really Ready To Drive? from 2013-04-25T15:23:12
Today many teens and parents believe that driving is a right automatically acquired as soon as the law allows. However, our guests suggest that the teen brain is fundamentally unprepared for driv...
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Normal Teen Drama or the Onset of Serious Mental Health Issues? from 2013-04-16T11:24:33
Teen drama and extreme emotional highs and lows are all part of normal adolescent development. So how do we distinguish typical teen behavior from more serious mental disorders in the making? Our g...
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The Unique Challenges Hispanic Teens Face from 2013-04-08T14:57:24
Legal Hispanic teens face a variety of issues that come out of being bicultural and often bilingual. In this segment our guests discuss some of these issues and offer guidance to parents on helping...
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This is Your Teen On Steroids from 2013-04-08T13:19:57
Legal supplements, like protein powders and vitamins, as well as illegal supplements, like steroids are readily available to teens. What are the signs that your teen is taking supplements? What are...
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Our Love-Hate Relationship With Our Teens from 2013-03-09T11:48:35
Teen driving you crazy? Sometimes to better understanding your teen, you have to better understand yourself. Our guests make a provocative case that often the struggle with teens is the result of...
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Understanding Impulsive Teen Behavior from 2013-02-20T18:42:25
What looks like rude teen behavior may simply be the process of teens moving through a normal stage of development characterized by impulsivity. So what is the appropriate response? I guests offer ...
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Three Keys to Motivating Unmotivated Teens from 2013-02-20T18:25:35
Many parents and teachers struggle with what they believe are unmotivated teens. In this segment our guests share insights into what can be done to find the spark that can motivate a teen to find ...
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Preparing Your Teen for The Real World from 2013-02-12T14:35:06
There are a number of programs that can help prepare you teen for the real world with a focus on the practical issues of growing up. Junior Achievement is one of those programs and our guests today...
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Rude Teens: Changing Times, What To Do from 2013-01-12T14:19:20
Remember manners and etiquette? Apparently many teens didn't get the memo that these social graces are still important. Yes ,some of the old rules are outdated, but the basics still apply. Learn ho...
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Helping Teens to Understand and Manage Their Emotions from 2013-01-12T13:50:13
According to our guest, teens often misunderstand and grossly mismanage their emotions. Moreover, many adults also misunderstand the role of emotions in teens and become enablers in the mismanageme...
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Why Your Teen's IQ is Not as Important as You Might Think from 2012-12-13T18:30:57
Our guests say that our emphasis on I.Q., testing and scores undermines the development of critical qualities your teen needs to succeed in life. What are these skills, where and how are they learn...
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Sex, Teens and Technology, Oh My! from 2012-12-13T14:56:21
Teens exploring and experimenting with their sexuality is not new. However technology has taken this stage of teen development to a whole new level with legal consequences that neither parents, tea...
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Helping Your Child to Find Authentic Success from 2012-11-02T06:39:17
Today success is often judged by what can be measured: , grades,. money, acceptance into prestigious schools and careers and the like. Too often teens pursue the path of recognized success while ig...
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Teen Sports and Concussions:What Every Parent Needs to Know from 2012-11-02T06:16:09
The statistics on teen concussions are on the rise party because of better diagnosis, partly because of better reporting. What's clear is that the more we know, the more we understand how important...
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REALITY CHECK: Just Say No to Sex:Will Your Teen Buy It? from 2012-09-28T12:52:08
In this segment we take a look at abstinence programs. Do they work? Will you teen embrace abstinence? If not, what is the alternative? Tune in for a practical guide to dealing with the challenging...
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When The Teacher is the Predator: Sexual Abuse in School, Protecting Your Teen from 2012-09-01T14:24:33
Sadly, reports of school staff sexually abusing students is on the rise. It's a very troubling topic that schools and PTA's can be hesitant to discuss and that parents are often untrained to handl...
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Educating the Next Generation of Innovators from 2012-09-01T13:31:35
The three "R"s are still important, but our guest says that to prepare your teen for the brave new world we need to encourage the four "C"s -critical and creative thinking, collaboration and commun...
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Homeless Teens and Social Networking from 2012-08-03T18:14:36
A new generation of teens is experimenting with a new set of "designer drugs." Most parents are unaware of many of these new drugs, and the vary so greatly in their composition, that even experts ...
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Teens on Drugs:The Low Down on the New Highs! from 2012-07-20T18:34:24
A new generation of teens is experimenting with a new set of "designer drugs." Most parents are unaware of many of these new drugs, and the vary so greatly in their composition, that even experts ...
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The Wisdom of Encouraging Teens to Play from 2012-07-06T11:54:59
Many feel the need to encourage their teens to buckle down and get serious about life, but our guest says that encouraging teens to play is one of the best things you can do to develop them academi...
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How Self-Confidence Affects Teen's Academic Performance from 2012-06-26T14:16:17
How important is it for teens to be confident about who they are to be successful in school? The short answer is very. In this segment our guests discuss the science behind feeling confident and...
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What's Driving Eating Disorders in Teen Boys? What Can We Do About It? from 2012-06-20T06:27:15
Many of us have become accustomed to hearing about eating disorders like Bulimia nervosa and Anorexia nervosa among young girls. However, these sorts of eating disorders among young boys are on the...
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When Your Teen Feels the Need to Be Perfect from 2012-05-31T09:49:56
Some teens are determined to succeed in school with the best grades, best body, best clothes, best group of friends, and to get into the best college. Is this just a passion for excellence or an ob...
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Does Your Teen Have Peer Approval Addiction? from 2012-05-31T08:50:41
Peer pressure is not new. Neither is the tendency among teens and tweens to want to fit in and gain the approval of their peers. However, our guest says that social media has taken this desire to a...
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Nipping Gender Bullying in the Bud from 2012-04-30T15:13:21
Our guest's research suggests that managing bullying around the way children express their gender is best approached early. In this segment we explore specific strategies, challenges and tools.
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Helping Teens Overcome the Stress of Tests from 2012-04-19T14:00:34
Many very prepared teens find that they performing poorly on test because of stress. Our guest today shares insights and tips for overcoming stress anxiety and improving performance when it counts....
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Is Your Child Struggling with Reading and Language? from 2012-03-29T12:17:15
A strong reading and language foundation is critical to the education and future prospects of young people. Our guests point out that though early education stresses basic literacy skills, middle a...
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Getting Teens to Take Responsibility for Their Education from 2012-03-29T11:28:45
Dr. Hrabrowski has pioneered an approach to educating young people that is producing stellar results. His emphasis is on creating a climate that encourages students to take ownership of their educa...
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Mix it Up: Helping Teens Develop Critical Social Skills from 2012-02-17T17:48:57
In this segment we look at an innovative program created to help teens develop greater understanding, appreciation and the ability to collaborate with people who are different. These skills are inc...
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Talking Candidly with Teens about Contemporary Racial Issues from 2012-01-28T10:52:23
Yes, we've come a long way as a nation on the subject of race but we still have far to go. How can parents and teachers facilitate honest, and safe discussion on the contemporary racial issues w...
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Are Your Teens Distracted by Technology? Help Them Get Focused from 2012-01-28T10:52:22
Technology today is so engaging and multi-sensory that teens brains are being profoundly impacted at a fundamental and unconscious level. One consequence is the growing inability to produced the fo...
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Helping Teens to Manage Their Emotional States from 2012-01-10T13:06:33
Our guest's research indicates that the heart has an intelligence of it's own. Understanding how the heart interacts with the mind and how to balance the two can help teens deal with various emotio...
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Why Are Teens So Angry? What Can We do About it? from 2011-12-05T12:38:17
The notion of teen angst has gone to a whole new level. Teens and tweens are more angry today. What is driving this anger? What is going on inside of these young minds? What can be done about?
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3 Things Educators and Parents of Teens Should Know about Hate Groups from 2011-11-17T11:59:05
In this fascinating interview, a former skinhead takes us inside the process of how teens are recruited in school and why some teens are more susceptible than others. Listen and learn how to determ...
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Dealing With The Impact of Divorce on Academic Performance from 2011-10-24T20:13:52
The National Education Longitudinal Study shows that teens scored lower in both math and reading, beginning up to a year before the parents separated. Dealing with the divorce of parents can have a...
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Is Going Off to College Still The Way to Go? from 2011-10-17T20:25:03
Unemployed college graduates saddled with student loan debt is a story we're increasingly hearing. The world is changing and some are questioning whether universities are the best path to preparing...
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Engaging Girls and Other Underrepresented Groups in STEM Education from 2011-09-30T07:48:15
If science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) are the keys to a bright future; some of our nation's teens are woefully behind the curve. In this segment we look at why some groups are profoun...
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Changing Our Paradigm for Educating Teens from 2011-09-13T15:46:33
Our guest says that to adapt to the changes taking place in the world parents need to change the way we think about educating our teens. In this segment we discuss three areas where we need to com...
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Dating: Why Teen Relationships Turn Violent from 2011-09-13T14:39:51
Teens are dating at younger and younger ages, but without the benefit of solid guidelines. Regretfully, many teens are getting misguided relationship cues from television or peers. Often, the resul...
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Stressed out Teens and Parents: How to Relieve the Pressure from 2011-08-16T14:32:29
Our definition of a good education and what it means to prepare our kids to be successful, has placed enormous pressures on teens and parents. According to our guests it's time to recalibrate out t...
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Using Hip hop and Rap to Close the Achievement Gap from 2011-07-19T15:15:35
Can hip hop music become a powerful and effective way to engage teens and help them learn? Should parents and teachers be concerned about the gang culture associated rap music? Tune in and learn ab...
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Parenting on Autopilot: Being in the Moment with Your Teen from 2011-06-30T16:17:51
Be present, stay connected, be available to your teen. Sounds obvious, but many parents are on autopilot with their children and need some guidance on being a more mindful parent. In this segment ...
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It's All About Me: Coping With the Teen Ego from 2011-06-15T12:49:27
Are today's teens more self-centered than past generations? How do you know if a teen is overly self-absorbed? Is it just a passing developmental stage or a troubling condition we need to address...
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Teen Couch Potatoes: The Problem, The Solution from 2011-06-15T10:16:57
In the past a sedentary lifestyle was something routinely associated with middle aged and older adults. Today, teens are increasingly less active and manifesting may of the maladies of inactivity--...
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Teen Eating Disorders: Three Things You Need To Know from 2011-05-23T10:34:44
A recent study of teen eating disorders among adolescents reveals a pervasive problem that includes both teen girls and boys. This segment covers the basics you need to know about identifying a tee...
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What To Do If Your Teen Hates School from 2011-05-23T09:36:49
We hear it too frequently from some teams, " I hate school." Why are some teens so turned off by the learning process? How do we make school appealing? How do we create a life long love of learni...
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The Impact of Race and Social Acceptance on the Achievement Gap from 2011-05-16T20:11:56
According to the results of a new study, there is a social and emotional cost for academic achievement for blacks and Native Americans that whites do not have to pay. Our guest asserts that this ...
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The Crisis of Disconnected Teens and Virtual Relationships from 2011-05-16T16:58:50
Increasing virtual relationships and less face time are creating a quiet but growing crisis among teens. According to our guests, teenagers today are more disconnected from parents and friends and ...
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Why Teens Are Becoming More Aggressive from 2011-04-26T18:51:04
Dr. Neuland says that North America is experiencing an epidemic of "alpha children." These are kids who are increasingly exploitive of weakness in others. According to Dr. Neufied we didn't get it...
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3 Things You Need to Know About Teens and Alcohol from 2011-04-26T17:51:31
Our guests in this segment reveal that their is much we don't know or fully understand about teen alcohol use. Tune in and come up to speed on the essentials every teacher and parent needs to know....
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Why Are Some Teens more Resilient Than Others? from 2011-04-07T13:51:53
While some teens fall apart under even minor pressure, others seem to have more capacity to cope. This ability to handle stress and adversity is called resilience and it's critical to success in li...
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Is Your Teen Lazy or Just Needing Sleep? from 2011-03-12T09:37:04
If your teen seems lazy, moody, irritable, slow or is just not comprehending well, sleep apnea may be the problem. What is sleep apnea? What causes it? Which teens are most likely to be impacted? ...
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Working With An Underachieving Teen from 2011-02-27T18:18:32
Why do some teens perform far below their capabilities? What sorts of factors can trigger periods of poor achievement and low motivation in adolescents? Our guests identify a number of specific ...
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Why Do So Many Teens Cheat in School? from 2011-02-07T22:42:27
Recent reports have estimated that About 80% of high school students have cheated, and that cheating is not only on the rise, but is reaching epidemic proportions. Why are so many teens cheating? ...
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How Absent Fathers May Drive Early Onset of Puberty in Girls? from 2011-02-04T18:46:59
The generally accepted indicator of early puberty in girls is the onset of a menstrual cycles before age twelve. However we are now seeing cases of breast and pubic hair development as early as ag...
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Addiction to Multitasking and How It's Changing Student Behaviors, Learning, and Teen Brains from 2011-01-24T18:22:08
Our guests assert that our multitasking habit has gotten out of hand. Not only are students and parents doing too much of it, but contrary to popular beliefs we are less productive when we multita...
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Is Homework Necessary? Needed? Too Much? from 2011-01-13T16:17:31
Our guest points out that homework has been a controversial subject among teachers, students and parents for over 100 years. Is homework really necessary? Does it help? How much homework is too mu...
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Has Your Teen Developed The Basic Mental Skills for Academic Success? from 2010-12-22T06:48:51
The ability to focus and concentrate, to not get distracted, to handle two tasks at one time and the speed with which we process information are called cognitive skills. These skills are the fund...
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Teen Trends: Why Bullying is the New Mini Skirt from 2010-11-19T07:31:23
Today's guests explain why bullying has become fashionable among teens and discusses the dynamics driving the popularity. The segment goes on to connect the dots between teen bullying, and childre...
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Why Teens Do Dumb, Crazy, Risky Things from 2010-11-02T11:45:42
Yes, teens are crazy, but according to our guests, they are crazy by design. Dumb, crazy, risky teen behavior is all part of the developmental process. Once we understand what is going on inside ...
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Inside the Mind of Violent Teens from 2010-10-25T20:23:28
Why do seemingly "normal" teens suddenly turn aggressive, violent and commit unthinkable crimes? What can we tell from neuroscience about brain development in violent teens?
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Teen Thinking: Rich Minds, Poor Minds from 2010-10-08T13:37:10
Eric Jensen argues that the minds and mindset of poor kids and rich kids are very different in four fundamental ways -- processing skills, short term memory, attention skills and sequencing. Th...
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Stop Texting and Go to Sleep! from 2010-09-28T16:23:38
Most teens do not get enough sleep. According to the National Sleep foundation one study found that only 15% reported sleeping 8 1/2 hours on school nights. Consequences of insufficient sleep inc...
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Teen Ups and Downs: Moody, Mad or Mentally Ill? from 2010-09-27T16:51:01
Teenagers often take parents and teachers on an emotional roller coaster that can be frustrating and irritating. If you've ever wondered, "What's up with my teen? Is she moody, mad or mentally il...
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Head Injuries: Often Overlooked Impacts on Teen Athletes from 2010-09-21T17:49:16
What is often casually viewed as a "mild concussion" or other benign head trauma can in fact be a serious brain injury with wide ranging impact on a teen's development.
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Understanding Boys Who Physically Abuse Girls from 2010-09-21T17:27:09
Why do some young boys batter or otherwise verbally abuse young girls? What are some of the warning signs that a young boy may be inclined to be physically abusive?
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Sex Matters:Why Boys Fail, Why Girls Fail from 2010-07-17T02:37:25
Male tweens and teens are failing academically at twice the rate of females. Many parents are frustrated, and many teachers have just given up on underachieving teens. Now, new research has ...
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3 Powerful Ways Media Impacts The Teenage Mind from 2010-07-09T10:29:16
The media are far from benign in their impact on teenage minds. In fact, citing the latest research from the field of neuroscience and pediatrics, Dr. Meg Meeker and Dr. David Walsh tell us tha...
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Teens 101: Understanding The Mind of Teens and Tweens from 2010-06-08T14:45:02
New insights from the field of neuroscience have given us fresh understanding about why teens behave as they do as well as guidance in how to help them better their lives by improving their brains.
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Teens 101: Understanding The Mind of Teens and Tweens from 2010-06-08T14:45:02
New insights from the field of neuroscience have given us fresh understanding about why teens behave as they do as well as guidance in how to help them better their lives by improving their brains.
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