Podcasts by Mind the Gap. Teens Talk We Listen

Episode 29| Parents & Teens Negotiating Curfews from 2021-04-02T08:00

Our resident teens wanted to discuss a hot topic: curfews.  

• What is a fair curfew?  
• Why do our parents sometimes ask us to come home earlier?  
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Episode 28: How is Covid-19 and Distance Learning Affecting Teens Mental Health? from 2021-03-20T18:08:52

This episode Caden McKnight joins our resident teen guests, Luke, Clara and Audrey to discuss teen mental health and how distance learning is affecting them a year after their schools were close...

Episode 27| Teen Love Languages. How to talk your teens love language from 2021-02-26T22:58:41

This week we had teens Luke, Clara, and Audrey take the love language quiz for teens.  Listen as we discuss the importance of knowing our own love languages, as well as those in our family ...

Episode 26|How to talk to teens about Rejection| from 2021-02-05T18:57:16

This week we discuss the topic of rejection with teens Luke and Audrey.  How do we teach our kids to handle the uncomfortable emotions surrounding not getting picked for a team or a job, losing the...

Episode 25 | How to talk to teens about Peer Pressure from 2021-01-16T00:15:15

Discussing the difference between "peer influence" and "peer pressure" with teens Luke and Audrey this week on Mind the Gap.   The three most important things about peer pressure and teens: How d...

Episode 24 | "The time they killed off the mom" How to talk to pre-teens from 2021-01-04T16:11:44

We talk a lot on the show about minding the gap in communication between you and your teen, but the truth is that our time with our teenagers will be easier if we start when they are younger. &n...

Episode 23| Consequences. How to set appropriate consequences for your teens. from 2020-11-13T20:32:07

Consequences can be hard to navigate as a parent of teens, whether you are deciding what is an appropriate consequence for your teen or you're worried how they will react.  Sometimes settin...

Episode 22: How to connect with your teens when you have different interests from 2020-10-14T15:54:53

During this pandemic it may have seemed more obvious than ever that you have different things in common with your teens/kids.  How can you find ways to connect with them when they are just ...

Episode 21| The Social Dilemma-Teens discuss the effects of social media in their lives from 2020-09-23T19:24:43

Round table discussion with 4 teens, Austin, Callin, Clara, and Viv with host Sherry Anderson and Marriage and Family Therapist Jeremy Leavitt. Listen as they discuss what they learned from watc...

Episode 20: Letting Them Go-Moving from High School to adulthood. from 2020-09-14T19:00:44

As Austin gets ready to head off to college this week we discuss how we are feeling with him leaving home.  When kids head off to college for the first time you may worry if you prepared them enoug...

Episode 19: Back to School-Covid Style from 2020-08-19T00:03:35

Back to school this year looks very different for many kids.  Some may be going back to a physical building with masks while others are logging in on a computer.  How do we safeguard o...

Episode 18: Modesty. Can it be measured in inches? from 2020-07-22T18:43:28

Today we discuss the topic of modesty.  In our culture modesty is something that is talked about heavily, mainly with our young and teenage girls.  How do we talk about modesty in a wa...

Episode 17: Whiney Kids? Or Are They Venting? from 2020-07-07T17:28:33

With kids home 24/7 during Covid-19 you may be feeling the mental fatigue of listening to your kids complain.  The truth is, even before this time kids complained.  When they come home from school ...

Episode 16| Moral Fatigue And Why Social Distancing Is Exhausting from 2020-05-11T20:48:07

Jeremy, Sherry, and our teens Austin and Logan, discuss the concept of moral fatigue and why we are so exhausted making everyday decisions during the pandemic. Have you felt overly exhausted and wo...

Episode 15: Teaching Compassion and Empathy to Kids. from 2020-04-21T19:15:34

While maintaining social distancing Sherry, Jeremy and Austin discuss empathy and compassion.  What is empathy?  How do we cultivate empathy in teens?  How is what we are experien...

Episode 14: Teens around the world during Covid-19. Interview with senior Emma and her mom Sharese. from 2020-04-18T08:00

We are doing a short series of interviews with teens around the world and how they are doing during COVID-19 pandemic.  Listen as Sherry talks with Sharese and her teen daughter Emma, a sen...

Episode 13: Teens Around the World During The Covid-19 Pandemic. Interview with Naima and May in France from 2020-04-16T08:00

We are doing a short series of interviews with teens around the world and how they are doing during COVID-19 pandemic.  Listen as Sherry talks with Naima and her teen daughter May from Fran...

Episode 12: Teens around the world during the Covid-19 pandemic. Interview with Nicole and Cooper from 2020-04-14T08:00

We are doing a short series of interviews with teens around the world and how they are doing during COVID-19 pandemic.  Listen as Sherry talks with Nicole and her teen son Cooper from Millc...

Episode 11: How To Strengthen Teen's Mental Health During the Covid-19 Crisis from 2020-04-02T02:44:54

This episode was recorded remotely to honor the CDC requests to distance ourselves.  We apologize for the sound quality as we work to find the best recording option while following social d...

Tool Box 6: Boundaries in Dating. Should teens be forced/taught to say yes? from 2020-03-19T19:14:35

Two weeks ago we posted on our social media pages a question:  Do you think teens should be forced to say yes when asked to dance in relation to a recent article about a school in Utah. &nb...

Episode 10: Helping Teens Handle Devastating World Events from 2020-03-17T03:11:09

This week Sherry and Jeremy talk with Austin about how the Corona virus is affecting us globally, locally and right in Austin's own world.  Listen for tips on how to help your teens, as wel...

Episode 9| Boundaries in Dating from 2020-03-09T08:00

Clara and Austin are back talking about dating, but this time addressing boundaries in relationships.  Jeremy discusses what a healthy relationship looks like and signs that a relationship ...

Episode 8| What’s Right With Teens. Interview with Matt from 2020-03-02T18:40:09

In a world where society often focuses on the negative aspects of being a teen we highlight an awesome teen making important choices for his future. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor....

Episode 7| Dating: What is dating like for teens today? from 2020-02-24T16:58:57

Austin and Clara teach us new terminology and what dating is like now in a world with social media, texting, and dm's.   --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mindthegap-teenstalk/message

Episode 6: Suicide Prevention|Interview with teen Brayton and his father Aaron from 2020-02-17T18:50:15

In this episode we talk about ways to bridge the gap when it comes to teenage depression and suicide. Teen Brayton shares his experience of wanting to end his life and the path that led him to rece...

Tool Box 5: Frenemies and Toxic Relationships from 2020-02-13T19:17:25

In this short bonus episode, Jeremy gives 6 tools to parents to identify toxic relationships their teens may have, and how to set boundaries with friends. If you have been enjoying our show please ...

Episode 5: Boundaries and Bullying from 2020-02-10T09:00:23

In this episode we tackle the tough topic of bullying. What does it look like from one who has been the victim of bullying and what effect does it have short term and long term. We get to talk to a...

Tool Box 4: Why is porn a big deal? from 2020-02-06T18:46:25

This tool box bonus episode is a follow up episode 4:  The Problem with porn and drugs in teens.  Jeremy lays out how porn affects the brain and relationships.  Great conversation...

Episode 4: The Problem With Porn And Drugs In Teens from 2020-02-03T09:00

A frank and honest discussion about the dangers of porn and drugs in teens.  What are the signs that there could be a possible problem?  How do we help them not make cell phones and po...

Tool Box #3: Teen Hack. How to hack your parents! from 2020-01-30T23:43:51

How to get your parents to say "yes!"  You've heard of "parenting hacks"  well this one is a hack for teens.  How to get the "yes" when you want to hang out with friends.

Episode 3: Perfection from 2020-01-27T09:00

We discuss how to encourage our kids without pressuring them or causing undue burdens on them. What is the difference between striving to do our best versus unhealthy perfectionism?  How do...

Tool Box #2: Teenage brain: The need for sleep from 2020-01-23T09:00

Why do teens want to sleep all day?!  Sleep is needed and essential to a teenagers growing and developing brain and body.  How screens are affecting our sleep and what to do about it.<...

Episode 2: Who I am. Who I am not. from 2020-01-20T09:00

What defines a teens true self worth?  Hint:  It's not how many free throws you made or even your GPA.  Jeremy and Sherry talk with Austin about what things truly define him. &nbs...

Tool Box #1: Choices from 2020-01-16T09:00

In this very first Tool Box episode we give you tools as a parent to know how to help your child make their own choices and feel the consequences.  Good or Bad.  In this follow up from...

Episode 1 Choices: How can we let our teens make their own choices? from 2020-01-13T14:00:12

The hosts discuss choices teens face today and how parents can set their kids up for success or help them learn from their own failures.  Austin lays down some wisdom as he discusses the importance...

Trailer from 2020-01-03T04:43:54

We are excited to launch a new podcast for parents AND teenagers. We wanted to create a place where teens can be heard and a place for parents to learn skills on how to communicate with their te...