Episode 126: Parenting through Transitions
In this episode, Kirk is joined by Stefanie Chou, whose oldest son is about to graduate high school, to discuss the art of parenting through difficult transitions. We discuss the uncomfortable [...]
Episode 125: How to Handle Highly Emotional Parents: For Teens & Their Parents
In this episode, Kirk and Meg discuss what it means to be “highly emotional” in families, and, from the perspective of a teenager, how to handle it when our parents fit that description. Kirk [...]
Episode 96: Talking Our Kids Through Disappointment
In this episode, I tackle how to talk our kids through the inevitable disappointments they will face. Watching our children suffer is never easy, no matter what age they are. I discuss common [...]
Episode 80: The Teen Boy Perspective
In this episode, I chat with fifteen-year-old Noah about his perspective on the teen experience. We discuss the effects of social media, the importance of friends and finding your passions, and [...]
Episode 72: Suicide & Self-Harm
In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Michael Voss to discuss the realities of self-harm and suicide, and how families and friends can best help those who suffer. We discuss the underlying [...]
Episode 71: Talking to Kids about Pornography
In this episode, I’m joined by sex therapist Braxton Dutson to discuss how to address pornography with kids and teens. We chat about when and how to start sexual conversations, what not to do, [...]
