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by Cheryl Pankhurst
"Discover ''Parenting Teens : Advice Redefined for Today's Complex World" with Special Education Specialist / Educator Cheryl, as we dive into real and raw conversations about sex, drugs, screens, social media, LGBTQ+ issues, mental health, and more. This podcast is your guide to reimagining better relationships with teens by doing the essential inner work. Join us for engaging, vibrant, and empathetic discussions that foster trust and understanding in today's complex parenting landscape. Embrace the change,we just can’t parent the way our parents did”Questions this podcast will answer; I am so grateful for you taking your time t
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- 5 days ago55 min
~195~# Your Teen’s Phone Is Changing More Than You Think: Social Media, Identity & Parenting Teens with Dr. Michelle Machado
Dr. Michelle Machado is an international keynote speaker, author, human performance strategist and creator of the Human Connection Framework™. Recognized for her dynamic presence as a 2x TEDx speaker, Dr. Machado is a trusted voice on connection and self-leadership in an always-on world. Her work has been featured in Forbes, USA Today, MSN, The Economic Times and Business Insider.She has also delivered high-impact keynotes for Fortune 500 companies and nonprofit audiences. With a PhD, MBA, and two decades of leadership in universities spanning Canada, Hong Kong, Australia, and the UK, Dr. Machado uniquely blends neuroscience and lived experience to challenge the epidemic of disconnection. She empowers high-achievers to reclaim attention, presence and fulfilment beginning with reconnection to self. Her practical approach has made her a sought-after advisor to leaders worldwide who are ready to transform how they live, work, and lead in a rapidly changing world.In her upcoming book, Alive Again: 4 Steps to Reclaim Your Life in a Distracted World, Dr. Machado makes the case that high-performance leadership and lasting impact are impossible without first mastering internal alignment, because the way we lead ourselves ultimately defines how we lead others.LinkedIn and IG (drmichellemachado). Website: https://michelledmachado.comWhat if the biggest influence on your teenager isn’t what you’re saying to them—but what they’re watching you do?In this powerful conversation, Dr. Michelle Machado and I get into the messy, complicated reality of parenting teenagers in a world that neither of us grew up in.We talk about social media, screen time, comparison, authenticity, resilience, human connection, nervous-system regulation, and the pressure parents feel to keep their kids constantly busy and entertained.And yes, we talk about phones.Because today’s parents are navigating something completely different from the world we grew up in. Our kids can carry school drama, friendship problems, comparison, cyberbullying and social pressure straight into their bedrooms—and onto the dinner table—24/7.But this conversation isn't about blaming parents.It's about getting curious.Dr. Michelle shares why she believes human connection has three critical layers: connection to self, connection to others, and connection to the world and a greater sense of purpose.We also talk about what authenticity actually looks like for our kids—and how easily we can confuse our idea of who they should be with their emerging identity.In this episode, we talk about:Why teenagers need to develop their own authentic identityThe difference between advocating for your child and allowing them to become themselvesHow parents can model authenticity instead of simply talking about itWhy “pick your battles” matters when parenting teensSocial media, comparison and the impact of constant digital stimulationWhy “everyone else has a phone” is such a difficult parenting conversationHow to talk to a teenager who is already using social mediaWhy education and buy-in may work better than simply taking the phone awayThe importance of teaching kids to compare themselves with their previous selves—not everyone elseWhy boredom is actually an important part of childhoodThe pressure parents feel to keep their kids constantly busyWhat our own hustle, stress and constant stimulation are teaching our childrenWhy parents need white space tooSetting boundaries when you're exhausted and overwhelmedThe idea that “your calm is contagious—and so is your chaos”How children can learn to recognize when they need to “recharge”Why vulnerability can completely change a difficult conversation with your teenagerOne of my favourite moments is Michelle's reminder that we don't have to force our children to change.We can invite them to consider another perspective.That distinction matters.Our teenagers are becoming their own people. Our job isn't to control every choice they make. It's to give them the values, critical thinking, self-awareness and relationship with us that they can carry with them when we're no longer standing beside them.And sometimes, that means knowing which hill is actually worth dying on.A conversation every parent of a teenager needs to hear.If you've ever found yourself wondering:“Did I already screw this up?”“How do I get my kid off their phone?”“Why are they comparing t
- 1 weeks ago31 min
~194~"Girl Drama and Mean Girls: How to Help Your Teen Navigate Friendship Problems" with Sheri Gazitt
#ParentingTeens #TeenFriendship #GirlDrama #ParentingTeenagers #TeenMentalHealthGirl Drama, Mean Girls & Teen Friendship: What Parents Get Wrong (And What Actually Helps)Your daughter comes home crying because she was left out.She wasn't invited.The group chat is exploding.Someone said something hurtful.And every instinct in you wants to fix it.Call the other parent. Contact the school. Tell her those girls are awful. Tell her to find new friends.But what if some of the ways parents try to help are actually making teen friendship problems worse?In this episode of Parenting Teens Advice Redefined for Today's Complex World, Cheryl Pankhurst sits down with internationally recognized friendship expert Sheri Gazitt, founder of Teen Wise and author of Girl Drama Decoded.Together, they unpack the complicated world of teen friendships, social exclusion, group chats, mean girl behaviour, social anxiety, and the emotional impact friendship struggles can have on adolescents.This is not about blaming parents.It's about giving parents better tools.In this episode, we discuss:Why calling girls "mean" may not tell the whole storyThe difference between bullying and typical teen friendship conflictWhy today's friendship drama feels different from previous generationsHow group chats and phones have changed teenage social dynamicsWhat happens when parents become emotionally involved in their teen's dramaWhy confronting another parent can sometimes make things worseWhat to say when your daughter comes home feeling excluded or rejectedHow to listen without immediately jumping into problem-solving modeThe LOVE framework for supporting teens through friendship strugglesWhat to do when your own teen is participating in hurtful behaviourWhy parents need to stay "above the drama"How to help your teen repair friendships instead of immediately ending themWhat to do when your teen is hanging around friends who are making unhealthy choicesWhen parents should intervene with schools, coaches, or other adultsHow to know when your teen needs additional emotional supportOne of the most powerful messages in this conversation?Your teen doesn't need you to jump into the trench with them.They need you to stand above it and help them find their way out.Teen friendships can be messy. They can be painful. And watching your child struggle socially can be heartbreaking.But these moments can also become opportunities to help adolescents build emotional resilience, communication skills, confidence, self-awareness, and healthier relationships.If you're parenting a tween or teenager navigating friendship problems, exclusion, social anxiety, group chats, or girl drama, this episode is for you.About Our GuestSheri Gazitt is an internationally recognized friendship expert, speaker, and founder of Teen Wise. With more than 30 years of experience and a background in counseling psychology, she helps girls navigate friendship struggles, social anxiety, confidence, and the emotional challenges of adolescence.She is the author of Girl Drama Decoded and creator of the MomWise Collective, supporting mothers who want to help their daughters navigate difficult social dynamics without losing themselves in the process.Learn more about Sherry and Teen Wise at Teen-Wise.com.Need Support Navigating the Teen Years?Cheryl Pankhurst is an Educational Strategist, Family Advocate, speaker, published author, and former Special Education Specialist with more than 25 years of experience supporting adolescents and their families.Through Insight to Impact, Cheryl helps parents navigate:Neurodivergence and new diagnosesIEPs and school accommodationsEducational assessmentsHigh school transitionsSchool advocacyComplex challenges facing today's teenagersLearn more or book a complimentary consultation at CherylPankhurst.com.If this episode helped you, please follow the podcast, share it with another parent, and leave a review.Parenting teenagers is hard.But you do not have to figure it out alone.YOUR GIFT- GUIDE FOR GRADE 8 TO GRADE 9 IEP TRANSITIONShttps://www.cherylpankhurst.com/iep-high-school-transition-parent-quick-guideLet’s Chat
- 2 weeks ago47 min
~193~TRIGGER WARNING:"Protecting Teens from sexual abuse without fear" WITH JENNY COLEMAN
Video is not supported by this plan. Upgrade to add video files. #TeenParenting #TeenSafety #ParentingAdvice #ParentingPodcast #ChildSafety #ChildSexualAbusePreventionHow to Protect Your Teen Without Parenting in Fear: A Conversation Every Parent Needs to HearTalking about child sexual abuse and teen safety can feel frightening, uncomfortable, and overwhelming. But avoiding the conversation doesn't protect our kids. Knowledge, connection, boundaries, and open communication can.In this important episode of Parenting Teens: Advice Redefined for Today's Complex World, Cheryl Pankhurst sits down with Jenny Coleman, Director of Stop It Now!, to talk honestly about preventing child sexual abuse without parenting from a place of fear.This conversation goes beyond "stranger danger" and explores what parents, caregivers, educators, and communities can do proactively to create safer environments for children and teenagers.Together, Cheryl and Jenny discuss:What child sexual abuse actually means, including contact and non-contact abuseWhy prevention matters and how we can move from reactive parenting to proactive awarenessWhy "stranger danger" may actually interfere with preventionHow to talk to teens about boundaries, consent, privacy, and personal safetyHow parents can create an environment where teens feel safe coming to them with difficult informationThe importance of checking your tone, body language, and reactions when your teen tells you something difficultWhat it means to be an "upstander" instead of a bystanderWarning signs that parents, educators, and caring adults should pay attention toHow online relationships and digital spaces can create additional vulnerabilitiesWhy speaking up matters, even when you're worried you might be wrongHow adults and young people can seek confidential support before harm occursThe importance of reducing shame and isolation when someone recognizes they may be at risk of crossing a boundaryOne of the most powerful messages in this episode is that prevention is not about frightening our kids or making them afraid of the world.It's about helping them develop language, confidence, boundaries, self-awareness, and trusted relationships.Because the goal isn't to make our teenagers scared to tell us something.The goal is to make sure they know they can.Resources Mentioned in This EpisodeStop It Now!A child sexual abuse prevention organization offering resources, education, consultation, and support for adults, families, and communities.What's OK?A confidential resource designed specifically for young people who have questions or concerns about sexual thoughts, behaviours, boundaries, relationships, or safety.Visit:Stop It Now!What's OK?About Jenny ColemanJenny Coleman is the Director of Stop It Now! and a clinician, educator, and advocate with more than 30 years of experience working with youth and families.Her work focuses on prevention, education, safer communities, and helping adults recognize warning signs and take action before harm occurs.Jenny Colemanwhatsok.org | stopitnow.orgAbout Cheryl PankhurstCheryl Pankhurst is an Educational Strategist, Family Advocate, speaker, published author, and former Special Education Specialist with more than 25 years of experience supporting families and adolescents.Through her work at Insight to Impact and her podcast, Parenting Teens: Advice Redefined for Today's Complex World, Cheryl helps parents navigate adolescence, neurodiversity, school systems, diagnoses, IEPs, transitions, and the complex realities of raising teenagers today.If you're parenting a teen and need support navigating school, a diagnosis, advocacy, or educational challenges, visit CherylPankhurst.com to learn more.If this episode resonated with you, please follow the podcast, leave a review, and share this episode with another parent.You never know who may need this conversation.YOUR GIFT- GUIDE FOR GRADE 8 TO GRADE 9 IEP TRANSITIONShttps://www.cherylpankhurst.com/iep-high-school-transition-parent-quick-guide<strong style="b
- 3 weeks ago11 min
~192~WTF-"Why I am OBSESSED with Advocacy"
#NeurodivergentTeens #NeurodivergentKids #SpecialEducation #IEPAdvocacy #ParentAdvocate #SchoolAdvocacyWhen Your Neurodivergent Teen Needs School Advocacy: What Parents Need to KnowIf you're parenting a neurodivergent teen and you've ever sat staring at a school email thinking, "I don't even know what I'm supposed to ask for," this episode is for you.You don't know what you don't know.And when you're navigating IEPs, assessments, accommodations, diagnoses, school transitions, administrators, teachers, and support systems, knowing what to ask—and who to ask—can make all the difference.In this episode of WTF — Welcome to Friday, Cheryl Pankhurst talks about why she's so passionate about parent advocacy and why the right advocate isn't simply someone who walks into a school ready for a fight.A good advocate understands the education system from the inside.They understand how schools operate, how administrators work, what accommodations can look like, how assessments translate into school-based support, and how to bring parents and schools to the same table.In this episode, Cheryl talks about:Why parents often don't know what to ask for when their teen needs additional supportWhy "you don't know what you don't know" is so important when navigating special educationThe importance of having a transition plan before your neurodivergent teen walks through the school doorsWhy waiting until September can make a difficult school transition even harderHow the first day of school can influence a teen's experience for the entire yearWhat can happen when appropriate supports aren't in place, including school refusal and significant distressWhy parents should look for an advocate who understands the education system—not simply someone who is ready to fightHow an advocate can help translate a psychological or educational assessment into practical school supportsWhy effective advocacy means working with parents, not simply advocating for themThe ultimate goal of advocacy: helping parents and teens become confident self-advocatesOne of the biggest takeaways:You are not failing because you don't understand the school system.You aren't expected to know how an IEP works, what accommodations your teen may need, how to interpret a lengthy assessment, or how to navigate school administration.That's why support exists.And the goal isn't for you to need an advocate forever.The goal is to help you understand the system well enough that eventually, you don't need the advocate anymore.If you're currently wondering what your neurodivergent teen needs for the upcoming school year—or you've received a diagnosis and don't know what to do next—you don't have to figure it out alone.💬 Cheryl's reminder for parents:If you're Googling.If you're reading the books.If you're asking questions.If you're still looking for answers.You're still in the game.You're not failing.You're parenting.And parenting is hard enough without having to become an expert in the education system, too.🔗 Want support?If you're feeling stuck navigating your teen's school, I can help you understand what comes next and determine where advocacy may make a difference.Visit CherylPankhurst.com to learn more or book a complimentary discovery call.YOUR GIFT- GUIDE FOR GRADE 8 TO GRADE 9 IEP TRANSITIONShttps://www.cherylpankhurst.com/iep-high-school-transition-parent-quick-guideLet’s Chat https://tidycal.com/cherylpankhurst/consultation-chathttp://cherylpankhurst.comConnect with Cheryl!<strong style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0
- 3 weeks ago53 min
~191~"When Adoption Gets Complicated" with Donna Pope
#ParentingTeens #AdoptiveParents #AdoptedTeens #Adoption #AdoptionAwareness #AdoptionAndIdentity #TeenParenting #ParentingAdolescents Parenting a teenager is complicated enough. But when adoption is part of your teen's story, there can be another layer of questions, emotions, grief, identity, attachment and belonging that parents may not always know how to navigate.In this deeply honest conversation, I sit down with Donna Pope, an adoption advocate and member of the team at Heart to Heart Adoptions. Donna brings more than 30 years of experience working with birth mothers, adoptive families and adoptees — and she also speaks from personal experience as the adoptive mother of three boys.And she doesn't pretend to have all the answers.In fact, some of the most powerful moments in this conversation come from Donna openly sharing the mistakes she's made, the things she wishes she had understood sooner, and what she has learned about loving a child without making their struggles a reflection of your success as a parent.We talk about:Why adolescence can bring adoption-related questions to the surfaceWhy adopted teens may struggle with “Why did my biological parent give me up?”The importance of being honest with children about their adoption storyHow secrecy can affect trust and identityThe difference between guilt and shameWhat happens when an adopted teen wonders whether they will become like their biological parentsGenetics versus environment — and why parents need to separate their fears from their teen's concernsAttachment and how early experiences can show up years laterWhy transracial adoption can create additional questions around identity and belongingThe importance of representation and communityHow grief can exist alongside loveThe complicated emotions surrounding biological parents and siblingsWhy an adopted teen's feelings about their biological family may change over timeWhat parents can do when their teen is struggling in ways they never anticipatedWhy adoptive parents need support and counseling tooAnd perhaps most importantly: how to stop measuring your worth as a parent by the outcome of your childDonna shares a powerful perspective that applies far beyond adoption:Your child can be themselves without their choices determining whether you're a “good” or “bad” parent.You can love your child deeply, remain connected to them, and still recognize that they are their own person.And sometimes, loving them means getting the support you need outside the family.A powerful reminder for any parentIf you've ever sat awake at night wondering:Am I failing my child?Why can't I fix this?What did I do wrong?Why isn't my child turning out the way I thought they would?You're not alone.And your child's struggles are not a report card on your parenting.As Donna says, sometimes you just have to keep caring, keep trying and keep going.Donna Pope is an adoption advocate and part of the team at Heart to Heart Adoptions, an organization supporting birth mothers, adoptive families and the broader adoption community.Donna has more than 30 years of experience in adoption and is also an adoptive mother of three sons.Heart to Heart Adoptions: hearttoheartadopt.comThis episode is especially for:Adoptive parents of teenagersParents navigating adoption-related identity questionsParents of teens struggling with belonging or self-worthTransracial adoptive familiesParents navigating attachment challengesParents dealing with difficult teen behaviourParents who are questioning whether they're “doing enough”Anyone who loves or supports an adopted teenagerYOUR GIFT- GUIDE FOR GRADE 8 TO GRADE 9 IEP TRANSITIONShttps://www.cherylpankhurst.com/iep-high-school-transition-parent-quick-guideLet’s Chat <a href="https://tidycal.com/cherylpankhurst/consultation-chat" target="_blank" style="b
- Aug 21, 202611 min
~190~"WTF? You’re Allowed to Have a S%@* Day!"
#WTFPodcast #ParentingTeens #ParentingTeenagers #TeenParenting #MomLife #MomsOfTeens #SelfCompassionCheryl explores the difference between doing something because it genuinely helps you regulate and doing something because you're desperately trying to escape an uncomfortable feeling.She also talks about the importance of having someone you can call and simply say, “I'm having a really crappy day. Can I talk?”Because when a friend told Cheryl, “Oh my God, I'm glad I'm not the only one,” Cheryl realized something:It's almost never just you.Sometimes we're human. Sometimes we're off. Sometimes the kitchen is a mess, the laundry isn't done, the emails aren't sent, and you're simply not at your best.You don't have to feel guilty about it.You don't have to turn it into a lesson.You don't have to force yourself to be positive.Sometimes you can just feel it, sit with it, call a friend, go outside, listen to some live music—and let the day be what it is.Because tomorrow doesn't have to be perfect either.It's just another day.In This EpisodeWhy Cheryl woke up feeling completely unlike herselfThe pressure we put on ourselves to “fix” a bad dayThe difference between calming yourself and running away from a feelingWhy gratitude doesn't mean you have to feel good every dayThe guilt that can come with having an unexplained bad dayWhy saying “I'm having a shitty day” can actually be incredibly freeingThe importance of connection when you're strugglingWhy sometimes the best thing you can do is simply allow yourself to feel what you're feelingA reminder that it's never just youThe TakeawayYou are allowed to have an off day.You can have a great life and still have a terrible Tuesday.You can be grateful and still feel crappy.You can be successful, grounded, happy, and still wake up one morning thinking, “What the hell is wrong with me?”Nothing may be wrong with you.You might just be human.And instead of running from the feeling, maybe today you can simply say:“Yep. This is an FDAP day. I'm allowed to have it.”Then let it be.Connect With CherylIf you're having one of those days and don't have someone you can call, Cheryl invites you to send her a DM. Sometimes you don't need someone to fix anything—you just need someone to say:“Yep. I get it. You're not the only one.”Listen, share this episode with the friend you called the next day to tell them about your crappy day, and remind them that they never have to go through it alone.YOUR GIFT- GUIDE FOR GRADE 8 TO GRADE 9 IEP TRANSITIONShttps://www.cherylpankhurst.com/iep-high-school-transition-parent-quick-guideLet’s Chat https://tidycal.com/cherylpankhurst/consultation-chathttp://cherylpankhurst.comConnect with Cheryl!Get the book here!Daring to Belong: Autism Stories of Courage and ConnectionDIRECT LINK TO COACHING WITH CHERYL email : support@cherylpankhurst.com Website<strong style="background-color: trans
- Aug 19, 202642 min
~189~High-Conflict Co-Parenting:Stop Toxic Communication Here and Now with Sol Kennedey
#CoParenting#HighConflictCoParenting#DivorceAndParenting#ParentingAfterDivorce#CoParentingAfterDivorce#ParentingTeensIf you're navigating divorce, separation, high-conflict co-parenting, or difficult communication with an ex, this conversation is one you need to hear.What happens when a simple text from your co-parent can instantly send your nervous system into overdrive? What happens when the conflict between adults starts affecting the emotional safety of your teenager or child—even when you think you're hiding it?In this episode of Parenting Teens Advice Redefined, Cheryl Pankhurst sits down with Sol Kennedy, founder of Best Interest, an AI-powered communication app designed to help co-parents pause before reacting, reduce conflict, and keep communication focused on their children.Sol shares the personal experience that led him to create Best Interest after realizing how much co-parenting communication was affecting his own sleep, stress, and ability to be fully present with his children.But this conversation goes far beyond an app.In this episode, we talk about:Why a single text from your ex can trigger an immediate physical stress responseWhy high-conflict co-parenting can keep parents stuck in the same patterns they experienced during their marriageThe danger of using AI as a “yes man” when you're emotionally triggeredWhy effective co-parenting sometimes requires someone—or something—to push back on youHow to establish communication boundaries with a difficult co-parentHow filtering unnecessary or toxic communication can help parents regain a sense of controlWhy children can sense parental tension even when adults believe they're successfully hiding itThe invisible emotional scripts children absorb from tone, facial expressions, body language, sighs, and conflictWhy telling a child “I'm fine” when they can clearly sense something is wrong can undermine their trust in their own perceptionHow parents can model emotional regulation instead of demanding that children “calm down”Why taking a break during conflict is not avoidance—it can be regulationThe impact of criticizing your child's other parent in front of themWhy children can feel caught in a loyalty bind when one parent speaks negatively about the otherA simple strategy to use before responding to a triggering co-parenting textWhy the text messages you send today could potentially appear in family court years laterHow changing your own response can begin changing the entire co-parenting dynamicWhy your ex may actually become your biggest teacher for the parts of yourself that still need healingHow parents can begin repairing the impact of conflict—even if they wish they had handled things differently in the pastThe One Co-Parenting Rule Sol Wants Every Parent to RememberTake a break.When you receive a message from your co-parent, read it and put the phone down.Walk around. Take a breath. Go outside. Do whatever helps you create space between the trigger and your response.The goal isn't to ignore important information. It's to give yourself enough time to respond from your thinking brain rather than from the emotional reaction that can take over when you're triggered.And perhaps the bigger question is:Who do you want to show up as for your kids?You can't control what your ex sends you.You can control what you send back.A Powerful Reminder for ParentsIf you've already exposed your kids to conflict, don't decide that you've ruined everything.Awareness is the beginning of change.Sol reminds parents that divorce and separation can involve enormous stress—court, finances, housing, changing jobs, changing homes, and trying to create stability while everything feels unstable. Parents aren't necessarily going to handle every moment perfectly.The question isn't whether you've made mistakes.The question is:What are you willing to do differently now?About Sol KennedySol Kennedy is the founder of Best Interest, an AI-powered communication tool created specifically around the dynamics of co-parenting. Best Interest is designed to help parents communicate more effectively, establish boundaries, filter unnecessary conflict, and keep the focus on the children.Sol created Best Interest after experiencing firsthand how high-conflict co-parenting communication affected his own stress and relationship with his children.Best Interest is available through its website and mobile app, with a fre
- Aug 12, 202642 min
~188~"ADHD Medication: What Parents of Neurodivergent Teens Need to Know" with Lisa Richer Part 2
#ParentingTeens #NeurodivergentTeens #ADHDParenting #ADHDMedication #NeurodivergentParenting If you’re parenting a neurodivergent teenager and struggling with questions about ADHD medication, diagnosis, anxiety, school supports, or what your teen actually needs, this conversation is for you.In Part 2 of my conversation with Lisa Richer, we take a deeper look at one of the most emotionally charged decisions parents of neurodivergent kids can face: medication.But this episode isn’t about telling you whether medication is right or wrong.It’s about helping you make decisions from a place of information, curiosity and connection rather than fear, shame or pressure.Lisa and I talk openly about our own experiences with ADHD, parenting neurodivergent children, diagnosis, medication and the importance of looking at the whole child—not just the most obvious behaviour or diagnosis.One of the biggest takeaways?There is no one-size-fits-all approach to supporting a neurodivergent teen.What works beautifully for one child may not be appropriate for another.And sometimes what looks like ADHD, anxiety, defiance, lack of motivation or poor behaviour may actually be connected to an underlying learning difference, communication challenge, sensory need or another unmet need.In this episode, we explore:How parents can think differently about ADHD medication for teensWhy medication decisions shouldn’t be made from fear, guilt or outside pressureThe importance of combining medication with appropriate interventions, tools and supportsWhy a diagnosis should inform your understanding of your teen—not define themHow anxiety, ADHD and other neurodivergent differences can interactWhy parents need to look beyond the most obvious diagnosisThe importance of understanding the whole childHow learning differences can affect confidence, anxiety, regulation and school successWhy behaviour is communicationHow to build a support team for your neurodivergent teenThe roles that educators, psychologists, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, advocates and other professionals can playWhy parents should trust their instincts while also seeking professional guidanceHow parents can move from “I failed my child” to “What do we know now, and what is the next step?”Why asking for help is a strength—not a failureHow parents can model self-advocacy for their teenagersOne of the most important messages for parentsYou don't have to choose between “medication” and “no medication.”The bigger question is:What does my teen need, and what combination of supports will help them understand themselves, function more effectively and become a stronger self-advocate?As Lisa says, we don't know what we don't know.Sometimes the missing piece is another assessment.Sometimes it's a school support.Sometimes it's a different intervention.Sometimes it's medication.And sometimes it's bringing the right people together to finally see the complete picture.For parents of neurodivergent teensIf you're thinking:“Something isn't working, but I don't know what we're missing.”You're not alone.You don't have to figure it out by yourself.The goal isn't to find the perfect parenting strategy or make the perfect decision every time.The goal is to stay curious, keep learning, ask better questions and make informed decisions based on your teenager's unique needs.ABOUT LISA RICHERLisa Richer is a Neurodivergent Success Partner and Advocate who helps transform “stuck” into success for students, athletes, parents, professionals and families.Through her Clarity, Confidence, Courage Journey Map, Lisa helps clients navigate internal, relational and systemic roadblocks while connecting them with the tools, resources and people they need to move forward.CONNECT WITH MEI'm Cheryl Pankhurst, an Educational Strategist, Family Advocate and School Navigation Consultant with more than 25 years of experience supporting teenagers and their families.I help parents navigate:Neurodivergent diagnosesSchool challengesIEPs and accommodationsAssessmentsHigh school transitionsAdvocacy meetingsBuilding effective support teamsIf your teen is struggling at school, you've received a new diagnosis, or you're wondering what to do next, you don't have to navigate
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"Discover ''Parenting Teens : Advice Redefined for Today's Complex World" with Special Education Specialist / Educator Cheryl, as we dive into real and raw conversations about sex, drugs, screens, social media, LGBTQ+ issues, mental health, and more. This podcast is your guide to reimagining better relationships with teens by doing the essential inner work. Join us for engaging, vibrant, and empathetic discussions that foster trust and understanding in today's complex parenting landscape. Embrace the change,we just can’t parent the way our parents did”Questions this podcast will answer; I am so grateful for you taking your time t
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