Broadcasts about Adolescents
Put an End to Bullying - 2 of 2 - #3482
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW
Christine Vander Wielen and Lynda Savage discuss signs that your child is being bullied and practical ways to stop bullying, and help your child.
Put an End to Bullying - 1 of 2 - #3481
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW
Christine Vander Wielen and Lynda Savage discuss signs that your child is being bullied and practical ways to stop bullying, and help your child.
The Talk - 2 of 2 #3431
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW
In this two part series Christine Vander Wielen and Lynda Savage provide parents with information on how to talk to their children about sex at different stages of development.
The Talk - 1 of 2 #3430
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW
In this two part series Christine Vander Wielen and Lynda Savage provide parents with information on how to talk to their children about sex at different stages of development.
TwentySomething & In Transition - 2 of 2 #3383
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW
The twenties can be described as a time of great transitions. In these programs, Christine outlines common struggles of young adults and provides helpful suggestions for parents and loved ones.
TwentySomething & In Transition - 1 of 2 #3382
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW
The twenties can be described as a time of great transitions. In these programs, Christine outlines common struggles of young adults and provides helpful suggestions for parents and loved ones.
An Encouraging Word Goes a Long Way, #3401
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW
In this radio series, Christine Vander Wielen and Lynda Savage discuss how influential parents can be in helping their children develop a growth mindset. A growth mindset helps children to take on new challenges and to stretch their abilities.
Children, Teens and Media Violence, #2 of 2, #3333
This two-part program describes how television, video games, and film violence affects children and teens. Therapists Whitney Stager and Lynda Savage discuss how parents can help protect their children and teens from viewing media violence, and how to discuss media violence with them.
Children, Teens and Media Violence, #1 of 2, #3332
This two-part program describes how television, video games, and film violence affects children and teens. Therapists Whitney Stager and Lynda Savage discuss how parents can help protect their children and teens from viewing media violence, and how to discuss media violence with them.
What Teens Want Parents to Understand, #3 of 3, #3223
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., CAPSW
As teens are going through many changes, they sometimes assume that parents don't get it or just don't understand. Recently, Christine Vander Wielen asked teens, "What would you like parents to understand about being a teen?" In this three-part series of broadcasts, Christine Vander Wielen and Lynda Savage discuss the teens' answers and provide parenting tips to help parents and teens remain connected during the teen years.
What Teens Want Parents to Understand, #2 of 3, #3222
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., CAPSW
As teens are going through many changes, they sometimes assume that parents don't get it or just don't understand. Recently, Christine Vander Wielen asked teens, "What would you like parents to understand about being a teen?" In this three-part series of broadcasts, Christine Vander Wielen and Lynda Savage discuss the teens' answers and provide parenting tips to help parents and teens remain connected during the teen years.
What Teens Want Parents to Understand, #1 of 3, #3321
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., CAPSW
As teens are going through many changes, they sometimes assume that parents don't get it or just don't understand. Recently, Christine Vander Wielen asked teens, "What would you like parents to understand about being a teen?" In this three-part series of broadcasts, Christine Vander Wielen and Lynda Savage discuss the teens' answers and provide parenting tips to help parents and teens remain connected during the teen years.
The Push/Pull of Adolescence, #2 of 2, #3320
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Adolescence is often been described as a second toddlerhood. Parents of adolescents often express to me the dichotomy of the behaviors they see (laughing as they share). I know parents don't always laugh but this program takes two underlying dynamics and describes them in the larger scheme of development for teenagers. Take hope! There is more to the picture than you know!
The Push/Pull of Adolescence, #1 of 2, #3319
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Adolescence is often been described as a second toddlerhood. Parents of adolescents often express to me the dichotomy of the behaviors they see (laughing as they share). I know parents don't always laugh but this radio program takes two underlying dynamics and describes them in the larger scheme of development for teenagers. Take hope! There is more to the picture than you know!
Working with Your Child's Temperament, #5 of 5, #3292
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., CAPSW
Each child is wired to respond and interact with their environment in a unique way. In this five part series Christine Vander Wielen and Lynda Savage discuss nine characteristics that make up a child’s temperament and give practical advice to parents on how to best work with their child’s temperament. Part 5 discusses reactivity, mood and the benefits of knowing and working with your child unique temperament.
Working with Your Child's Temperament, #4 of 5, #3291
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., CAPSW
Each child is wired to respond and interact with their environment in a unique way. In this five part series Christine Vander Wielen and Lynda Savage discuss nine characteristics that make up a child’s temperament and give practical advice to parents on how to best work with their child’s temperament. Part 4 discusses adaptability.
Working with Your Child's Temperament, #3 of 5, #3290
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., CAPSW
Each child is wired to respond and interact with their environment in a unique way. In this five part series Christine Vander Wielen and Lynda Savage discuss nine characteristics that make up a child’s temperament and give practical advice to parents on how to best work with their child’s temperament. Part 3 discusses distractibility, energy and activity level, and sensory threshold.
Working with Your Child's Temperament,, #2 of 5, #3289
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., CAPSW
Each child is wired to respond and interact with their environment in a unique way. In this five part series Christine Vander Wielen and Lynda Savage discuss nine characteristics that make up a child’s temperament and give practical advice to parents on how to best work with their child’s temperament. Part 2 discusses intensity and regularity.
Working with Your Child's Temperament, #1 of 5, #3288
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., CAPSW
Each child is wired to respond and interact with their environment in a unique way. In this five part series Christine Vander Wielen and Lynda Savage discuss nine characteristics that make up a child’s temperament and give practical advice to parents on how to best work with their child’s temperament. Part 1 introduces the topic and discusses persistency.
Launching Your Adolescent #3 of 3, #3259
Suzan Myhre, M.S.S.W., LICSW, LPC
These three programs with Suzan Myhre describe the process of helping our adolescents leave home to enter into the next stage of their lives. We discuss tasks that adolescents need to accomplish to make this transition successful. Also discussed are pitfalls for parents who may unknowingly sabotage the process.
Launching Your Adolescent #2 of 3, #3258
Suzan Myhre, M.S.S.W., LICSW, LPC
These three programs with Suzan Myhre describe the process of helping our adolescents leave home to enter into the next stage of their lives. We discuss tasks that adolescents need to accomplish in order to make leaving home successful. Also discussed are the pitfalls for parents who may unknowingly sabotage the process.
Launching Your Adolescent #1 of 3, #3257
Suzan Myhre, M.S.S.W., LICSW, LPC
These three programs with Suzan Myhre describes the process of helping our adolescents leave home to enter into the next stage of their lives. We discuss tasks that adolescents need to accomplish to make that successful as well as pitfalls for parents who may unknowingly sabotage the process.
Why Children Steal #2 of 2, #3165
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Discovering that your child has stolen something is disconcerting to many parents. These two programs outline the possible causes as well as responses needed to help children/ teenagers return to a place of honesty.
Why Children Steal #1 of 2, #3164
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Discovering that your child has stolen something is disconcerting to many parents. These two programs outline the possible causes as well as responses needed to help children/ teenagers return to a place of honesty.
Teaching Children Respect #2 of 2, #3181
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
These two programs outline the basic principles needed in the parenting process to ensure the attitude and behavior of respect in parents and in children.
Teaching Children Respect #1 of 2, #3180
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
These two programs outline the basic principles needed in the parenting process to ensure the attitude and behavior of respect in parents and in children.
Why Do Children Misbehave? #3 of 3, #3113
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Humor, compassion, and real life situations are a part of the discussion as to how children connect with parents. Misbehavior has more to it than is thought.
Why Do Children Misbehave? #2 of 3, #3112
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Discussion continues as to how children connect with parents in bood ways and in negative ways. Varied solutions are discussed.
Why Do Children Misbehave? #1 of 3, #3111
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
This program looks at how children connect with parents in good ways and in negative ways. Varied solutions are discussed. Humor, compassion and real life situations are shared.
Adolescents #3096
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
As you know, there are unique challenges in the developmental phase of adolescence. Discussed is the unique perspective of the adolescent testing his or her boundaries.
What Parents Do To Mess Up Their Kids #3 of 3, #3043
Suzan Myhre, M.S.S.W., LICSW, LPC
Parenting is no easy task and often parents feel blind as they go from one challenge to another. Here are some common mistakes parents make and guidelines for avoiding them.
What Parents Do To Mess Up Their Kids #2 of 3, #3042
Suzan Myhre, M.S.S.W., LICSW, LPC
Parenting is no easy task and often parents feel blind as they go from one challenge to another. Here are some common mistakes parents make in raising children and guidelines for avoiding them.
What Parents Do To Mess Up Their Kids #1 of 3, #3041
Suzan Myhre, M.S.S.W., LICSW, LPC
Parenting is no easy task and often parents feel blind as they move through each day hoping they make the best possible decisions. Here are some common mistakes parents make in raising children and guidelines for avoiding them.
Parenting: Language of Encouragement #4 of 4, #2107
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Wrap up of the series is provided by Lynda.
Parenting: Language of Encouragement #3 of 4, #2106
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Discussion is continued on the use of language that promotes encouragement versus discouragement in families.
Parenting: Language of Encouragement #2 of 4, #2105
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Provided in this program are examples of the language of encouragement.
Parenting: Language of Encouragement #1 of 4, #2104
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Learning the difference between praise and encouragement is foundational to one's role as parent. Discussed is the difference and their impact on children.
Parents and Teens in Transition #3 of 3, #2097
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Discussion continues of the changes in the family dynamics when teens are in periods of transition. Bringing God into the relationship is explored.
Parents and Teens in Transition #2 of 3, #2096
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Continued discussion of the changes in the family dynamics when teens are in periods of transition.
Parents and Teens in Transition #1 of 3, #2095
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
The family dynamics change when teens are in periods of transition. Reasons and solutions for parents of teens who take a turn for the worse.
Healthy Families: What Is A Troubled Family #2 of 2, #1623
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Contrasted here are the different characteristics associated with both healthy and unhealthy families.
Healthy Families: Children's Rights #1 of 2, #1622
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
What if you were raised in an unhealthy family environment and you know you don't want that for your children. How do you prevent it? How do you do something different?
Parents: Dealing With Anger Towards Parents #2 of 2, #1514
Suzan Myhre, M.S.S.W., LICSW, LPC
Learning to deal with anger towards parents. If we don't face the anger we feel toward our parents, it cam come out in inappropriate ways.
Parents: Are you Becoming Your Parents #1 of 2, #1513
Suzan Myhre, M.S.S.W., LICSW, LPC
Forgiving does not mean forgetting. We need to try to forgive our parents as the best hope of our children also forgiving us.
What If Ideals of Kids and Chores Fail #3 of 3, #853
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Not sure chores will work? Here's some things to do when you run into difficulty.
What If Ideals of Kids and Chores Fail #2 of 3, #852
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Household chores, when allowed to be age appropriate, help children grow. Chores provide children with much needed skills relationally, physically, and emotionally.
What If Ideals of Kids and Chores Fail #1 of 3, #851
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Chores provide a sense of belonging in the family. Each child desires to contribute to the well-being of the family in their own unique way. Chore provide a sense of belonging and helping in the family. Start them early and you will circumvent your children feeling left out.
