Raw and Refreshing Advice on Navigating Anxiety, Insecurity, Popularity, & Peer Pressure in Your Teenage and 20-Something Years

About this episode

<p>Lately, I’ve been getting a ton of questions from listeners about how to best support high schoolers and 20-somethings. There are lots of questions about anxiety, peer pressure, and getting young adults to open up. </p><p>So, in this episode, I have a pile of your questions in front of me as my son, Oakley, and I go through them rapid-fire style, so you get both of our perspectives on the topics everyone worries about but is too afraid to talk about.</p><p>I have to say, Oakley really showed up for this conversation for you. He has hilarious and heartfelt thoughts on topics he has first-hand experience with. </p><p>We cover it all. From academic pressure to body image to bullying, this conversation is full of tools and strategies and is raw, unfiltered, and filled with relatable stories (and only a few f-bombs).</p><p>You will learn:</p><ul><li>What teens and 20-somethings really need (and <i>don’t</i> need) from their parents.</li><li>(If you only get one thing from this episode, make it this…) How to encourage the young men in your life to open up.</li><li>The ONLY thing you need to do when your young adults come home in a bad mood.</li><li>How to get unhooked from toxic popularity and cliques and find your people in school or in life.</li><li>3 smart strategies to use when your child is getting bullied that will strengthen your bond with your kid.</li><li>An 18-year-old's surprising take on when to give your kid a cellphone.</li><li>The must-use hacks for introverts who want to be more confident in school.</li><li>How to get your kid to do chores (and still like you).</li><li>Strategies for handling your kid’s anxiety without yelling or freaking out.</li><li>The best way to navigate curfews and late-night parties with your teen.</li></ul><p> </p><p>I can’t wait for you to hear this. I loved the questions and the advice. And as a mom, I couldn’t be more proud of Oak for how much wisdom he shared.<br /><br />I’d love for you to listen with your teens and 20-somethings. In fact, at the end of the episode, Oakley gives specific advice (including exactly what to say) to get your kids to listen. </p><p>Xo, Mel</p><p> </p><p><strong>In this episode, you’ll learn:</strong></p><ul><li>1:20: Why is it so hard to get my teen to open up to me?</li><li>4:00: Your kids need quiet time at these two times of the day.</li><li>7:22: Here’s what to say to start a conversation with your child.</li><li>9:30: How should your kids handle clique groups?</li><li>11:00: How can you tell who "your" people are?</li><li>12:15: Three strategies to help your kid deal with hurtful behaviors.</li><li>17:30: What teens need (and <i>don’t </i>need) from their parents.</li><li>21:45: At what age do you think your teen should have a phone?</li><li>23:30: My high school senior has no idea what she wants to major in.</li><li>26:00: Two best hacks for introverted teens everywhere.</li><li>28:45: How can you help your kids find their friends?</li><li>34:00: My teen is a senior in high school, but he still has chores at home.</li><li>36:30: Oakley gives you a peek into his own anxiety to help your anxious teen.</li><li>41:20: How do you reassure your kid when he’s dyslexic?</li><li>42:45: The gold-standard tutoring program we used to help Oakley with his dyslexia.</li><li>44:20: Two simple hacks that have made a big difference for Oakley in school.</li><li>45:30: The two qualities I think of first when it comes to curfews.</li><li>47:00: Here was my #1 desire for my Vermont home when it came to my kids.</li><li>49:40: I literally sat Oakley’s friends down and laid down two rules for hanging out.</li><li>52:40: So how do you get your teen to listen to this interview?</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>Want more resources? Go to my podcast resource page at <a href="https://www.melrobbins.com/podcast" target="_blank">melrobbins.com/podcast</a>.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><a href="https://www.melrobbins.com/disclaimer" target="_blank">Disclaimer</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>