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Sh*t Your Teenagers Won’t Tell You

Shit Your Teenagers Won’t Tell You brings you candid conversations with experts in psychology, education, and college admissions — so you can better understand your teen and help them thrive. Hosts Cathy Chen and Meredith Herrera have coached thousands of teens and families, and they’re here to make this whole “parenting a teenager” thing a little easier. (Or at least, less bewildering.) Because parenting is hard AF.

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29:19

Is it better to get an A in ‘regular’ class or B in...

Sh*t Your Teenagers Won’t Tell You ·

2022/11/30

Welcome to a brand new season of Sh*t Your Teenagers Won’t Tell You! We’ve been thinking about how we can make the SYTWTY Podcast more relevant and valuable to parents, which is why, in season two, we’re taking a look at our FAQs. Today, we attempt to answer an age-old question that we commonly receive from parents and students alike: is it better to get an A in a ‘regular’ class or a B in an AP/Honors class? The TL;DR answer may seem obvious (objectively, AP classes are better), but there are a

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36:47

From Anxious Teen to Successful Adult: One of Our...

Sh*t Your Teenagers Won’t Tell You ·

2022/11/16

When you grow up with social media, it can intensify some of the most overpowering feelings you experience during adolescence, especially when it comes to comparing yourself to others, or feeling like you’re constantly being watched. While our guest may not have grown up with Instagram, her High School years saw the introduction of Facebook which undoubtedly heightened feelings of anxiety and comparison. Today on the show we talk with the wonderful Zoë Björnson, whose life and career we’ve been

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44:22

Test Optional

Sh*t Your Teenagers Won’t Tell You ·

2022/11/09

There have been a number of important changes to testing regulations for college admissions in the last few years, and it is vital that families know what is expected of applicants with regard to SAT and ACT scores. With the increase in the number of schools that no longer require test scores to be submitted, how valuable is it to test at all? In this episode, we delve into the particulars of this question, as we consider how to maximize your child's resources and avoid any potential penalization

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33:14

What is the College Admissions Process Really Measuring

Sh*t Your Teenagers Won’t Tell You ·

2022/11/02

In today's conversation, we share some insights into what colleges are really looking for when assessing applications. While there are both quantitative and qualitative aspects to their measurements, we find that families who are applying can tend to overlook certain important areas that can make all the difference to the success of an application. We go into some detail about the vital ideas of maturity, self-awareness, and self-actualization, and how these can be demonstrated to an admissions

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39:40

Raising Body Positive Teens

Sh*t Your Teenagers Won’t Tell You ·

2022/10/26

What better way to kick off Season 2 AND National Body Acceptance Week than an episode on raising body-positive teens? In this episode of Sh*t Your Teenagers Won’t Tell You, hosts Cathy and Meredith sit down with Wendy Sterling to discuss how diet and nutrition are central to raising healthy teens. Wendy is a Certified Eating Disorder Registered Dietitian and Approved Supervisor through the International Eating Association of Eating Disorder Professionals, and Board Certified Specialist in Sports

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07:03

We’re Baaaaaack!

Sh*t Your Teenagers Won’t Tell You ·

2022/10/11

After some well-deserved R&R this summer, we’re back for our second season! Congrats on making it through the madness that is the beginning of the school year. Now that you've got your pumpkin spice latte in hand, it's time to sit back and enjoy season two of Sh*t Your Teenagers Won't Tell You where we drop more truth bombs, and answer your most pressing questions about the college admissions process and raising teenagers. Tune in to this episode to get a sneak peek at what’s headed your way!

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01:06:07

A College Professor Shares His Best Practices For...

Sh*t Your Teenagers Won’t Tell You ·

2022/06/08

In the season finale episode of Sh*t Your Teenagers Won’t Tell You, hosts Cathy and Meredith speak with special guest, Dr. Albert Herrera, professor of Biological Sciences at USC (and Meredith’s dad!). They break down the big differences between academic life during high school and what academic life looks like in college. Dr. Herrera also discusses the importance of time management in college, as well as other aspects of maturity that will help students navigate during their college

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38:58

Meredith’s Bone to Pick

Sh*t Your Teenagers Won’t Tell You ·

2022/06/01

In this episode of Sh*t Your Teenagers Won’t Tell You, hosts Cathy and Meredith talk about the lack of transparency in the college admissions process. What is the ethical responsibility of colleges? How could colleges make the admissions process more student-centered? Cathy and Meredith tackle these questions and more on this episode of Sh*t Your Teenagers Won’t Tell You. TIMESTAMPS [00:00] Intro [01:20] Making the college process more opaque [05:33] Colleges should just own it [06:32] College

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35:56

The Rumor Mill

Sh*t Your Teenagers Won’t Tell You ·

2022/05/25

In this episode of Sh*t Your Teenagers Won’t Tell You, hosts Cathy and Meredith discuss how rumors and gossip around the college process are not only counterproductive, but potentially harmful. They stress the importance of having a healthy skepticism and questioning the accuracy and helpfulness of the information you’re sharing with your fellow parents. TIMESTAMPS [00:00] Intro [01:44] Don't listen to your friends [04:30] The rumor mill [11:03] Why is gossip bad? [16:30] Question the helpfulness

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41:00

Positive Psychology

Sh*t Your Teenagers Won’t Tell You ·

2022/05/18

In this episode of Sh*t Your Teenagers Won’t Tell You, hosts Cathy and Meredith talk about positive psychology. What it is, how it can be used to promote well being in your life and the lives of your children. They also discuss the importance of community, attuning to your character strengths, figuring out what your values are and finding yourself in a state of flow. TIMESTAMPS [00:00] Intro [03:34] What is Positive Psychology? [13:38] Things we can do to promote well being [19:25] Looking for

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47:39

Let’s Talk About Sex, Babyyyy…

Sh*t Your Teenagers Won’t Tell You ·

2022/05/11

In this episode of Sh*t Your Teenagers Won’t Tell You, hosts Cathy and Meredith talk with Justine Fonte, intersectional health educator, who holds a Masters in Education and Public Health from Columbia University. They get into some real-talk about what parents may not know (or want to know) about adolescent sexual behavior, how to talk to your child about sex, and when to start having those conversations. TIMESTAMPS [00:00] Intro [01:02] Introducing special guest, Justine Fonte [04:45] What you

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35:31

Parenting Mistakes

Sh*t Your Teenagers Won’t Tell You ·

2022/05/04

In this episode of Sh*t Your Teenagers Won’t Tell You, hosts Cathy and Meredith discuss some common parenting missteps, the impact they have on our children and how we can avoid making those same mistakes. TIMESTAMPS [00:00] Intro [01:09] Parenting pitfalls [02:45] Culture of comparison [12:39] Impulse to fix [13:53] Resist the temptation to gossip [23:53] Stop minimizing/maximizing [29:43] Progress not perfection [34:57] Outro LINKS Herrera Educational Consulting Village Coaches The Four

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41:11

Structure

Sh*t Your Teenagers Won’t Tell You ·

2022/04/27

In this episode of Sh*t Your Teenagers Won’t Tell You, hosts Cathy and Meredith discuss structure and schedules as it relates to our child’s lives. What does good structure vs. poor structure look like? How much structure in your child’s life is too much? Cathy and Meredith answer these questions and more in this episode. TIMESTAMPS [00:00] Intro [01:03] Over-scheduled vs. under-structured [02:35] What is your parenting style? [04:45] What does good structure look like? [11:32] Stay

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48:14

Mental Health Red Flags

Sh*t Your Teenagers Won’t Tell You ·

2022/04/20

In this episode of Sh*t Your Teenagers Won’t Tell You, hosts Cathy and Meredith interview Cristina Perez, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Clinical Instructor of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Keck School of Medicine of USC. They discuss mental health red flags, how to approach mental health concerns with your teen, when and how you can intervene, and support resources that parents can be aware of and discuss with their teens. There is so much packed into this episode,

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40:15

I’ve Got a Bone to Pick

Sh*t Your Teenagers Won’t Tell You ·

2022/04/13

In this episode of Sh*t Your Teenagers Won’t Tell You, hosts Cathy and Meredith talk about the culture around college admissions in addition to the independent college counseling scene and what to watch out for. TIMESTAMPS [00:00] Intro [01:03] If it seems too good to be true, it probably is [8:49] To thine own self be true [10:55] Culture around college admissions [23:23] Why might you need an independent college counselor? [32:00] Predatory advertising - what to steer clear of! [36:15] What to

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35:12

Listomania, Part 2

Sh*t Your Teenagers Won’t Tell You ·

2022/04/06

In this episode of Sh*t Your Teenagers Won’t Tell You, hosts Cathy and Meredith get into the mechanics of building a college list. They breakdown what a reach, target and likely are, as well as covering some of the do’s and don’ts to keep in mind when building a college list. TIMESTAMPS [00:00] Intro [00:55] College list mechanics [02:17] Timing for building a list [04:44] How many schools should I apply to? [07:50] Strive for balance [16:47] Be wary of applying to too many selective

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49:47

Hearing Back from Colleges

Sh*t Your Teenagers Won’t Tell You ·

2022/03/30

In this episode of Sh*t Your Teenagers Won’t Tell You, hosts Cathy and Meredith discuss college admissions decisions and how to navigate that process with your teen. They talk about strategies for how to support your teen during the process and how to keep things in perspective. TIMESTAMPS [00:00] Intro [00:50] College admissions decisions [02:03] Receiving new well [07:24] How to be supportive during this process [11:36] How to move past tough decisions [14:47] Keeping things in

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39:26

Listomania

Sh*t Your Teenagers Won’t Tell You ·

2022/03/23

In this episode of Sh*t Your Teenagers Won’t Tell You, hosts Cathy and Meredith discuss how to build an effective college list. They also talk about the do’s and don’ts of building a college list and how parents can best support their teen during the college process. TIMESTAMPS [00:00] Intro [01:25] How to build an effective college list [01:43] A cautionary tale [09:30] A hopeful tale [13:30] Do’s and Don’ts [18:00] Where you go doesn’t determine who you are [25:00] Rankings are dumb [28:38]

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39:23

Motivating Your Teen

Sh*t Your Teenagers Won’t Tell You ·

2022/03/16

In this episode of Sh*t Your Teenagers Won’t Tell You, hosts Cathy and Meredith talk about motivation or the lack thereof. How does procrastination show up? Cathy and Meredith explore some of the reasons behind procrastination and provide parents with strategies to help manage this issue with their teenagers. TIMESTAMPS [00:00] Intro [1:17] Topic overview: Motivation [02:41] Understanding procrastination and lack of motivation [08:30] Use caution when using labels [10:36] Strategies for

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38:17

Summer Planning

Sh*t Your Teenagers Won’t Tell You ·

2022/03/09

In this episode of Sh*t Your Teenagers Won’t Tell You, hosts Cathy and Meredith discuss summer planning. How should your child approach their summer? Should they double down on academics? Should they ‘round’ out their resume? Cathy and Meredith share some tried and true answers to the most common questions about summer planning. TIMESTAMPS [00:00] Intro [01:14] Summer planning [02:12] What should I do this summer? Does it really matter? [5:00] How can you challenge or grow yourself? [6:49] A word

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