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Speaking of Teens

Ann Coleman, J.D.

Parenting a teenager is the most uniquely challenging things you’ve ever done. The host of Speaking of Teens, Ann Coleman, understands all too well. After drowning in those challenges, herself, she spent several years transitioning from practicing attorney to expert in the science of adolescence and parenting. Every Tuesday she delivers the most up to date, science-based information, news and advice to help you better understand, relate to, and parent your teen…without the conflict. From navigating

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#203: Your Teen’s Behavior Isn’t Your Fault, But You...

Speaking of Teens ·

2025/03/04

Human behavior is complicated and depends on many factors including our own thoughts and emotions (which are impacted by the behavior of those around us). Adolescent behavior is further complicated by neurobiological changes. Their thoughts and emotions are not at all like ours and they don’t have the self-control that we have. So, while we’re not necessarily at fault when our teen misbehaves, we do play a critical role in their behavior by virtue of our own behavior. Accepting this tru...

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#202: Parenting Mistakes That Cause Conflict and...

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2025/02/25

If you just knew what to do to avoid all those arguments, power struggles and temper tantrums with your teen, right?! Well, that's what I'm hear to tell you about today. As parents of teens and tweens there are a handful of really big mistakes most of us make that cause us so much grief and we don't even realize it. Listen in and learn how to avoid so much of the conflict, the temper tantrums, the disconnection and chaos. Show Notes for other resources and sources Transcript Find our F...

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#201: Decrease Conflict With Your Teen While...

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2025/02/18

In today's 201st episode of Speaking of Teens, I'm sharing the framework I teach inside Parent Camp, how I developed that framework, and why Parent Camp may just be the answer you've been looking for. If you've been listening to the podcast but you're still trying to figure out how to implement some of the strategies I discuss, you just might need the extra help you'll get in Parent Camp. Registration for Spring 2025 Parent Camp is now open until Tuesday, February 25th at 7 pm CST. &nbs...

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#200: The More You Punish Your Teen, The Worse Their...

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2025/02/14

There's no world in which, after punishing, lecturing, or yelling at your teen for their misdeeds, they will say: "Thank you for that. I now understand the error of my ways and I will henceforth endeavor to adhere to your behavioral standards." Not gonna' happen. In this 200th episode of Speaking of Teens, let me help you understand why authoritarian, obedience-first, behavior-focused parenting doesn't work with teens (or with any kid, for that matter). "Putting the fear of God" in your te...

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#199: How To Change Your Teen’s Behavior When Nothing...

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2025/02/11

If you're at the end of your rope with your teen, feeling lost, anxious, wondering where you've gone wrong--this episode's for you. Maybe your teen's using substances, not listening, angry all the time, getting in trouble, or really struggling with their mental health. It's easy to become overwhelmed, anxious, angry, or to feel completely lost. I know exactly how you feel because I've been there. And in today’s episode I’ll explain why the people and places we often depend on for help in thes...

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#198: Why Doesn’t Your Teen Confide In You (When...

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2025/02/07

"Why doesn't my teenager share anything with me? They just won't talk to me." It's a common refrain among many parents of teens and tweens. Why is it that it often seems like your teen would rather do almost anything than give you any information about themselves or come to you as their confidant? There are two major reasons: adolescent development and your behavior. Listen today as I explain why this issue is both developmentally appropriate and influenced by their lack of trust ...

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#197: When You and Your Spouse Can’t Agree About How...

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2025/02/04

One of the toughest issues about parenting a teen may just be trying to agree on how to parent said teen, with your spouse. If you're having a hard time agreeing on teen parenting issues with your spouse, this episode's for you. Today, I’ll explain how to have a few key conversations with your spouse that will help you get on the same page and present a united front to your teen and decrease conflict in your home. Show Notes for other resources and sources Transcript Find our FREE Parenting ...

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#196: Things Parents Do That Make Their Teens'...

Speaking of Teens ·

2025/01/31

For many generations, parents in Western world have focused on the very short-sighted goal of stopping unacceptable behavior in their kids and teenagers. This has generally been accomplished through harsh parenting tactics such as punishment. Additionally, when parents become afraid or nervous about the behavior their teen or tween is exhibiting, they tend to employ similar harsh parenting tactics. Listen today as I explain how super-strict, harsh, controlling parenting backfires with y...

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#195: Things Parents Do That Make Their Teens'...

Speaking of Teens ·

2025/01/28

Today I'm re-publishing an episode from about 6 months ago that has been extremely popular (and apparently very helpful).As the parent of a teen or tween we often feel frustrated (or even worried) about our kid's behavior. If they would just do what they're supposed to do - if they'd just listen - we wouldn't have any issues.It's hard to imagine any of their behavior is actually due to the way we engage with them...the way we respond to their behavior.In fact, so many of the arguments and str...

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#194: Things Parents Do That Make Their Teens'...

Speaking of Teens ·

2025/01/24

As the parent of a teen or tween we often feel frustrated (or even worried) about our kid's behavior. If they would just do what they're supposed to do - if they'd just listen - we wouldn't have any issues.It's hard to imagine any of their behavior is actually due to the way we engage with them...the way we respond to their behavior.In fact, so many of the arguments and struggles we have with our teenagers could be remedied by modifying our own behavior. Join me in this second episode of four...

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#193: Things Parents Do That Make Their Teens'...

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2025/01/21

As parents of a teen or tween we're often frustrated, concerned, or even downright anxious about their behavior. We just want them to listen to us and do what they're supposed to do. Is that really too much to ask? Well, it turns out, it just might be. A lot our teens' unpleasant behaviors are unfortunately a side effect of the way we respond to their behavior to begin with.In fact, so many of the arguments and struggles we have with our teenagers could be remedied by modifying our own b...

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#192: Does Your Innocent Teasing Feel Like Bullying...

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2025/01/14

Teasing is a big part of many parents' communication toolbox. But when it comes to teasing teens and tweens, it's easy to accidentally overstep.Teenagers are notorious for misinterpreting parents. Their brains often don't hear what we think we say. You may mean to tease them in a playful manner but they may hear it as criticism. Listen today as I explain the difference between playful teasing and bullying and which topics you should delete from your teasing roster (because they can ...

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#191: What You Should Know About Parental Controls,...

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2025/01/07

Are you stressed out about your teen’s or tween’s online life? Have recent discussions of banning social media until age 16 making you feel like a horrible parent? Are you constantly fighting over screentime with them?Parenting is 1,000 times more stressful today than it was for our parents thanks to smart phones and social media. And it certainly doesn’t help when there seems to be a new study or new book published weekly talking about how phones and social media are responsible for the...

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#190: Are You Worried About Your Teen’s Angry, Rude,...

Speaking of Teens ·

2024/12/31

You could be misinterpreting your tween or teen's unpleasant attitude, their emotional meltdowns, their angry tirades, or their rude, entitled, and disrespectful behavior (or you may be at least interpreting it from an uninformed point of view).And the way you think about and interpret your teen or tween's behavior impacts how you feel about it and how you parent them. So, if you don't truly understand why they act the way they do, you're probably not handling the situation for the best possi...

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A Holiday Message From Ann

Speaking of Teens ·

2024/12/24

Find our FREE Parenting Guides Here"I just wanted to let you know that I'm so thankful for your podcast! ...I'm so happy I discovered it!" Speaking of Teens Listener^If you feel the same way, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps people know the show is worth their time to listen. Tap here, to go to Apple podcasts, and scroll down until you see the STARS to tap on the last star, then tap on “Write a Review” and let me know what you love about the show. If you’re listen...

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#189: Is It Super Difficult To Parent Your Teen? Your...

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2024/12/17

Our mindsets--the way we think about things--impact the way we feel and behave. And there are some particular ways of thinking that make it especially hard to parent teens and tweens.Becoming more aware of a handful of these mindsets can help you change them (and therefore, change your feelings and your parenting behavior). Simple changes can make all the difference in your family dynamic.Join me today as I discuss how to change your mindsets and the way forward with your teenager.Show Notes ...

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#188: Teens, Tweens, Missing Assignments And That...

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2024/12/10

I'll bet you're like most other parents of tweens and teens and keep a keen eye on their school's parent portal. You're looking for missed assignments, late projects, etc. so you can help them stay on top of things, right? Well, today I'm going to challenge your thinking and your methodology. Is this strategy really helpful? Does it teach your teen or tween to do their work...or does it build animosity and actually keep them from learning the lessons they should be learning? Let m...

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#187: Manage Expectations To De-Stress The Holidays...

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2024/12/03

The holidays are incredibly stressful for most of us. And much of this stress is self-imposed. We expect too much of ourselves and we often expect too much of our teens (and we don't even realize it until the disappointment sets in). Join me today as I discuss how to manage your expectations and modify your mindset about your teens so things can be much more relaxed and enjoyable for you and your family this holiday season.Show Notes for other resources and sourcesTranscriptFind our FRE...

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#186: Understanding And Supporting Your “Troubled...

Speaking of Teens ·

2024/11/26

In today's episode I talk to co-founder of Not Therapy Coaching, Hayley Caddes (you may recall episodes 168 and 169 that I spoke to her co-founder, Colin MacDonald)Hayley, like Colin, is a former "troubled teen" and together they coach teens and young adults through the same trials and struggles they had as teens.Hear Hayley talk about what it's like as a teenager coming out of treatment, the mindset shift you need to make, and the actions you need to take to help them be successful.Show Note...

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#185: A Mom’s Struggle With Emotional Dysregulation...

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2024/11/19

Some of us are just less aware of our emotions and less able to manage them well. I'm raising my own hand here!In this episode I "coach" a mom through her emotional dysregulation and try to bring more awareness to where it's coming from so she can manage it better.Show Notes for other resources and sourcesTranscriptFind our FREE Parenting Guides Here"I just wanted to let you know that I'm so thankful for your podcast! ...I'm so happy I discovered it!" Speaking of Teens Listener^If you feel th...

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