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The Parenting Pair Podcast

Dr. Annalise Caron & Dr. Suzanne Allen

Welcome to The Parenting Pair Podcast! We’re Dr. Annalise Caron and Dr. Suzanne Allen—child and adolescent clinical psychologists and moms of teens and tweens. After years of fielding questions at the bus stop, on the sidelines, and in our offices, we created this podcast to bring compassionate, evidence-based guidance straight to you. Each week, we tackle real questions from parents and explore all things related to teens, tweens, development and mental health. Together, we’ll offer practical

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All Episodes

33:32

Re-Release: Making Sense of Our Teens' Mistakes

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2026/01/07

Why do our teens keep messing up — and why do we sometimes lose our cool? 😫In this episode, we dig into why mistakes are a normal part of adolescence — because teens are human just like us! We explore how their curiosity, need for independence, and brain development lead to errors, and why that’s actually healthy for their growth.We also talk about how our reactions as parents can often be driven by stress and fear, and how taking a moment to pause and breathe can transform those moments

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Re-Release: How To Stop Caring What Other Parents...

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2025/12/31

Do you ever find yourself second-guessing your parenting decisions… not because they feel wrong, but because you’re worried what other parents might think?Yeah — us too.In this episode of The Parenting Pair Podcast, Dr. Suzanne Allen and Dr. Annalise Caron dive into five powerful mindset shifts to help you stop spiraling and start parenting from a place of confidence, clarity, and calm.You’ll learn:✔️ How to connect with your best self as a parent✔️ Why judgment is unavoidable — and

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20:52

Re-release: A New Way to Think About ADHD For Parents...

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2025/12/24

In this episode of The Parenting Pair Podcast, Dr. Suzanne Allen and Dr. Annalise Caron dive into the complex world of parenting children and teens with ADHD. They explore common parent feelings—from exhaustion and frustration to dark thoughts—and emphasize the importance of self-compassion and understanding.Together they discuss:● How ADHD symptoms can look different during puberty and adolescence, especially in girls● The difference between knowing what to do and being able to do it, with

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21:14

Holiday Parenting Stress: Supporting Teens and Family...

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2025/12/17

The holiday season is meant to be joyful and connecting—but for many families, it can quickly become overwhelming. Between big gatherings, clashing personalities, differing expectations, and the emotional needs of teens and tweens (especially those with ADHD, depression, or other challenges), parents often feel stretched thin and unsure how to navigate it all.In this grounding episode of The Parenting Pair Podcast, Dr. Annalise Caron and Dr. Suzanne Allen break down how to manage holiday

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18:30

Stop Relying on Willpower: Tips on Teen Motivation...

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2025/12/10

Behavior change doesn’t happen just through willpower—as many people actually think. In this episode, we explore how shaping the environments around teens can make healthy habits more likely — and success more achievable.In this episode of The Parenting Pair Podcast, Dr. Annalise Caron and Dr. Suzanne Allen unpack one of the most powerful concepts in behavioral science: how to make the behaviors you want to see easier, and the behaviors you want to avoid harder. Instead of relying on

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27:21

Why Teens Lie — And How Parents Can Respond with...

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2025/12/03

Lying is one of the behaviors parents fear most—but in most cases, it’s far less alarming than it feels in the moment. This episode matters because understanding why kids and teens lie can help parents respond with calm, empathy, and connection instead of panic and shutdown.In this episode of The Parenting Pair Podcast, Dr. Annalise Caron and Dr. Suzanne Allen take a grounded, myth-busting look at lying across childhood and adolescence. Drawing from clinical experience and real-life

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39:17

Re-release: How Online Sports Betting Hooks Teens &...

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2025/11/26

Online sports betting has become one of the fastest-growing risks for teens and tweens—often long before parents realize it’s on their child’s radar. This episode matters because parents today are navigating an entirely new digital landscape where gambling is marketed as entertainment, built into sports culture, and accessible 24/7 from a phone. Understanding how to educate our children and teens as well as how to respond—calmly, clearly, and effectively—can make all the difference.In this

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37:01

Why Teens Don't Sleep (and What Parents Can Do About It)

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2025/11/19

Why do so many teens and tweens struggle with sleep—and what can parents actually do to help? In this insightful episode of The Parenting Pair Podcast, Dr. Annalise Caron and Dr. Suzanne Allen sit down with clinical psychologists, Dr. Allison Shale and Dr. Andrea Roth, to unpack the science and psychology behind adolescents’ sleep challenges.They explore why biological shifts, technology use, and academic pressure make it harder for teens to fall asleep—and how family routines,

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29:52

Parenting Through OCD: How to Support Your Child (and...

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2025/11/12

When your child shows signs of anxiety, repetitive or rigid behaviors, or intrusive thoughts, it can feel confusing and overwhelming to know what’s “typical” and what might signal something more—like OCD. What should parents do in those uncertain moments, especially while waiting for a diagnosis?In this informative and compassionate episode of The Parenting Pair Podcast, Dr. Suzanne Allen and Dr. Annalise Caron unpack how parents can best support kids and teens who may be experiencing OCD

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24:58

How Do I Stay Calm When I’m About to Lose It With My...

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2025/11/05

Every parent hits that moment—the one where stress takes over, patience runs out, and it feels like you’re about to lose it. What you do in that moment matters, not just for your child, but for you.In this supportive episode of The Parenting Pair Podcast, Dr. Suzanne Allen and Dr. Annalise Caron unpack what’s really happening when parents feel emotionally overwhelmed. They explain how stress hijacks our nervous system, why even the most mindful parents lose their cool, and what

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36:38

From First Periods to Hot Flashes: Hormonal Health...

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2025/10/29

Hormones play a powerful role in health from childhood to menopause — but many of us don’t learn what’s typical or when to seek help. In this informative episode of The Parenting Pair Podcast, Dr. Suzanne Allen and Dr. Annalise Caron welcome back Dr. Sophia Yen -board certified pediatrician and adolescent medicine specialist- to discuss the key milestones in hormonal health across a woman’s lifespan. From understanding the signs of early puberty in children and teens to the role nutrition

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30:04

“Should We Make Periods Optional? The Science,...

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2025/10/22

What if monthly periods weren’t a given? Could choosing to make them optional improve physical and emotional well-being?In this episode of The Parenting Pair Podcast, Dr. Suzanne Allen and Dr. Annalise Caron sit down with Dr. Sophia Yen - a board certified pediatrician and adolescent medicine specialist- to unpack the growing conversation around menstrual suppression—the medical option to safely reduce or eliminate periods through hormonal contraception. They explore why this approach is

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19:44

Why Reassurance Can Make Teen Anxiety Worse — and...

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2025/10/15

Why does your teen or tween keep asking for reassurance—and why doesn’t it actually help in the long run? In this episode of The Parenting Pair Podcast, Dr. Annalise Caron and Dr. Suzanne Allen unpack reassurance seeking as a safety behavior that often signals underlying anxiety.They explore why offering repeated reassurance may calm kids momentarily but ultimately can reinforce and even increase their worry. Instead, Drs. Caron and Allen focus on how parents can respond in ways that foster

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29:14

To Set a Curfew… or Not? Parenting Teens and Boundaries

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2025/10/08

Should parents set a curfew for their teens—or is it better to allow for more flexibility? And if setting a curfew, what is the “right” time for teens to be home? In this episode of The Parenting Pair Podcast, Dr. Suzanne Allen and Dr. Annalise Caron unpack one of the most common questions parents face about raising teenagers: when, why, and how to set curfews.They discuss the benefits of curfews—providing structure, ensuring safety, and helping teens develop responsibility—while also

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16:42

Why One Moment Doesn't Define Your Teen's Future: Two...

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2025/10/01

Setbacks and tough decisions can feel overwhelming when they affect your child’s or teen’s path—but it’s key to bear in mind: they don’t define their future.In this episode of The Parenting Pair Podcast, Dr. Suzanne Allen and Dr. Annalise Caron discuss how parents can navigate challenges without falling into common traps like catastrophizing or comparing their kids to others.They introduce two powerful concepts—multifinality (different outcomes from the same starting point) and equifinality

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27:51

Depression & Anhedonia In Teens: The Blues, the Blahs...

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2025/09/24

Teen depression is a serious matter and understanding the difference between expected mood shifts in adolescence vs. signs of depression is a challenge that many families face—In this episode of The Parenting Pair Podcast, Dr. Suzanne Allen and Dr. Annalise Caron unpack how parents can identify the signs of depression in teens and tweens, and what steps to take to provide meaningful support.The conversation explores how to distinguish regular ups and downs from more serious struggles using

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31:02

Understanding & Supporting the Teen You Have- Autism...

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2025/09/17

Raising a teen on the autism spectrum often means balancing worries, hopes, and the constant pull of “shoulds.” In this episode of The Parenting Pair Podcast, Dr. Annalise Caron and Dr. Suzanne Allen sit down with Dr. Lauren Turner Brown, an autism expert, to unpack the pressures of parenting a neurodivergent child, especially the weight of all the “shoulds” parents carry—the belief that our kids should be more independent, should socialize in certain ways, or should want the same things

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27:32

When Life Feels Unfair: Helping Your Teen Cope with...

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2025/09/10

In this episode of The Parenting Pair Podcast, Dr. Suzanne Allen and Dr. Annalise Caron discuss how parents can help their teens navigate unfair situations in school, sports, and daily life. They consider different ways to manage disappointment, and how to consider the gains (vs. losses) of how they could respond. From being overlooked by a teacher, to losing a spot on a team, unfairness is a part of growing up, and of living life. Dr. Allen and Dr. Caron offer practical strategies for

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25:50

Talking With Teens About Sexual Assault: From High...

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2025/09/03

In this episode of The Parenting Pair Podcast, Dr. Suzanne Allen and Dr. Annalise Caron thoughtfully discuss sexual assault prevention for teens and young adults. As teens and young adults head to college and/or spend more time with friends in new environments, parents can worry about how to best prepare them for real-world risks of assault, while also supporting their growing independence. This episode helps parents gain a nuanced understanding of current factors related to sexual assault

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29:04

Teens' Stress Explained: Healthy vs. Unhealthy...

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2025/08/27

In this episode of The Parenting Pair Podcast, Dr. Suzanne Allen and Dr. Annalise Caron unpack how parents and teens experience stress—both healthy and unhealthy—offering practical insights and actionable advice for families who want to build resilience and balance at home.Together, they explore:How the way we think about stress shapes how we manage itWhy some stress is healthy and helps kids growWhen stress tips into overload and becomes unhealthyThe warning signs of burnout in teensThe

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