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The Parenting Pair Podcast

Dr. Annalise Caron & Dr. Suzanne Allen

The Parenting Pair Podcast | Expert Guidance for Parents of Teens and Tweens Are you raising a teen or tween and looking for real, compassionate guidance from people who actually get it? Welcome to The Parenting Pair Podcast — hosted by Dr. Annalise Caron and Dr. Suzanne Allen, two licensed child and adolescent clinical psychologists and moms of teens and tweens themselves. After years of answering questions in our offices, at the bus stop, and on the sidelines, we created this podcast to bring

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40:52

Breaking the Cycle of Parenting Anxiety: How to Raise...

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2026/04/22

What does it really mean to raise a resilient child in a culture that tells us to protect them from discomfort at all costs?In this episode of The Parenting Pair Podcast, Dr. Annalise Caron and Dr. Suzanne Allen are joined by clinical psychologist and author Dr. Meredith Elkins to unpack the growing pressure of intensive parenting—and why, despite our best intentions, it may be increasing anxiety in both parents and kids.Drawing from her book Parenting Anxiety: Breaking the Cycle of Worry

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21:31

What To Do If Your Teen’s Friend Is Self-Harming | A...

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2026/04/15

What would you do if your teen came to you and said, “My friend is hurting themselves…”?This is a moment many parents are unprepared for—yet it’s one that requires both sensitivity and clarity.In this episode of The Parenting Pair Podcast, Dr. Annalise Caron and Dr. Suzanne Allen walk you through how to respond when your child or teen shares that a friend may be engaging in self-injury. They break down what self-injury is (and what it isn’t), why teens often confide in peers instead of

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23:05

Emotional Validation: What It Really Is (And What It...

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2026/04/08

Emotional validation is everywhere right now—especially online. But what does it actually mean to validate your teen? And are we getting the full picture?In this episode of The Parenting Pair Podcast, Dr. Annalise Caron and Dr. Suzanne Allen take a closer look at how emotional validation is often portrayed on social media—and how that differs from what it truly looks like in real-life parenting.Validation is one of the most powerful tools parents have for building connection and trust with

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Trailer — Welcome to The Parenting Pair Podcast

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2026/04/07

Are you raising a teen or tween and looking for real, compassionate guidance from people who actually get it?Welcome to The Parenting Pair Podcast — hosted by Dr. Annalise Caron and Dr. Suzanne Allen, two licensed child and adolescent clinical psychologists and moms of teens and tweens themselves.Every week we tackle the topics parents of teens and tweens are actually navigating: teen anxiety, depression, ADHD, motivation, communication, emotional regulation, resilience, self-harm, sports

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35:50

Cannabis: What Parents Need to Know About Teen Weed...

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2026/04/01

Cannabis use among teens is becoming more common and more normalized — but today's marijuana is very different from what most parents remember. With dramatically higher THC levels, vaping, edibles, and now lacing with fentanyl, the risks for the developing teenage brain are significant and specific.In this episode of The Parenting Pair Podcast, Dr. Annalise Caron and Dr. Suzanne Allen are joined by Dr. Amy Swift, addiction psychiatrist and Deputy Chief Medical Officer at Silver Hill

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31:35

Is My Teen Ungrateful? How to Teach Gratitude Without...

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2026/03/25

Do you ever feel like your teen doesn’t notice – or appreciate – anything you do? Do you wonder if your teen is becoming ungrateful?You're not imagining it. And you're not alone. But clinical psychologists Dr. Annalise Caron and Dr. Suzanne Allen say what looks like ingratitude in teenagers is often something else entirely — and understanding what's actually happening developmentally can change how you respond to it and how you feel about it.In this episode of The Parenting Pair Podcast,

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32:50

What to Say to Your Teen After a College Rejection

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2026/03/18

Your teen just found out they didn't get in. You're watching them fall apart — and you're not sure whether to say something, give them space, or quietly panic yourself.This episode is for exactly that moment.In this episode of The Parenting Pair Podcast, clinical psychologists Dr. Annalise Caron and Dr. Suzanne Allen walk you through how to support your teen through college rejection — and more broadly through any major disappointment — in a way that validates their pain, builds their

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41:46

When There Is No Fix: How to Support Your Child...

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2026/03/11

What do you do as a parent when there is no solution to offer?In this deeply meaningful episode of The Parenting Pair Podcast, Dr. Annalise Caron and Dr. Suzanne Allen are joined by special guest Dr. Taryn Allen, a clinical psychologist with extensive experience working with children and families facing chronic and terminal illness in at the National institute of Health.Together, they explore one of the hardest realities of parenting: supporting your child through pain, uncertainty, and

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20:58

Feeling Embarrassed: What an Online Call-Out Taught...

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2026/03/04

What happens when we are the ones who feel exposed, judged, or embarrassed?In this deeply relatable episode of The Parenting Pair Podcast, Dr. Annalise Caron shares a personal story about being publicly called out on a Facebook share site — and how that moment triggered embarrassment, fear of judgment, and a strong urge to avoid taking action.Instead of immediately “doing the right thing,” she noticed something familiar: avoidance.And that’s where the powerful parallel emerges.As parents,

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16:17

You’re Not Failing — You’re Human | Letting Go of...

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2026/02/25

Parenting is hard. Being human is hard. And sometimes the most important reminder is this: we are all just doing the best we can.In this episode of The Parenting Pair Podcast, clinical psychologists Dr. Annalise Caron and Dr. Suzanne Allen step away from theory and lean into humanity. Through personal (and very relatable) stories — from accidentally hitting a grocery truck after a distracted moment to signing up for a pet dental subscription only to later learn the dog needed some of his

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32:36

Sleep Struggles in Tweens and Teens: Insomnia,...

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2026/02/18

Sleep problems are one of the most common—and most stressful—concerns parents bring up when raising tweens and teens. From bedtime battles and nighttime anxiety to insomnia, nightmares, and middle-of-the-night visits to a parent’s bedroom, sleep challenges can leave families exhausted, worried, and unsure of what’s normal.In this episode of The Parenting Pair Podcast, clinical psychologists Dr. Annalise Caron and Dr. Suzanne Allen welcome back Dr. Andrea Roth and Dr. Allison Shale to talk

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30:44

My Teen Thinks School is Pointless: How Do I Help?

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2026/02/11

When kids start saying school feels pointless, parents are often left wondering how to respond without lecturing, minimizing, or making things worse. How we respond in those moments can either shut kids down—or help them re-engage with learning and with us.In this episode of The Parenting Pair Podcast, Dr. Annalise Caron and Dr. Suzanne Allen explore what’s really happening when tweens and teens lose interest in school. They unpack why disengagement is so common during these developmental

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25:38

Opposite Action: A DBT Tool For Big Emotions

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2026/02/04

Strong emotions can powerfully shape how parents and teens react—but following every emotional urge doesn’t always lead to the outcomes we want. In this episode of The Parenting Pair Podcast, we discuss a practical, evidence-based way to respond differently when emotions are steering us toward behaviors that actually make things worse.Clinical psychologists Dr. Annalise Caron and Dr. Suzanne Allen explore the Opposite Action skill, a core concept from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

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25:59

Before You React: How to Respond When Your Teen Tells...

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2026/01/28

What should you say when your teen tells you something shocking, upsetting, or hard to hear?For many parents of tweens and teens, these moments trigger fear, anger, or panic—and even well-intended reactions can accidentally shut down communication and damage trust. What you do in the first few moments often determines whether your teen keeps talking… or stops sharing altogether.In this episode of The Parenting Pair Podcast, clinical psychologists Dr. Annalise Caron and Dr. Suzanne Allen

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Teen Mental Health Crisis: How to Support Families...

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2026/01/21

When a teen or tween is experiencing a mental health crisis—such as depression, anxiety, or suicidal thoughts—parents and caregivers often feel scared, exhausted, and increasingly isolated.In this episode of The Parenting Pair Podcast, clinical psychologists Dr. Annalise Caron and Dr. Suzanne Allen explore how to truly show up for families navigating a teen mental health crisis. They discuss a painful and often unspoken reality: families in crisis are frequently left out of social

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37:07

When Motivation Vanishes — How Parents Can Help...

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2026/01/14

Middle school is often the point where parents notice a sudden drop in motivation—and it can be confusing, frustrating, and even worrying to watch a once-engaged child seem checked out or uninterested. Sometimes what looks like “laziness” or a lack of effort is often something very different beneath the surface.In this episode of The Parenting Pair Podcast, Dr. Annalise Caron and Dr. Suzanne Allen unpack what’s really going on when teens appear unmotivated. They explore how developmental

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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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