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Parenting Teens: Advice Redefined for Today"s Complex World

"Discover ""Parenting Teens : Advice Redefined for Today"s Complex World" with Special Education Specialist /Educator Cheryl, as we dive into real and raw conversations about sex, drugs, screens, social media, LGBTQ+ issues, mental health, and more. This podcast is your guide to reimagining better relationships with teens by doing the essential inner work. Join us for engaging, vibrant, and empathetic discussions that foster trust and understanding in today"s complex parenting landscape. Embrace the

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~147~"Parenting Teens Autism: Real‑World Strategies...

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2026/02/04

#NeurodiverseParenting #ASDTeen #ParentingTeens #FunctionalMedicine https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=auxjQWEGFCQ&list=PLbFucTSBmVzhaqaVIyIhDwRKYeiA2ZlEs&index=12www.DrSamShay.com In this raw, real‑talk episode we sit down with Dr. Sam Shay, DC, IFMCP—functional‑medicine clinician, neurodiversity advocate, and stand‑up comic behind the YouTube‑free comedy special “Neuro Spicy: Love, Life & Comedy on the Spectrum.”Dr. Sam shares the hard‑won lessons from growing up with undiagnosed autism,

~147~"Parenting an Autistic High‑Schooler: Real‑World...

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2026/02/04

#NeurodiverseParenting #ASDTeen #ParentingTeens #FunctionalMedicinehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=auxjQWEGFCQ&list=PLbFucTSBmVzhaqaVIyIhDwRKYeiA2ZlEs&index=12www.DrSamShay.com In this raw, real‑talk episode we sit down withDr. Sam Shay, DC, IFMCP—functional‑medicine clinician, neurodiversity advocate, and stand‑up comic behind the YouTube‑free comedy special“Neuro Spicy: Love, Life & Comedy on the Spectrum.”Dr. Sam shares thehard‑wonlessons from growing up with undiagnosed autism,

~146~Neurodivergent Teen High‑School Transition...

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2026/01/28

#NeurodivergentTeens#HighSchoolTransition#Grade8To9#IEPSupport#ParentingTeensAre you a parent of a neuro‑divergent teen gearing up for the big leap from Grade 8 to high school? In this power‑packed episode ofParenting Teens: Advice Redefined, hostCheryl Pankhurstwalks you through every step of the legally required Grade 8 transition meeting and shows you how to turn it into a confidence‑building, advocacy‑boosting experience for your child.You’ll learn how to:Decode and own the Individual Education

~145~"Confident Parents Raise Confident Teens" with...

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2026/01/21

So many parents are quietly asking themselves the same question: “Am I doing this right?”In this powerful episode, I’m joined by Chantal Dempsey to talk about something that rarely gets addressed directly — confidence in you as a parent, and how deeply that confidence shapes your teen.Because here’s the truth: You cannot build confidence in your teen if you don’t trust yourself first.We explore why teen confidence isn’t built through praise, pressure, or “fixing,” but through felt safety,

~144~Parents/Teens "New Semester: New Start"

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2026/01/14

#HighSchoolSemester #ParentTeacherConferences #StudentVoice #IEPAccommodations #SpecialEducation #AdvocacyThe new semester is just around the corner, and it’s the perfect moment to reset, refocus, and give your teen a genuine voice in their education. In this episode Cheryl breaks down:Why“it’s not them, it’s you”matters and how shifting the focus to your own triggers unlocks real change.How to turn the inevitableparent‑teacher meetingsfrom a “he‑said/she‑said” nightmare into a collaborative,

~143~“Access Over Grit: Redesigning Learning for...

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2026/01/07

#NeurodiversityEducation #ADHDLearning #StudentEngagement1. Introduction & Podcast PurposeParenting Teens Advice Redefined– raw, real‑talk formatGoal: help parents raise “amazing human beings,” not just “kids”Guest introduction:Richard Comeau, founder ofAbove the Maze2. The Problem with the “Mindset / Grit” NarrativeOver‑emphasis on willpower, grit, and routine fixesHow this approachdamages motivationand emotional energyKids internalise “I’m lazy / I can’t learn” instead of seeing systemic

~142~Teen “Tantrums” as Survival Strategies"

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2026/01/04

#ParentSupport #AutismAwarenessDo you ever label your teen’s outburst as “attention‑seeking,” “manipulative,” or “just drama”? In this hard‑hitting, no‑fluff episode,Cheryl Pankhurstshatters those myths once and for all. Drawing ondecades of front‑line special‑ed experienceand a powerful, real‑life story from a teen she coached from grade 9 through senior year, Cheryl proves thatbehaviour is communication—not a choice.🔹Why teens—especially neuro‑divergent teens—can’t “just calm down.”🔹The