Teen Savvy Coaching
Helping teens and the adults who care for them to thrive
One of my favorite questions to ask parents is this: What do you want your child to believe about themselves when they leave your home? This week on Parenting Shrink Wrapped, Melissa and I had an incredible conversation with Joe Vercellino, founder of The Lionheart Experience, and he introduced us to a word that perfectly …
If you’ve spent any time at a youth sporting event lately, you’ve probably noticed something. The kids are playing. The parents are competing. In this week’s episode of Parenting Shrink Wrapped, Melissa and I sat down with communication expert, author, and former collegiate athlete Betsy Butterick to explore how youth sports have changed and what …
Parent conversations about bodies and boundaries can feel awkward, overwhelming, and easy to avoid. Many parents worry about saying the wrong thing or sharing too much too soon. But the truth is, these conversations don’t need to be perfect to be powerful. When parents focus on connection instead of correctness, kids feel safer asking questions, …
Parents today are navigating an overwhelming amount of information about teen mental health diagnosis. Anxiety, ADHD, depression, autism — labels are everywhere, and many kids are learning to define themselves by them. But what if some of what we’re seeing isn’t pathology at all? In this episode of Parenting Shrink Wrapped, we speak with researcher …
If you’ve ever received a text from another parent and instantly felt that sinking I really don’t want to say yes feeling… you’re not alone. One of the trickiest parts of parenting isn’t just navigating our kids’ needs—it’s navigating what other parents expect from us. Birthday parties. Sleepovers. Playdates. Curfews. Group outings.And eventually… substance use, …
