
A weekly podcast on parenting teens and launching them into the world. Hosted by Cynthia Yanof with Dr. Ken Wilgus, author of the book "Feeding The Mouth That Bites You."
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 266 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ParentingEducationHow ToKids & Family | |||

Dr. Ken and Cynthia are back with another Parenting Pitfall: are we too available for our teens? Being involved and willing to help feels like good parenting, but at some point, always being available can keep our kids from learning to handle things ... more
Dr. Ken and Cynthia are tackling one of the easiest parenting traps to fall into: nagging. When does a helpful reminder become something that’s actually keeping our teens from taking responsibility for themselves?
They talk through chores, school, j... more
Does your teenager really need their own room? This week, Dr. Ken and Cynthia tackle a question that stirs up plenty of parent guilt: are we hurting our kids if they have to share a bedroom? Dr. Ken explains that while, in a perfect world, giving a t... more
Have kids always been picky eaters...or have we accidentally helped create them? This week, Dr. Ken and Cynthia talk about the fascinating book Picky: How American Children Became the Fussiest Eaters in History and what it says about why so many kids... more
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Every episode offers realistic practical advice for raising young adults in this modern world. Thank you!
This book and podcast is the best info for teen parents! As a mother of 6 and on my sixth teen it has been amazing!!! Thank you, Ken, for all your wisdom!
A’ll do an amazing job instructing us parents that feel ill-equipped at times. Grateful for your time and your wisdom and your passion. Thank you for sharing everything that you do.
I had read the “feeding the mouth…” book and loved it. Then realized there was this podcast!! Such a great addition to the book to simply help think through day to day challenges we all face. Thank you for giving us your time & advice!
I had read the “feeding the mouth…” book and loved it. Then realized there was this podcast!! Such a great addition to the book to simply help think through day to day challenges we all face. Thank you for giving us your time & advice!
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Two hosts deliver practical, experience-driven guidance for parents navigating adolescence into early adulthood. Episodes center on parenting teens with an emphasis on realistic boundaries, emancipation planning, mental health support, and balancing faith with modern realities. The format blends clinical perspectives from a psychologist with personal stories, offering tools for communication, boundaries, and collaborative problem-solving within families. A notable throughline is integrating faith or Christian perspectives without sidelining secular and evidence-based approaches, which may appeal to listeners seeking both empathy and actionable frameworks for tough conversations and long-term independence for their teens.
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1. Sidetracked
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4. Focus on the Family Parenting Podcast
5. Focus on the Family with Jim Daly
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Recent guests on this podcast include:
1. Dr. Kelly Kapic
2. Kelly Kapic
3. Dr. Ken Wilgus
4. Cynthia Yanof
5. Cynthia Yanoff
6. Dr. Miriam Grossman
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