
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 | 260 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | How ToEducationParentingKids & Family | |||

This July we are doing re-releases of our favorite episodes!
Episode 234: Does My Teen Really Need Counseling?
This week’s episode was important enough to re-record: when (and if) you should push your teen to go to therapy. Cynthia and Dr. Ken unpa... more
This July we are doing re-releases of our favorite episodes!
Episode 221: When Spouses Disagree on Planned Emancipation
This week Dr. Ken and Cynthia discuss a challenge almost every parent faces—what to do when you and your spouse don’t see eye-to... more
This July we are doing re-releases of our favorite episodes!
Episode 144: "You're Only Human" Part 2 Dr. Ken Interviews Dr. Kelly Kapic
Today we finish our great interview with Dr. Kelly Kapic, professor of theological studies at Covenant College i... more
This July we are doing re-releases of our favorite episodes!
Episode 143: "You're Only Human" Dr. Ken Interviews Dr. Kelly Kapic
Most all parents constantly feel guilty that they're not doing enough for their kids. For Christian parents, does our ... more
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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!
I began listening to this podcast along alongside my boyfriend, as we navigate challenges with his teenage daughter and dynamic in our home as we blend our family, he and I both grew up in the church and didn’t mind the Christian influence and spiritual influence on this podcast. Also the planned emancipation conversations practicality about money and boundaries & respect, yelling, parental temperament
. This was all extremely helpful to us. However, as we went deeper into the podcast, we reali... more
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This show offers practical, faith-informed parenting guidance focused on teenagers transitioning to young adulthood. Hosts Cynthia Yanof and Dr. Ken Wilgus blend personal stories with concrete strategies—ranging from screen-time limits and employment-related summer planning to emancipation as a framework for parent–teen boundaries. Several episodes emphasize synthesizing Christian values with modern parenting realities, and a recurring emphasis on planning for independence, communication, and resilience makes it useful for parents navigating adolescence, transitions, and family dynamics. A standout element is the recurring “planned emancipation” concept and a book tie-in, which provides a distinctive approach to guiding teens toward autonom... more
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Recent guests on this podcast include:
1. Kelly Kapic
2. Dr. Ken Wilgus
3. Cynthia Yanof
4. Cynthia Yanoff
5. Dr. Miriam Grossman
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