{"podcast":{"title":"Parenting Teens: Advice Redefined for Today's Complex World","slug":"parenting-teens-advice-redefined-for-today-s-complex-world-6718008","podcast_index_feed_id":6718008,"rss_url":"https://rss.mypodops.com/65777cadcf3fc.xml","website_url":"https://podopshosting.com/65777cadcf3fc","image_url":"https://connect-mypodops-production.s3.amazonaws.com/hosting/podcasts/2138/cover/pod_1734369188.png","author":"Cheryl Pankhurst","episode_count":173,"summary":"\"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 change,we just can’t parent the way our parents did” Questions this podcast will answer; I am so grateful for you taking your time to listen and I would love your input, feedback , suggestions for topics. We are in this together. Connect with me support@cherylpankhurst.com linkedin.com/in/cheryl-ann-pankhurst-1b611855 https://www.instagram.com/cheryl.a.pankhurst/ https://www.facebook.com/cheryl.a.pankhurst https://open.spotify.com/show/4QwFMJMDDSEXJb451pCHO9?si=9c1a298387c84e13 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYv9FQy1X43wwoYg0zF8zAJw6-nCpHMAk&si=7p-e4UlU2rsG3j_t Optin-podcast subscriber https://www.cherylpankhurst.com/teen-minds-redefined-podcast How to work with me! https://www.ch…","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/parenting-teens-advice-redefined-for-today-s-complex-world-6718008"},"episode":{"title":"~162~\"Letting Go Without Losing Them: Parenting Autistic Adults (Real Talk)\" with Susan Tatem","slug":"162-letting-go-without-losing-them-parenting-autistic-adults-real-talk-with-susan-tatem","published_at":"2026-04-08T02:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/parenting-teens-advice-redefined-for-today-s-complex-world-6718008/162-letting-go-without-losing-them-parenting-autistic-adults-real-talk-with-susan-tatem","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/parenting-teens-advice-redefined-for-today-s-complex-world-6718008","url":"https://podopshosting.com/65777cadcf3fc/episode/62042","audio_url":"https://mypodops-hosting-production.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/podcasts/2138/videos/1775612293462-Susan_Tatem_-_Video.mov","summary":"#AutismParenting #ParentingTeens #Neurodivergent #AutismAwareness In this powerful and deeply honest episode of Parenting Teens Advice Redefined , I sit down with Susan Tatem, the visionary behind the anthology Daring to Belong: Stories of Autism, Courage and Connection , to talk about what really happens when autistic teens become adults. We challenge the cultural myth that adulthood begins at 18—and explore what readiness, independence, and support actually look like for neurodivergent individuals. This is not a surface-level conversation. This is real, raw, and what parents need to hear. We talk about: Why chronological age does NOT equal developmental readiness The painful balance between protecting your child and letting go What to say (and what NOT to say) when supporting independence The reality of watching your child make choices you know may hurt them How to “keep the light on” when there’s distance or estrangement The 3 most important priorities : health, safety, and welfare Practical strategies you can start using TODAY Susan also shares her personal journey raising her autistic daughter into adulthood—and the fears she’s had to release along the way. If you are parenting a teen with autism, navigating a new diagnosis, or trying to understand how to support independence without losing connection… this episode will stay with you. 💡 Key Takeaway: Your child doesn’t need you to control their path. They need to know you’re still there… no matter what. 📚 About the Book: Daring to Belong brings together powerful voices sharing real stories of raising and supporting neurodivergent children—with all proceeds supporting the autism community. Connect with Cheryl! Get the book here! 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