{"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":"~170~WTF-\"Why Being Your Teen’s “Bestie” Backfires (And What to Do Instead)\"","slug":"170-wtf-why-being-your-teen-s-bestie-backfires-and-what-to-do-instead","published_at":"2026-05-15T16:41:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/parenting-teens-advice-redefined-for-today-s-complex-world-6718008/170-wtf-why-being-your-teen-s-bestie-backfires-and-what-to-do-instead","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/parenting-teens-advice-redefined-for-today-s-complex-world-6718008","url":"https://podopshosting.com/65777cadcf3fc/episode/62330","audio_url":"https://mypodops-hosting-production.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/podcasts/2138/videos/1778857342216-WTF-_BESTIES_WITH_YOUR_TEEN___NOPE__1_.mp4","summary":"YOUR GIFT- GUIDE FOR GRADE 8 TO GRADE 9 IEP TRANSITIONS https://www.cherylpankhurst.com/iep-high-school-transition-parent-quick-guide Let’s Chat https://tidycal.com/cherylpankhurst/consultation-chat #ParentingTeens #TeenParenting #ParentingAdvice #RaisingTeens #TeenMentalHealth #ParentingPodcast Are you trying to be your teen’s best friend… hoping it will keep the communication open? In this raw and unfiltered Friday episode of WTF (Welcome to Friday… or What the F, depending on your week), Cheryl Pankhurst dives into one of the biggest parenting misconceptions: your teen does NOT need another bestie — they need a safe, steady guide. Cheryl breaks down: Why teens go to peers for validation What actually makes teens open up to parents The difference between being approachable vs. being permissive How your tone, body language, and reactions shape communication Why parents often jump into “fix-it mode” How to create emotional safety without losing authority The long game of parenting: building a lifelong relationship with your future adult child PLUS: Cheryl shares critical reminders for parents of Grade 8 students transitioning into Grade 9 — especially for teens with IEPs, anxiety, learning differences, or neurodivergence. This episode is packed with honest parenting insight, practical communication tools, and a powerful reminder that your role during the teen years is not to be liked — it’s to lead with connection, steadiness, and trust. 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