Parents & Teens Rising: Practical Tools for Raising Confident, Connected Teens
Jasmyne Chandler, Teen & Parent Coach and Rites of Passage Guide
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Welcome to Parents and Teens Rising, the podcast where we dive deep into the challenges and triumphs of raising teens and young adults in today’s world. Hosted by Teen and Parent coach Jasmyne Chandler, this show is all about empowering parents, teens, and young adults to step into confidence, connection, and courage.Through practical tools, real conversations, and inspiring stories, you’ll learn how to build stronger relationships, support your teen’s authenticity, and navigate everything from anxiety and self-esteem to purpose and independence.Whether your teen feels stuck, stressed, or simply different from the “norm,” this podcast will help you show up with more clarity, compassion, and confidence—while giving your teen the tools they need to rise.
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Ep 42. Screens, Sleep, and Zero Motivation: 5 Steps to Help Your Teen Have a Different Kind of Summer
Have you ever looked up in the middle of summer and realized your teen is sleeping until noon, spending hours on screens, and slowly losing motivation?You're not alone.In this episode, I'm sharing…
Ep 41. High School Graduation: A Rite of Passage for Parents Too
If you have a graduating senior, or you've had one in the past few years, or you're watching one of your younger kids and already feeling the anticipation of this moment coming, this episode is for…
Ep 40. The Confidence Breakthrough Your Teen Needs More Than Ever: A 4-Step Framework
If you've been watching your teen struggle with anxiety, low motivation, or a lack of direction and wondering what you can actually do to help, this episode is for you. I'm sharing the full framework…
Ep 39. You're on Fire, It's Fine, with Katie K. May
In today's episode, I have a special treat for you. Today I'm talking to Katie K. May, therapist, author, and founder of a therapy practice in the greater Philadelphia area that supports teens and…
Ep 38. The Power of Never Giving Up and Believing in Yourself (for Teens and Parents)
In this deeply personal episode, I share the long and winding journey that led me to finally sell out my middle school wilderness backpacking rite of passage trip, a dream that has taken years,…
Ep 37. Your Parenting Teens Strategy 101: Creating the Ecosystem Your Teen Needs to Thrive
In today's episode, I'm sharing about the seven foundational pillars that make up the ecosystem your teenager needs to grow, thrive, and stay connected to you through one of the most complex seasons…
Ep 36. The Power of Your Undivided Attention with Your Teenager
In this short but sweet episode, I’m sharing a simple (but often overlooked) parenting “hack” that has been making a big difference in my own relationship with my teens.Like many of you, my days are…
Ep 35. Your Teen's Brain is Under Construction (Here's What You Need to Know)
Ever feel like your teen’s behavior makes no sense? What if I told you it’s not defiance, it’s brain development? In this episode, I'm breaking down what’s actually happening inside your teenager’s…
Ep 34. The Real Reasons You’re Struggling to Connect with Your Teenager
Struggling to connect with your teenager? You’re not alone, and it may not be your teen that needs to change. In this episode, I explore what might really be getting in the way of connection with my…
Ep 33. Teen Mental Health, Nature, and the Power of Mentorship
Today, I’m opening up and sharing the heart behind my business, Guided Passages, and the journey that led me here. From leaving a stable teaching career to following a deeper calling, this has been a…
Ep 32. 5 Foundations for Teen Mental Health & Wellbeing
In this episode, I’m diving into five foundational areas that have a powerful impact on your teen’s mental health and overall well-being.These aren’t complicated or groundbreaking ideas, but they’re…
Ep 31. Why Does My Teenager Shutdown When I'm Just Trying to Help, and What to Do Instead.
Today, I'm sitting down with Sonia Suthar, a 19-year-old entrepreneur and the Founder of Cloud 9, who is helping parents understand why teenagers shut down when we're just trying to help, and what we…
Ep 30. What Teen Athletes Really Need from Their Parents
Are you helping your teen athlete grow, or are you accidentally adding more pressure? In this episode, I talk about how sports can be one of the most powerful developmental experiences in a young…
Ep 29. 7 Lessons from the Wilderness: How Teens Discover Strength, Connection, and Authenticity
Every summer, I watch teens step into the wilderness and come home transformed. Out there, they learn they can do hard things, discover strength they didn’t know they had, connect with people outside…
Ep. 28: More than a Medal: What Alysa Liu Teaches us about Teen Motivation and Success
In this episode, I explore the powerful lessons in Alyssa Liu’s journey, from stepping away to winning Olympic gold on her own terms, and what her story teaches us about teens, identity, agency, and…
Ep. 27: The Number One Way to Increase Influence and Connection with Your Teen: Respect
In this episode, I break down what respect really looks like during adolescence, why it matters so deeply, and how we can lead our teens with both firmness and dignity. When teens feel dismissed,…
Ep. 26: The Control Shift That Changes Everything With Teens: What You Can Control vs What You Can’t
I’m sharing a simple but powerful shift that can completely change your relationship with your teenager: learning what’s actually in your control and what isn’t.When your teen is shutting down,…
Ep. 25: School Refusal in Teens: What to Do When School Becomes a Battle
In this episode, I’m breaking down school avoidance and school refusal in teens, including why it’s on the rise, what’s happening underneath the behavior, and practical, compassionate ways parents…
Ep. 24: Raising Teens: 5 Ways Our Children are Our Greatest Teachers
In this episode, I’m sharing one of the biggest truths of my life: our children are some of our greatest teachers. I walk you through five lessons my kids have taught me so far, and how these lessons…
Ep. 23: The 5 Secrets to Teen Confidence Every Parent Should Know
Teen confidence isn’t something your kid either “has” or doesn’t have; it’s something we can build. In today’s episode, I’m sharing 5 core skills I teach teens and young adults to help them move from…
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