Challenging Teenage Sons

Description: https://www.ChallengingTeenageSons.com  The Young Men's Ultimate Weekend is a non-religious, wilderness, modern rite of passage initiation that Dr. mark co-founded in the year 2000. The event allows young men of all socio - economic backgrounds to freely voice their concerns about becoming a man and acquire the leadership skills necessary for a responsible adulthood. In this podcast, young men who have graduated from the program, talk freely about their experiences and how the Weekend helped them become more accountable for their lives and better prepared for the challenges of the adult world. If you’re curious about what young men really think about society, make the time to listen!

Description: https://www.ChallengingTeenageSons.com  A sample of the hottest topics Dr. Mark discussed with Cameron: 1) using consequences as learning tools, not punishments 2) why the process of parenting is more important than the outcomes 3) properly using your experience to connect with your son 4) how your Curiosity can help your son be more open 5) how a business model can help you lead your son better 6) risk taking by your son can lead to greater self-confidence

Description: https://www.ChallengingTeenageSons.com  The key to waking your son up to the fact that he’ll need to become more respectable, resourceful and responsible is knowing how to challenge him, without yelling or making him wrong. Learn how to initiate your son into the reality that his health and happiness depends on his ability to behave more maturely.

Description: https://www.ChallengingTeenageSons.com  Using scientifically proven mindfulness-based mediation techniques, Dr. Mark shows parents a simple way to remain calm while experiencing stressful situations with their spouse or teen son. Applying the wisdom of brain science and stress management, everyone in the house can use this technique to reduce conflict and increase cooperation.

Description: https://www.ChallengingTeenageSons.com  Parents and children alike are suffering from anxiety due to the harmful physical and mental effects of experiencing too much stress. Until parents learn how to relax to the immature and instinctual behaviors of their teen sons, the young men will not respect or cooperate them.

Description: https://www.ChallengingTeenageSons.com   Denis O'leary   A sample of the hottest topics Dr. Mark discussed with Denis: 1) how to speak to your son should you need the law to help you 2) why the latest trend in the Juvenile System is Mentorship 3) the proper way to speak to the police if they come to your home 4) using the School Resource Officer to explain laws to you 5) the importance of a Probation Officer 6) situations where parents are responsible for the behavior of their son   Denis O'Leary is a student at the Naval Postgraduate School's Center for Homeland Defense and Security. He retired from the San Francisco Police Department as a Captain in 2013 after thirty-two years of service. Denis is dedicated to helping families have better relationships. He and his wife live in San Rafael, Ca. They have three adult children and one grandchild.

Description: https://www.ChallengingTeenageSons.com   Frank Marrero   1) understanding the emotional transition teenagers undergo 2) resolving the dilemma of teenagers acting like children instead of young adults 3) appropriate use of Authority with teenagers 4) why parents need mentors, neighbors and relatives to raise teenagers 5) the need for parents to respond, not react 6) how to assign responsibility to teenagers   Frank Marrero is a father of two teens, a school teacher, and the former Director of Children’s Education for the ashram of Adidam. He is the author of several books, including Big Philosophy for Little Kids, which imparts character education as it teaches writing techniques. His writings can be found at his website: www.frankmarrero.com

Description: https://www.ChallengingTeenageSons.com   Jed Diamond   A sample of the hottest topics Dr. Mark discussed with Jed: 1) why men take failure really hard 2) how the teenage male brain works 3) the important role of male hormones 4) male depression - the ups and downs of being male 5) the dangers of over-mothering and over-fathering 6) rites of passage & mentorship – necessary to become a healthy male   Bio: Jed is the author of ten books including the international best-selling, “Male Menopause” and “Surviving Male Menopause.” His work has been featured in the New York Times, Boston Globe, Wall Street Journal, The Los Angeles Times, and USA Today. A veteran of more than 1,000 radio and T.V. programs including The View with Barbara Walters, Good Morning America, and the Today Show, Jed appeared on a nationally televised special on Male Menopause for PBS. http://menalive.com/

Description: https://www.ChallengingTeenageSons.com  Learn how Dr Mark turned his relationship with his teen son and his former wife from one filled with conflict to one filled with cooperation and love.  This interview is filled with advice for parents who are experiencing conflict with their teen sons.  

Description: https://www.ChallengingTeenageSons.com   Carista Luminare   A sample of the hottest topics Dr. Mark discussed with Carista: 1) how the internet distorts young men’s beliefs and behaviors about women 2) the types of bonding patterns parents have with their children 3) why traumatized attachments make parent – child relationships challenging 4) unique difficulties mothers face when they have challenging teenage sons 5) how women can better understand men 6) what parents can do to create more love in their relationships with challenging children.   Bio: Carista Luminare, Ph.D., is founder of the Center for Creative Parenting as well as True Self Unlimited. She wrote the groundbreaking book, Parenting Begins Before Conception, which guides parents to optimize their child's total well-being before and after birth. http://www.creativeparenting.com  

Description: https://www.ChallengingTeenageSons.com   Richard Platt, LMFT   A sample of the hottest topics Dr. Mark discussed with Richard: 1) how the behavior of the parents affects their sons 2) media abuse and its effect on young men’s brain development 3) why rite of passage initiation events are critical for young men 4) the need for an “alpha presence” in the life of a young man 5) what causes young men to become depressed 6) harmful family consequences when relationships are not repaired   Bio: Richard is the founder of Team Solutions, which supports families in their efforts to raise effective and responsible young men. Through his private practice and by running a weekly young men’s team, he’s helped hundreds of teens discover their individuality and their time – on their role of serving and protecting their community. http://www.teensolutionsmarin.com

Description: https://www.ChallengingTeenageSons.com Dr. Mark focuses on practical ways parents can build respectful relationships with their sons so that the young men are naturally motivated to move their lives in the right direction.

Description: https://www.ChallengingTeenageSons.com Dr. Mark focuses on practical ways parents can build respectful relationships with their sons so that the young men are naturally motivated to move their lives in the right direction.  

Description: https://www.ChallengingTeenageSons.com  Parents can earn respect from their sons when they show their sons how to have greater happiness and independence. When parents trust themselves to show their sons how to successfully harness their biological instinct to individuate, they won’t have to demand respect from their sons.

Description: https://www.ChallengingTeenageSons.com   Mary Ann Magiorre   Mary Ann is a former Mayor of Fairfax, CA and is the President of Five 4 Five which helps young people finish high school, make it through college or a training program and then onto meaningful work. Mary Ann is also Founding Director of the Service Learning Department at Dominican University and has been featured on local television and in media throughout California. She speaks frequently on the topic of her book, “Raising a Sane and Successful Teen.” http://www.maryannmaggiore.com/

Description: https://www.ChallengingTeenageSons.com   Warren Farrell   A sample of hottest topics Dr. Mark discussed with Warren: 1) understanding why your son may be challenging 2) how to communicate to young men who are difficult – including giving consequences. 3) what to do with young men who are addicted to video games 4) the negative health young men experience if they fail to launch 5) why young men manipulate their parents to get a better deal 6) the need for a father figure in divorced families   Bio: Dr. Warren Farrell is the Chair of the Commission to Create a White House Council on Boys to Men and is co-authoring a book, Boys to Men with John Gray (Mars/Venus). He has appeared on more than 1000 TV and radio shows From Oprah to Larry King Live. http://www.warrenfarrell.com/

Description: https://www.ChallengingTeenageSons.com   John Gray   A sample of the hottest topics Dr. Mark discussed with John: 1) the causes of ADHD 2) how diet and supplements can cure ADHD 3) is ADHD over diagnosed? 4) the harmful physical and mental effects of ADHD drugs 5) effective communications with an ADHD young man 6) brain sensitivity to digital devices   Bio: John Gray, Ph.D, wrote the groundbreaking book, Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus, which was the best-selling book of the 1990s. It launched his Mars Venus book series that forever changed the way men and women view their relationships. http://www.marsvenus.com/