uh-PARENT-ly

Emotional lives of teenagers: Why mental health isn’t what we think it is

In December 2021, the U.S. Surgeon General issued an urgent advisory regarding the youth mental health crisis in America. The pandemic took an already strained system and pushed it to the brink. Dr. Lisa Damour, bestselling author of Untangled [https://www.amazon.com/Untangled-Guiding-Teenage-Transitions-Adulthood/dp/0553393073] and Under Pressure [https://www.amazon.com/Under-Pressure-Confronting-Epidemic-Anxiety/dp/0399180052], has a new book, The Emotional Lives of Teenagers: Raising Connected, Capable and Compassionate Adolescents [https://www.amazon.com/Emotional-Lives-Teenagers-Compassionate-Adolescents/dp/0593500016]. She joins uh-PARENT-ly [https://www.facebook.com/people/Uh-PARENT-ly/100063454851221/] hosts Tracy Weiner and Anne Johnsos to talk about common myths about teens’ emotions, how to be a better listener and why distress is crucial for growth. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4092708/4092708_2023-02-20-235608.64kmono.mp3 [https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4092708/4092708_2023-02-20-235608.64kmono.mp3] More uh-PARENT-ly [https://wgnradio.com/wgn-plus/uh-parent-ly/?ipid=wgnam-recirc-uh-parent-ly1] Like Anne and Tracy on the uh-PARENT-ly [https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fprofile.php%3Fid%3D100063454851221&data=05%7C01%7Cajohnsos%40aap.org%7C81086fb6b44741b7c81f08db0f6dd173%7C686a5effab4f4bad8f3a22a2632445b9%7C0%7C0%7C638120736602980147%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=WwGMkB%2BtU09NhGpt%2FWp87cJToDWKoer0TOAnNIDCHgo%3D&reserved=0] Facebook page. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes. Follow them on Instagram and Twitter. Or email them at uhparentlypodcast@gmail.com [uhparentlypodcast@gmail.com]. And check out Anne’s book, Potty-Mouthed: Big Thoughts from Little Brains [https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FPotty-Mouthed-Big-Thoughts-Little-Brains%2Fdp%2F194300630X&data=05%7C01%7Cajohnsos%40aap.org%7C81086fb6b44741b7c81f08db0f6dd173%7C686a5effab4f4bad8f3a22a2632445b9%7C0%7C0%7C638120736602980147%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=EwEXxnUJCwyakG2vTcG0NITLqp3i8m%2BDwm12A4PpBsU%3D&reserved=0].

What you don’t know until it’s too late: How to prepare your family for unexpected tragedy

Anne and Tracy have always centered their podcast episodes around topics in the news, at the soccer field, or in their mom groups. This particular episode, however, is highly personal and painful for both of them. Last month Tracy’s brother-in-law died unexpectedly, leaving behind his wife and three young kids. He and Tracy’s sister actually met at Anne’s wedding, and all three couples spent many glorious and chaotic years raising their children together. When an unexpected death happens to a family, there is grief, loss, and profound sadness. And if that isn’t bad enough, there’s also a mess of financial affairs and piles of paperwork to go through. Terry Savage, a nationally recognized personal finance expert and bestselling author of “The Savage Truth on Money,” joins uh-PARENT-ly hosts Tracy Weiner and Anne Johnsos to talk about how to plan for your family’s future and have the hard talks about wills, power of attorney, and other essential estate planning. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4012546/4012546_2022-09-29-145146.64kmono.mp3 [https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4012546/4012546_2022-09-29-145146.64kmono.mp3] Like Anne and Tracy on the uh-PARENT-ly [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063454851221] Facebook page. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes. Follow them on Instagram and Twitter. Or email them at uhparentlypodcast@gmail.com. And check out Anne’s book, PottyMouthed: Big Thoughts from Little Brains [https://www.amazon.com/Potty-Mouthed-Big-Thoughts-Little-Brains/dp/194300630X]. More with Terry Savage [https://wgnradio.com/?s=terry+savage&submit=Search&orderby=modified?ipid=wgnam-recirc-terry-savage1]

College tuition and merit aid explained

As families of high school seniors navigate things like college visits or the “Common App” this fall, it could be helpful to revisit an episode from Season Six. uh-PARENT-ly co-hosts Tracy Weiner and Anne Johnsos talked to Ron Lieber, the Your Money columnist for the New York Times, about his book, The Price You Pay for College. [https://ronlieber.com/books/the-price-you-pay-for-college/]  And yes, what YOUR family pays might be far different from what your neighbor does … even if your kids attend the same schools. Listen to find out why college is so expensive, how Merit Aid can help and what the heck the “common data set” is and why it’s useful. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4001159/4001159_2022-08-25-144359.64kmono.mp3 [https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4001159/4001159_2022-08-25-144359.64kmono.mp3] Like Anne and Tracy on the uh-PARENT-ly [https://www.facebook.com/Uh-PARENT-ly-2087470181541285/] Facebook page. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/uh-parent-ly-on-wgn-plus/id1388095174]. Follow them on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/uhparently/] and Twitter [https://twitter.com/TlyUh?lang=en]. Email them at uhparentlypodcast@gmail.com [uhparentlypodcast@gmail.com]. And check out Anne’s book, POTTY-MOUTHED: Big Thoughts from Little Brains [https://www.amazon.com/Potty-Mouthed-Big-Thoughts-Little-Brains/dp/194300630X/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1538520373&sr=8-2&keywords=anne+johnsos].

The cost of childcare: How to fix a system on the brink

Whether from headlines or tweets or conversations with friends, the message lately has been clear: Inflation is on the rise. But the price of gas and groceries is nothing compared to the cost of childcare. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index, since 1990 childcare costs have risen 214 percent while the average family income has increased by 143 percent.  Dr. Lynette Fraga, CEO of Child Care Aware, joins uh-PARENT-ly hosts Tracy Weiner and Anne Johnsos to talk about what quality childcare looks like and why everyone should care about quality of and access to services. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3939687/3939687_2022-03-31-020727.64kmono.mp3 [https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3939687/3939687_2022-03-31-020727.64kmono.mp3] Like Anne and Tracy on the uh-PARENT-ly [https://www.facebook.com/Uh-PARENT-ly-2087470181541285/] Facebook page. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/uh-parent-ly-on-wgn-plus/id1388095174]. Follow them on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/uhparently/] and Twitter [https://twitter.com/TlyUh?lang=en]. Or email them at uhparentlypodcast@gmail.com [uhparentlypodcast@gmail.com]. And check out Anne’s book, POTTY-MOUTHED: Big Thoughts from Little Brains [https://www.amazon.com/Potty-Mouthed-Big-Thoughts-Little-Brains/dp/194300630X/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1538520373&sr=8-2&keywords=anne+johnsos].

A hard reality: Lessons in threat detection and prevention to keep your kids and families safe

According to a recent poll conducted by John Zogby Strategies, 56 percent of adults say concern for their public safety has influenced their decision not to go out. Reports of carjackings and random shootings bombard the news. Just outside of Chicago, two days before Christmas, a mall shooting left four people injured and thousands of shoppers stranded and hiding in the back rooms of their favorite retail stores.  Brandon Rhone, a 17-year veteran of law enforcement and a school resource officer, joins uh-PARENT-ly hosts Tracy Weiner and Anne Johnsos to talk about how to mitigate risk and teach kids to navigate the unthinkable. They discuss a few simple strategies for staying safe in the middle of a dangerous situation. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3919970/3919970_2022-02-01-215310.64kmono.mp3 [https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3919970/3919970_2022-02-01-215310.64kmono.mp3] Like Anne and Tracy on the uh-PARENT-ly [https://www.facebook.com/Uh-PARENT-ly-2087470181541285/] Facebook page. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/uh-parent-ly-on-wgn-plus/id1388095174]. Follow them on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/uhparently/] and Twitter [https://twitter.com/TlyUh?lang=en]. Or email them at uhparentlypodcast@gmail.com [uhparentlypodcast@gmail.com]. And check out Anne’s book, POTTY-MOUTHED: Big Thoughts from Little Brains [https://www.amazon.com/Potty-Mouthed-Big-Thoughts-Little-Brains/dp/194300630X/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1538520373&sr=8-2&keywords=anne+johnsos].