The Healthy Family Connections Podcast Episode 243 · Duration: 00:24:35 What do you do when you’re struggling in a relationship and almost anything you say, ends up in an argument? We talk about this and a whole lot more on this week’s podcast, Struggling In A Relationship? Do This, It’s Magic. Rather than answer a listener […]

The Healthy Family Connections Podcast Episode 242 · Duration: 00:17:35 What do you do, when your adopted young adult child can’t take care of themselves, you don’t want to put them out on the street, and you’re out of options?  Tamera from Kansas City, MO writes: I have a 23-year-old adopted mood disordered son and he […]

The Healthy Family Connections Podcast Episode 241 · Duration: 00:28:27 This episode responds to a mom who was hoping for a better school year with her now 15-year-old ADHD son. But it’s the same old story of getting him to do his work, deciphering excuses, and withdrawing privileges. Regina of Des Moines, Iowa writes:  Dear Neil, […]

The Healthy Family Connections Podcast Episode 239 · Duration: 00:28:04 In this episode Neil along with his co-host Robin, respond to a Therapist looking for ways to deal with Dads who expect kids to do what they’re told and then become angry when they don’t get the response they expect.  Latisha from Chicago writes: I’m a […]

The Healthy Family Connections Podcast Episode 238 · Duration: 00:21:27 In this episode Neil along with his co-host Robin, respond to a woman concerned about her living situation with her partner and his young adult daughter.  The daughter is not working or going to school and has chased away other of her father’s girlfriends. Today we’re […]

The Healthy Family Connections Podcast Episode 237 · Duration: 00:25:06 In this episode, Neil and cohost Robin respond to a therapist wondering how to advise parents regarding their depressed or anxious teenagers’ desire to stay home from school. Today we’re hearing from Carmen, a therapist practicing in Los Angeles. Dear Neil, My question is about how […]

The Healthy Family Connections Podcast Episode 236 · Duration: 00:19:32 In this episode Neil along with his co-host Robin, respond to a Mom, whose 17-year-old son doesn’t want to talk to her, and wants to move out as soon as he turns 18.  Mitul of Victoria BC writes: My story is similar to Anika’s. I don’t […]

The Healthy Family Connections Podcast Episode 235 · Duration: 00:31:38 In this episode Neil along with his co-host Robin, discuss a New York Times article by Matt Richtel. It’s titled 10 Psychiatric Drugs While in High School, And She Was Far From Alone.  Richtel’s story describes the journey of one teenager who went on a long […]

The Healthy Family Connections Podcast Episode 234 · Duration: 00:22:11 In this episode Neil along with his co-host Robin, respond to questions from a mom concerned that her efforts to offer advice to her adult children have led to hurt feelings and misunderstandings. Mother is Indian and reports that advice-giving from elders is expected. Today we’re […]

The Healthy Family Connections Podcast Episode 233 · Duration: 00:29:50 In this episode Neil along with his co-host Robin, respond to questions from a mom about her ADHD son who resists parental limits, stays up late on devices, and is, overall, going in the wrong direction.  Today we’re answering a follow-up question from Rebecca whose question […]

The Healthy Family Connections Podcast Episode 232 · Duration: 00:31:32 In this episode Neil along with his co-host Robin, respond to a Mom, rightfully concerned that her 16 year old daughter is giving cannabis to her 14 year old son.  Daughter is on probation, yet Mom can’t get support from probation or law enforcement to hold […]