The Healthy Family Connections Podcast Episode 245 · Duration: 00:29:14 In this podcast, Neil along with cohost Robin Holland responds to a mom struggling with two resistant teens and their weekend father.   Today we’re hearing from Bonnie of Maplewood, NJ who writes:  Dear Neil, I know that control battles are a problem, but how do I […]

The Healthy Family Connections Podcast Episode 244 · Duration: 00:28:30 This podcast is part two in a series providing the most effective way to end chronic relationship struggles. Neil and Robin do a refresh on part one, from last week, and then offer a simple 2-step approach for having others listen and support your needs, too. […]

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 […]