Feeding The Mouth That Bites You Podcast
1) Episode 225: Bullies, Victims and Bystanders - Teens and Bullying
Bullying is one of those topics that hits close to home for almost every parent—and it’s rarely simple. In this episode, Cynthia and Dr. Ken unpack the complex dynamics between the bully, the victim, ...Show More
2) Episode 224: When Teens Wander
Cynthia and Dr. Ken talk about the difference between a child who’s estranged from you versus estranged from God, why power dynamics so often make things worse, and how to focus less on control and mo...Show More
3) Episode 223: Show me the money (and boundaries)
Dr. Ken tackles the often tricky topic of finances with teenagers and young adults. From who pays for what to how much control parents should keep as kids become more independent, they unpack what it ...Show More
4) Episode 222: Defiant or Dysregulated?
This week on Feeding the Mouth That Bites You, Dr. Ken unpacks a word every parent has heard lately—dysregulation—and what it really looks like in teenagers. Spoiler: it’s not always as clinical or my...Show More
5) Copy of Episode 221: When Spouses Disagree on Planned Emancipation
This week Dr. Ken and Cynthia discuss a challenge almost every parent faces—what to do when you and your spouse don’t see eye-to-eye on planned emancipation.
6) Episode 220: Parenting Teens Through Hard News and Politics
From tragic events to the endless political chatter on social media, it can be hard to know how to navigate this with our teens. We talk about the tension of wanting to protect our kids while also res...Show More
7) Episode 219: But What About A Teen Who's Diagnosed With [fill in the blank]?
Today we tackle the common issue of how parents should handle planned emancipation when their teenager carries one or more diagnoses like ADHD or Oppositional Defiant Disorder or Autism Spectrum Disor...Show More
8) Episode 218: Teens That Can't Wait To Leave And Teens Who Never Leave
This week we talk about teenagers who seem very eager to grow up and those who seem to fear adulthood. How should parents handle those differences? Is this a temperament thing? Are they afraid to leav...Show More
9) Episode 217: Start The School Year Off Right With Your Teen Plus A Huge Announcement!
We're starting off our 6th season with a bang! Today we review the things you need to check as a parent to help the new school year start off right. Feeding The Mouth parents know to review their teen...Show More
10) Episode 216: End Of Season 5 And Time For Summer Break!
Well it's that time again. School's out for a lot of you and Jessica and Dr. Ken are breaking for the summer. We leave with a few reminders for summer with teenagers. Hint: it has to do with those stu...Show More