Challenging Teenage Sons

Dr. Mark Schillinger on 97.1FM KFTK broadcasting in St. Louis via Fox News Radio.

Dr. Mark Schillinger, Founder of Young Men's Ultimate Weekend on 90.5FM KWMR broadcasting in Point Reyes Station, California.

Dr. Mark Schillinger, Founder of Young Men's Ultimate Weekend on News Radio 1080 KRLD broadcasting in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex.

Dr. Mark Schillinger, Founder of Young Men's Ultimate Weekend on News Radio 550 KTRS broadcasting in St. Louis.

Dr. Mark Schillinger, Founder of Young Men's Ultimate Weekend on News Radio 600 KOGO broadcasting in San Diego.

Bruce Lipton A sample of the hottest topics Dr. Mark discussed with Bruce: 1) how the flawed theory of evolution works against the well-being of families 2) why the virtue of cooperation is the key ingredient for healthy families 3) how the cells in our body organize as functional communities, and how families could benefit from behaving like cells 4) how families need to know how to deal with adversity (like the coronavirus) in order to save energy 5) why parents must shift their relationship with their partner to become more harmonious 6) why evolution is naturally filled with “mistakes” and how that knowledge can prevent children from sub-consciously thinking that they’re stupid Bio Bruce H. Lipton, Ph.D., is a renowned cellular biologist, and a thought leader in the new brain-science of epigenetics. His book, The Biology of Beliefs is revolutionizing our understanding of the link between mind and matter, and the profound effects it has on our physical, mental and spiritual health. His other books, The Ho

Description: https://www.ChallengingTeenageSons.com  Behavior problems that parents experience with their tween and teen sons often happen because the parents have made no formal announcement that they expect their sons to become more responsible for their own well-being. This podcast highlights the need for rite of passage events for both teens and, separately, for their parents. This life-changing event acts as a signal that the role of the parents is going to change from provider, to educator - in the form of a mentor. Because our culture does not promote rite of passages, Mark reveals how parents can initiate their son, and themselves, into new roles in the family dynamic.

Description: https://www.ChallengingTeenageSons.com  Parents who force their teen sons to conform to the values of their home - without helping their sons discover their own, personal values - often find that their sons behave dis-respectfully by ignoring their authority and influence. This podcast teaches parents how to avoid this power struggle, and how to motivate their sons to cooperate more at home and in the community.  

Description: https://www.ChallengingTeenageSons.com  Zac Bohegian 1) how he was able to come to terms with conforming to the values of his parents while exploring his own authenticity 2) advice for parents about providing their sons with rules while also allowing opportunities to explore the unknown 3) why he’s been able to succeed in life using help from community mentors 4) advice for teen young men about the benefits of attending a rite of passage event 5) how the Young Men’s Ultimate Weekend prepared him for the challenges of the adult world 6) why Zak perceives the role of politics will change as more young men and their parents get their lives together

Description: https://www.ChallengingTeenageSons.com  Although our teens often express themselves immaturely and dis-respectfully, it’s critical for parents to learn how to be calm and curious while their teen is communicating. Using mindfulness stress reduction techniques and by communicating effectively, you’ll stop trying to control your teen and be able to “contain” their anxiety.

Description: https://www.ChallengingTeenageSons.com  In this interview with Mark and his son, Gabe, they reveal what created conflict in their relationship when Gabe was a teen. They also highlight how two rite of passage events brought them together. Most importantly, this interview is filled with tips for parents who experience conflict with their teen sons.

Description: https://www.ChallengingTeenageSons.com  Brain science explains why and how, young men are naturally motivated to develop the ability to explore the world around them. What appears as a behavior problem with a young man is often a normal and healthy drive to become more independent.  

Description: https://www.ChallengingTeenageSons.com  Dr. Mark reveals specific tips that highlights his method (The RIGHT Way of Family Unity) which builds unity between parents and their teen sons. The key is to know how to arouse the healthy, mature male intelligence within their son - without yelling and punishing.

Description: https://www.ChallengingTeenageSons.com  Parents learn that they need to identify how they’re going to skillfully use their authority, power and influence together. Using positive discipline as a unified team, is an effective way motivate teens, even when they display disruptive behavior.

Description: https://www.ChallengingTeenageSons.com    It's not your fault that we live in a culture that doesn’t educate parents about how to best guide our sons as they navigate through the distractions of the electronic highway, in the form of digital dominance, social media, and consumer commercialism. The digital age has made it more challenging than ever for parents and communities to focus the attention of our teens in ways that foster their healthy development as they move into young adulthood. This podcast highlights the main forces that overturns the natural instinctive wisdom of parents and gives tips for overcoming these outside obstacles.

Description: https://www.ChallengingTeenageSons.com  William Heaps 1) the benefits of one-on-one learning for struggling students 2) tutoring a young man is different from tutoring a young woman 3) how negative beliefs handicap young men 4) ways tutors can challenge young men to do better 5) signs that a child needs a tutor 6) how to tell your son he needs a tutor Bio: William is the founder of Sage Educators, which provides customized tutoring and test-prep services for young men and women. He’s coached soccer, swimming, and basketball teams and served as an athletic camp director. When not working, he enjoys time with his family, hiking, traveling, and volunteering as a mentor for The Young Men’s Ultimate Weekend. http://www.sageeducators.com

Description: https://www.ChallengingTeenageSons.com  Suzanne Alfandari, LMFT 1) family trauma & the road to recovery 2) principles & practices that restore healthy relationships 3) symptoms of family trauma 4) how family trauma affects young men 5) what parents can do to heal their relationships with their sons 6) how to access your inner wisdom Bio: Suzanne specializes in treating adults, individually and together with their parents, who have traumatic issues stemming from their relationships including, depression, anxiety and emotional and physical trauma. She’s an expert-certified Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) practitioner and was a contributing writer for the Clinical EFT Handbook: A Definitive Resource for Practitioners, Scholars, Clinicians, and Researchers. http://marintherapyassociates.com/index.php?page=suzanne

Description: https://www.ChallengingTeenageSons.com  Rochelle Newman A sample of the hottest topics Dr. Mark discussed with Rochelle: 1) how adversity in parenting can be used to create more intimacy 2) why different styles of parenting don’t have to be a problem 3) making your home a safe haven for your son 4) the need for parents to rejuvenate themselves – separately from their spouses 5) using the “completion process” to restore or end marriages 6) the dangers of “withholding” in relationships Bio: Rochelle is the founder of Partnership Works, coaching couples about relationship, sensuality and sexuality. She is a Neurolinguistic Patterning (NLP) practitioner and a community dispute mediator in Marin County. Rochelle facilitates groups for new mothers and convenes circles for the Center for Women’s Leadership. It’s time for me to interview you! Yes you! As teaching partners, I want to highlight YOU as the relationship expert. It would be a great interview to having talk about the need for parents to be m