New Science on Navigating the Breakthrough Teen Years

In this episode, Ellen Galinsky, author, educator, and researcher joins us to discuss the pressing challenges and anxieties facing parents and adolescents today. Delving into themes of Galinsky’s new book “The Breakthrough Years”, we explore adolescent mental health, the impact of social media, and the multitude of pressures teenagers have to grapple with. Listen to discover how to turn challenges into opportunities for growth and how to foster the development of executive function skills.  Sponsors: BetterHelp: Visit BetterHelp.com/HUMANS today to get 10% off your first month. KiwiCo: Get 50% off your first month on ANY crate line at kiwico.com with promo code RGH NerdWallet: Don’t wait to make smart financial decisions. Compare and find smarter credit cards, savings accounts, and more today at NerdWallet.com  IQBAR: For 20% off all IQBAR products. Text HUMANS to 64000. Dime Beauty: Go to DIMEBeautyco.com now and unlock your discount on the site. Produced by Dear Media This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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As a parent, do you ever wish someone could just whisper some realistic and trustworthy support in your ear? And not make you feel awful for not having all the answers? Well, that’s what I’m here for. I'm Dr. Aliza Pressman, developmental psychologist, parent educator, asst. clinical professor, and co-founder of both Mount Sinai Parenting Center and SeedlingsGroup. And I'm a mom... trying to raise two good humans myself, so I'm in this with you! In each episode, we'll go deep (but brief) with both experts and parents to share the most effective approaches and tools and talk about the important bigger picture of raising good humans. My goal is to make your parenting journey less overwhelming and a lot more joyful! Please join me every Friday for new episodes of Raising Good Humans.