E14 - Understanding Mixed Race Identity and Teens

In this episode of Raising the Next Gen, Sonia Dong speaks with Dr. Jennifer Noble (aka Dr. Jen), a clinical psychologist specializing in teens and mixed race identity. Dr. Jen shares valuable insights from her work with adolescents and parents and the complexities of identity, belonging, and independence during the tween and teen years. Dr. Jen explains how mixed race teens often face additional layers of identity exploration and misunderstanding, emphasizing the importance of cultural exposure, validation, and access to diverse communities.  Together, Sonia and Dr. Jen dismantle stereotypes of adolescence as a “difficult stage” and offer practical, compassionate guidance for parents seeking to better understand, support, and connect with their teens.  --- Dr. Jennifer Noble is a child/adolescent psychologist with a private practice specializing in teens as well as women of colour. She is also a coach for parents raising mixed race kids. Follow and connect with Dr. Jen on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about Dr. Jen's ⁠Free to Be Collective community⁠ and her services on her ⁠⁠website⁠⁠. --- Did you like this episode? Remember to leave a review and hit that follow button so you never miss an episode!