EPISODE · May 16, 2025 · 24 MIN
E24: I used to think the teen years had to be survived
from The Tenacious Mama: Confessions of An Adoptive Mother · host Leslie
Confession: I used to think that the teenage years were something I had to suffer through before Lane grew up to be an adult. But I just found a book that changed all that. I now understand the massive changes the teen brain is undergoing and I look forward to helping Lane harness the power of his powerful new brain so he can thrive in his adolescence.Included in this episode:*my Mother's Day surprise!*Overview of the book Brainstorm: The Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain by Daniel J Siegel*two common symptoms questionnaires administered for mental health services*funny Lane stories involving our favorite movie Nacho LibreSHOW NOTES:Brainstorm: The Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain by Daniel J SiegelTalk to me! Click here to provide feedbackThanks for listening, Beloveds. Please take care of yourselves; if you don’t do it, who will? Keep advocating for your child. And, most importantly, stay tenacious!PODCAST RECOMMENDATION:The TBRI PodcastQUICK VIDEOS TO WATCH:Karyn Purvis Institute of Child DevelopmentBOOK RECOMMENDATION:The A-Z of Therapeutic Parenting Strategies and Solutions by Sarah NaishResources on suicide prevention:Contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline if you are experiencing mental health-related distress or are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support.- Call or text 988- Chat at 988lifeline.org Connect with a trained crisis counselor...
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Confession: I used to think that the teenage years were something I had to suffer through before Lane grew up to be an adult. But I just found a book that changed all that. I now understand the massive changes the teen brain is undergoing and I look forward to helping Lane harness the power of his powerful new brain so he can thrive in his adolescence. Included in this episode: *my Mother's Day surprise! *Overview of the book Brainstorm: The Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain ...
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