EPISODE · Aug 19, 2025 · 32 MIN
The Myths of a Well-Behaved Teenager
from Parenting and Personalities · host Kate Mason, Stories and Strategies
Is your teen driving you up the wall—or just growing up? Kate Mason sits down with Dr. Jari Evertsz, a clinical psychologist with over 20 years’ experience, to tackle the rollercoaster of raising teenagers. From the impact of peer pressure and social media to why your formerly snuggly preteen now grunts from behind a closed bedroom door, this episode is a lifeline for parents navigating the teen years. Dr Evertsz offers calm, grounded insights on how to replace knee-jerk punishment with calm communication, how to build resilience and trust, and why your household must include chores—even for toddlers. Listen For3:16 What Jails Taught Her About Childhood10:25 Security Matters: Why Teens Still Want Boundaries13:33 Brain Under Construction: The Science Behind Teen Behaviour20:54 Think Before You Punish: Creative Consequences That Work25:20 Chores, Entitlement, and the Empathy Equation Leave a rating/review for this podcast with one click Connect with guest: Dr Jari EvertszWebsite | Email | Buy Jari's Book | LinkedInContact Kate:Email | Website | Kate’s Book on Amazon | LinkedIn | Facebook | X
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Is your teen driving you up the wall—or just growing up? Kate Mason sits down with Dr. Jari Evertsz, a clinical psychologist with over 20 years’ experience, to tackle the rollercoaster of raising teenagers. From the impact of peer pressure and social media to why your formerly snuggly preteen now grunts from behind a closed bedroom door, this episode is a lifeline for parents navigating the teen years. Dr Evertsz offers calm, grounded insights on how to replace knee-jerk pun...
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