All Episodes
Sh*t Your Teenagers Won’t Tell You — 104 episodes
How to Help Teens Thrive This Summer: Independence, Purpose, and Healthy Boundaries
Teen Mental Health, AI, and College Admissions: Trends Parents Should Watch
The Kids Are Alright: Good News About Today's Teens
Behind the Scenes of the Summer College Essay Intensive
How to Build Self-Worth in Teens: Parenting Beyond Self-Esteem, People-Pleasing & Perfectionism
What Makes a Good Student (Hint: It’s Not Just Grades)
Why Teens Reject Colleges for the Wrong Reasons (College List Tips for Parents)
Extracurricular Activities for College: Simple Passion Projects That Help Teens Stand Out
Teen Independence Skills: Essential Life Skills High School Students Need Before College
College Admissions Advice That’s Just Plain WRONG
The Parents Who Drive College Counselors Crazy
College Decisions Are In: What to Do After Acceptance, Rejection, or Waitlists
Highly Selective College Admissions: How B’s and C’s Impact Your Chances
Executive Function Coaching for Parents: How to Stop Procrastination in Kids
Boomerang Kids: How to Set Boundaries When Your Adult Child Moves Back Home
Teen Anxiety and Academic Pressure: When “Maximizing Potential” Backfires
Overparenting Teens: When Helping Too Much Hurts Your Teen’s Independence
College Admissions Reality Check: Why Saying “You’re Definitely Getting In” Can Hurt Teens
The 3 Habits That Matter Most for Teen Wellbeing: Sleep, Screens, and Healthy Play
Are College Visits Necessary? The Real Impact of Campus Tours on College Choice
Meaningful Summer Activities for Teens: What Actually Helps Them Grow
Holiday College Talk: What Parents and Family Should Avoid Saying to Teens
How to Use AI in the College Admissions Process: Smart, Ethical Strategies for Students and Families
How to Parent an Anxious Teen: Practical Strategies for Teen Anxiety
How to Master the UC Application: PIQs, Impacted Majors, Activities & Common UCLA Mistakes
What Is a School Profile? How Colleges Use It in Admissions (and Why Parents Should Care)
You Hit Submit — Now What? What Really Happens After Sending Your College Application
Do Those Quirky College Application Questions Really Matter? Inside the Truth About Quick Takes and Admissions Videos
The Plight of the Standard Strong Student: Why Straight-A Students Still Get Rejected from Top Colleges
How to Choose the Best Awards and Activities for College Applications
NACAC 2025 Conference Recap: College Admissions Trends, AI, and Key Takeaways
Why Nagging Your Teen Doesn’t Work (and What to Do Instead)
Parenting Tips for the New School Year: Mental Health, Modeling, and Realistic Expectations
Welcome to Season 5!
That's a Wrap for Season 4
Helping Teens Navigate Life: Expert Insights from School Counselor Jake Fauver
Helping Teens Reflect and Reset: Ending the School Year with Purpose
Too Much Homework, Not Enough Sleep: Parenting Teens Through Academic Pressure
Supporting College Dreams Without Crushing Them: Helping Teens Build Realistic Admissions Goals
Debunking Forbes’ Claims: Do Elite Summer Programs Really Give Your Child an Edge?
How to Handle Teen Discipline Issues: Supporting Your Child Through School Challenges
My Kid is Mediocre, Now What?
Should Your Teen Focus on One Passion or Explore Multiple Interests? College Admissions Myths Debunked
The Delulu is the Solulu! What to Do When Your Kid Has Wild Expectations
Crafting a College Narrative: Tips for Helping Your Teen Stand Out
AI in College Admissions: How UNC’s New Screening Protocol is Shaping the Future of Enrollment
Helping Teens Build Healthy Self-Esteem: Signs, Strategies, and Growth Mindset Tips
College Visits 101: Essential Tips & Do's/Don'ts for Parents and Teens
Secrets to Success Every Straight A Student Knows
College Admissions Deferrals & the LOCI: What Your Teen Needs to Know
Can You Really F-Up Your Kids? Parenting Myths, Mistakes, and the Truth About Raising Teens
Teen Stress and Anxiety: Expert Tips from Jenn Gaskin, Educator, Mom, and Yoga Teacher
Debunking the Myths: The Power of a Liberal Arts Education
The Real Talk on Teen Substance Use: Bella’s Story and What Parents Need to Know
Mastering Letters of Recommendation: How to Stand Out in College Applications
Purpose-Driven Parenting: Helping Your Teen Find Their Path & Boost Their Well-Being
Navigating Teen Love: What Parents Need to Know About Dating, Boundaries, and Healthy Relationships
More Ways Independent College Counselors Annoy Us
Lessons From This Year’s Early College Application Deadlines
Navigating the Party Scene: What Every Parent Should Know
Bullying in High School: How to Step In, Speak Up, and End the Drama
Every Move You Make, I’ll Be Watching You: Why Modeling is Your Parenting Secret Weapon
How to Make the Most Out of College Visits at Your High School
The Role of Parents in the College Admissions Process
When to Step In and When to Step Back: A Parent's Guide to School Drama Without the Mama Bear Meltdown
A Sh**ty Life Update From Cathy
How to Write a Kick-Ass Supplemental Essay That Will Make Admissions Say 'Wow!'
How to Prepare Your Middle Schooler for High School
We're Baaaaack!
Conquering Senioritis: How to Overcome and Defeat High School Burnout
Exploring the Potential of Gap Years
Our Most Frequently Asked Questions: Applying to College
Is My Teen Addicted to Video Games?
What Does a College Counselor Do?
Do Colleges Care a Lot About Extracurriculars?
What Does Getting "Evaluated" Mean? — With Mark Westerfield
More About Motivation and What It Is and Isn't
Wait. How Many APs Does My Kid Need to Take??
What Is An Admissions Hook?
Interview with Psychotherapist, Rebecca Li: A Parent’s Guide to Teen Therapy
It’s Meredith’s Turn! Insights From Our Resident Teen Whisperer
How Do I Make My Kid More Resilient?
Am I Too Easy on My Kid?
What is Teen Life Coaching?
How To Have a Productive Conversation About Grades
How to Pick a College Major Wisely
How Do I Prepare My Kid for College Admissions?
Interview with Village Founder, Cathy Chen: From College Drop-Out to Harvard Grad
Interview with Jon Burdick, Vice Provost for Enrollment at Cornell University
Is Greek Life Right For My Child?
Interview With Former Student, Maya Donato On Her Unconventional Path To Success
To transfer or not to transfer? That is the question.
Think You Have a ‘Lazy’ Kid? Here’s What’s Really Happening
College Admissions Insider Interview with Gary Clark, Associate Vice Chancellor of Enrollment Management at UCLA
The Secret to Writing a Great Personal Statement
College Admissions Insider Interview with Tim Brunold, Dean of Admissions USC
Roadmap to College
Am I Making Too Many Decisions For My Teen?
What the End of Affirmative Action Means for Everyone
Starting the School Year Strong
Season 3 Trailer
What’s the Purpose of Summer?
When Should I Get My Kid a Smartphone?
Reflections On This Year’s Admissions Cycle