Self-Regulation - The #1 Skill Your Teen Son Needs
Release Date: 11/08/2023
Unite Your Family Before Artificial Intelligence Tears It Apart
Challenging Teenage Sons
In this powerful episode of Challenging Teenage Sons, Dr. Mark Schillinger reveals how artificial intelligence (AI) is changing family dynamics — and what parents must do now to prevent technology from dividing their family. Are your teens more connected to their devices than to you? Are arguments about screen time, gaming, or social media pulling your family apart? Discover practical strategies for parents to strengthen family unity, improve communication, and raise resilient young men in the age of AI. In this episode: • Why AI is a threat to family connection • How testosterone...
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Using the Both-And Principle: How to Improve Communication & Resolve Conflicts with Your Teen
Challenging Teenage Sons
Do you find yourself stuck in power struggles with your teen? In this episode, Dr. Mark Schillinger, founder of Challenging Teenage Sons and Young Men's Ultimate Weekend, shares how the Both-And Principle can transform the way you communicate with your teenager. Many parents fall into the either-or mindset—either they enforce strict rules OR they show empathy. But what if you could do both? Learn how to: Stay calm and assertive during conflicts Hold boundaries while validating your teen’s emotions Improve respect and connection...
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Getting Focused: Help Your Son Navigate His Short Attention Span
Challenging Teenage Sons
Discover expert strategies to help your teenage son overcome distractions and boost his focus. Dr. Mark Schillinger—founder of and the —shares his personal journey and decades of experience mentoring young men to turn their short attention span into a strength, and to become skillful at focusing their attention. In this episode, you’ll learn: • How a short attention span can be an asset in a neurodivergent brain • Why mindfulness techniques help regulate your son’s emotions • Practical tips for creating a distraction-free environment and achieving flow state...
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Helping Your Son Develop Respect, Responsibility and Resilience
Challenging Teenage Sons
In this episode of the Challenging Teenage Sons podcast, Dr. Mark Schillinger shares actionable strategies for parents to help their sons develop the three essential traits every young man needs: respect, responsibility, and resilience. Whether your teenage son is struggling with defiance, lack of motivation, or poor decision-making, Dr. Schillinger offers practical advice to guide him towards success and positive change. Dr. Schillinger, a family mentor and founder of The Young Men's Ultimate Weekend, brings decades of experience in helping parents foster better communication and...
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Is Your Son Struggling with Self-Doubt?
Challenging Teenage Sons
As a parent, are you worried about your teenage son struggling with low self-esteem or a lack of belief in himself? Dr. Schillinger shares proven strategies and insights to support your son through these challenging times, fostering growth and emotional resilience. Discover the root causes of self-doubt in teenage boys, and learn how to guide them toward a healthier, more positive mindset. Key topics covered: Why teenage boys experience self-doubt How parents can address low self-esteem in their sons Practical tips to boost confidence in your teen The role of mental...
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Your Son Is Not That Special
Challenging Teenage Sons
Does your teenage son struggle with confidence, resilience, or facing life's challenges head-on? In this episode of the Challenging Teenage Sons Podcast, Dr. Mark Schillinger, founder of The Young Men's Ultimate Weekend, challenges the idea that some teens are "special cases" who can't handle real-world stressors. Dr. Schillinger shares powerful insights on why treating your son as a "special case" may be holding him back and how the right experiences can help him build resilience, self-confidence, and independence. Discover practical advice on how to support your son through his...
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Two Words That Will Automatically Bond You to Your Teen
Challenging Teenage Sons
In this episode, Dr. Mark Schillinger shares the two words parents can say to understand and support their teen son while setting clear boundaries. For a complimentary 20-minute consultation with Dr. Mark or for more information about his parent coaching and mentoring young men, go to *** About Dr. Mark Schillinger *** Dr. Mark Schillinger’s work has been featured on the CNN show “This is Life with Lisa Ling.” These videos are designed to help parents more effectively “challenge” or motivate their teenage sons to become more responsible and resilient. These videos...
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Parents Need a Rite of Passage Just as Much as Their Son
Challenging Teenage Sons
Dr. Mark Schillinger sheds light on a crucial but often overlooked aspect of parenting: the need for a rite of passage for parents themselves. Drawing from personal experiences and observations at the Young Men's Ultimate Weekend, Dr. Schillinger emphasizes the necessity for parents to adapt and acquire new tools to effectively guide their teens in the digital age. Through the transformative Ultimate Parenting Weekend, parents embark on a journey of self-discovery, learning to communicate effectively, set boundaries, and foster deeper connections with their teens. Guided by mentors and elders,...
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Time Is Running Out for Your Son
Challenging Teenage Sons
Are you struggling with a son who seems disinterested, isolated, and resistant to responsibility? Through his 25 years of mentoring parents and their sons, Dr. Mark Schillinger has witnessed the pervasive influence of digital addiction, leading young men into a state of extended childhood. But there's hope. Dr. Schillinger offers practical insights and actionable strategies to empower parents to become effective mentors, guiding their sons towards independence and maturity. Discover how to transition from the old ways of parenting to the new ways parents must adapt in order to navigate their...
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The Counterintuitive Way to Help Your Teen Find Happiness
Challenging Teenage Sons
How can parents effectively motivate and guide their teenage sons in today's digital era? Discover the importance of modeling healthy and happy lifestyles to inspire teens to find deep contentment in life. As a parent you have a critical role in demonstrating life's worth, even in adversity, through your actions and attitudes. Questions? For a complimentary 20-minute consultation with Dr. Mark or for more information about his parent coaching and mentoring young men, go to For more information about Young Men's Ultimate Weekend, visit https://www.ymuw.org. *** About Dr. Mark...
info_outlineUnfortunately, high schools don’t prepare our teens for the real demands of adulthood, including self-regulation, personal growth and life management skills.
When young men don’t know how to handle the parts of life that are unfair, uncomfortable and uncertain, they act out their frustration with inappropriate, immature behaviors.
In this podcast, Dr. Mark talks about the need for young men to become the CEO - “Chief Energy Officer” - of their lives so that they can successfully navigate the challenges that life will continually throw at them.
For a complimentary 20-minute consultation with Dr. Mark or for more information about his parent coaching and mentoring young men, go to https://cts.drmarkmentor.com/.
*** About Dr. Mark Schillinger ***
Dr. Mark Schillinger’s work has been featured on the CNN show “This is Life with Lisa Ling.” These videos are designed to help parents more effectively “challenge” or motivate their teenage sons to become more responsible and resilient. These videos offer straightforward advice so parents can minimize conflict and maximize cooperation with their sons – especially those young men distracted by their digital devices.
For more information, visit https://www.challengingteenagesons.com/home
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