The Elevated Adolescence Podcast
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
#66: The podcast is evolving...here's why! (Part 1)
21 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you're just discovering this podcast, you're finding me at an interesting time. I started Elevated Adolescence pre-pandemic 4 years ago, an...
#65: The mindset I have as I witness us moms carrying an invisible load
24 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
So, I had something else planned entirely for today's episode, but the mood strikes to talk about something else. The current trending, but archai...
#64: It's me, hi. I'm the problem, it's me: How to know if you're projecting your own story onto your tween or teen
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I've been patiently waiting to use this nod to Taylor Swift. Genius, I tell ya. You know how parenting your adolescent brings up your worst fears? You...
#63: Is their behavior a can't or a won't? How to become a stress detective
04 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Four words I want you to always remember when it comes to parenting your tween and teen: All Behavior is Communication. But what is their behavior com...
#62: Should I let them...?! My simple formula to answer higher-stakes parenting questions
17 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Parenting an 11 to 13-year old is filled with hair-raising questions like, Should I let her watch 13? Should I let her have a boyfriend? S...
#61: Feel like a broken record? How to help your middle schooler form habits that stick
03 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever feel like you're repeating yourself, living out the same stressful routines over and over again with your middle schooler? Well, these rou...
#60: Feeling frustrated or near a breakdown? Listen to this.
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome! I had something else planned for this week's podcast, but decided to turn a recent challenge of mine into an episode instead. Lis...
#59: A sneak peak into my relationship with my (middle school) daughter
19 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the spirit of bringing some light to your day, and as a way to show you part of the 'real' me, I spontaneously hit 'record' as my daughter, Norah, ...
#58: Why I hope you invest in these middle school years
13 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Consider your time and attention invested in these years like early intervention for all the awareness, skills, and tools you want your kid to build t...
#57: How to make peace and less stress your priority this new year
06 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There's no better way to make you and your adolescent's 2023 dreams come true than to make de-stressing a part of your daily practice. The impacts for...
#56: The best of 2022
30 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
From how to support your anxious middle schooler, to how to keep your kid safe from sexual content online, you guys listened in and casted your vote o...
#55: An essential perspective during the ups and downs of adolescence
22 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The ups and downs of middle school are real. And, parenting during this stage is a very, very hard job. (That's why I do what I do;) But, viewing adol...
#54: An essential (and often missing) link your middle schooler needs for a confidence boost
16 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week's topic is biggy for a number of reasons. "I just want my kid to be confident" is the #1 request I get from parents. Authentic confide...
#53: My favorite studying strategies all middle schooler's must know (PART 2 of the Finish Strong Series)
08 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The truth is that most students don't really know how to study. Teachers do the best they can at teaching, and giving clues as to what will be on test...
#52: Your family plan to help your middle schooler end this school term "successfully" (PART 1 of the Finish Strong Series)
02 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you're noticing a dip in your middle schooler's mindset, attitude, or grades, you're not alone. It's very common to start the school year optimisti...
#51: Pause and reflect in honor of my friend, Maya
13 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In honor of my friend, Maya Spaull Johnsen, who passed away earlier this year, and this being her birthday week, I invite you and your middle schooler...
#50: What I really want to talk about (The spiritual purpose of adolescence)
06 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We are at a deep cross roads as a species. I feel it everyday personally and professionally. That's why I felt so pulled to produce this week's ...
#49: A simple mindset shift to combat parental time stress and overwhelm
30 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We are prescribed a culture of constant doing. Your to-do list never ends, all while balancing the needs of everyone in your home. If you're overwhelm...
#48: My 4-part proven method to solve any middle school challenge
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I get a lot of questions from middle school parents and they usually fall into the following categories. How do I get my kid to... listen to m...
#47: The big executive function misconception
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Parents have often come to me wanting me to teach their kid how to be organized, how to get good grades, or simply do what they need to do without bre...
#46: How to raise a confident middle schooler
08 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The #1 answer I get when I ask parents what they want for their kid: confidence. Why? Because deep down we all know confidence is the secret ing...
#45: The crucial back-to-school prep most parents don't do (Season 2 Kick-Off!)
01 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ah, yes, back-to-school is here! For some of you your kid might be transitioning into middle school for the first time, or back for another year. Each...
#44: How to ensure you and your middle schooler end the school year strong (End of Season 1)
20 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
No matter where you are listening from, chances are high you are nearing the end of the school year. And, oh, what a year it's been! Without a p...
#43: Body wellness and why it matters so much for middle school parents (w/ Somatic Healer, K. Domiana)
14 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As a busy mom, I know first hand what it's like to put my own physical needs on the back-burner. And, those collective decisions have led my body to b...
#42: Are they unmotivated, depressed, or is it a learning challenge? (with Dr. Nerissa Bauer)
06 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you're experiencing resistance, distraction, defiance, or wondering if your adolescent is just a little bit lazy, I believe my conversation with be...
#41: Why the "do it all" yourself approach will always backfire (in parenting and life)
29 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Life as an adolescent parent requires you to have a new set of tools to take care of yourself, because you will be triggered, you will get frustrated,...
#40: Friend or foe? 3 things that will help your middle schooler attract healthy friendships
22 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Let's face it, do you ever look back on your middle school years with complete love and adoration for your social world - Not likely! In fact, knowing...
#39: The most common strategy I use to support parents of middle schooolers
15 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Parents, you need some quick wins! So, I decided to give you exactly what you want. In this short episode, I reveal the most common strategy I u...
#38: My tried and true executive function formula you can use at home
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Let's dive into my tried and true Executive Function Formula I use with students and parents with great success, and the coolest thing - you can use t...
#37: Gender identity and sexuality 101 (Part 2 w/ Amy Lang)
01 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Gender identity and sexuality in adolescents is a topic that is coming up big time in homes around the world. People in some areas are scared of this ...
#36: How to keep your kid safe from sexual content online (with Amy Lang)
25 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I know nothing motivates you more than keeping your kid safe and healthy. Yet, so often, caring parents bury their heads in the sand when it comes to ...
#35: How to help your middle schooler decode their anxiety
18 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You know how your early adolescent can be super dramatic? resistant? or rebel more often than not? (Um...yes!) Well, these behaviors frequently happen...
#34: 3 tools to coach yourself or your middle schooler through a hard time
10 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I've been listening, and the echoing sentiment of early adolescent parents and kids is: we're struggling. This is such an intense time. Whether you or...
#33: Cultivating self-acceptance and belonging in our adolescents and ourselves (with Rosie Molinary)
03 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Learning to accept, support, and belong to ourselves first can seem like a never-ending battle for adults, and the pressure our adolescent kids are fa...
#32: Quick adolescent parenting wins using these 3 simple tools
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I know you are looking for some relief these days, which is why I'm so excited to share these 3 simple tools that are guaranteed to lead to immediate ...
#31: What this veteran adolescent therapist & parent coach is learning right now & wants you to know (w/ Robin Goldstein-Lincoln)
11 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Always remember, in the midst of the challenges the purpose of this stage of development for both parents and adolescents is to grow. And, according t...
#30: What loving yourself has to do with your middle schooler's success
04 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
No amount of chocolates or roses from CVS will fill us up and make us truly feel loved. Amiright, parents?! During this month that's focused so heavi...
#29: 8th grade wisdom for current and incoming middle schoolers
28 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Parents, push play on this one with your middle schooler nearby as these incredible 8th graders share priceless wisdom around:  ...
#28: Moms Roundtable: Guiding our 5th graders to thrive through aaaallll the changes
20 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I may be an expert, but it's a whole different ballgame to parent your own early adolescent kiddo in real-time. I get hands-on learning from my own da...
#27: Real Talk: Jump off the parenting shame spiral!
18 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Oh, the irony in this episode is thick as it's a week behind schedule and I'm a big-time recovering perfectionist. But the truth is that perfectionism...
#26: New Year, New Purpose (with Riley McCord)
06 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Every new year I ask myself, my students, and parents I work with the same thing: What's your theme, intention, or word for the year? This theme ser...
#25: The top 5 lessons learned in 2021
24 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This year has given us countless opportunities to be challenged. (An understatement, I know!) I truly believe these challenges are stretching us...
#24: 3 self-care requirements for both parents and adolescents
15 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ah, yes, self-care. The term that started as perhaps a well-intentioned motivator to take care of yourself, but that can sometimes end in a shame spir...
#23: Top 3 essentials to open up communication
01 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Your early adolescent is now developing their own inner world filled with existential questions, temptations, and input from all sides, and you want t...
#22: The antidote to anxiety
25 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Here we are! The holidays. Uncle Tom wants to talk politics during the holiday dinner. Your middle schooler is experiencing end-of-semester brea...
#21: How to maximize productivity after school
18 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today I'm talking about your greatest resource in life. Something more precious than money or things. Something that you can never get back. Four lett...
#20: The #1 lie adolescent parents tell themselves
14 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
"I loved middle school!" "Adolescence was a breeze." "I felt so confident throughout junior high." said hardly anyone in the history of ever. C...
#19: The most important nine minutes of your middle schooler's day
03 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Parents, you're busy. And, you want to have access to simple, effective tools to remember in real-time with your middle schooler so that you boost you...
#18: When life doesn't go according to plan
29 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You pour your heart and soul into a vision, and you're ready to execute, but you encounter obstacle after obstacle. Your middle schooler tries their b...
#17: Why perfect parenting is for the birds
15 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Well-intentioned experts (myself included) are coming out with information and research on the effects of trauma and its impact on our lives. There's ...
#16: Where I stand on smartphones and social media use for your middle schooler
08 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I believe it's time to take a stand to the technology use in your middle schooler's life. After Facebook whistleblower, Frances Haugen's testimon...
#15: Boost your middle schooler's confidence today
30 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If your middle schooler's confidence is low - they aren't alone. Social skills are rusty. Connections have been limited to online. And, the...
#14: All middle school parenting questions answered with these two words
23 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As a parent, you likely have a constant inner dialogue of questions each week, like: "How can I support her through friend challenges?" "What if my s...
#13: The top 5 ways to boost your middle schooler's motivation
14 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Many of you are bracing for the inevitable: "My assignment is due tomorrow and I haven't started!." Perfectionism paralysis, "Why start the assignment...
#12: The difference between your kid and a school shooter
08 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you're like most parents, you're subconsciously carrying around the fact that these are very intense times for our adolescent kids. Many are hopel...
#11: Tired Of Feeling So Tired? It's Time For A Much-Needed Refresh
31 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The job of a middle school parent can feel heavy. If you're tired of feeling tired, overwhelmed, or anxious, you're not alone. The busyness and overw...
#10: The top 5 m.s. parenting 'fails' & what to do instead
24 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Feel like you're failing as a middle school parent? Or you're lost as to what action to take that will actually work so you can avoid failure? In to...
#9: The #1 skill to build above all others
03 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to back-to-school prep, have you ever gotten distracted by shiny objects or fancy new gadgets claiming to solve your middle schooler's p...
#8: Are you ready to ditch their device?
27 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hello, digital generation! Screens are everywhere around them all. the. time. And, just like your grandparents felt when you were listening to that wa...
#7: Middle School Prep 101
20 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Back to school signs are starting to pop up, and you might be feeling overwhelm for where to begin, what to actually get, and grieving a bit that summ...
#6: Help! I don't trust his friends
13 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
An underlying fear many parents have is around their lack of control in managing their middle schooler's social circle. Maybe there's an uptick in dra...
#5: Why you must give your middle schooler more independence
06 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Adolescence is the invisible bridge from being a young child to a grown adult. And, I know you don't want them skipping over opportunities to stretch ...
#4: Executive function 101 & why it matters for my middle schooler
29 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered why your middle schooler can't just calm down? be rational? get organized? follow through? and more! (Hint: it's all related, a...
#3: Should I let her wear that crop top?
22 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Feel free to insert any middle school question that is making you cringe - there are plenty of them! At the end of the day, your adult brain is going ...
#2: Simple summer routines that pay off when school starts
15 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sunshine. Creativity. Unstructured time. I know you and your middle schooler needed this season for so many reasons. If only we could make the essence...
#1: Why Elevated? How to wake up to your unique middle schooler
08 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The middle school years can be riddled with confusion and disconnection, and (seemingly overnight) parents are often left wondering "Who is this perso...