Your Teen with Sue and Steph

The phrase "boys will be boys" has taken on new life (and new meaning) in 2020. From the condemnation of dozens of high-profile men in the media, to conflicting messages about consent and pleasure in today's hyper-accessible world of pornography, the lives of teenage boys are more complicated than ever. Peggy Orenstein, author of "Boys & Sex," is here to discuss her findings with Sue and Steph.

Debbie Reber is the founder of Tilt Parenting, an online community aimed at helping parents raise differently-wired kids from a place of confidence. In this episode of Your Teen, Debbie explains her approach to positive parenting in a world that's not always so accommodating to the neurodiverse. 

In many ways, the college admissions process can feel like a lottery. What can applicants do to set themselves apart from the crowd? Julie Kim, college admissions expert, has some innovative ideas for teens and parents looking to create an exceptional college application. 

We're dropping this episode in your feeds again this week, just in case you missed it in the holiday hubbub!  A tell-all by Zach and Jessica, kids of Steph and Sue. The twenty-year-olds reveal high school secrets: what they got away with, what their moms should and should not have worried about, and what they now appreciate most about Steph and Sue's parenting choices.

A tell-all by Zach and Jessica, kids of Steph and Sue. The twenty-year-olds reveal high school secrets: what they got away with, what their moms should and should not have worried about, and what they now appreciate most about Steph and Sue's parenting choices.

Raisinng boys mostly involves brotherly brawls and boundless energy, right? Partially, yes, but in the experience of Jennifer Fink, mother of four and creator of BuildingBoys.net, raising sons is much more than just snips, snails, and puppydogs' tails. 

In a dream world, your teen should attend the most selective college they're admitted to... right? Paul Tough, author of "The Years That Matter Most: How College Makes or Breaks Us," joins Sue and Steph to bring his perspective on this subject, in addition to shedding some light on the baseline inequity that's inherent to the traditional college admissions process. 

Lian Dolan of Satellite Sisters joins Sue and Steph for some good old-fashioned gab, sharing stories of sisterhood, life behind the microphone, and keeping the familial peace. 

Celebrate Halloween with a fun-sized episode from Sue and Steph! They discuss Your Teen's complicated relationship with Halloween, Producer Hannah reads some spooky Facebook comments, and Lian Dolan shares why we should be generous Halloween night.

Would abolishing homecoming courts radically reinvent the traditional social hierarchy of American high schools? Dr. Robert Faris thinks it just might. Join Steph and Sue for a conversation with Dr. Faris as he demystifies the changing landscape of social status among teens.