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Ep 37: The Vaping Trap: Protecting Our Kids from Nicotine Addiction

In this episode of Step Up to Save Our Children, host Denise Mayer talks with Caroline Joyce of Parents Against Vaping E-Cigarettes (PAVe) about the […]

Ep 36: Preventing Teen Suicide: What Every Parent Should Know About QPR

How prepared are we as parents to recognize when a teenager may be struggling and know what to do next? In this episode of Step […]

Ep 35: Parent Coaching, Strengths-Based Parenting, and Why Support Matters

This conversation explores what parent coaching is, who it helps, and why it can be a practical alternative to therapy for parents who want support […]

Ep 34: The Truth About ADHD, Medication, and What Parents Should Watch

ADHD, Substance Use Risk, and What Parents Can DoIn this episode, Denise Mayer speaks with Pat Aussem, Vice President of Consumer Clinical Content Development at […]

Ep 33: Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late: Teaching Kids About Body Safety

The most important conversations you’ll ever have with your child may need to happen sooner than you think. In this episode of Step Up to […]

Ep 32: Shifting Gears: Saving Young Lives

What causes teens to make risky decisions behind the wheel—and how can parents, schools, and communities help change the outcome before tragedy strikes? In this […]

Ep 31: Teen Pornography: The Conversation Parents Can’t Avoid

In today’s digital world, many teens encounter pornography long before parents realize it—and its impact can be deeper than most families understand. In this eye-opening […]

Ep 30: Teen Parties, Alcohol, and the Cost of Looking the Other Way

What really happens when parents allow teens to drink at home? In this powerful episode of Step Up to Save Our Children, we sit down […]

Ep 29: Don’t Wait: How to Intervene Before It’s Too Late

What does it really mean to intervene in a child’s life—before things spiral out of control? In this episode of Step Up to Save Our […]

Ep 28: Hazing Isn’t Tradition, It’s Risk: What Parents Need to Know

Is college hazing still happening? Yes — and many parents don’t realize how serious it can be until it’s too late. In this episode of […]