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 realities of youth vaping and…
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 Up to Save Our Children,…
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 without judgment. Denise Mayer speaks…
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 Partnership to End Addiction, about…
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 Save Our Children, we welcome…
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 episode of Step Up to…
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 conversation, we sit down with…
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 with Fran Gerbig, Executive Director…
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 Children, we explore how to…
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 Step Up to Save Our…