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…
Ep 27: The Hidden Danger of Kratom: How It’s Marketed as a Healthy, Natural Alternative
The rising threat that many parents are dangerously unaware of: kratom, a plant-based substance often sold right in gas stations and vape shops, is secretly addicting and deadly. Its presence…
Ep 26: Trauma and Kids: What Parents Need to Know
Childhood trauma is more common than many parents realize—and its effects can show up in ways we don’t always expect. In this important conversation, psychotherapist and author Beth Tyson joins…
Ep 25: Teen Relationships: Love and the Teen Brain
Teen relationships and dating can feel confusing and high-stakes for parents—especially in a culture shaped by social media, constant connection, and mixed messages about love and boundaries. In this episode,…
Ep 24: Drug Misuse Prevention: The Cost of Looking the Other Way
In this powerful episode, we sit down with Kyle Wimmer, Founder and CEO of 424 Impact to talk honestly about youth substance use, mental health, and what prevention really looks…
Ep 23: Fighting THC Harm: Johnny’s Ambassadors and the Rise of Marijuana Psychosis
Marijuana today isn’t the mild drug many adults remember—it’s a high-potency industry creating serious mental health risks for teens. In this episode, we sit down with Laura Stack of *Johnny’s…
Ep 22: Supporting the Silent Struggle: Teen Mental Health with 1N5
Parenting a teen today feels different—and harder—than it did even a few years ago. Between academic pressure, social media, anxiety, and constant comparison, our kids are facing a world that…
Ep 21: The Wait List: Parents Pushing Pause on Smartphones
Across the Forest Hills community, more parents are rethinking when — and why — kids get smartphones. In this episode, we talk with local families about the “wait” movement, how…
Ep 20: The Gift of Growing Up
Today’s kids are growing up in a world where marijuana is more accessible and marketed than ever before. My guest today is Julie Driefaldt of “One Chance to Grow Up…