Get on Their Turf with Dr. Suzanne Simpson
Are you worried about your teen’s anxiety, screen time, or emotional distance? You’re not alone. Get on Their Turf is the parenting podcast that helps you support your child’s mental health and build lasting connection. I’m Dr. Suzanne Simpson, teacher and researcher with 3 decades of experience, and biweekly I share expert interviews, parenting strategies, and real stories from my work in classrooms and a youth psychiatric unit. Episodes explore teen anxiety, depression, screen time struggles, listening without fixing, and spotting early warning signs of stress or crisis. Let’s raise kids who feel safe, seen, and heard—because connection changes everything.
Podcasting since 2024 • 62 episodes
Get on Their Turf with Dr. Suzanne Simpson
Latest Episodes
Why Your Kid Needs Discipline (But Not the Way You Think)
What if discipline isn't about punishment at all? Dr. Allie Donaldson, a 28-year-old surgeon, explains how her parents taught emotional regulation through connection, not control.Is your teen shutting down? Are you afraid to set boundari...
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Just Me: Self-Advocacy - The #1 Skill Your Kids Need At School
Teaching kids self-advocacy may be the single most important skill they learn in school, and most students never get taught how to do it. When kids advocate for themselves with support, they gain confidence, feel seen, build resilience, and per...
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An Honest Talk About Domestic Violence and Boys with Eugene Z. Bertrand
An Honest Talk About Domestic Violence and Boys with Eugene Z. BertrandDomestic violence against males is real and often invisible. In this powerful conversation, best selling author Eugene Bertrand discusses the hidden epidemic of domes...
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Working Mom, Present Parent: Staying Connected When Life Is Full?
Working Mom, Present Parent: Staying Connected When Life Is Full?How do working moms stay emotionally connected to their kids when life is full and the to-do list never ends?In this episode of Get On Their Turf, Dr...
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JUST ME: What Teens in Crisis Say They Need From Parents for Mental Health & Connection
Why do teenagers shut down, pull away, or get angry with the people who love them most?In this episode, Dr. Suzanne Simpson shares research from inside a youth psychiatric unit and the honest truths teens told her about what they ...
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