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 • 65 episodes
Get on Their Turf with Dr. Suzanne Simpson
Latest Episodes
What Teens Actually Need When They Misbehave (It's Not Punishment)
What do teens actually need when they misbehave? If you have been stuck between being too harsh and too soft, this episode will shift your thinking entirely.In this episode of Get on Their Turf, I share five discoveries from my research ...
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Parenting Teens: How to Make Life Worth Living Before Crisis Hits
Does your teen feel disconnected, hopeless, or like they don't belong? What if we stopped waiting for crisis and started building the will to live early?In this episode, I sit down with Kerry Martin - Harvard MPP, attempt survivor, and f...
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Just Me: 5 Hidden Anxiety Signs Parents Miss (And How to Respond with Compassion)
Is your child calm on the outside but quietly struggling on the inside? What if the behaviours you're calling defiance are actually hidden anxiety?Anxiety doesn't always look the way we expect. Many children and teens appear capable and ...
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Why Your Kid Needs Discipline (But Not the Way You Think) with Dr. Allie Donaldson
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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