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 • 59 episodes
Get on Their Turf with Dr. Suzanne Simpson
Latest Episodes
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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Screens, Mental Health, and Teens: What Brock Johnson Wants Parents To Know About Cell Phones
This conversation first aired in September 2024, and I’m bringing it back because it still feels just as relevant now. Brock Johnson offered timeless insight into how social media shapes teen mental health, and so many parents have told me this...
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JUST ME: Help Your Teen Open Up at Home: Reconnect With Your Child Using Get On Their Turf
How to Reconnect With Your Child: Get on Their Turf and Build Trust AgainWhen your child feels distant, defiant, or disconnected, it can leave you feeling invisible at home. In this episode, Dr Suzanne Simpson shares a practical way to...
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Parent Plan B Support Your Teen’s Mental Health at Home When the System Fails with AnneMoss Rogers
Parent Plan B – Supporting Your Teen’s Mental Health When the System Fails with AnneMoss RogersWhen mental health supports aren’t available, too expensive, or impossible to access, what can parents do at home?In this powerful epis...
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