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.
Get on Their Turf with Dr. Suzanne Simpson
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 Suzanne Simpson talks with business leader and mom Lisa Marie Garcia about the real struggles that working parents face. From long work hours to mom guilt and the fear of drifting apart from our kids, this conversation brings honest stories and practical tools to help you keep family connection strong.
Lisa Marie shares how she raised two daughters while leading a national company, navigating marriage, divorce, and big life transitions. She reminds us that kids do not need perfection to feel secure. They need a parent who keeps showing up with presence, honesty, and love.
You will learn:
• How to stay connected to your kids during busy seasons
• What secure attachment really looks like in everyday family life
• Family rituals that build trust and togetherness
• Why vulnerability helps children feel emotionally safe
• How to let go of guilt and grow confidence as a working parent
This episode is for every mom who wonders, Am I doing enough?
The answer is yes. When you lead with love and connection, your kids feel it.
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Disclaimer
Please note that the contents of this podcast are not a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. My scope of practice is as an educator, and this work is intended to provide information for educational purposes only. Testimonials of lived experiences are opinions only and have not been scientifically evaluated.
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