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
Just Me: Self-Advocacy - The #1 Skill Your Kids Need At School
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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 perform better at school and beyond.
If your child is struggling in school and not getting what they need from teachers, this episode is for you. Dr. Suzanne Simpson, teacher of 30 years and PhD researcher, shares what teachers wish parents knew and the exact steps to help your child speak up for what they need.
In this episode:
- 5 truths teachers wish every parent and student understood
- Why teachers aren't all-knowing and why that matters
- 4 practical ways to teach your child to self-advocate (easiest to hardest)
- A simple email template your child can use to communicate with any teacher
Help your child find their voice, ask for what they need, and thrive.
Find my interview playlist on YouTube Dr Suzanne Simpson, at Get On Their Turf:
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