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Episode Topics & Minute Markers
• 00:00 Podcast intro
• 18:44 What I Wish My Parents Knew - Guest Cindy Muchnick, co-author of The Parent Compass
The Parenting Reset Show: The Parent Compass Book
With Tess Connolly
Tess Connolly, LCSW talks with Cynthia Muchnick, MA who is an author, speaker and educational consultant about her book that she co-wrote with Jenn Curtis, MSW The Parent Compass: Navigating Your Teen's Wellness and Academic Journey in Today's Competitive World.
So you've successfully launched the kids -- Now what?!
Checking in with Cindy Muchnick and Jenn Curtis
Hosted by Heather Dubrow
It’s safe to say that Last time Heather spoke with Cynthia Muchnick and Jenn Curtis life looked a little different. The twins were about to embark on their individual college journey’s and there were a lot of unknowns. Fast forward to today and it’s safe to say they’re living their best lives but the work still isn’t done (is it ever?!). Now that the preparation portion is over, how do you best SUPPORT your kid as they navigate this milestone journey? Join Heather, Cynthia, and Jenn as they have an honest conversation regarding the importance of communication and honesty during this forming chapter of your kids life. The three open up about their own college journey’s and how the initial experience, while exciting, impacted their mental health and how they moved past it. Plus, if you’re one of the parents who are in the midst of college applications, know that you’re not alone! Cynthia and Jenn are opening up about the ~current~ state of college admissions and answer the questions all parents are curious about– like are early decision applications necessary or do they harm your child in the long run?! All you need to know on this episode of Heather Dubrow’s World.
How to Find (& Follow) Your Parent Compass
with JoAnn Krohn and Brie Tucker
Raising teens can be a daunting task for any parent, but it doesn't have to be. With the right guidance and tools, you can raise your teen with positive mental health and follow your “Parent Compass”.
We recently sat down with Cindy Muchnick, M.A., and Jenn Curtis, M.S.W., authors of the book, The Parent Compass: Navigating Your Teen's Wellness and Academic Journey in Today's Competitive World. They help tweens and teens navigate middle and high school culminating in the college admissions process.
We talked about what teens are currently going through both in high school and as they prepare to transition into that next phase of life (outside their parental home), and how we're going to provide you with tips on how to find and use your “parent compass” to foster positive mental well-being and emotional resilience in your teen.
The Parent Compass with Jenn Curtis and Cindy Muchnick
Hosted by Drs. Early Denison, Matthew Housson, and Andy Stoker
As any parent knows, these kids don't come with an instruction manual. They DEFINITLY don't come with turn-by-turn directions. But, what if we had a compass? Something that didn't hold all the specific answers we might be seeking, but instead continually pointed us in the right direction?
Jenn Curtis and Cindy Muchnick, authors of the book The Parent Compass, had this very thought. They saw how bragging rights and bumper stickers were some of the social forces fueling today's parenting behavior, and as a result even well-intentioned parents were missing the mark. They join us today to share their findings, and illustrate what focuses and actions can help us guide our kids from children to kind, intentional, independent adults.
Teen Academics and Mental Health
Hosted by Bobby Williams
This week The Parental Compass meets The Parent Compass.
Cindy Muchnick, the co-author of the book The Parent Compass, joins the show to discuss how to be supportive of your child’s academics while not becoming so involved that it becomes disempowering. She also speaks on encouraging your child to follow their passions and be their own advocate.
College Bound(aries) with Jenn Curtis and Cynthia Muchnick
Hosted by Heather Dubrow
This conversation seriously could not have happened at a better time. If you've been both equally excited and dreading sending your kid to college -- please join our club. The reality is that having your kids leave the nest is a daunting experience. So how do we as parents prepare them for the unknown? That's where Heather's guests, Jenn Curtis and Cynthia Muchnick, come in. The co-authors of The Parent Compass are educational consultants who personally know the good, the bad, and the ugly of launching your kids into the real world. Look, we all want the best for our kids but we still need to establish boundaries ESPECIALLY when they're away and figuring themselves out. We're tackling everything from taboo subjects like dealing with a mental health crisis to teaching your kids about budgeting and avoiding credit card debt. This episode also has some hot takes like should you be tracking your kids location once they no longer live under your roof? The answer is a little controversial... Plus, have you experienced a phone dump? we'll explain exactly what that is and why you shouldn't panic if you're on the receiving end. In the words of Kevin Hart, you're gonna learn today!
Dorm Designers, Phone Dumps, and All Things College 101
with host Deirdre Fitzpatrick
We're going back to school in this week's episode of the Dying to Ask podcast. Not a la Rodney Dangerfield in the 1986 comedy. More like a time hop to a time that may seem just as foreign. Colleges expect this school year will be the most "normal" year for students since the pandemic started. It might be normal by today's standards for young people. But if it's been a while since you moved into a dorm, wait until you hear what the college experience is like these days.
Jenn Curtis and Cynthia Muchnick, authors of The Parent Compass, are back on the show this week. And we're talking about everything from the HGTV-ization of dorm rooms to how phone dumps work and why your family needs one. If you have no idea what I'm talking about, buckle up, and get ready to go back to school, Dying to Ask-style. And yes, there will be a pop quiz for anyone who fails to leave a rating or review.
On this Dying to Ask:
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The emergence of college trends like professional dorm decorators
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Why you need a "proof of life" plan with your kid
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The pros and cons of a "phone dump"
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How to ease the transition to college for parent and child
Tips on How to Do this Teen/Tween Parenting Thing from the Pros With Guest Cindy Muchnick
hosted by Nellie Harden
There is so much to think about and do as a tween/teen parent and where do we focus? How do we help them be ready? What are the hard logistics and the soft lessons?
Tune into this episode to hear from a woman who has written the book on it, and several more, as we discuss the ins and outs of this journey, where to keep your focus, and how to behave as a parent during these challenging years!
Giving Parents a Compass
hosted by Cara Natterson and Vanesa Kroll Bennett
Guiding kids through the adolescent years requires finding true north, a trusted point in the distance during the chaos. So we interviewed education consultants and co-authors of The Parent Compass to get guidance on how to support kids and get out of their way.
Navigating Your Teen's Wellness and Academic Journey
hosted by Brad Baldridge, Taming The High Cost of College Podcast
Parents often have the best of intentions in how they raise their kids and provide guidance for their future, but they can inadvertently do a lot of damage. Certain parenting styles can be very detrimental to your kids’ wellness, their academic journey, and their future. Learn how to be a better parent and prepare your kids for success in my podcast interview with Cindy Muchnick, an educational consultant and author of The Parent Compass who explains the do’s and don’ts and how to be supportive in the most effective ways.
How To Navigate College Acceptance Season With The Parent Compass
Getting into college. It's complicated. Navigating this year's college acceptance season is tricky thanks to some emerging trends. There are record numbers of applications. But class sizes haven't increased and that means more kids than ever aren't getting into their target schools.It's made talking about college plans challenging for a lot of families.
On this Dying to Ask:
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The do's and don'ts of college acceptances
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Why Curtis and Muchnick would like to ban the word "rejection" from college-talk
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Why parents should refrain from celebratory social media posts
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And a lot of adults joke that they'd never get into their alma maters today. Is that actually true?
Dandelion Seeds Positive Parenting
In this interview, we discuss
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What it means to have a "parent compass" and how we use it effectively
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The importance of play time, downtime, and family time for optimal mental health
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How to help our kids develop intrinsic motivation even if they're struggling to find it
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Why there's no "one right path" to defining success
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How to nurture our children's interests in passions
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...and so much more!
High School Hamster Wheel Podcast with Cindy Muchnick and Jenn Curtis
Host, Betsy Jewell
Navigating the maze of the adolescent years with Cynthia Muchnick and Jenn Curtis: Today I'm excited to bring you not one but two amazing guests. You might be wondering right now . .. just what is the Parent Compass? Have a listen.
Peace and Parenting Podcast with Cindy Muchnick and Jenn Curtis
Host, Michelle Kenney
The highly competitive world of academics can become consuming when our children reach adolescence. The pressure children feel and endure highly impacts their wellbeing and the relationship we share with them. Finding ways to be supportive without usurping the critical learning moments in this delicate time can be difficult for us parents. Listen in as the authors of The Parent Compass recount their experiences while helping students prepare for and engage in life after High school.
Relationships and Revenue with Cindy Muchnick and Jenn Curtis
Host, John Hulen
John interviews Cindy Muchnick and Jenn Curtis - co-authors of the book The Parent Compass: Navigating Your Teen's Wellness and Academic Journey in Today's Competitive World. Cindy is a graduate of Stanford University and is an expert on the college admissions process. She has also written 10 books. Jenn owns Future Wise Consulting, which is an educational consulting company. She is also a graduate of both UCLA and USC.
College Advising Experts Jenn Curtis And Cindy Muchnick On Why The Kids Aren‘t All Right
Deirdre Fitzpatrick, KCRA-NBC News Anchor & Dying to Ask Podcast Host
Are the kids all right? The answer is yes and no as kids have returned to in-person learning after virtual learning in the pandemic. Cindy Muchnick and Jenn Curtis are college advisers and the authors of The Parent Compass. Both say they're seeing some concerning trends in high schools. Some kids quickly adjusted to in-person school. But many others are struggling to make social connections and get their education back on track. Body clocks are out of whack after 18 months of pandemic life.
On this Dying to Ask:
A reality check on how in-person school is going for teenagers.
The social disconnect many of them feel after a year on screens.
The impact sleep deprivation is again having on mood, anxiety and happiness for families.
In the Know Podcast, Manhattan Beach Education Foundation
Ellen talks with Cindy Muchnick about following your parenting compass when it comes to being our best selves as parents. Cindy shares tips from her book, The Parent Compass, with co-author Jenn Curtis, and her own advice on how to navigate through this challenging time with renewed confidence.
Meant for More Live Show with Amy Schmidt and Kristen Coffield
We've all heard or maybe even streamed the Varsity Blues documentary... and navigating the murky waters of teens is challenging as parents. We will be joined by The Parent Compass authors, Cynthia Muchnick and Jenn Curtis, to discuss how to preserve your relationship with your teen while navigating a competitive academic environment.
A Mighty Blaze: Baking with Rach
Join Blaze Baking With Rach host RACHEL LEVY LESSER as she welcomes CINDY MUCHNICK and JENN CURTIS as they talk about their new book THE PARENT COMPASS. Using THE PARENT COMPASS to navigate the adolescent years will help you parent with confidence and intention, allowing the opportunity to forge a trusting, positive relationship with your teen. Rachel, Cindy and Jenn are baking healthy-ish greek yogurt brownies! These are a great snack for kids of all ages and baking with kids (of all ages!) after school is a great way to bond with your kids and talk and learn about what is going on in their lives.
The Better Behavior Show with Dr. Nicole Beurkens
In this episode, we are talking about preparing kids for life beyond high school, particularly if they're thinking about college or some sort of post-secondary training. But even if they aren't, you are going to get a lot of great tips and ideas around how to support kids in this phase of life.
Say it Southern with Sarah & Courtney
In this episode, we are talking with Cindy and Jenn, the authors of The Parent Compass: Navigating Your Teen's Wellness and Academic Journey in Today's Competitive World. And y’all, it’s amazing insight to what our school age children are dealing with right now. Can’t wait for you to Say it Southern with Cindy and Jenn.
Cindy and Jenn use their own wisdom, as well as new insights from the research of expert psychologists and educators, to guide parents toward healthier relationships and more positive outcomes with their teens. Their book, The Parent Compass, is sure to be your guide to navigate through the teen years!
Mom2Mom with Maria Sansone: How to Help Your Teens Navigate Their Own Success
The Parent Compass co-authors join Maria Sansone to offer tips on navigating the teen years.
The Parent Compass: Navigating Your Teen’s Wellness and Academic Journey in Today’s Competitive World was born out of the ‘Varsity Blues’ college scandal. It was written by college counselors Jenn Curtis, MSW, and Cynthia Clumeck Muchnick, MA, who wanted to give parents a guide to navigate the teen years and college process, without taking competition too far.
Voices of Compassion: Praise the Journey, Not the Destination with Jenn Curtis
The journey is where we all learn to do hard things. We make mistakes, experience successes (and failures), develop resilience, practice growth mindset and build self-confidence. As parents, if we focus on the destination — winning the race, acing the SATs or getting into the “right” college — our children miss out on all those experiences that serve as the building blocks to social emotional growth. In this podcast episode, we sat down with Jenn Curtis, MSW, co-author of The Parent Compass, to learn strategies that you can use to support your child on their journey towards self-advocacy, acceptance and exploration. Listen now!
The Parent Compass with Cynthia C. Muchnick and The Boarding School Survival Guide with Justin Muchnick
Zibby is joined by mother-son duo Cindy C. Muchnick and Justin Muchnick to talk about their respective books, The Parent Compass: Navigating Your Teen's Wellness and Academic Journey in Today's Competitive World and The Boarding School Survival Guide. Zibby sought Justin's book when her own son went off to boarding school, as it features personal accounts from twenty-six students about what they wished they had known before enrolling. Cindy's book serves as a nice companion for parents learning how to be supportive without over-managing their children.
Dad Time Out Show Conversations: Cindy Muchnick and Jenn Curtis, authors of The Parent Compass
In the latest episode in the"Dad Time Out Conversations" series, we are both thrilled and excited to be speaking with Cynthia Muchnick and Jenn Curtis, the authors of the fantastic book: "The Parent Compass" - Navigating Your Teens Wellness and Academic Journey In Today's Competitive World.
In today's show, we'll be speaking not only about this phenomenal parenting book but we'll also discuss a wide array of the topics covered inside it, including parental self-assessment, goal setting, how to take on procrastination with teens, establishing a growth mindset with kids and much more. Cynthia and Jenn were even gracious enough to take some bonus questions from our dads as well!
So please join us as we attempt to find our "Parent Compass" during this special episode of The Dad Time Out Show Conversations.
Thoughts From a Page
Together with host Cindy Burnett, the co-authors discuss The Parent Compass, creating a toolbox for parenting teens, guiding teens through the tough years, the process they used to write together and which chapter was difficult to create, the Varsity Blues scandal, how the pandemic altered the college admission process, and much more.
Parent Footprint with Dr. Dan
Dr. Dan interviews educational consultants, podcast hosts, and authors Cynthia C. Muchnick, M.A. & Jenn Curtis, M.S.W. today about their show and their book The Parent Compass: Navigating Your Teen's Wellness and Academic Journey in Today's Competitive World.
Dr. Dan discusses how parents can best -- and appropriately -- support their kids in our hyper-competitive and uncertain landscape with Cynthia and Jenn.
The Parent Compass concept challenges the notion that "success" is based on getting into a "name brand" college or being at the top of one's class -- instead it proposes that success can mean many things: living a life with purpose, attending a “right fit” college, being able to self-advocate, and embracing mistakes. When we let our kids use their own voices, build resilience, and practice independence, we give them the path to a lifetime of real success.
Dad Up Podcast
Episode 30
The show for dads about dads being dads. On this episode, authors Cindy Muchnick and Jenn Curtis chat about their new book The Parent Compass and share their hints for dads (and all parents) to connect with their teens during a challenging stage.
Fearlessly Facing 50
Episode 116
Navigating our teens comes with some unexpected waves and currents. Today my guests, Cynthia Muchnick and Jenn Curtis have authored a book to help you calm the currents and steady the waves. They are the co-authors of: The Parent Compass.
Many parents don't know how best to support their teens, especially when everyone around them seems to be frantically tutoring, managing, and helicoptering. So tune in to this episode to get answers and strategies to some of the most challenging times as parents.
Talking to Teens
Episode 143
Let’s be honest–the pressure of the college application process is enough to drive anyone crazy. Both you and your kids might find yourselves losing sleep and shedding tears over the endless rampage of SAT scores, personal essays and scholarship applications. It’s so intense that celebrities are willing to bribe schools and admissions officers with thousands of dollars just to get their kid’s feet in the door!
Although you just want the best for your kid, it’s easy to get caught up in the competition of it all and become another expectant force breathing down their necks. You might find yourself so obsessed with whether or not they get in that you forget to notice all the hard work and character growth they’ve exhibited throughout the process.To understand how we can guide kids through college apps and other teenage chaos, we’re sitting down with educational consultants Cynthia Clumeck Muchnick and Jenn Curtis.
Mighty Parenting with Sandy Fowler
Parenting teenagers is quite different from parenting toddlers and young children. We want our teens to have a successful academic journey, to be happy and healthy. Yet, many parenting practices prevent that. In fact, they can stress our teens out and push them toward anxiety. And in an effort to see our kids on the road to success, even well-intentioned parents are behaving badly and exacerbating the problems teens are facing. Cynthia Muchnick and Jenn Curtis know this. They are veteran education consultants, experts in the college admissions process, and mothers who provide a roadmap for parents during the pressure-laden teen years. Today they share their expertise with Mighty Parenting podcast host Sandy Fowler.
The Process on Sirius XM Radio Ch. 109
Hosts Eric Furda, former Dean of Admissions at the University of Pennsylvania, and Eileen Feikens, Dean of College Counseling at the Dwight-Englewood School in New Jersey welcome Jenn and Cindy to "The Process" to discuss parenting in the age of a hypercompetitive academic environment. Cindy and Jenn offer practical tips on supporting teens through these sensitive years, particularly during the college admission process.
The Love Doctor Is In With Dr. Terri Orbuch on Empower Radio
Teens today are stressed out, sleep-deprived, and over-committed. One of the biggest stressors for teens and their parents is preserving their relationship while navigating a competitive academic environment. Dr.Terri talks to Cynthia Clumeck Muchnick (MA) and Jenn Curtis (MSW), co-authors of the new book, The Parent Compass: Navigating Your Teen's Wellness and Academic Journey in Today's Competitive World. The Parent Compass provides guidance on what parents' roles should be in supporting their teens' mental health as they traverse the maze of the adolescent years. Muchnick and Curtis discuss how parents can keep their relationship with their teen intact and address topics such as failure, technology/screen time, the importance of family dinner, study skills and more.
Dying to Ask with Deirdre Fitzpatrick
The relationship between parent and teen has never been more important. The problem is it's now more complicated than ever. That's why Cynthia Muchnick and Jenn Curtis wrote The Parent Compass: Navigating your Teen's Wellness & Academic Journey in Today's Competitive World. Neither Muchnick nor Curtis knew families were taking fake rowing pics to scam their way into prestigious schools. But they did know that something awful was brewing in how families pursued college acceptances overall. Both have worked as college counselors for years and were troubled by what they were seeing in their offices. Kids who couldn't speak for themselves. Parents who can't stop talking about their kids' college dreams.
Muchnick and Curtis say now is the time to reboot how you parent and see your kid for who they truly are, and more importantly, who they truly want to become. Failing to do so can have disastrous results.
On this Dying to Ask:
How to be a more effective parent during the teen years.
What the college process is really like right now.
And why pandemic parents need to give themselves a timeout and learn how to listen.
SheSez with Linda Grasso
The Varsity Blues scandal blew the lid off the college admissions process two years ago this month. For many parents, the scandal underscored what they already were feeling: the process of getting your kid into a good college is not only challenging, it can be unfair — and even corrupt. With deferrals, postponements and no standardized testing, COVID has made the process even more challenging.
In this episode, college admissions experts Cynthia Muchnick and Jenn Curtis address how to best support your child through the process as well as how the scandal and Covid have impacted it. Cynthia and Jenn are the authors of The Parent Compass: Navigating Your Teen's Wellness and Academic Journey in Today's Competitive World— named the number one Best Parenting Audiobook in 2021 by Book Authority.
Life UNfiltered with Lisa Sugarman & Debra Gansenberg, MSW, LICSW on North Shore 104.9FM
Episode 57
Cindy Muchnick and Jenn Curtis, co-authors of The Parent Compass: Navigating Your Teen’s Wellness and Academic Journey in Today’s Competitive World, stop by to chat about how to be an effective parent during the teen years AND they drop some wisdom about how to do it with confidence and intention.
Heather Dubrow's World
How to Follow Your Parent Compass
Co-Authors Cynthia C. Muchnick & Jenn Curtis join Heather Dubrow to talk about The Parent Compass: Navigating Your Teen's Wellness and Academic Journey in Today's Competitive World. They discuss extreme parenting and how to manage stress for teens and parents alike!
Connecting with Dr. Kim Swales
Episode 19
In this episode, Kim talks to Jenn Curtis and Cindy Muchnick, authors of The Parent Compass: Navigating Your Teen’s Wellness and Academic Journey in Today’s Competitive World. They discuss how we show our kids we believe in them, setting goals, and looking at how our own past impacts our parenting. They share their own parenting stories and lots of tips for how to use our compass to guide our kids.
Sunshine Parenting with Audrey Monke
January 22, 2020
"The Parent Compass" authors Cynthia Muchnick and Jenn Curtis join Audrey Monke, speaker, coach, host of the Sunshine Parenting podcast, author of Happy Campers, and Director of Golden Arrow Camps to discuss parenting, academics, and their book, The Parent Compass.
Kids Under Construction with Donna Tetreault
December 7, 2020
"The Parent Compass" authors Cynthia Muchnick and Jenn Bowie Curtis join parenting expert Donna Tetreault to discuss parenting amidst today's harsh realities. How do you help motivate an unmotivated kid? Why is goal setting important? Tune in to find out.
The South Shore's Morning News with Rob and Lisa
95.9 WATD Massachusetts
Knowledge from the Park with Jackson Day
98.5 WYTX South Carolina
"The Parent Compass" authors Cynthia Muchnick and Jenn Bowie Curtis discuss parents navigating the teen years.
The Weekend with Ed Kalegi
Nationally Syndicated Radio Show
Ed Kalegi speaks with Cynthia Clumeck Muchnick and Jenn Curtis about their new book The Parent Compass: Navigating Your Teen's Wellness and Academic Journey In Today's Competitive World. From the October 10th/11th national radio broadcast of "The Weekend with Ed Kalegi."
Hey, It's Cory Hepola
WCCO News Talk 830
Cory speaks with the co-authors of a new book called The Parent Compass to gain some insight about raising our teenagers to face the pressures of college and the real world in normal times and during our current pandemic.
The Parent Compass, “Navigating Your Teen’s Wellness and Academic Journey in Today’s Competitive World"
Episode 20201006
Cindy and Jenn join host Gwen Rich to chat about The Parent Compass, today's college admission environment, especially in the age of COVID, and how to raise kids in this complicated landscape.
The Kathryn Zox Show
Episode 1291: Navigating the Future
Jenn Curtis joins host Kathryn Zox, The Social Worker with a Microphone, to discuss why it is important for parents to self-examine when navigating the tween and teen years, what it looks like to misbehave as a parent, the importance of listening rather than fixing, and how to teach kids self-advocacy, even from a young age.
Helping Families Be Happy Podcast
Episode 15
Cynthia and Jenn discuss the themes behind their book, The Parent Compass, with host Christopher Robbins.
Mimosas with Moms
Season 2 Episode 36
Abbey Williams, host of Mimosas with Moms, welcomes Cindy and Jenn, co-authors of The Parent Compass: Navigating Your Teen's Wellness and Academic Journey in Today's Competitive World. Cindy, Jenn, and Abbey discuss ways to keep the parent-child relationship in tact and set our children up for success on their terms. How can we best support our children for the future in this competitive world we live in?
The Smart Social Podcast
Episode 230
Parents should align themselves with their kid’s aspirations rather than micromanaging them towards goals they’re not interested in, according to college admissions experts Jenn Curtis and Cindy Muchnick. Listen in as host Josh Ochs chats with the co-authors of The Parent Compass: Navigating Your Teen’s Wellness and Academic Journey in Today’s Competitive World about their goal setting methods for teens.