Launch Anxiety

Roya Dedeaux

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Podcast for parents of teens going through launch anxiety!

09/06/2025

Should I Force my Teen to Attend Holiday Events?

Should you make your teen attend family holiday gatherings and events, even if they don’t want to? In this episode, licensed therapist Roya Dedeaux explores one of the most common parenting struggles during the holiday season: balancing family traditions with a teenager’s growing need for independence. Roya shares why forcing your teen to participate often backfires, and how to instead focus on building a strong, trusting relationship long before the holidays arrive. You’ll learn how to: Understand where your teen is coming from when they resist family eventsRecognize that differentiation (your teen pulling away or wanting space) is a normal and healthy part of developmentCreate family traditions that teens actually want to joinFoster connection and trust so participation feels natural—not forcedWhether you’re navigating Thanksgiving dinner, holiday parties, or family reunions, this episode will help you handle the season with less stress and more connection. 👉 Tune in now to learn how to strengthen your relationship with your teen and create meaningful holiday memories—without power struggles.

29 min
09/23/2024

How to deal with your teenagers reluctance to talk

Are you the parent of a teen who does not want to open up and share their feelings? Join licensed therapist Roya Dedeaux for this podcast episode where she talks about how to manage and navigate your teenagers reluctance to open up and communicate. Resources mentioned in this episode: Free guide to navigating the teen years Online Art & Writing Group for Teens Music: Aime

30 min
09/11/2024

How to manage your teen's big emotions!

Is your teenager struggling with big feelings? Do you wonder how to help them through these intense emotions? Is it hard to feel like you've got perspective when they are on an emotional rollercoaster? Join license therapist Roya Dedeaux for this episode of the Launch Anxiety Podcast as she helps parents go through managing the ups and downs of raising teenagers! Resources mentioned in this episode: Online Art Group for Teens Free parenting workbook Music: Aime

21 min
09/09/2024

Boundary pushing teens

Welcome to episode 2 of season 1 of the Launch Anxiety Podcast from parenting therapist Roya Dedeaux! This episode we talk about why a teen might escape out their bedroom window, what to do if your teen is pushing your buttons, and how to remember the importance of developmental milestones during this freedom-seeking stage. I mentioned my 40-page workbook and free guide to parents during this episode which you can find here: Https://www.launchanxiety.com/email --------- Music: aime Musician: Rook1e

15 min
08/15/2024

How to manage your teen's bad behavior without resorting to punishment

Is your teenager behaving badly? Do you wish you could just punish them into understanding, respecting, or obeying? Wondering what alternatives to punishment there are -because you know that punishment just isn't working?! Join me, licensed therapist Roya Dedeaux, for an episode where we talk about 5 alternatives to punishment to help parents deal with their teenager's bad behavior. Mentioned in the podcast: download your free parenting guide to navigating launch anxiety here check out the art group for teens here

24 min

5 Episodes

Podcast for parents of teens going through launch anxiety!

Creator

Roya Dedeaux
Years Active

2024 - 2025
Episodes

5
Rating

Clean
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