On this episode of 4 Peaks Parents, I'm talking with Ben Mushlin, LCSW about the moment every parent dreads: finding the vape, the bottle, or the pills. We dig into what to say and what not to say in that first conversation, so you can lead with clarity instead of panic and keep the door open with your teen or young adult. Ben is a LCSW and the founder of Searchlight Therapy a group therapy practice that specializes in providing outstanding care to teens, young adults, & their families. Ben is also the Author of Lighting the Way - a parents guide to walking parents and young adults through substance use and mental health challenges. You can reach out to Ben directly at searchlighttherapy.com.

On this episode of 4 Peaks Parents, I'm talking with Danny Ruderman, author of Harvard Doesn't Care About You, Mom. The college admissions process is supposed to prepare a young adult for independence. Often, it quietly reshapes the parent instead — especially the mother. Danny is an independent college counselor, and together we talk about the identity strain mothers face during this season — and what it actually takes to stay grounded through it. To reach Danny directly go to Dannyruderman.com

On this episode of 4 Peaks Parents, I'm talking with Lisa Zeiderman, Managing Partner at Miller Zeiderman LLP and a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst and Certified Financial Litigator whose practice bridges custody, finances, and long-term planning. We dig into how the money habits and mindsets kids absorb from their parents can shift during divorce, and why intentional legal and financial planning is key to protecting a family's long-term stability. You can reach out to Lisa directly at lisazeiderman.com.