Tired of daily battles over homework, bedtime, and chores? You're not alone.

In this episode, Curtis and RJ tackle one of the most common parenting challenges: power struggles. From homework meltdowns to forgotten permission slips, they share seven science-backed strategies that actually reduce conflict and build cooperation.

Curtis brings fresh stories from the tween parenting trenches (spoiler: math homework is still the worst), while RJ shares hard-won wisdom from raising two kids to adulthood—including hilarious confessions about all the battles that, in hindsight, weren't worth fighting.

What You'll Learn:

• Why power struggles happen (hint: it's not about the shoes)

• The "magic" of giving age-appropriate choices

• How to connect before you correct—and why it matters

• The power of the pause (yes, even when they take the car without permission) • Shifting from "me vs. you" to "us vs. the problem"

• When to hold firm, when to negotiate, and when to let go

• How to catch kids cooperating (and why this changes everything)

Perfect for parents of tweens, teens, and anyone who's ever thought, "There has to be a better way than yelling." Real stories. Real laughs. Real strategies you can use tonight.

Time: 25 minutes

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Your kid is online right now. Do you know who they're talking to? 😬

In this episode, Curtis and RJ tackle every parent's digital nightmare: cyberbullying and online predators. But don't worry—this isn't a fear-mongering lecture. It's a real, honest conversation between two parents figuring this out just like you.

You'll learn: ✅ How to start "the talk" without your kid tuning you out ✅ The exact questions to ask that actually get honest answers ✅ Warning signs of grooming that every parent needs to know ✅ What to do if your kid is being cyberbullied RIGHT NOW ✅ Why taking away their phone might be the worst thing you can do

This episode is for you if:

• Your kid just got their first phone and you're feeling overwhelmed
• You know they're on TikTok, Roblox, or Discord but have no idea what they're doing there
• You want to protect them without helicoptering
• You're tired of eye rolls and want conversations that actually work

Curtis and RJ break down real scenarios, share personal stories (including their own parenting fails), and give you action steps you can use TONIGHT at dinner.

The best part? No judgment. No perfect parenting. Just practical advice from two dads in the trenches with you.

🎧 Grab your headphones for this one—you'll want to take notes.

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⏱️ Runtime: 17 minutes of real talk that could protect your kid for a lifetime.

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In this episode of the Parent Support Circle podcast, Curtis helps parents understand fake news, online scams, and deepfakes—and how these digital threats affect kids and teens. This episode focuses on digital literacy for kids, online safety for families, and teaching critical thinking skills in the age of social media and AI. Parents will learn how to talk to their children about misinformation, internet scams, and trusting online content without fear-based parenting or constant screen policing. A practical, calm conversation designed to help parents raise confident, informed kids in today’s digital world.