TEDx Talk – What Teens Want You to Know But Don’t Tell You
Click below to watch the video of my TEDx Vermillion Street talk. It was such an honor and a deep privilege to participate in such an incredible event.
Giving Teens the Gift of Our Attention
In this episode, Roy distinguishes what teens want from what they most deeply want. He suggests that our most important task as caring adults is to help them grow in awareness and then achieve what they most deeply want. One thing that teens deeply want is attention from and [...]
Is My Teenager Missing Out?
In this episode, I talk about the pervasive fear that parents have about our teens missing out on experiences or opportunities that other teens may have. In reality, most teens aren't missing out on many experiences or even material possessions. What they're missing out on, if anything, is time to [...]
Parenting through Our Fears
In this podcast I discuss three of the biggest parenting fears he hears about from other parents and experiences in his own parenting. These are the fears that are not frequently discussed directly among other adults. Fears of our children missing out, rejection by other parents, and judgment [...]
Parenting from the Inside Out
In these episodes, Roy explores what he calls "parenting from the inside out," a philosophy which means approaching parenting with mindfulness and intent, reflecting on what motivates our actions, reactions, behaviors, and values as parents. In episode 1, Roy encourages parents to learn how God is working [...]
Chris Padgett – Being Real with Yourself and Teenagers
In this episode, Roy talks with Catholic musician, speaker, and author Chris Padgett. Chris uses a variety of storytelling, comedy, and music to bring his unique take on the Gospel to audiences across the world. Chris has written six books on a variety of topics, including marriage, the [...]
Doug Tooke – Teaching Teens to Pray
In this episode, Roy welcomes Doug Tooke. Doug is a youth minister and current international speaker and Executive Director of Reach Youth Ministry. Doug is also the founder of Monarch Ministries, which provides resources and training in youth ministry, family dynamics, and leadership development. Roy and Doug discuss the [...]
Three Needs of Every Parent
The real difference between parents and others who work with young people, is the emotional involvement which magnifies the intensity of the frustration, the worry and disappointment toward teens.. While other adults in a teen’s life may deeply care about them, they do not share the intensity of [...]
How to Find a Counselor for Your Teenager
I'm often asked by parents, "Roy, I know my teen needs to see a therapist, but I have no idea where to start. Help!" With all of the titles, various licensing boards, and multitude of options available for mental health services, it can be daunting to even begin [...]
Five Hungers of Today’s Teenagers
As you read this brief list, don’t think “I do this.” or “I don’t do this” but rather “How well do I meet this need in the young people in my life?” “What is one thing I can do, one shift I can make to do better [...]