Dr. Gene Beresin, MD, MA, from The Clay Center for Young Healthy Minds, joins us to discuss the increase in loneliness among today’s teenagers. We start by discussing the Surgeon General’s report on loneliness, the causes and effects of loneliness in...
In this one-on-one conversation, I want to discuss grandparents’ frustrations when things don’t go as planned with their grandkids. I also want to explore the concept of having selfish and selfless motives in our actions and how these coexist. When things...
In this episode, Parcsen, a grandfather from Singapore, talks about his experience and the role of grandfathers in the family and community. We talk about the issue of isolation and loneliness among the older population and the need for intergenerational connections....
Cynthia G. Kane from It’s Their Turn joins this week’s conversation to discuss the importance of excellent communication between parents and grandparents. Cynthia brings her background as a genetic counselor to help parents and grandparents who are daily...
This week’s conversation is with adolescent substance use expert Richard Capriola. Rick joins the conversation this week to discuss the University of Michigan’s annual survey of adolescent use of substances. For those of you who don’t know, this...
