Dr. Sheryl at Good Inside

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Dr. Sheryl at Good Inside Clinical psychologist and mom of 3. Helping parents raise tweens & teens at Good Inside.

🎙️Host of the Podcast: The In-Between Years

10/14/2026

So many of us were raised to think a real conversation means sitting face to face and getting the words out. But a lot of tweens can’t do that, at least not yet. They might not even know what they’re feeling, so asking them to name it can make them close up even more.

What I loved about my conversation with and Clay is that it takes the pressure off both of you. You don’t have to find the perfect question. Try sitting next to them while they draw, going for a walk, putting their music on in the car. Then be quiet for a little longer than feels comfortable. That’s often when the real stuff comes out.

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10/13/2026

When I was at parent's weekend at my daughter's college, my daughter very: "People's v**es are really personal to them."

We need to be talking to our teens about va**ng. A lot of kids start va**ng way younger than we think, and those habits become even easier when kids are living away from home at college.

You don't need a big sit-down. Try something like, "It seems like a lot of kids v**e. What's it like at your school?" Then listen more than you talk.

Have you talked to your teen about va**ng yet? I'd love to hear how it went.

October is National Bullying Prevention Month, and "is this bullying?" is a question I hear allll the time from parents ...
10/12/2026

October is National Bullying Prevention Month, and "is this bullying?" is a question I hear allll the time from parents of tweens and teens.

Something I've noticed in my practice and from the community: teens almost never lead with the hard part. It comes out sideways, after we've been talking about something else for a while. At home it's usually the same. It shows up in the car, or at bedtime, or as "it's fine, I didn't even want to go anyway."

So if your teen brings something up, even something that sounds small, try staying with it a little longer than feels natural. Ask one more question. (I know, easier said than done when every part of you wants to jump in and fix it.)

10/11/2026

Nobody posts the part of parents weekend where your kid naps all afternoon...

I counted down the days to that weekend, and I know so many of you did too. So when it doesn't look exactly like what you pictured, it's really easy to take it personally.

But a kid who's a little distracted, a little tired, maybe a little less grateful than you hoped... is often a kid who's busy building a life there. It can still sting. Both things can be true.

I know a lot of you were just at parents' weekend, are currently at parents' weekend, or are in prep mode. How are you all feeling with this? This idea of having to drive out of state to visit my kid still feels so weird for me!

Spoiler alert: Your teen knows more about what it’s like to be a teen in 2026 than you do. Today is World Mental Health ...
10/10/2026

Spoiler alert: Your teen knows more about what it’s like to be a teen in 2026 than you do.

Today is World Mental Health Day, and this year’s theme is “Lived experiences heard: real voices,
real change.”

AKA, it’s about listening. One of the most common things I hear in my office from teens is, "My parents just don't listen to me." And this can sting.

I know you are listening and wanting to connect to your teen, so here are some tips to make sure THEY know you are listening too.

10/08/2026

I came home from college parents' weekend with a list of things I didn't know I needed to worry about...and I'm supposed to be an expert! The college world is new territory for me, and I know its on a lot of your minds as well.

Now, I want to start by saying I'm not here to judge anyone's choices. But it is shocking to me that girls so young are starting to get Botox when they're at school. What I keep coming back to is how many decisions our kids are making on their own, far from home, about things we never thought to bring up.

I've got quite a few stories from parents' weekend in the bank. Follow along so you don't miss any. And remember, we're all in this together!

10/07/2026

We've all been there. Not getting invited to something you really wanted to go to hurts, at any age. It stings for adults too, we just get a little better at hiding it.

Sometimes, the night of the sleepover can be harder than the day your teen found out about it. Everyone's posting, the group chat is busy, and your kid is home knowing exactly what they're missing.

You don't have to plan something big to make up for it. That can feel like a consolation prize, and teens usually pick up on that. Being around helps more. Order their favorite takeout, put on a show, and let the phone rules slide a little tonight (I know, I know).

Their feelings don't need to be fixed, but you being a safe place for them in these types of moments can do wonders for your relationship.

10/06/2026

If your teen will take advice from their coach, their friend's mom, or a YouTuber, but not from you, I know how much that can sting.

It helps me to think of it as a good reason to make sure there are other trusted adults in their life. An aunt, a teacher, a neighbor, a family friend. People who share your values and who your teen might actually hear, at least right now.

And keep talking to them anyway (even when it feels like no one's listening). A lot more gets through than they'll ever admit.

Who is a trusted adult in your teen's life right now? Tell me in the comments.

10/05/2026

I love this clip of so much, because I think a lot of parents in this season have been asked some version of that question.

If you're here right now, you don't need a plan yet. It's okay if the honest answer is "I don't know" or "I'm still getting used to it."

And if someone you love is in this stage, maybe skip "so what's next?" for a while. Try "how are you doing with it?" instead. Then just let them answer.

"Weird" might be one of the most common words I hear from teens in my office. About classmates, teachers, siblings, and ...
10/04/2026

"Weird" might be one of the most common words I hear from teens in my office. About classmates, teachers, siblings, and sometimes about themselves.

I know it's hard to hear from your own kid, we all want to raise our kids to be kind people. And it's jarring when our kid says something we deem as rude. Most of us have the urge to correct it right away (I do too).

But when your teen tells you who they think is weird, they're also telling you about their world. Who they sit with. Who they don't want to be lumped in with. What feels safe socially and what doesn't. That's information you want to keep getting.

So if it comes up at dinner or in the car, you don't have to fix it in that moment. You can always come back to it later.

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