Dr. Mark Schillinger's work has been featured on the CNN show "This is Life with Lisa Ling." These videos are designed to help parents more effectively "challenge" or motivate their teenage sons to become more responsible and resilient. These episodes offer straightforward advice so parents can minimize conflict and maximize cooperation with their sons – especially those young men distracted by their digital devices.
Challenging Teenage Sons
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Dr. Mark Schillinger's work has been featured on the CNN show "This is Life with Lisa Ling." These videos are designed to help parents more effectively "challenge" or motivate their teenage sons to become more responsible and resilient. These episodes offer straightforward advice so parents can minimize conflict and maximize cooperation with their sons – especially those young men distracted by their digital devices.
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April 13, 2026
What Families Are Missing - A Clear Path Forward Episode 1
<p><strong>Is your teenage son addicted to screens, shutting you out, or refusing to step up? You're not a bad parent. You're missing a method.</strong></p> <p>In this first episode of a special series for the Challenging Teenage Sons podcast, Dr. Mark Schillinger, founder of the Young Men's Ultimate Weekend and a family mentor with over 25 years of experience, reveals the single piece most families are missing when it comes to raising responsible, resilient teenage sons.</p> <p>You'll discover why good instincts aren't enough, and why having a clear roadmap changes everything.</p> <p><strong>In this episode:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Why 90% of struggling teenage sons are actually good kids who are simply stuck</li> <li>The R.I.G.H.T. Way Method: the 5 core virtues that become your family's compass (Respect, Intelligence, Grace, Humor, True)</li> <li>The difference between punishing your son and giving consequences that actually teach</li> <li>Why technology is pulling families apart, and what to do about it</li> <li>The 12 destinations on the R.I.G.H.T. Way Method to Family Unity Roadmap, from real communication to launching your son into adulthood</li> <li>How Dr. Mark's own journey with his son Gabe led to the creation of the Young Men's Ultimate Weekend</li> </ul> <p><strong>If you're tired of yelling, nagging, repeating yourself, and watching your relationship with your son slowly erode, this episode is your starting point.</strong></p> <hr /> <p><strong>*** Resources Mentioned ***</strong></p> <p>🎯 <strong>Want the R.I.G.H.T. Way Method to Family Unity Roadmap?</strong> Email Dr. Mark directly at <a href= "mailto:info@challengingteenagesons.com?subject=RIGHT_Way_Roadmap">info@challengingteenagesons.com</a> and he'll send it to you personally.</p> <p>🏕️ <strong>Learn about the Young Men's Ultimate Weekend</strong> (a rite-of-passage adventure camp for young men ages 13–20): <a href="https://go.ymuw.org">go.ymuw.org</a></p> <p><span class="ytAttributedStringLinkInheritColor" dir="auto">For a <strong>complimentary 20-minute consultation</strong> with Dr. Mark or for more information about his parent coaching and mentoring young men, go to</span> <span class= "ytAttributedStringLinkInheritColor" dir="auto"><a href= "https://cts.drmarkmentor.com/">https://cts.drmarkmentor.com/</a></span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong><span class="ytAttributedStringLinkInheritColor" dir= "auto">*** About Dr. Mark Schillinger ***</span></strong> <span class="ytAttributedStringLinkInheritColor" dir= "auto"><strong><br /></strong>Dr. Mark Schillinger's work has been featured on the CNN show "This is Life with Lisa Ling." These videos are designed to help parents more effectively "challenge" or motivate their teenage sons to become more responsible and resilient. These videos offer straightforward advice so parents can minimize conflict and maximize cooperation with their sons – especially those young men who are distracted by their digital devices. For more information, visit</span> <span class= "ytAttributedStringLinkInheritColor" dir="auto"><a href= "https://www.challengingteenagesons.com">https://www.challengingteenagesons.com</a></span></p>
April 2, 2026
How These Teen Boys Went From Defiant to Responsible (In One Weekend)
<p>In this episode, Dr. Mark Schillinger sits down with six Young Men's Ultimate Weekend (YMUW) graduates, ranging in age from high school to their early 30s, to talk honestly about who they were before the weekend, what was hard to face about themselves while they were there, and how their lives shifted after they graduated.</p> <p> The YMUW grads discuss:</p> <ul> <li>What teen boys are actually afraid of when they think about growing up </li> <li>Why the hardest part of YMUW isn't physical, it's emotional </li> <li>How the program changed parent-son relationships, sometimes dramatically </li> <li>What a real rite of passage does that therapy alone often can't </li> <li>Why the obstacle course, the sweat lodge, and even the joke circles matter more than they sound.</li> </ul> <p>If you're a parent wondering whether your son is ready for adulthood, or worried he's not, this conversation will hit close to home.</p> <p> If you're a young man sitting on the fence about YMUW, listen to the guys who were exactly where you are.</p> <p>ℹ️ Learn More about the Young Men's Ultimate Weekend, a Modern Day Rite-of-Passage<br /> 🔥Registration Open for June 11-14, 2026 and August 21-23, 2026 | <a href="https://go.ymuw.org/">https://go.ymuw.org/</a></p> <p><strong>*** More Resources ***</strong></p> <p>On-demand and live, online workshops for teenagers and young men are available here: <a href= "https://cts.drmarkmentor.com/workshops">https://cts.drmarkmentor.com/workshops</a></p> <p>For a complimentary 20-minute consultation with Dr. Mark or for more information about his parent coaching and mentoring young men, go to <a href= "https://cts.drmarkmentor.com/">https://cts.drmarkmentor.com/</a></p> <p><strong>*** About Dr. Mark Schillinger ***</strong><br /> Dr. Mark Schillinger's work has been featured on the CNN show "This is Life with Lisa Ling." These videos are designed to help parents more effectively "challenge" or motivate their teenage sons to become more responsible and resilient. These videos offer straightforward advice so parents can minimize conflict and maximize cooperation with their sons – especially those young men who are distracted by their digital devices. For more information, visit <a href= "https://www.challengingteenagesons.com">https://www.challengingteenagesons.com</a></p> <p><strong>*** Connect with Dr. Mark ***</strong><br /> Instagram: <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/challenging.teenage.sons">https://www.instagram.com/challenging.teenage.sons</a><br /> Facebook: <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/challengingteenagesons/">https://www.facebook.com/challengingteenagesons/</a><br /> LinkedIn: <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-mark-schillinger-family-mentor-and-community-leader-735585a/"> https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-mark-schillinger-family-mentor-and-community-leader-735585a/</a></p>
January 8, 2026
Why Your Teenage Son Doesn't Trust You
<p>In this powerful conclusion to our consequences series, Dr. Mark Schillinger reveals the deeper purpose behind positive discipline. </p> <p>It's not just about changing your son's behavior. It's about being able to respect yourself as a parent for the rest of your life.</p> <p><strong>*** Resources Mentioned ***</strong><br /> Young Men's Ultimate Weekend @YMUWorg Rite of passage program for boys ages 13-20 <a href= "https://ymuw.org">https://ymuw.org</a></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>*** More Resources ***</strong></p> <p>On-demand and live, online workshops for teenagers and young men are available here: https://cts.drmarkmentor.com/workshops</p> <p>For a complimentary 20-minute consultation with Dr. Mark or for more information about his parent coaching and mentoring young men, go to https://cts.drmarkmentor.com/</p> <p><strong>*** About Dr. Mark Schillinger ***</strong><br /> Dr. Mark Schillinger's work has been featured on the CNN show "This is Life with Lisa Ling." These videos are designed to help parents more effectively "challenge" or motivate their teenage sons to become more responsible and resilient. These videos offer straightforward advice so parents can minimize conflict and maximize cooperation with their sons – especially those young men who are distracted by their digital devices. For more information, visit https://www.challengingteenagesons.com</p> <p><strong>*** Connect with Dr. Mark ***</strong><br /> Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/challenging.teenage.sons<br /> Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/challengingteenagesons/<br /> LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-mark-schillinger-family-mentor-and-community-leader-735585a/</p>
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