Are they 18 yet? ®

As a parent, you want to know you’re doing the right things to help your kids grow up to be healthy, successful, well-adjusted people who lead productive lives and make an impact on the world. But what if you could raise your kids to be independent and self-sufficient without sacrificing your own ambitions, sense of identity, and sanity? Listen in as Dr. Karen shares insights for parents and kids with diverse learning needs and family structures through her own experiences and guest interviews. With over 15 years of experience supporting school-age kids, Dr. Karen is here to show you how we can all work together to make this world a more inclusive, accepting place by offering practical day-to-day solutions and actionable advice for supporting systemic change now and for future generations.I this trailer episode, Dr. Karen shares the origin of the show title and what's to come on the Are they 18 yet?™ Podcast. Disclaimer: Episodes from this podcast should not be considered medical or legal advice, and should not be used to diagnose or treat any specific medical condition.If you’re a parent who wants to set your kids up for success as adults, then then you’re going to love my free parent guide, which I mentioned in this episode. In this guide, I share the set of skills that kids need in order to stay organized, focused, and motivated during their day-to-day tasks like chores and homework. You can sign up for the guide here: https://drkarendudekbrannan.com/parentguideThe De Facto Leaders podcast was formerly the “Are they 18 yet?®” podcast. As of November 2022, the name of the show has changed, and we’ve shifted from a focus on parenting to a focus on supporting clinicians and educators to design effective services for kids (but parents are still welcome to listen). Episodes published before November 24, 2022 will still contain some of our old branding.