Dr. RJ gave me tools to use when I start to feel overwhelmed and anxious. By the way, I scored a 1510 on my SAT and I honestly believe that Dr. RJ had a lot to do with that.
Discover How To Unlock Your Child’s Greatest Potential
They Are Alone
Guide Your Teen to a Life of Joy & Success
Teens are growing up with virtually unlimited access to social media & the Internet, coupled with academic, social & familial stressors. The traditional way of parenting is simply outdated, but that’s why I’m here to help.
My Coach Your Teen™ program will tranform the relationship with your teenager.
Here’s what included:
Your own personal accountability coach
Interactive video training sessions
Next-level parenting classes with Dr. RJ
Hands-on support & advice
And much more
Who Will Benefit?
Parents
Other Family Members
Coaches
Teachers
Why Coaching Your Teen Can Change Your Life
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Oftentimes, stress about your teen can get so overwhelming, it leads to unhealthy habits like excessive eating, or an unwillingness to exercise.
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Parents oftentimes attribute poor performance at work to the stress that comes with trying and failing to manage their teen at home.
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Marriages are often impacted when dealing with a teen’s issues, with parents often arguing about different methods to deal with their teen, & the stress spilling over into their relationship.
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When stress builds up and becomes too much, it can translate into a serious health issue, like heart disease & high blood pressure.
I will help you guide your teen into a life of joy and success, in turn removing all the unnecessary & harmful stressors in your life that come with teen issues.
Is Your Teen Dealing With Any Of The Following?
Social Media
Depression among teens is rising. Social media is one of the biggest reasons for this increase. One out of every five teenage girls have experienced major depression in the last year.
Communication
Teenagers may develop ideas, values, and beliefs that are different than those of their parents. This can lead to miscommunications. Teenagers often can be very moody which can lead to intense arguements.
Confidence
7 to 10 girls believe that they are not good enough or don’t measure up some way, including their looks, performance in school and relationships with friends and family members.
Low Self Esteem
It is estimated that up to a half of teenagers will struggle with low self-esteem. 75% of girls with low self-esteem reported engaging in negative activities like cutting, bullying, smoking, drinking, or disordered eating.
Motivation
Very few teenagers completely lack motivation. What many teenagers lack is the motivation to do stuff that doesn’t matter, doesn’t seem important, or is about satisfying an agenda that doesn’t relate to them.
Here’s The Shocking Truth:
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Anxiety levels are rising sharply every HOUR teens spend on their phones.
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Teen depression rates have DOUBLED since pre-2000.
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Due to skyrocketing self-harm rates, your daughter could be 1 in 4 rushed to the ER.
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A study has found that 70% of parents “struggle to communicate meaningfully” with their kids.
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Due to demotivation, 56% of students who start at a 4-year college drop-out before they’ve earned a degree.
With my help, you & your teen don’t have to be a part of the statistics.
Why Choose a Coach?
Normal Parent |
Parent Coach |
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| Emotional reactions, leading to arguments | Scripted responses facilitating healing |
| Want the best, but sometimes focus on problems | Focus on the deeper reason why |
| Feel sorry for & coddle teen | Focus on new opportunities that come from failure |
| Support & encourage teen pursuing goal | Give teens proven tools that increase success rates |
| Give orders & a code of conduct | Work with teens to create boundaries |
| Give punishments when trust is broken | Focus on the underlying issue |
Get One-On-One Coaching
When you sign up, I not only give you a practical system to help you improve your relationship with your teen, but I also give you next-level parenting classes with me.
This system is based on proven studies in clinical psychology, and REAL experiences from REAL parents navigating their way through parenting in the 21st century.
I developed this system after helping parents rebuild their relationships with their teenager, and it is based on actual conversations I’ve had with teens on my podcast. I’ve also molded and shaped this method through trial and error, taking what truly works and discarding what doesn’t, distilling it into a 3-step system based on real-world knowledge.
It’s easy to grasp, and focuses on exactly what you need in order to get immediate results.
Here’s a tiny sample of the life-changing techniques and amazing results you’re almost automatically going to get upon signing up with me.
- Common mistakes parents make when it comes to communication
- How to better communicate with your teen
- Why your teen isn’t motivated & ways to get them motivated
- How you may be contributing to your teen’s demotivation
- Wisdom on whether or not your teen is ready for social media
- Identifying potential problems with social media
- Protecting your teen from harmful activities like vaping
- Identifying the different types of vapes & how they work
- Ways to imprint a “win-win paradigm” on your teen that makes them responsible & open
- How to have a mindset that helps you create strong bonds with your teen
- The quick & easy way to “check-in” with your teens without nagging them
- The single most important fact about your digital teen’s world that you need to know in order to connect with them
Listened to Dr. RJ’s Parenting Podcast?
Here is what parents have to say!
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My mom and I had a great conversation and I felt like I understood her more. Now, I notice my triggers more and I feel like I see things from others’ perspectives.
After Dr. RJ worked with me to overcome my fear, things started to improve in my life. Now, I play hockey, I have a fun friend group, and I make all A’s!
Dr. RJ has helped me with my organization and he showed me how to be more efficient with my time.
I really enjoyed the first episode I listened to. I love the tone and honesty and think this show is going to provide to be super helpful and insightful.
I love this podcast! First, I noticed right away how the host connects so well with the teenagers.
You can tell in his podcast that he is really passionate about what he does! This is a great way to get good insight on the struggles of what teenagers go through.
I really love that this podcast gives teens and parents of teens, a place to connect together. Teenage years are a busy time for parents and kids.
I wish Dr. RJ was there when I was a teen! This podcast is extremely essential, especially in times like this when technology is disconnecting the youth from adults.
As an educational administrator in public schools, appreciated!!
Dr. RJ has a unique and effective approach for connecting with teens, on difficult issues. Highly recommend you check out this fun and important podcast.
This is really interesting and engaging podcast. I am a huge fan.
About Dr. RJ
Teen Life Coach in Austin, TX
You do not have to be an orthodontist to create smiles. Before I tell you why I became a life coach for teenagers, I need to first tell you why I became an orthodontist. You heard me right. I am an orthodontist 😁When I was in high school, my guidance counselor asked me to pick a career. “What do you want to do for the rest of your life?” she asked. I replied with the most common phrase used by all teenagers, “I don’t know.” So she asked me a different question, “If you could make a difference in the world, what difference would you make.” I thought about that question for a while. I knew she would not allow me to use that common phrase again. I responded, “I want people to be happy. I would spread happiness.” “Great! You have two options. You can be a comedian, or you can be an orthodontist,” she replied (Life coaching wasn’t a career back then).
My decision was easy at that point. I was not funny, so I chose to be an orthodontist. I thought to myself, “Smiles are the logo for happiness, so why not be the guy who creates them.” I never strayed from that path and in May of 2012, it was official. I was an orthodontist.
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Frequently Asked Questions
You can book your one-on-one session with Dr. RJ by using the calendar right above this FAQ section.
As teenagers become more independent, traditional parenting styles do not always serve them. When parents begin to coach their teen, they will not only improve their relationship, but also help their teens reach their goals.
Life coaching is similar to sports coaching in that it helps identify goals, recognize obstacles, and develop action plans to achieve any goal.
There is no specific age. It should be based on trust and maturity. Social media will be a part of our life for the foreseeable future, so there are advantages to allowing your child to learn how to use social media responsibly.
Often times, parents believe that when their teens do not tell them everything, they’re hiding something. That is not always the case. Some teens just believe they are independent, and they are not required to tell their parents everything. Ultimately, it comes down to the relationship you have built over the years. If your teen does not share everything with you, my advice is to not force it. Just look for interesting ways to connect with your teen, and the sharing of information.
Motivation has everything to do with buy-in. If the child does not see any value in it or if they feel it will not enhance their life in anyway then there will be no motivation to do those activities.