Has your gut been telling you something’s off with your kid? You’re not overreacting — and you’re not alone.

In this episode, Curtis and RJ sit down for one of the most important conversations parents of tweens and teens need to have: when is it time to consider therapy or counseling for your child — and how do you actually make it happen?

RJ opens up about his own experience with his two adult children — Amanda’s quiet withdrawal that snuck up on him slowly, and Josh’s outward anger that he almost wrote off as ‘boys being boys.’ Two very different kids. Two very real wake-up calls.

In this episode you’ll learn:

• The emotional and behavioral signs that signal your child may need more support
• Why therapy isn’t just for crisis situations — and the mindset shift that changes everything
• What to say (and what NOT to say) when your kid pushes back on going
• Life events that almost always benefit from professional support
• Practical steps to find the right therapist for your child
• When it’s a crisis — and what to do immediately

This episode is warm, honest, and yes — there’s a dad joke. Because parenting is hard, and you deserve to laugh a little too.

🚨 Crisis Resources Mentioned:

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — call or text 988