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

Crisis Text Line — text HOME to 741741

📌 Resources Mentioned:

Find a therapist: psychologytoday.com | Join our community: parentsupportcircle.com

Chapter Markers / Timestamps

0:00 — Intro & cold open

2:00 — Why therapy isn’t just for crisis situations

5:00 — Emotional signs: Amanda’s story (the slow fade)

9:00 — Behavioral signs: Josh’s story (the loud struggle)

13:00 — What to do when your kid refuses to go

16:00 — When it’s a crisis: resources to call right now

18:00 — How to find the right therapist

19:30 — Key takeaways & close