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