Florida – Parenting teens continues to evolve, and so does the conversation. Children’s Harbor is excited to announce the launch of season 2 of “This is Now: Parenting Teens Today,” with new episodes beginning January 20, 2026. Hosted by Tiffani Dhooge, President and CEO of Children’s Harbor, the podcast returns to equip parents with practical tools and fresh perspectives for raising teens in today’s complex world. With Season 1 being a success, this next series features more expert guests and real-life voices, diving deeper into topics such as emotional resilience, online influences, and building stronger family connections.
To kick off the series, the first episode features a conversation with licensed psychologist, Laura Ellick, Ph.D, and Creator/Founder of The ‘Top of the Middle’ Program, Gregg Havass. This episode delves into the topic of “Is AI Parenting Your Teen?”, offering parents valuable advice on how to cope with and overcome artificial mentoring that their adolescent children may experience through artificial intelligence. Additionally, future episodes will keep listeners informed of the latest events at Children’s Harbor, milestones, success stories, and other topics to keep supporters informed and parents aware.
“In season 2, we’re going even deeper by tackling the issues that often go unspoken, but are happening every day in families,” said Tiffani Dhooge, President and CEO of Children’s Harbor. “Our goal remains the same, which is to give parents the tools and courage they need to connect more meaningfully with their teens.”
This commitment to supporting families and children aligns with the core mission of Children’s Harbor, which has been creating a safe shelter of hope and healing for teens affected by trauma and abuse since 1996. With the belief that children should feel safe, that family is worth fighting for, and that cycles can be broken, the nonprofit provides a harbor of hope and healing for children who the trauma of child abuse has impacted. Children’s Harbor’s main campus in Pembroke Pines provides a supportive family environment for teenagers in foster care and their younger siblings. Additionally, Children’s Harbor offers a family support services program that works to prevent kids from entering foster care by providing free in-home counseling and support to families within the community.
By offering resources to families, Children’s Harbor helps prevent teens from entering foster care and empowers parents to navigate the challenges of raising children. For those looking to deepen their understanding, be the first to listen to This is Now: Parenting Teens Today podcast by downloading the first episode on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@childrensharbor_inc.
