Is this article of clothing affecting your kids' education?

Back-to-school fashion used to mean dressing to impress -- But these days, some students appear to be taking a much more comfortable approach: rolling out of bed and heading to class in flannel pajamas.

Adam Longo, Morning News Anchor and Reporter at ABC7 - WJLA, Washington DC metropolitan area, interviews Dr. Heather Tedesco to learn why the pajama-wearing trend is about far more than clothes.

Screen Your Child’s Screen Time - Interview with Dr. Heather Tedesco

Interview discussing a new Virginia amendment that sets screen time limits for kids on social media.

By: Butch Maier
Coastal Virginia Magazine April 2026 edition

Parenting Unscripted: Responsible Tech Use for Kids

News anchor Katie Collett speaks with Dr. Heather Tedesco about simple, science-backed habits that set kids up for lifelong responsible tech use.

Should You Let Your Child Go To A Sleepover?

Depending on the perspective, sleepovers can be a childhood rite of passage full of fun, friendship and memories. But they can also cause anxiety for parents for many concerns: physical safety, emotional readiness, bullying, screen access, and more.

To gain an understanding of the benefits and risks, know if your child is ready, and explore alternatives for traditional sleepovers, The Local Moms Network turned to two child psychologists and moms.

The Book Club - Raising a Kid Who Can

For parents who need help and are struggling, new parents, or those who have the time and are interested in learning more about parenting. Come and Join the Book Club here on KTEP to learn more about Heather Tedesco and her colleagues' newest book, “Raising a Kid who Can,” With host Louie Saenz.

The Shameless Mom Academy - Raising a Kid Who Can

What I love about this book is that it’s organized for easy skimming and designed to be useful at any stage in a child’s life.

Listen in to hear Catherine, Heather, and Jennifer share a new approach to a parenting guide that takes a holistic approach to nurturing a child’s development and helps parents get right to the information they need right when they need it most.

Get Connected with Nina Del Rio

New York City's weekly talk show with host Nina del Rio, speaking with influencers, experts, and NYC non-profits.

If you’re having a little trouble imagining the future world our kids will be living in…you’re not alone. In a time with perhaps the most rapid changes in all of human history, how do we equip our kids to be ready to roll? Our guest is Mental Health Expert Dr. Heather Tedesco.

The Weekend with Ed Kalegi

Celebs, Current Events, and Topics that matter to you! It's a whole new take on Talk Radio heard on over 75 stations coast to coast every weekend. Ed Kalegi talks with mental health expert Dr. Heather Tedesco about her new book: "Raising a Kid Who Can: Simple Strategies to Build a Lifetime of Adaptability and Emotional Strength.”

How to Raise a Kid Who Can

Podcast - Raising an independent and strong-willed kid can be incredibly rewarding and empowering for both you and your child. In this podcast, we’ll share practical tips, expert advice, and real-life stories from parents who have been there, navigating the twists and turns of raising strong-willed children. Together, we’ll explore strategies for fostering independence, building resilience, and nurturing a positive parent-child relationship.

Press Review - Raising a Kid Who Can

Review - "Mental health professionals McCarthy, Tedesco, and Weaver present parents with engaging brain science–backed advice for incorporating these values into their family and determining how they will enable children (and parents) to thrive."

What Fresh Hell --
Laughing in the Face of Motherhood

Podcast - How can we help our kids in this age of anxiety, when we can't make it go away, and we don't we have all the answers?

How To Raise A Child Who Becomes An Independent Adult

Podcast - A psychiatrist, a psychologist and a child therapist all walk into a parenting group, and… it’s a good set-up for a joke, but it’s the feeling you might get listening to Catherine McCarthy, Heather Tedesco and Jennifer Weaver, three experts and friends, who wrote a book about creating independent kids – and less cloying, worrying and meddling parents. They’re as wise as they are funny. Listen in.