For most of our episodes I research a topic and discuss it with Susie. We covered anxiety some time ago in that format, and it's continued to be one of our most popular downloads. So, when I was given the opportunity to interview a specialist in the area, I jumped…
A holiday is a time when someone does not go to work or school, but is free to do what they want, such as travel or relax. That's according to the Cambridge Dictionary. The problem with teenagers, is that what they want to do for several weeks over summer -…
A holiday is when someone is free to do what they want, such as travel or relax. That's according to the Cambridge Dictionary. The problem with teenagers, is that what they want to do for several weeks over summer - such as sleep or use their electronic devices all day…
The transition from junior to senior school can be thrilling; the chance to meet a much bigger group of kids, and gain more of the independence that's part of growing up. But change is always stressful, and when you combine a big shake up of friend groups with puberty, having…
The transition from junior to senior school can be thrilling; the chance to meet a much bigger group of kids, and gain more of the independence that's part of growing up. But change is always stressful, and when you combine a big shake up of friend groups with puberty, having…
In this interview with Danielle Winton of Memory Strategy we talked about: * Why Google really doesn't replace the importance of building our memory. * How we can build our memory muscle in the same way we build other muscles at the gym. * How someone who isn't neurotypical, and…
In this interview with Danielle Winton of Memory Strategy we talked about: * Why we should care about memory stategies. * Key things parents can do to support their teens. * How to link a number to music. * Everyone can polish up their memory. * Using your body as…
In this interview we talked about: * Why Google really doesn't replace the importance of building our memory. * How we can build our memory muscle in the same way we build other muscles at the gym. * How someone who isn't neurotypical, and struggles with working memory, can really…
Leaving school can be incredibly exciting, but it’s also a day of reckoning when all the support structures fall away, and our teens are expected to behave more like adults. All change is stressful, and I’ve found that when my teens are on their devices too much, or consuming junk,…
Difficult conversations can be easier when our body is occupied with something, and our teenager has our full attention. Often we shy away from these conversations because we’re scared of what might come up. Here’s a great way of managing your way through those difficult moments. #talking #busy #hiking #body…
Teens feel huge pressure to drink alcohol. Here’s what I’ve told my teens to help them when the pressure is in.
00:00 Introduction and reviews. 2:43 When you become the Uber parent in the holidays, who feels like a taxi service. 4:02 Screen time: Helping your teens to manage their screen use. Yes, they really do want you to intervene. 5:38 Snapchat obsession. Why is your teen so driven to spending…
Snapchat has become a must-have for most teens, because it's now the way they stay in touch with their friends. The filters make it fun, they can see where their friends are on Snapmaps, and the instant photos give them a quick and easy contact point. But one of our…
We've all heard about mean girls, and girl drama, but is it inevitable, or are there things we can be doing to prevent it? Kim McCabe is an expert on teen and tween girl development who runs a programme called Rites for Girls which coaches groups of tweens and teens…
Kim McCabe is an expert on teen and tween girl development who runs a programme called Rites for Girls which coaches groups of tweens and teens to help them learn how to support each other, and act as allies, rather than resorting to less pleasant ways to feel safe. #teen…
We've all heard about mean girls, and girl drama, but is it inevitable, or are there things we can be doing to prevent it? Kim McCabe is an expert on teen and tween girl development who runs a programme called Rites for Girls which coaches groups of tweens and teens…
Boys and men who display a muscular physique that's 'ripped', or 'cut' get more likes and shares than other accounts on social media, so the algorithms behind the platforms are feeding a strong trend in muscle building amongst teen boys. But who ends up feeding the ravenously hungry, and is…
Boys and men who display a muscular physique that's 'ripped', or 'cut' get more likes and shares than other accounts on social media, so the algorithms behind the platforms are feeding a strong trend in muscle building amongst teen boys. But who ends up feeding the ravenously hungry, and is…
Boys and men who display a muscular physique that's 'ripped', or 'cut' get more likes and shares than other accounts on social media, so the algorithms behind the platforms are feeding a strong trend in muscle building amongst teen boys. But who ends up feeding the ravenously hungry, and is…
We all loose our cool sometimes. but teenagers can find it particularly challenging to stay calm or calm down when enraged. It takes self-awareness and skill, and a level of brain development that just isn't there for some of them. One listener contacted us for help with her son who…
The term toxic masculinity has been gaining traction, and is often used to talk about the type of masculinity where men use dominance, violence and control to gain power and superiority over others. There's also been an increase in efforts to educate boys in how to talk more about their…
The term toxic masculinity has been gaining traction, and is often used to talk about the type of masculinity where men use dominance, violence and control to gain power and superiority over others. There's also been an increase in efforts to educate boys in how to talk more about their…
What's better than falling in love again, particularly after a divorce or breakdown of a previous relationship? If you've managed to find someone special in the messy tangle of life as a parent it can feel like a miracle, but your teen may not be anywhere near as enthusiastic about…
