Parenting teenagers untangled. 🏆 The audio hug for parents of teens and tweens.
A podcast by Rachel Richards and Susie Asli - Wednesdays
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117 Episodes
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17: Favourite parent; and how to respond when teenagers want to ‘express’ themselves? Blue hair? Tattoos anyone?
Published: 23/06/2022 -
16: Boy friendships, and supporting our sons in forming positive friendships. Also what the %#*!😳 we should do about swearing?
Published: 16/06/2022 -
15: Self-harm: What can I do if my teen is self-harming? Also, what's your talking style and how does it affect your teen?
Published: 06/06/2022 -
14: Anxiety in teenagers - also rules, and how to set ones your teens will follow.
Published: 20/05/2022 -
13: Pornography: Why talking to your teen about it is more important now than it's ever been, and great ways to spend time with your teen.
Published: 09/05/2022 -
12: Bullying, and the best way to tackle it. Also, dealing with teenage backchat.
Published: 26/04/2022 -
11; Lone parenting, and the moody teenager who's affecting everyone.
Published: 28/03/2022 -
10: Friendship: Girls and toxic groups, also resilience: how to get your teen to keep going instead of giving up at the first hurdle.
Published: 16/03/2022 -
9: Screens and teens. Here’s how to help them, and yourself, manage your time. Also can we talk about healthy eating without giving our teens an eating disorder?
Published: 05/03/2022 -
8: Sibling rivalry and how to deal with it as a parent. Also, the vaping teenager who's doing well at school but causing problems at home.
Published: 24/02/2022 -
7: Isolation. Did Covid really have that much of an impact on our teens, and the teenage sleep conundrum.
Published: 13/02/2022 -
6: Body image and chores: Helping teenagers to develop a positive body image. Also, getting your teenager to do chores without nagging.
Published: 05/02/2022 -
5: Motivation: How to motivate your teenager when they’re not enjoying school, also what to do when your teenager wants to quit their instrument.
Published: 29/01/2022 -
4: Mobile phone photos/sexting, and money management. The conversation you must have with your tween/teen. Also, how to increase responsibility using an allowance.
Published: 21/01/2022 -
3: Talking: How to talk so your teenager will listen, and dealing with teen sex in your home.
Published: 14/01/2022 -
2: Alcohol: How to discuss it, and staying connected. Should we be letting our teenagers drink and what should we be telling them about it? Also, how to stay connected.
Published: 07/01/2022 -
1: Your parenting toolbox and tidy teen rooms: Rummaging in your toolbox and how you get your teenager to tidy their room.
Published: 16/12/2021
Welcome to your weekly audio hug for parents going through the teen and tween years. I'm Rachel Richards, journalist, parenting coach, mother of two teenagers and two bonus daughters.I designed this audio hug to empower you by helping calm your fears, giving you a chance to learn from the mistakes of other parents, and grow in confidence in your role. When I was coaching parents for Parent Gym I realised how powerful it is to be in a room with other parents who're honest about the challenges they're facing. It takes away the judgement and makes it more possible to open up to ways in which we can change for the better.Whilst we can't all be in the same room together, I've tried to make this the next best thing. I take questions from listeners, or my own problems, and research what the experts say. Then Susie brings her wealth of expertise in mindfulness to discuss the realities of parenting.It may look like other parents are perfect but even experts make mistakes, because good parenting is a constantly evolving challenge. In all the research I've done the most important thing we can do is focus on building our connection by being more curious and less critical of both our kids and ourselves. Admitting our mistakes isn't failure, it's growth.What the Independent Podcasting Award judges said: 'The advice within the podcast on how to deal with what life throws at you is universally helpful, not just for those with teenagers.' 'A good mix of personal stories alongside professional insight; it's addressing something different, and helps its audience with the references and extra information provided in episode notes.' 'The rapport between the hosts, Rachel and Susie, is great with a good mix of them chatting, but also providing context for the listener and remembering them within the conversation.' For more discussion and tips, you can find us on Facebook and Instagram. Find courses with Susie at https://www.amindful-life.co.uk/
