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Taking things personally, coping with adversity, teen love and changing our minds when we get new information.
Season 3 Episode 25
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Sometimes it's good to talk about our own challenges. The occasional chat in which we discuss the sorts of things we've been facin…
2 years, 7 months ago
Manners: Parenting to help teens succeed in life by teaching the importance of good manners.
Season 3 Episode 24
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Many teens roll their eyes if they hear people talking about manners. The concept sounds old fashioned - like something that shoul…
2 years, 7 months ago
Admitting our mistakes - talking to our kids about our own teen years.
Season 3 Episode 23
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We've all got a past, but telling our kids about what happened in it is a tricky subject. Whether it's all about the fun - sex and…
2 years, 7 months ago
Standards: Parenting teens setting high expectations without too much pressure.
Season 3 Episode 22
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One of the trickiest questions for parents is how to set expectations that help our kids thrive and grow without crushing them or …
2 years, 8 months ago
Girls Online: What to say about Biikini photos. Help!
Season 3 Episode 21
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They're everywhere. Tabloid news feeds and social media are awash with photos of girls and women in bikinis, and why not? Women's …
2 years, 8 months ago
Diet: Does my teen need to lose weight? Diet culture.
Season 3 Episode 20
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Diets, and an obsession with weight, are so much a part of Western culture that it's hardly surprising our teens can struggle to u…
2 years, 8 months ago
Regrets? Things we parents would do differently.
Season 3 Episode 19
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My teen daughter has told me that the fact I am open about my own failings, and quick to apologise, makes it much easier to trust …
2 years, 8 months ago
Coping with an Inconsistent or Alcoholic Parent: Guidance for the Parent Who’s There
Season 3 Episode 18
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When the other parent is inconsistent, or never turns up for your kid, it can be incredibly challenging for both of you. It's hard…
2 years, 9 months ago
Back to school, third places, manners and our favourite podcasts, shows, books and apps.
Season 3 Episode 17
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We're back with the first fresh episode of 2024. What a good time to talk about some of the things we've been reading, listening t…
2 years, 9 months ago
New year's resolutions. Making them work for us.
Season 3 Episode 16
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We've all done it; new year, new me. By January the 11th the lustre has rubbed off our shiny resolutions and we're back to our old…
2 years, 9 months ago