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Family Episodes

May 6, 2025

141: Success: What really shapes who we become and are parents that important?

What do you think of this episode? Do you have any topics you'd like me to cover? What really shapes who we become — nature, nurture, or something more hidden? In The Family Dynamic, award-winning journalist Susan Dominus dives deep into the invisible forces that shape families and how those forces ripple through generations. In this episode, Susan joins me to talk about sibling bonds, overcoming adversity, and what happens when bold parents fill their kids with belief in their ability …

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April 15, 2025

138: How to get your teenager out of their bedroom - even one who's into gaming.

Send us a text So many parents feel a deep loss when their teenager begins to separate from them; staying in their room and behaving as if the person they used to adore is the most embarassing thing they have ever witnessed. ...

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April 8, 2025

137: Identity formation - the main job of a teenager?

Send us a text In psychology, the term "identity" is most commonly used to describe the distinctive qualities or traits that make an individual unique. Identities are strongly associated with self-esteem, and individuality an...

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Feb. 11, 2025

129: Parenting stages: Coaching and mentoring teens and young adults

Send us a text Before I had kids I literally had no real idea of what I should expect. I think that's partly why I have spent the years as a mother panicking and reading everything; having learnt that I was wrong about how co...

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