One in eight UK teenagers now suffers from an eating disorder, according to the latest figures from the UK's National Health Service. That's a shocking fifteen-fold increase since before Covid. These disorders are notoriously sneaky; parents I've spoken to say they creep up on us and it can take a…
Becoming an adult involves responsibilities such as paying your way, and for some that starts at 18. One of the big debates for parents is whether teens and young adults who stay in the family home should pay rent. So when one of our listeners asked us to talk about…
Nobody would argue against the benefits of exercise, but there are lots of school kids who dread physical education lessons, and dodge exercise whenever it's raised. When Nicola contacted us asking for advice on how to get her 12 year old daughter to do more exercise we thought it was…
The words non-binary, queer, trans, are regularly used in social media and the news nowadays. Many teens are far more educated on their significance than us parents; in fact many of us would be completely unprepared over how to support a child that announces they're trans. In some countries, and…
The issue of gender and differences of sexuality has become very prominent worldwide over the past decade. In some countries, and communities, anything that veers from heterosexual is still punished. In many first world countries there has been a large shift towards acceptance and understanding of people who don't fit…
The words non-binary, queer, trans, are regularly used in social media and the news nowadays. Many teens are far more educated on their significance than us parents; in fact many of us would be completely unprepared over how to support a child that announces they're trans. In some countries, and…
The issue of gender and personal identification has become very prominent worldwide over the past decade. Workplaces, schools, and laws are being changed to provide accommodations for people who don't fit a norm. For some, this seems like an obvious progression, and rooted in kindness and care. For others this…
CHAPTERS: 2:01 (https://www.buzzsprout.com/1882538/episodes/13784894-news-nuggets-and-laughs-covering-teen-lingo-mobile-phones-in-schools-and-what-we-re-teaching-our-teens) Teen lingo 7:10 (https://www.buzzsprout.com/1882538/episodes/13784894-news-nuggets-and-laughs-covering-teen-lingo-mobile-phones-in-schools-and-what-we-re-teaching-our-teens) Reviews 9:07 (https://www.buzzsprout.com/1882538/episodes/13784894-news-nuggets-and-laughs-covering-teen-lingo-mobile-phones-in-schools-and-what-we-re-teaching-our-teens) The things that trigger us are an opportunity to know ourselves better. 12:32 (https://www.buzzsprout.com/1882538/episodes/13784894-news-nuggets-and-laughs-covering-teen-lingo-mobile-phones-in-schools-and-what-we-re-teaching-our-teens) Getting stuck in an emotional spiral. 15:57 (https://www.buzzsprout.com/1882538/episodes/13784894-news-nuggets-and-laughs-covering-teen-lingo-mobile-phones-in-schools-and-what-we-re-teaching-our-teens) Mobile phone ban in schools 22:00 (https://www.buzzsprout.com/1882538/episodes/13784894-news-nuggets-and-laughs-covering-teen-lingo-mobile-phones-in-schools-and-what-we-re-teaching-our-teens) Overhaul of exams 32:57 (https://www.buzzsprout.com/1882538/episodes/13784894-news-nuggets-and-laughs-covering-teen-lingo-mobile-phones-in-schools-and-what-we-re-teaching-our-teens) More teen slang In most episodes…
In most episodes Rachel uses her journalistic background to trawl through studies and find out what a range of experts think about a topic. Susie brings her wealth of knowledge and experience of mindfulness and parenting to the microphone. Together, the two of us talk about the reality of parenting.…
Teen lingo can be baffling at the best of times but new words and acronyms seem to be emerging daily, so we thought it would be fun to talk about some of them and what they actually mean. Hit the follow button on your podcast player so you don't miss…
Deciding to split can be an incredibly challenging time for any married couple, but knowing the impact it can have on our kids can make it even harder to navigate the complex untangling of a life together. We were asked by one listener to talk about it, because she has…
Deciding to split can be an incredibly challenging time for any married couple, but knowing the impact it can have on our kids can make it even harder to navigate the complex untangling of a life together. We were asked by one listener to talk about it, because she has…
Stacy messaged to tell us that her son had come home with a hickey for the second time, and she wasn't sure whether her reaction was the right one. My goodness, it's hard. Remember when you had your very first date? The butterflies, the nervous laughter, and the constant fear…
Stacy messaged to tell us that her son had come home with a hickey for a second time, and she wasn't sure whether her reaction was the right one. My goodness, parenting can be hard. Remember when you had your very first date? The butterflies, the nervous laughter, and the…
The journey through teenage years is filled with a complex blend of emotions. Navigating these emotional complexities is a crucial part of parenting and an aspect that can significantly impact a teenager's life. The ability to comprehend and manage these emotions is referred to as emotional intelligence, a concept central…
Everybody knows intelligence is important, but until the 90's we relied on the testing of IQ to measure it. The problem was that IQ didn't really predict success. When the term emotional intelligence began being used it became clear that it may well provide the missing link for understanding what…
I'd never heard of a Gap Year until I took one, but it was life-changing; in a good way. Whether your teen is starting out at senior school, or about to hit a transition year, it's worth talking with them about whether taking a gap in their education or work…
I'd never heard of a Gap Year until I took one, but it was life-changing; in a good way. Whether your teen is starting out at senior school, or about to hit a transition year, it's worth talking with them about whether taking a gap in their education or work…
Parenting tweens and teens is challenging enough, but when someone in the family becomes seriously ill or dies, it can feel overwhelmingly difficult. In all honesty, we Westerners are terrible at talking about death, often avoiding it, so when it comes to talking with teenagers about the subject most of…
