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March 25, 2025

135: Adolescence: Help for parents with the core themes. How to discuss and connect with our kids

Send us a text The mini-series, Adolescence, is a global hit, topping Netflix charts in 71 countries and amassing 24.3 million views in its first four days. It's sparked a global conversation about parenting, masculinity, and...

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March 18, 2025

134: Are we too cynical? Helping our kids see hope in a world of cynicism.

Send us a text Twenty years ago The Times asked young people in Britain a series of questions. The new Millenials gave answers which showed that the majority thought the UK was forward-looking and tolerant; they were proud to...

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Feb. 18, 2025

130: Worries about skin care obsessions? The social media 'Sephora' kid craze from a teen perspective

Send us a text Most teens go through a phase of being hyper-focused on looking good; whether it's clothes, bodybuilding, skin-care or makeup. What can seem like an obsession could be a normal part of the process, so when shou...

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Dec. 3, 2024

119: Girls: Talking with teens about beauty standards, entitlement and misogyny an interview with Jo-Ann Finkelstein

Send us a text Encouraging our kids to make the most of themselves is a vital job for parents, but how do we talk with girls about the barriers they face? From the subtle expectation that girls and women be humble to the not ...

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Oct. 15, 2024

112: Stress - the major health issue for parents in our 'culture of comparison'.

Send us a text Over the last decade, parents have been consistently more likely to report experiencing high levels of stress compared to other adults, according to a report issued by the US Surgeon General, Dr Vivek Murthy. A...

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Sept. 10, 2024

107: Teen weight and body image: Mother and daughter explore the issues.

Send us a text As your child turns from a tween to a teen it's obvious to everyone that their body and mind are undergoing massive changes. It's destablising for our kids and can be very uncomfortable for us parents watching ...

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