I wish I had discovered you before my child turned teenager and I was not prepared for what was coming and I'm upset that (with hindsight) I mismanaged some early situations at the time. It is incredibly helpful to hear that they need us as a bucket to pour all their emotions into and not necessarily to *fix things*. I also love the analogy of teens being in lifeboats at sea while we are on the shore, watching and available to help if they need us. I find the episodes calming and supportive, even though many of the hurdles have not arisen, it is nice to know that there is somewhere to go for research and tips should they arise. Well done for creating this "hug" for parents like me that didn't know they needed one!
May 6, 2024 by Jemma on This Website
Parenting teenagers, untangled: The award-winning podcast for parents of teens and tweens.