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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…
For most of our episodes I research a topic and discuss it with Susie. We covered anxiety some time ago in that format, and it's continued to be one of our most popular downloads. So, when I was given the opportunity to interview a specialist in the area, I jumped…
For most of our episodes I research a topic and discuss it with Susie. We covered anxiety some time ago in that format, and it's continued to be one of our most popular downloads. So, when I was given the opportunity to interview a specialist in the area, I jumped…
For most of our episodes I research a topic and discuss it with Susie. We covered anxiety some time ago in that format, and it's continued to be one of our most popular downloads. So, when I was given the opportunity to interview a specialist in the area, I jumped…
A holiday is a time when someone does not go to work or school, but is free to do what they want, such as travel or relax. That's according to the Cambridge Dictionary. The problem with teenagers, is that what they want to do for several weeks over summer -…
A holiday is when someone is free to do what they want, such as travel or relax. That's according to the Cambridge Dictionary. The problem with teenagers, is that what they want to do for several weeks over summer - such as sleep or use their electronic devices all day…
The transition from junior to senior school can be thrilling; the chance to meet a much bigger group of kids, and gain more of the independence that's part of growing up. But change is always stressful, and when you combine a big shake up of friend groups with puberty, having…
The transition from junior to senior school can be thrilling; the chance to meet a much bigger group of kids, and gain more of the independence that's part of growing up. But change is always stressful, and when you combine a big shake up of friend groups with puberty, having…
In this interview with Danielle Winton of Memory Strategy we talked about: * Why Google really doesn't replace the importance of building our memory. * How we can build our memory muscle in the same way we build other muscles at the gym. * How someone who isn't neurotypical, and…
In this interview with Danielle Winton of Memory Strategy we talked about: * Why we should care about memory stategies. * Key things parents can do to support their teens. * How to link a number to music. * Everyone can polish up their memory. * Using your body as…
In this interview we talked about: * Why Google really doesn't replace the importance of building our memory. * How we can build our memory muscle in the same way we build other muscles at the gym. * How someone who isn't neurotypical, and struggles with working memory, can really…
Leaving school can be incredibly exciting, but it’s also a day of reckoning when all the support structures fall away, and our teens are expected to behave more like adults. All change is stressful, and I’ve found that when my teens are on their devices too much, or consuming junk,…
Difficult conversations can be easier when our body is occupied with something, and our teenager has our full attention. Often we shy away from these conversations because we’re scared of what might come up. Here’s a great way of managing your way through those difficult moments. #talking #busy #hiking #body…
Teens feel huge pressure to drink alcohol. Here’s what I’ve told my teens to help them when the pressure is in.
00:00 Introduction and reviews. 2:43 When you become the Uber parent in the holidays, who feels like a taxi service. 4:02 Screen time: Helping your teens to manage their screen use. Yes, they really do want you to intervene. 5:38 Snapchat obsession. Why is your teen so driven to spending…
Snapchat has become a must-have for most teens, because it's now the way they stay in touch with their friends. The filters make it fun, they can see where their friends are on Snapmaps, and the instant photos give them a quick and easy contact point. But one of our…
