When your teenager says “I’m fine” — but clearly isn’t — it can leave you feeling helpless and unsure how to respond.

This episode explores why friendship anxiety in teens isn’t really about friends, but about belonging, identity, and self-worth. If your child feels left out at school or like they don’t fit in, you’ll learn why fixing can make things worse — and what actually helps anxious teens feel steadier, seen, and supported.

Because your teen doesn’t need to belong everywhere.

They need to believe they’re worthy anywhere.

Dont Panic It's Just a Teenager link - https://amzn.eu/d/cqyAYCs

In response to a Parent question - Why Your Teen’s Eating Habits Aren’t Really About Food 🍕🥦

When your teen starts skipping meals, eating less, or living off beige snacks — it’s easy to panic. But what if it’s not about the food at all? In this episode, we unpack the real reasons behind these changes — control, comfort, belonging — and how your response can either build connection or push them away. Learn how curiosity beats correction, empathy trumps education, and why your job isn’t to fix the food… it’s to protect the relationship.

Have you ever wondered how to support your teenager if they are self-harming?

In this episode, Cassie shares practical ideas to help your teenager. She gives insight into the important things parents should understand about self-harm and why elastic bands aren't the best answer if this is something your teenager struggles with.

Cassie Swift, a Family Empowerment Guide, the founder of True You, the young people's life coaching business and the author of many books (including an international bestseller) and the creator of the Children Mental Health Matters Summit that happens each year.

Cassie shares her insight into one of her many specialisms Self-Harm and gives ways parents can support their teenagers if they are in this place.

Cassie can be contacted via the link below

https://linktr.ee/CassieS

So often there is disruption in a home because we ask for something to be done, and it doesn't happen!

So we nag about it and get even deeper into disruption with our teenagers. So when nagging, tearing your hair out and shouting has failed... try this!!

From working with teens as long as I have there is actually 1 tiny little change that can be made to make it far more likely that what we ask to be done... actually will get done

One tiny simple thing that I know I have been missing that makes all the difference.

Give me 7 minutes and I will let you in on it!

Sophie Witherden shares her story of raising her son Charlie who has ADHD.

- She shares tips that have helped her and Charlie

- Find out the one thing she found critical to help her through the tough times

* PLUS by messaging via her Instagram page - get access to the download she made for Charlie's school to help Charlie's teachers support & understand him.

It is a lovely episode showing the pain and pleasure of raising a child with ADHD - a rare insight into another family's world.

Charlies Instagram - adhd_lifewithcharlie

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