Easy to avoid but super important. This episode Andrea Brand Author of Stop Sweating & Start Talking gives advice on how and why its really important we as parents have these conversations. Including tips from her books to make it as easy as talking sports! What's not to love!

Why its so hard for us as parents to do this? It's a tough but really important one. In this episode I explore why it's so hard, what you can do to overcome this. Why it matters to your teen and why it will help you too! With examples and actions you can reflect on this will help you see your path to giving your teen the freedom to fail and strength to bounce back! All because of their awesome parents!!!

Risky behaviour has been a part of Teen life for EVER. But as a parent it's the pits. In this episode I give some insight into why they do it, what they get and how you can help them!

Things to help you help your teen with friendships. What's important you do and don't do. Ways to help them learn the important life skill of filtering friends.

Communicating with a teenager can be tough. Understand why getting it right can mean the difference between being included or iced out. Learn what you need to know and why it's important in this short 10 minute podcast.

Practical, usable ideas on how to help your teen with nutrition. A quick insight into the different NEEDS nutritionally for teen boys and girls, the common pitfalls and ways you can help. All provided from Uta Boellinger from Cannelle Nutrition who has years of experience with nutrition and a teen son who inspired her research in this area. www.cannelle.co.uk

The scary resemblance to building and running a business and being a parent! The challenges, wins and overall goals are more aligned than you could ever imagine! Seriously...it's true!

Interview with a mum to a teen during lockdown 2020. What helped her through, what she noticed about herself while their relationship was changing. Also including her top tips and key things to notice to make it easier. The question was who was acting like a typical teen when things got tough.

A quick refresher on learning styles and how they can be a secret key to engaging your teenager! Starting with the focus on Exams and Revision, I give revision tips for each learning dtyles, ways that will be more effective for them to learn! Plus I discuss how Learning Styles can also help with communication, reminders and engagement.

Looking at how to change when life throws you lemons and you (or quite possibly your teen) end up wallowing about the way things are. Things to consider, actions to take and remembering perspective, that's yours and your teens! There is a way out... just launch 1 lemon!