Parenting teenagers untangled. 🏆 Your Weekly Hug
Hello, I'm Rachel Richards, former BBC Correspondent, CNBC Europe World News Anchor and mum, on a mission to make parenting teens much less stressful, and even enjoyable.
Why not try listening to my award-winning ‘hug’ where you can put down the baggage your parents handed you and relax.
It’s your chance to reflect on what's in your baggage; what's still working, and what needs to be tossed aside. You'll also pick up skills and ideas to help you navigate each new stage of your parenting journey.
Each week, I pick a topic, research it, and find you the best answers. Whether interviewing experts, chatting with my mindfulness guru friend, Susi Asli, or getting the lowdown from my own teenagers.
You'll hear what experts are saying about the problems we face and the way other parents are struggling. It’s a chance to think about your parenting, shame and judgement free.
As the world leading expert on your own child you can then make your own choices about what works for you and your family.
Do you have a question, a story, or just need to vent? Drop me a line at teenagersuntangled@gmail.com (total privacy, no judgment, promise).
What the Independent Podcasting Awards Said:
“The advice in this podcast is universally helpful—not just for parents of teenagers.”
“A great mix of personal stories and professional insight—refreshing, informative, and packed with extra resources.”
“The chemistry between Rachel and Susie is fantastic. It’s like sitting down with smart, funny friends who actually get it.”
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Episodes
Mental health problems in teenagers. We can't just blame phones.
Drugs: Half of 15 year olds have been exposed. How to talk with your kids about drugs now.
Grief, university, rules and consequences, raising boys, chores and phones. Community Catch Up
Most teenagers aren't getting enough sleep. Here's how to fix it.
Preventing our kids from developing eating disorders, with food psychologist Dr Anna Colton. 162
Stop pushing your kids: The science of success, resilience, and reduced stress with Ned Johnson. 161
Transforming difficult, disruptive kids into ones with purpose and connection, one farm at a time. 160
Conflict resolution skills for parents. Vintage. 159
Teens Talk: The good and bad of smart phones and social media. 158
School: what to do when things go wrong with the Good Schools Guide. 157
Mental Health, and Teen Phone Use with Oxford Psychologist Lucy Foulkes. 156
Lessons in parenting from adult kids who go no contact: 155
Teens, screens and mobiles: bans and boundaries: 154
Can we offer other parents support without making them feel criticised or judged? 153
Why Mothers Aren't Happy: Burnout, Mental Load and the Second Shift. 152
Angry teenagers: How to parent tweens and teens through their anger - Vintage. 151
How to Set Boundaries That Actually Work With Teens: Vintage. 150
Motivation: How to motivate a young person, teen or tween: Vintage. 149
Alcohol. A Smart Parents' Guide to Helping Teens Take a Healthy Approach. 148
Vintage: How to talk so your teenager will listen, and teens wanting to sleep together. 147
Puberty, toxic friendships, 'Pick me' girls - top tips for parenting teenagers from teenagers. 146
Support Your Teen Starting University: Including the thing that makes all the difference. 145
How to stop a downward spiral before it happens with Dr Greg Walton 'One of psychology's greatest'. 144
First love, breakups & LGBTQ. How to support your teen. 143
Underage sex, loneliness, puberty and finding hobbies. Support for you and your teen. 142