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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Want more from Susie? Check out her courses at www.amindful-life.co.uk
Episodes
Emotional issues. How to avoid overreacting. Vintage
The Fatherhood Gap: How Society Is Failing Dads (and Our Kids)
Top Friendship Tips for Teen Girls: Lessons from Real-Life Sisters.
Motivational feedback, a happiness hack, and letting your teen sleepover after a party
Christmas and other family gatherings with teens. Magic or misery? Vintage
The Super System To Help Teens Stay on Task; Even Those With ADHD
Being in control, and gendered marketing - Community catch-up
How to Model Healthy Free Speech
Anxiety, finding your tribe, perfectionism & rethinking our thoughts. Community Catch Up
Talk to your boys: Masculinity, gaming, sexuality and emotions.
Your Teen Is Already Using AI—Here’s How to Talk to Them About It
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.
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.
Stop pushing your kids: The science of success, resilience, and reduced stress.
Transforming difficult, disruptive kids. x
Conflict resolution skills for parents. Vintage. x
Teens Talk: The good and bad of smart phones and social media.
When School Goes Wrong: How Parents Can Advocate, Support, and Turn Things Around
Mental Health, and Teen Phone Use with Oxford Psychologist Lucy Foulkes.
Lessons in parenting from adult kids who go no contact:
Teens, screens and mobiles: bans and boundaries.
Why Parents Judge Each Other — And How to Stop. x