Care Visions Talks
Care Visions Talks
Care Visions Talks is a podcast series that brings together voices from across care, education, health and community support to explore what it really means to care — and to be cared for.
The series includes two strands:
Care Visions Family Talk is hosted by Dr Linda de Caestecker, former Director of Public Health and experienced paediatrician. These warm, accessible conversations are designed for parents, carers and families. Topics include childhood trauma, fostering, resilience, separation and mental health, with expert guests offering practical guidance and compassionate insight.
Care Visions Professional Talk is hosted by Humphrey Hawksley, award-winning author, broadcaster and former BBC foreign correspondent. These in-depth episodes are created for those working in or studying social care, health, education and related fields. Guests include thought leaders, researchers and practitioners discussing the emotional realities, challenges and evolving practices in work with children, young people and families.
Whether you're a parent, a professional, or someone passionate about care and community, Care Visions Talks offers space to listen, reflect and learn.
Care Visions Talks
Care Visions Family Talk - How To Get Your Teenager Out Of Their Bedroom
In this one-hour interview with live Q&A, hosts Linda de Caestecker, a Public Health Doctor, and Scott Kyle, an Actor and Foster Carer, were joined by renowned parenting expert Anita Cleare for an engaging and insightful conversation on parenting and caring for teenagers in today’s fast-paced, noisy world.
Drawing from her latest book, How to Get Your Teenager Out of Their Bedroom, Anita shared everyday actions to build stronger connections, practical blueprints for encouraging reluctant teens to engage, effective communication tips, and strategies for handling many of the challenges parents and carers commonly face.
Listeners gained a much deeper understanding of teenage dynamics, along with actionable tools and strategies to support them through this often-tricky stage. The session opened the door for greater confidence in navigating the teenage years, whether you're a parent, carer, or simply looking to support young people more effectively.
About our featured guest:
Anita Cleare is a parenting speaker, writer, and coach with over two decades of experience supporting families. With a background in developmental psychology, she is known for her practical, evidence-based guidance that fosters real change. Her award-nominated blog Thinking Parenting has been featured in The Sunday Times Magazine as a must-read for parents. Anita has spoken at events across the UK and internationally, and her advice has appeared in outlets including the BBC, CNBC, The Telegraph, and The Times.