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The Parent & Teen Toolbox

Jun 30, 2020

As our children approach adulthood, they are so desperate to gain and develop their newfound independence - so the last thing they want is parental restrictions being thrust upon them to cramp their style!

BUT - in this fast-paced world - Boundaries are EXACTLY what our children need.

 

In this episode, I discuss...


Jun 23, 2020

Why it’s OK to let your child sleep in!

 

In this episode, I talk about the importance of sleep.

 

How teenagers have a different sleep cycle than parents and why it’s important for us to adjust to this.

 

16 million adults say that they have sleep problems - so I offer some suggestions on how to reduce the stress...


Jun 16, 2020

“There’s nothing to look forward to.”

“ There’s no end in sight.”

“I’m stuck in a rut.”

Does any of this sound familiar?

 

When we don’t have anything to look forward to we can feel discouraged and despondent. Every day feels like Groundhog Day.

 



In this episode, I talk about the importance of...


Jun 9, 2020

There is so much unrest at the moment following the death of George Floyd - a black man who died from asphyxiation whilst in police custody because a white police officer knelt on his neck for 9 minutes.

 

Understandably there is anger and protests are appearing across the globe.

 

In this episode, I give guidance to...


Jun 2, 2020

In this episode, I talk about how to communicate with a teenager who doesn’t really want to talk to you.

 

When teenagers are in the home - communication suddenly takes on a different form!

 

Perhaps the only communication going on at the moment is yelling and door slamming. It’s not unusual.

 

Maybe there is...