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Hormones. Anxiety. Angst. Raising teens is tough.
Parental As Anything: Teens gives you practical tips on how to navigate your teen-sized problems, from porn to partying, body issues to bullying.
Rebecca Sparrow, teen educator and author talks to parents and experts to unpack the biggest challenges of parenting teens.
Learn how to support your teenager while staying (mostly) sane.
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Is it ok to let my teen drink alcohol?
You pick up your teenager from a party, see wasted kids stumbling around, vomiting in bushes and you realise they’re no longer playing pin the tail on the donkey.
How do we teach our kids to have a healthy relationship with alcohol? And is it ever okay to give your teen booze?
In this Parental As Anything: Teens, Paul Dillon, the director of Drug and Alcohol Research and Training Australia, joins host Bec Sparrow to talk you through how to set boundaries, how to keep your child safe and what to do if your teen is asking for booze. -
Dear Bec—my teen's entitled!
From fancy drink bottles to the latest tech, teenagers want lots of stuff they (and you) can’t afford and don’t need.
So how can you push back from the constant barrage of demands?
In this bite-sized Dear Bec episode, Bec Sparrow explains why giving teens what they want isn’t always good for them and that what they really crave, money can’t buy. -
My teen is hassling for nudes
OMG. You catch your teen hassling for nude pics. What the hell do you do?
How to have those awkward conversations with your teenagers about sexting, consent and protecting yourself online. -
INTRODUCING — Parental As Anything: Teens
Teenage sex. Anxiety. Underage drinking. Porn. Phone addiction.
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The best hacks from Parental As Anything listeners
Nothing truly prepares you for becoming a parent, but some of the best advice comes from other mums or dads – even famous ones like Hamish Blake.
In this special episode, Maggie Dent hands the reins over to the Parental As Anything community for you to share your best parenting hacks. Even comedian Hamish Blake shares his top tip for keeping kids entertained.
The advice provided in this podcast is general in nature and does not take into account your personal situation. If you require further advice specific to your needs, please consult a professional. -
How to prepare your kid for high school
Starting high school is a massive change for both you and your tween. How do you get them ready and help them through the ups and downs of Year 7?
Youth coach Claire Eaton and Maggie Dent share their practical tips for the weeks before they start, routines to keep them on track and handling the rough patches.
The advice provided in this podcast is general in nature and does not take into account your personal situation. If you require further advice specific to your needs, please consult a professional.
Customer Reviews
A must listen for parents of teens!
Such a helpful and practical podcast for a challenging era.
Bec is so warm and friendly, would have her in my Parent WhatsApp group any day!
Thank you for this!!
As a parent, having sage advice like this is priceless. Thank you for bringing this to our ears.
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