Bitesize Parenting Teens

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A new podcast about teens presented by actress and comedian Kerry Godliman. The podcast is aimed at parents of 10-18-year-olds and covers a range of topics with parenting experts and celebrity guests taking on parenting dilemmas from voice notes recorded by parents who are trying to get to grips with everything from teens and social media to addressing an untidy bedroom.

Episodes

  1. 7 APR

    Bonus: Explaining the Age Gap

    In this shorter, bonus episode, Kerry Godliman, guest Charlie Baker (comedian and Talksport radio host) and psychologist and psychotherapist Dr Charlotte Armitage discuss baby loss. Charlie Baker talks about having a big age gap between his two children and the reason for that being baby loss. Charlie and Kerry discuss how he's dealt with people asking about the age gap and along with Charlotte they offer advice on how to deal with baby loss as a family, especially if you need to talk to older children about it. For more information and advice on parenting please head to https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/parents

    13 min

  2. 7 APR

    6. Helping teenagers make good choices and step-parenting challenges

    Host Kerry Godliman is joined by celebrity parents and psychologists to discuss the wonders and woes of raising teenagers, and soon-to-be teenagers. In this sixth episode, Kerry Godliman is joined by guest Rickie Haywood-Williams (BBC Radio 1 presenter) and clinical psychologist Dr Martha Deiros-Collado. We hear from a Dad whose teen is playing parents off against each other. Rickie talks about his experience as a step-parent and the tricky times he had parenting his biological daughter when he split up with her Mum. They also discuss helping your teens to make good choices when it comes to education and how to create a safe space for them to open up to you. For more information and advice on parenting please head to https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/parents Created by Porcelina Productions for BBC Bitesize Producers - Carmel O'Grady and Michael Farnell Executive Editor - Andrew Swanson

    34 min

  3. 7 APR

    5. Coping with teenage hormones and helping teens handle their friendships

    Host Kerry Godliman is joined by celebrity parents and psychologists to discuss the wonders and woes of raising teenagers, and soon-to-be teenagers. In this fifth episode, Kerry is joined by guest Bridget Christie (comedian) and clinical psychologist Dr Martha Deiros-Collado. We hear from a Mum who is concerned her teen is struggling to make friends. The panel offer advice on this and also discuss dealing with children heading off to university or leaving home. Bridget also talks about her experience dealing with hormonal teenagers when menopausal and they discuss coping strategies. For more information and advice on parenting please head to https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/parents

    35 min

  4. 7 APR

    4. Dealing with school avoidance - and how to co-parent successfully

    Host Kerry Godliman is joined by celebrity parents and psychologists to discuss the wonders and woes of raising teenagers, and soon-to-be teenagers. In this fourth episode, Kerry is joined by guest Charlie Condou (actor) and psychologist and psychotherapist Dr Charlotte Armitage. Charlie discusses how he co-parents his children and how that works in practice. They also look at phone and screen use and hear from a parent on that subject. Charlie also talks openly about his son's difficulties with school avoidance and what you can do as a parent to help teenagers going through that. For more information and advice on parenting please head to https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/parents

    39 min

  5. 7 APR

    3. How to talk to angry teenagers - including about phone use and sleep habits

    Host Kerry Godliman is joined by celebrity parents and psychologists to discuss the wonders and woes of raising teenagers, and soon-to-be teenagers. In this third episode Kerry is joined by guest Rob Rouse (comedian) and clinical psychologist Dr Martha Deiros-Collado. We hear from a parent whose teen is difficult to talk to and holds a lot of anger, the panel discuss this and Dr Martha offers some very practical advice on how to open a dialogue with teenagers. They also discuss how much sleep teenagers actually need and explore a really good tip for discussing and potentially limiting phone use. For more information and advice on parenting please head to https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/parents

    33 min

  6. 7 APR

    2. Should I tidy my teenager's bedroom? And talking to teens about relationships

    Host Kerry Godliman is joined by celebrity parents and psychologists to discuss the wonders and woes of raising teenagers, and soon-to-be teenagers. In this second episode, Kerry is joined by Jamelia (singer, TV presenter) and psychologist Dr Lucy Foulkes. We hear from a parent asking for advice on relationships for older teenagers and the panel discuss helping teens manage relationships and sex. Messy teenage bedrooms are addressed and Jamelia also talks about parenting teenage girls and the influence of social media and difficulties around body image. For more information and advice on parenting please head to https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/parents

    33 min

  7. 7 APR

    1. How to help teenagers revise - and deal with exam stress

    Host Kerry Godliman is joined by celebrity parents and psychologists to discuss the wonders and woes of raising teenagers, and soon-to-be teenagers. In this first episode, Kerry is joined by guest Charlie Baker (comedian and Talksport radio host) and psychologist and psychotherapist Dr Charlotte Armitage. We hear from a parent in Northern Ireland who is worried about her son and his preparation for upcoming exams. We hear from Charlie about his difficulties getting his son to revise and Kerry on how she's managed it. They also discuss helping teenagers start to find their path in life and how parents can help with this. For more information and advice on parenting please head to https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/parents Created by Porcelina Productions for BBC Bitesize Producers - Carmel O'Grady and Michael Farnell Executive Editor - Andrew Swanson

    34 min

  8. 2 APR

    Introducing BBC Bitesize Parenting Teens

    Host Kerry Godliman is joined by celebrity parents and psychologists to discuss the wonders and woes of raising teenagers, and soon-to-be teenagers. The series features guests including singer Jamelia, Radio 1 presenter Rickie Haywood-Williams and comedian Bridget Christie. Together with Kerry and a parenting expert they discuss everything from untidy teenage bedrooms to hormonal rage. It's packed with laughs, real life stories and great useful advice. Created by Porcelina Productions for BBC Bitesize Producers - Carmel O'Grady and Michael Farnell Executive Editor - Andrew Swanson

    2 min
  • 8 Episodes

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A new podcast about teens presented by actress and comedian Kerry Godliman. The podcast is aimed at parents of 10-18-year-olds and covers a range of topics with parenting experts and celebrity guests taking on parenting dilemmas from voice notes recorded by parents who are trying to get to grips with everything from teens and social media to addressing an untidy bedroom.

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