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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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    • Kids & Family
    • 4.7 • 34 Ratings

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.

    My teen is hassling for nudes

    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.  

    • 24 min
    INTRODUCING — Parental As Anything: Teens

    INTRODUCING — Parental As Anything: Teens

    Teenage sex. Anxiety. Underage drinking. Porn. Phone addiction.  

    • 3 min
    Parents of teens, we want to hear from you!

    Parents of teens, we want to hear from you!

    Is your teenager stressed at school?  

    Have they got a worrying porn habit?  

    Are you having dramas with another parent who has different rules to you?  

    In the new season of Parental As Anything: Teens, teen educator Bec Sparrow finds practical solutions for your teenage-sized problems and we want your questions!  

    Parents of teen boys, we’re looking at you especially.  

    Send an email to teens@abc.net.au  

    Brand new episodes coming soon, make sure you follow us on ABC Listen or your favourite podcast app.  

    • 1 min
    The best hacks from Parental As Anything listeners

    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.

    • 14 min
    How to prepare your kid for high school

    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.

    • 24 min
    Help — my kid won't stop swearing

    Help — my kid won't stop swearing

    Like it or not, children will learn to swear from school, videos, even their parents. So what can you do to stop your child being a pottymouth? 

    In this Help Me, Maggie episode Maggie Dent explains why children might swear, how to discourage them from using offensive words and what to say if you slip up and swear in front of them. 

    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. 
    Host: Maggie Dent 
    Producer: Josie Sargent 
    Consulting Producer: Carmen Myler 
    Executive Producer: Kim Lester 
    Sound design: Isabella Tropiano 

    • 8 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
34 Ratings

34 Ratings

Dpippen ,

👏👏👏

I found Maggie Dent through a book recommendation for From Boys to Men. I’m working my way through episodes now to catch up but am so grateful to hear the episode on engaging your kids on the connect of miscarriage. It’s so abstract and yet affects everyone is such a big way, so thank you.

clinical.mom ,

On point!

I am a young clinical psychologist with two young children in the states and this podcast is truly on point!!! I listen to these podcast over and over for my own source of informed parenting and now I’m starting to share the podcast with colleagues and clients. Keep it up!’ Looking forward to the 2020 season :)

ajswiss ,

Exactly the type of parenting podcast I’ve been looking for!

Great podcast, looking forward to more episodes!!

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