58 episodes

Being a teenager has changed. A lot. There’s TikTok, vaping, d*ck pics, there are Snap maps, selfies and filters...and it's all a potential battlefield for parents where the stakes feel impossibly high. So welcome to some real parenting talk. As both clinicians and parents, Dr. Ginni Mansberg and clinical psychologist Jo Lamble know first-hand how challenging it can be to raise adolescents. This is why they're bringing their common-sense expertise to Mamamia’s Help! I Have A Teenager. Every week Dr. Ginni and Jo will be answering your questions, and you can submit them at podcast@mamamia.com.au 

Help! I Have A Teenager Mamamia

    • Kids & Family
    • 4.3 • 19 Ratings

Being a teenager has changed. A lot. There’s TikTok, vaping, d*ck pics, there are Snap maps, selfies and filters...and it's all a potential battlefield for parents where the stakes feel impossibly high. So welcome to some real parenting talk. As both clinicians and parents, Dr. Ginni Mansberg and clinical psychologist Jo Lamble know first-hand how challenging it can be to raise adolescents. This is why they're bringing their common-sense expertise to Mamamia’s Help! I Have A Teenager. Every week Dr. Ginni and Jo will be answering your questions, and you can submit them at podcast@mamamia.com.au 

    'My Teen Has No Friends And I Don't Know How To Help'

    'My Teen Has No Friends And I Don't Know How To Help'

    If your teen has ever struggled to make (or keep) friends, you'll know how distressing this can be. Ginni and Jo have some sage advice for a parent who is concerned their son's behaviour has ostracised him amongst his peers. 

    Plus, they discuss a dilemma from a listener who wants to know if a local club is an appropriate first job for their daughter.

    THE END BITS 

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    Submit a question via our new anonymous form here

    Got a question? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au

    CREDITS:

    Hosts: Dr Ginni Mansberg & Jo Lamble

    Find a copy of The New Teen Age here: https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-new-teen-age-ginni-mansberg/book/9781922351258.html 

    Producer: Emmeline Peterson

    Audio Production: Thom Lion

    Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

    Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and we aim to get to 1,000. Find out more on mamamia.com.au 
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    • 12 min
    What Are ‘Nangs’ And How Are Teens Using Them To Get High?

    What Are ‘Nangs’ And How Are Teens Using Them To Get High?

    Have you ever seen small silver canisters discarded on the street, and wondered why someone was consuming so much whipped cream at night? Well, they're actually nitrous oxide, and teens are using them as a cheap and easy way to feel high. So how worried should parents be?

    Plus, Ginni and Jo have some advice for a parent who is sick of their daughter's backchat.

    THE END BITS 

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    GET IN TOUCH:

    Submit a question via our new anonymous form here

    Got a question? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au

    CREDITS:

    Hosts: Dr Ginni Mansberg & Jo Lamble

    Find a copy of The New Teen Age here: https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-new-teen-age-ginni-mansberg/book/9781922351258.html 

    Producer: Emmeline Peterson

    Audio Production: Thom Lion

    Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

    Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and we aim to get to 1,000. Find out more on mamamia.com.au 
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    • 18 min
    ‘I Hate My Son’s Girlfriend. What Do I Do?’

    ‘I Hate My Son’s Girlfriend. What Do I Do?’

    So the time has come that your teen has brought home a special someone, but there's only one problem - you don't like them. But of course, your teen really really does.

    This is the relatable problem a parent is dealing with on today's episode, and Ginni and Jo have some advice to help get through this period, without damaging their relationship with their son.

    Plus, has your child ever faked being sick to get our of school? Here's some tips on how deal with your teen chucking a sickie.

    THE END BITS 

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    GET IN TOUCH:

    Submit a question via our new anonymous form here

    Got a question? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au

    CREDITS:

    Hosts: Dr Ginni Mansberg & Jo Lamble

    Find a copy of The New Teen Age here: https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-new-teen-age-ginni-mansberg/book/9781922351258.html 

    Producer: Emmeline Peterson

    Audio Production: Thom Lion

    Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

    Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and we aim to get to 1,000. Find out more on mamamia.com.au 
    Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe
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    • 16 min
    ‘I Think My Child Is Stealing Money From Me - But I Can’t Prove It’

    ‘I Think My Child Is Stealing Money From Me - But I Can’t Prove It’

    Has your teen ever stolen from you? It's actually more common than you might think, but it's still a problem that needs to be addressed. This week, Ginni and Jo hear from a parent who realised money is going missing from her partner's wallet, and doesn't know what to do.

    Plus, we hear from an exasperated aunt who wants to be there to support her niece, but is becoming increasingly frustrated by her bad behaviour.

    THE END BITS 

    Subscribe to Mamamia

    GET IN TOUCH:

    Submit a question via our new anonymous form here

    Got a question? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au

    CREDITS:

    Hosts: Dr Ginni Mansberg & Jo Lamble

    Find a copy of The New Teen Age here: https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-new-teen-age-ginni-mansberg/book/9781922351258.html 

    Producer: Emmeline Peterson

    Audio Production: Thom Lion

    Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

    Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and we aim to get to 1,000. Find out more on mamamia.com.au 
    Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe
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    • 15 min
    Wrapping Your Head Around Your Teen’s New Pronouns

    Wrapping Your Head Around Your Teen’s New Pronouns

    When a teen transitions or is non-binary, one thing to keep in mind is their pronouns changing. So how do you wrap your head around a big change like that, so your teen feels affirmed and supported? Ginni and Jo have some sage advice for a listener struggling to understand.

    Plus, we hear from a LGBTQIA+ teen listener who doesn't always feel comfortable at home so spends a lot of time at friend's places, and wants to let other parents know their house is a safe space.

    THE END BITS 

    Subscribe to Mamamia

    GET IN TOUCH:

    Submit a question via our new anonymous form here

    Got a question? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au

    CREDITS:

    Hosts: Dr Ginni Mansberg & Jo Lamble

    Find a copy of The New Teen Age here: https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-new-teen-age-ginni-mansberg/book/9781922351258.html 

    Producer: Emmeline Peterson

    Audio Production: Thom Lion

    Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

    Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and we aim to get to 1,000. Find out more on mamamia.com.au 
    Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe
    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    • 15 min
    Are Table Manners Really That Important?

    Are Table Manners Really That Important?

    Talking with your mouth full, putting your elbows on the table, not using a knife and fork, and eating with your mouth closed. These are all considered 'bad manners' when eating, but are they really that important to drill into your teen these days?

    Plus we hear from a heartbroken parents who's teen has run away from home to stay with a friend's family. Ginni and Jo have some practical advice to get through this tough period.

    THE END BITS 

    Subscribe to Mamamia

    GET IN TOUCH:

    Submit a question via our new anonymous form here

    Got a question? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au

    CREDITS:

    Hosts: Dr Ginni Mansberg & Jo Lamble

    Find a copy of The New Teen Age here: https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-new-teen-age-ginni-mansberg/book/9781922351258.html 

    Producer: Emmeline Peterson

    Audio Production: Thom Lion

    Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

    Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and we aim to get to 1,000. Find out more on mamamia.com.au 
    Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe
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    • 17 min

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