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Parenting Teenagers Untangled

Rachel Richards
Parenting
Teenagers
Mindfulness
Mental Health
Social Media
Education
Parental Guidance
Teen Mental Health
Parenting Strategies
Parenting Challenges
Community Support
Teenage Development
Communication
Body Image
Peer Pressure
Friendship Dynamics
Secondary School Transition
Emotional and Behavioral Issues
ADHD
Anxiety

If you've found yourself wondering why is my teenager suddenly so angry? How much screen time is too much? Should I take their phone away at night? Why have they lost all motivation? What do I do about vaping, friendship problems, anxiety, parties, dating, exams… or a teenager who simply won’t talk to me? You're in the right place.

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Sonia Beardsmore
Mother of two; former trader who spent 22 years trading UK, European and North American equities; author of Raise a Mini Investor
Raise a Mini Investor
Episode: Teaching Teens About Money: Investing, Gambling & the Money Lessons Schools Miss
Catherine Rodici
Author of the Parent's Guide to Exam Stress, educator with secondary school experience
Author and Educator
Episode: Teen Exam Stress: How to Help Without Nagging, Pressuring or Taking Over
Lindsay Cormick
Political scientist, professor at Stevens Institute of Technology, author
Stevens Institute of Technology
Episode: How to Raise a Good Citizen: Teaching Teens Critical Thinking, Politics & Civic Responsibility
Nayibie Wei
Developmental psychologist and professor at New York University
New York University
Episode: Why Teenage Boys Pull Away: The Crisis of Connection With Dr Niobe Way
Michelle Chung
Clinical psychologist
In Practice Psychology
Episode: Teen Gambling Is Surging: How Gaming & Loot Boxes Are Hooking Our Kids
Dr. Katie Granville Chapman
Author of Growing Minds, The Science of Raising Thriving Teens
Oxford University, Wellington College (deputy head), founder of global youth leadership movement
Episode: Teen Brain Health: Screens, Dopamine, Junk Food & How to Raise a Thriving Teen
Maree Davies
Senior lecturer at the University of Auckland; author of Teaching Critical Thinking to Teenagers
University of Auckland
Episode: Is Your Teen Being Manipulated Online? Teaching Critical Thinking in the Age of AI
Masha Rusanov
Conflict navigation specialist, mediator and divorce coach; author of Repatterned
Repatterned (book)
Episode: Parenting Teens With an Angry or Critical Partner: How to Handle Conflict at Home
Matt Pinkett
Teacher and author of Unmasking the Manosphere; works with schools on misogyny and teen guidance
Teacher and author; Unmasking the Manosphere
Episode: Is the Manosphere Teaching Your Son to Hate Women? How Parents Can Respond

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Rachel Richards
Host of Teenagers Untangled; parenting and teen development expert with journalism background

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 189 ratings
  • Fantastic pod

    I love the relatable way you discuss the issues. Love you ladies. Thank goodness I found your pod!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BashfulLeigh
    United States6 months ago
  • Dip in and out- amazing!

    This is the best podcast that I didn’t know that I needed. These different subject podcasts are so relevant to anyone with preteens or teens to just dip in and out when you’re faced with a challenging situation, which lets be honest happens about five times a week with teenagers. Educational, relatable, engaging with presenters and guests that are nonjudgemental. A fresh perspective and a little coparent in your pocket!! Fantastic!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Izzie Brooks13
    United Kingdom10 months ago
  • Every parent should listen

    I have gained so many insights into being a parent, what my teens are going through and what they’re likely to go through. It’s reinforced my views but also given me a new perspective on what I could be doing differently. So many different subjects all handled in a very non judgmental and sensitive way. Thank you so much, every parent should listen to your podcasts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DFlares
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Gabriel Weston

    This show has helped me so much with raising my teens. I have two more to come and know it will continue to be an invaluable resource. Please keep it coming! Grateful parent of 4!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GJCWx
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Amazing

    I love it

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hellofromtheorher
    United Kingdoma year ago

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Some episodes could go deeper on topics, but overall highly helpful.
Listeners appreciate real-world applicability and calm approach.
Very practical, research-backed parenting tips.
Covers a wide range of teen topics with empathy.
Relatable and supportive; great for busy parents.

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Why Teenage Boys Pull Away: The Crisis of Connection With Dr Niobe Way
Q: What are the four major themes from your longitudinal work, and how do they apply to today's teens?
The four themes are: deep secret friendships and emotional intelligence; mental health as a symptom of social health; a shift in boys' expressions of sadness and anger toward a crisis of connection; and cultural ideologies that privilege hard over soft. These themes show that teens crave meaningful connections and that adults need to listen and foster relational skills.
Teen Gambling Is Surging: How Gaming & Loot Boxes Are Hooking Our Kids
Q: What should a parent say first when they suspect gambling?
Approach with curiosity and ask open-ended questions about spending habits, goals, and recent purchases to open up a dialogue without triggering defensiveness.
Teen Brain Health: Screens, Dopamine, Junk Food & How to Raise a Thriving Teen
Q: Now, Katy, in your book, you explain how modern life hijacks the teenage reward system through screens, gaming, junk food, social media. What should parents understand about dopamine that completely changes how they approach teen behaviour?
Parents should recognize that teens are navigating a rewards landscape that the industry designs to be highly engaging. The key is to listen, discuss the teen's own goals, and collaborate on boundaries that reduce daily, easy rewards while supporting long-term goals, so teens can choose more meaningful activities with less nagging and more autonomy.
Is Your Teen Being Manipulated Online? Teaching Critical Thinking in the Age of AI
Q: What is critical thinking and why does it matter in teenage life?
Critical thinking is the systematic process of evaluating information, recognizing emotional responses, checking evidence, and considering multiple viewpoints before forming judgments, which helps teens navigate misinformation and social media with greater agency.
Parenting Teens With an Angry or Critical Partner: How to Handle Conflict at Home
Q: How does your framework apply in real relationships when people are activated in conflict?
The framework helps create space to observe urges, explore the underlying needs, and try alternative responses such as giving partners choices or using ear statements to reduce escalation.

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1. Sonia Beardsmore
2. Catherine Rodici
3. Lindsay Cormick
4. Nayibie Wei
5. Michelle Chung
6. Dr. Katie Granville Chapman
7. Maree Davies
8. Masha Rusanov

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