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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
Peer Pressure
Body Image
Friendship Dynamics
Secondary School Transition
Resilience
Emotional and Behavioral Issues
ADHD

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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Every autumn, families start the university conversation with the same question: which one? Paul Sweeney thinks most of us skip the question that should come first: should my child go at all, and if so, why?

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What if the things we do to motivate our teenagers are doing the opposite?

Most of us have done it. A tenner for a good exam result. An hour on the Xbox once the homework is done. A new phone if the grades come back right.

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When your child is 12 and struggling, people might rally round. When they’re 19 and stuck in their bedroom, it can feel lonelier, and often more shameful, than it should.

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Özgür Bolat
Educational scientist, author of The Reward Trap, and child development adviser
Episode: How to Motivate Teens Without Bribes
Katharine Radice
Teacher, author, and mother of two
Episode: How parents can help their child launch in the world. The Wonder Room
Thomas Miller
Licensed clinical social worker and family therapist specializing in young adults and their families
Four Peaks Parents
Episode: Failing to Launch: Still at Home, NEET? Help Your Young Adult Move Forward
Jody Carrington
Psychologist, bestselling author, speaker and mother of three
Episode: What Our Teens Need Most From Us Parents
Katherine Radice
Author, teacher and expert on supporting teenagers through secondary school
Episode: Applying expert parenting advice in real life: Talking to Teachers, and Bullying
Dr. Naomi Fisher
Clinical psychologist with expertise in autism, trauma, and the way young people learn
Think Again (Substack) / NHS background
Episode: School Refusal, EBSA, and Teen Burnout: The Parent's Guide with Dr Naomi Fisher
Dominique Thompson
Chair of the National Working Group in the UK on social ostracism
National Working Group on social ostracism (UK)
Episode: Cancel Culture: Helping Your Teen Handle Disagreement and Exclusion
Leonard Sachs
Family physician, psychologist, and New York Times best-selling author
Author of Boys Adrift;Why Gender Matters;Girls on the Edge;The Collapse of Parenting
Episode: Motivating Boys in a World of Gaming, AI & Porn.
Catherine Radice
Author and educational consultant and mum of teens
Episode: A Better Way for Parents to talk to Teens About Screen Time: Fear Less & Wonder More

Host

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

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 198 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 States8 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 Kingdoma year 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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How to Motivate Teens Without Bribes
Q: What could parents do now to start changing the way they have been working?
Pause before offering a reward, ask whether the request makes sense for the child, and explore why the child is resisting. Offer support, an appropriate challenge or a more engaging approach, then connect with the child.
How to Motivate Teens Without Bribes
Q: What is the reward trap?
Rewards may get a child to comply in the moment, but can reduce the activity's value and the child's motivation once the reward is withdrawn, creating dependence on further rewards.
Failing to Launch: Still at Home, NEET? Help Your Young Adult Move Forward
Q: What would you say to those parents?
Miller advises high-achieving parents to approach their family relationships with the same intentionality they bring to work. He encourages them to recognize when work becomes a way to avoid difficult family issues, approach their young adult with curiosity, and set small goals that create urgency without becoming controlling.
Failing to Launch: Still at Home, NEET? Help Your Young Adult Move Forward
Q: When people talk about failure to launch, what do they actually mean? And how can a parent tell the difference between a young adult who's genuinely struggling and one who's just taking a bit longer to find their feet?
Miller looks at whether a young adult is functioning in areas such as work, social connection, relationships, and purpose. Isolation, lack of work, frequent substance use, and mental health struggles can signal that someone is genuinely stalled, while having friends or a part-time job can indicate they are still finding their way.
Applying expert parenting advice in real life: Talking to Teachers, and Bullying
Q: What do you think parents can do to help a teen who's been called out in a group chat?
Avoid fanning the flames or responding immediately. Give the conversation time to cool, then patiently explore where the conflict came from and what the teenager thinks would help.

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1. Özgür Bolat
2. Katharine Radice
3. Thomas Miller
4. Jody Carrington
5. Katherine Radice
6. Dr. Naomi Fisher
7. Dominique Thompson
8. Leonard Sachs

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