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Parenting Teenagers Untangled

by Rachel Richards
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  • Calm Down, Repair Conflict, and Reconnect: The Wonder Room

    October 25, 2026 · 38 min

    Ask Rachel anything I've really needed a reminder of how emotional regulation works, and how to see the best in everyone, over the past three weeks. I think Dr Jody gave us the best talk on this and I loved her so much that it was a joy to…

  • What Our Teens Need Most From Us Parents When Things Are At Their Worst

    October 21, 2026 · 50 min

    Ask Rachel anything This episode will change how you see “bad behaviour” and might just change how you see yourself, too. In this powerful conversation, with Dr Jody Carrington, we unpack what every parent and teacher needs to know about…

  • Applying expert parenting advice in real life: Talking to Teachers, and Bullying

    October 14, 2026 · 42 min

    Ask Rachel anything Who doesn't want a simple answer to their problems? In all honesty I often hope to find one, but it's not really feasible when parenting teenagers. I love talking with experts who give us terrific advice - such as Dr…

  • The Hot Water Bottle Warning Every Parent Needs

    October 11, 2026 · 6 min

    Ask Rachel anything Just over a week ago, my daughter was badly burned when her hot water bottle split along the seam. She needed specialist care at the Queen Victoria Hospital burns unit which became famous for Archibald McIndoe’s work…

  • School Refusal, EBSA, and Teen Burnout: The Parent's Guide with Dr Naomi Fisher

    October 7, 2026 · 52 min

    Ask Rachel anything What’s behind a teenager’s struggle to get to school—and how can parents help without turning every morning into a battle? In this episode, journalist and host Rachel Richards talks with clinical psychologist Dr. Naomi…

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  • Cancel Culture: Helping Your Teen Handle Disagreement and Exclusion

    September 30, 2026 · 32 min

    Ask Rachel anything Has your teenager come home upset because their friends have suddenly turned against them? Or have you heard that your child is part of a group chat where everyone is being urged to stop talking to someone? When a…

  • Are we parents too soft on our teens or too hard on ourselves? Weekend Wonder Room

    September 27, 2026 · 51 min

    Ask Rachel anything It’s one thing hearing what experts think, but I’m always left wondering how their advice translates into the real life of a parent. If you’re wondering too then you’re going to love this chat between Katharine Radice…

  • Motivating Boys in a World of Gaming, AI & Porn.

    September 23, 2026 · 1 hr 0 min

    Ask Rachel anything If your son seems apathetic, glued to gaming, or strangely unbothered by school, you are not alone, and you are not imagining it. I decided to create this discussion because I have been contacted by so many parents…

  • Stressed About Parenting Your Teen? Reduce Perfectionism

    September 16, 2026 · 34 min

    Ask Rachel anything Are you trying so hard to be a good parent that you might be doing too much for your tween or teen, and accidentally making life harder for both of you? In this episode of Parenting Teenagers Untangled, Rachel Richards…

  • A Better Way for Parents to talk to Teens About Screen Time: Fear Less & Wonder More

    September 13, 2026 · 39 min

    Ask Rachel anything We’re living through an age where it can feel like our teenagers’ entire lives are happening behind a screen we can’t see.  Meanwhile mental health problems in teens are a rising problem that is being blamed on their…

  • Banning Social Media Won't Work: How Parents Can Actually Help Teens

    September 9, 2026 · 41 min

    Ask Rachel anything Are smartphones and social media really damaging our teenagers’ mental health – or are we looking in the wrong place? In this episode, Rachel Richards talks with Professor Candice Odgers, a leading expert on adolescent…

  • Nagging Your Teenager? We Parents Talk Family Routines, in the Wonder Room

    September 6, 2026 · 29 min

    Ask Rachel anything As a teenager, I grew up in a home with almost no routines. No one talked about what needed to happen when, and I remember constantly thinking, “What am I supposed to do now?” Life felt like reinventing the wheel every…

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About the show

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. This podcast helps you become a Fearless Parent: One who fears less and wonders more. Whatever the problem, message us and we'll either discuss it on the podcast or let you know which episode is best for you because there’s a very good chance we’ve already talked about it on this podcast. Teenagers Untangled has a huge and growing library of episodes covering the questions, worries and challenges that come with raising tweens and teenagers. Rather than scrolling through hundreds of episodes trying to find the right one, use the search bar to search for what’s happening in your family right now. How to search: Simply type a keyword or short phrase into the search box. Try things like: anger • anxiety • phones • motivation • sleep • ADHD • vaping • alcohol • friendship • school • exams • lying • boundaries • consequences • social media • first love • university • leaving home You can also try different words if your first search doesn’t bring up exactly what you need. For example, if you’re worried about your teenager being rude, you might also search respect, anger, conflict or communication. The search will bring up relevant Teenagers Untangled episodes so you can go straight to the conversations that are most useful to you. Think of it as a parenting database, So don't feel you need to start with our newest episode — start with your question. And if I haven't covered your question yet, tell me. Some of my best episodes begin with a question from a parent just like you. Whatever stage you're at, you don't have to figure it all out from scratch. Chances are, we've already started untangling it. For those of you who want to read my thoughts beyond the podcast, or who just want to help me feel like the pebbles I have dropped in the ocean of life are making a difference, why not join my community on Substack?  You’ll get one-to-one support and printable PDF’s that give you the top tips from each podcast episode so you have your own little, bespoke manual. COMMUNITY: I’ll be offering regular extras, including tips and thoughts, that help you tune into what matters. NOTES: So many listeners say they have rewound the episodes to write down notes, well now there’s no need. Paid subscribers will have a weekly, downloadable, summary of the top tips from each episode, so you don’t have to take notes. Please let me know if there are any old episodes for which you’d like the notes. I’m very happy to supply them.