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The Teen Commandments

Best friends Sara Cox and Clare Hamilton survived their chaotic teenage years together. Now they"re back in the trenches with five teens between them - but armed with laughs, survival tactics and the kind of wisdom that only comes from being former rule-breakers themselves. Each week they’ll reminisce and commiserate as they attempt to make sense of the often mind-boggling behaviour of modern teens…because the best teen advice comes from those who know every trick in the book. Mum, dads, carers,

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42:05

Summer Jobs & Water Parks

The Teen Commandments ·

2025/07/14

Gather round everyone whilst Sara & Clare try and unpack the astonishing minds of teenagers. This week the best friends want to know why kids are taught the most annoying musical instruments? And yes recorders and violins, they are looking at you! Sara’s let her teenagers do their own holiday packing. What could possibly go wrong? And why do teens have to take litres of micellar water? Talking of water… water parks are dissected in detail that we can all relate to! Clare ponders what you do as a

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34:18

Your Turn: Half Penny Sweets & DofE

The Teen Commandments ·

2025/07/08

Countless cracking emails from the listeners this week, with stories of teenagers pooing in strange places and pocketing half penny sweets. A listener’s teenager has returned from DofE and yes, it’s gone as well as you’d probably expect. Another tells us about the consequences of inviting the ‘fun boys’ to her teenage party. There’s talk of empty nests and the mixed feelings it brings plus some personal news: Clare’s popped her paneer cherry. PS. Sara & Clare are back on the Gogglebox

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39:32

Perms & Curfews

The Teen Commandments ·

2025/07/07

Fresh from the Gogglebox sofa, Sara and Clare are back in the Teen Commandments shed trying to work out the mind-bending behaviour of teenagers. This week Sara’s been spotted whilst heading off on a romantic jaunt in Italy, Clare’s been rustling up a curry and they’ve both discovered Mother Root. The male teens in their lives have had an eventful week. Sara’s son was heading off to a fancy dress party and Clare’s son was supposed to be hosting a Love Island party. There’s talk of teenage

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26:46

Your Turn: Sneaking Out & The Chocolate Fairy

The Teen Commandments ·

2025/07/02

We’ve dived back into the inbox and there’s some absolute corkers from you! In this ‘Your Turn’ a teen steals from mum’s snack stash so she’s getting sweet revenge by spilling the beans on how their family’s ‘Ask Me Anything’ policy led to red faces all round… Another mum introduces us to the ‘chocolate fairy’ - a wholesome tradition or something that belongs on Urban Dictionary? During recording Clare gets a LIVE text from her teen. What madly urgent request could he possibly

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39:06

Teen Travels & Celebrity GoggleBox

The Teen Commandments ·

2025/06/30

After nearly 3 decades in showbiz has Clare managed to get Sara cancelled? Brace yourselves as the pair make their Celebrity GoggleBox debut (catch up with it on Channel 4). Before they go into hiding, Sara & Clare are comparing teachers then and now. From firm favourites and fisticuffs between school staff to uniform rules and ski pant punishments - it’s fair to say that times have thankfully changed. Summer is in full swing and teens are heading on parent-free hols, whether it’s a lads’

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27:34

Your Turn: Secret Gardens and Tampons

The Teen Commandments ·

2025/06/25

Sara and Clare are back to read all your excellent emails in this week’s Your Turn.A listener’s been in touch about a not-so-secret garden and another has mortified her son by inviting all the teachers round. With the help of a brilliant listener, Sara and Clare embark on the history of tampons and there’s a proper gasp moment at a listener's confessions of teenage rage. Plus, Sara and Clare have some big TV news. No spoilers, but it contains the words Goggle and Box. Email us

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43:35

First Loves and Bullying

The Teen Commandments ·

2025/06/23

Sara and Clare are back, trying to work out the chaotic minds of teenagers. This week a new gaming gadget has appeared in Sara’s house and Clare’s horrified her teenage son by drunkenly dancing in his bedroom with her pals. Sara & Clare discuss the highs and lows of first love - the heartbreak, the jealousy, the lost art of slamming down of phones, and how do we help our teens be kind when relationships end? The harsh reality of bullying is discussed; the long-lasting effects, who’s

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31:52

Your Turn: Festivals & Coming Out

The Teen Commandments ·

2025/06/17

It’s time to open the inbox again and get your stories. A non-parent has been in touch, which Sara & Clare are thrilled about. He’s just here for the laughs and to share his touching if toe-curling story of coming out to his parents. Another parent has waved her teenage son off to his first festival and one mum has been reduced to tears by her teenager. A trio of teens have been bickering over a Sunday Roast, plus lie back and enjoy a fruity story of a quickie gone wrong. We’d love

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36:57

Stealing & Raving

The Teen Commandments ·

2025/06/16

It’s been a busy week at TCHQ: Sara’s taken out a swanky gym membership to bond with her son, and Clare’s been left totally speechless by her teenage son’s revelation. Sara and Clare confess their petty theft crimes and there’s chat about their raving days! How times have changed… this week Sara got refused entry to a swanky Soho bar because she was eating an apple! Thankfully, Clare was on hand to film it all: Check out their Instagram for the video evidence. Send us your raving stories

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28:31

Your Turn: Teens Decorating & WHY?

The Teen Commandments ·

2025/06/11

It’s time for the legends, aka the Teen Commandments listeners, to share their brilliant teen tales. One mum is all L plates & pure panic as she braces herself for the teen’s driving lessons. Another mum wonders if anyone else has a teenager who will either end up running the world or locked up on G Wing! A listener has absolutely won the award for the most unhinged bedroom decorations as a teenager plus Crocs on country walks are back, and so is the Kickers chat. Meanwhile, Sara is very happy

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35:34

‘Urgent’ Phone Calls & Money Madness

The Teen Commandments ·

2025/06/09

This week’s episode comes live from the shed, where Sara Cox and Clare Hamilton try to understand the primitive behaviour of teenagers. Why do teens call you at work with the most random questions?… Clare’s daughter has called her at work shouting about her jeans, and Sara’s been disturbed, whilst live on air, by her youngest with an ‘urgent call’ about a top! Sara & Clare discuss the universal parental guilt and the worry that all the kids are going to end up in therapy, and the sticky issue of

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30:56

Your Turn: Fun Sponge & Ouija Boards

The Teen Commandments ·

2025/06/04

It’s Your Turn, where Sara and Clare attempt to untangle the bird-brained behaviour of teenagers, courtesy of your brilliant emails.This week our listeners have excelled themselves! From Ouija boards to condoms and dogs - it’s all go! Please let’s all say a small prayer for the listener who has six boys. She’s pretty much got a loyalty card for A&E and is apparently a ‘fun sponge’. Another mum with 5 teenage boys, was asked to have ‘the sex chat’, and it’s not what you think! There’s yet

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34:54

Social Gatherings & Teens Flopping

The Teen Commandments ·

2025/06/02

This week, Sara and Clare’s best-friendship is firmly solidified by the sniffing of a beefy face. Summer holidays are looming which means a house full of flopping teenagers; their nocturnal habits, midnight cereal bowls and zero vitamin D. It’s also BBQ season, which means social gatherings with parents and teens. Clare’s daughter made a loud declaration at one family function and Sara reveals a truly toe-curling teenage moment of her own. There’s also chat about the difference between teen

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26:25

Your Turn: Periods & Poos

The Teen Commandments ·

2025/05/28

Come on in for period chat, as one listener has tampon trouble plus a mum’s been in touch to share the most memorable moment of her parenting life. Spoiler alert - the story contains a drawer and a poo. A teacher’s been in touch with a spectacular story about a group of year 8 boys and one gorgeous listener has recommended Teen Commandments to the police. Ooh and you know how Sara and Clare have always said they are absolutely not here to give advice? Well never forget that Sara has her

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35:24

Sports Day & Snogging

The Teen Commandments ·

2025/05/26

Best friends Sara and Clare welcome you back to the Teen Commandment shack where they try and make sense of the startling behaviour of teenagers. It’s been a big week at Casa Cox, as Sara and her daughter have moved into an exciting new stage of their mother / daughter relationship, meanwhile Clare’s had a special moment where her teens have actually been kind to each other…though how long will it last? Smooch, snog, open mouthed… Sara and Clare discuss their first kisses. Sara’s was with a

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25:30

Your Turn: School Reunions & Revision Hell

The Teen Commandments ·

2025/05/20

Hey gang, welcome along, it’s Your Turn where Sara & Clare dive into your emails to see how you’re coping with this “parenting teens” lark as well as lolling at your tales of your own teen adventures from back in the day.In todays’ episode, a school pal of Sara’s makes an appearance… Will Sara remember her and what stories will be revealed? A despairing mum has been in touch with details of the punishment she’s given her newly tattoo’d 16 year old, and another listener is going through revision

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35:49

School’s Out & Being Grounded

The Teen Commandments ·

2025/05/18

Welcome TC crew! You know the saying “you’re only as happy as your least happiest kid”? Well, it’s been a gold star week for Sara and Clare at TCHQ. It’s a momentous time for loads of parents and teens across the UK as GCSEs, A-Levels & Highers are afoot, bringing an end to school runs and crazy teenage morning routines. Plus, there’s talk of school awards - why does the same kid always win everything? Clare opens up on the reason behind her exercise journey and Sara dreams of a Teen

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26:23

Your Turn: Teen Wars & Chatting-Up Clare

The Teen Commandments ·

2025/05/14

Sara & Clare go through your emails, letters, stories and confessions about parenting teens and your own naughty teenage years. One mum’s been accused by her teen of having a “sex party” and a dad’s been in touch, potentially trying to chat-up Clare, which has sparked a whole new reality show idea. Meanwhile, another listener has had risotto night rudely interrupted by her teens starting WW3. Another mum has been branded a “nutter” by her son, and Sara and Clare think he may have a point

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36:04

Teen Bedrooms & Grandparents

The Teen Commandments ·

2025/05/12

Find a space, get comfy, help yourself to drinks… Sara and Clare are here for you, trying to tackle even more bonkers teenage behaviour. This week Clare’s been woken up by her teenage daughter with an ultimatum and Sara’s son has grimaced when she’s gone in for a hug. Sara and Clare reminisce on their own teenage bedrooms, and the ‘aesthetic’ demands from their own teens. There’s talk of sex toys and Sara confuses Ben Shepherd for Ben Affleck. These two things are NOT connected. And it’s

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27:27

Your Turn: Tears & Love Bites

The Teen Commandments ·

2025/05/07

More of your mind-blowing gob-smacking stories and confessions in this week’s Teen Commandments, Your Turn! A listener shares the heart shattering pain of hearing the worst 3 words that can come out of your teen’s mouth. Talking of mouths, there’s a proper “noooooooo” story about a teen’s 18th birthday party. Plus there’s chatter about love bites, Easter egg hunts and accidental drug smuggling. Email us at hello@teencommandments.co.uk 📲 Follow us on Instagram: @djsaracox,

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