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Parental As Anything

Hormones. Anxiety. Angst. Raising teens is tough. Parental As Anything: Teens gives you practical tips on how to navigate your teen-sized problems, from porn to partying, body issues to bullying. Rebecca Sparrow, teen educator and author talks to parents and experts to unpack the biggest challenges of parenting teens. Learn how to support your teenager while staying (mostly) sane.

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05:07

Dear Bec—My teenager wants a vibrator

Parental As Anything ·

2024/06/11

Your daughter asks you to buy her a vibrator. What should you do? Bec Sparrow on why sex positivity for our teens is important, why there’s still a taboo around female masturbation and the awkward, but important, conversations to have around pleasure.

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21:23

My teen hates me

Parental As Anything ·

2024/06/04

When they’re little, our kids idolise us. Then, they become teenagers and start to push us away, refusing to chat and rolling their eyes.What can parents do to stay connected, when suddenly you're no longer the Taylor Swift or Drake of your teen's life? And why do they pull away from us in the first place?Dr Justin Coulson joins Bec Sparrow to explain what is going on, and gives tips on how to stay close to your teenager.(PS If you have a trick on how you have managed to stay

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07:21

Dear Bec — I have a beauty obsessed tween

Parental As Anything ·

2024/05/28

Has your tween bugged you to buy them fancy face cream or a Drunk Elephant serum? Younger and younger teenagers are lusting after super expensive — and age-inappropriate — beauty products that they’ve seen on social media.Bec Sparrow is here to help you know what to do if your tween or teen is breaking the bank with creams, make-up and serums. The advice in this podcast is general and does not consider your personal situation. If you require further advice specific to your needs,

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22:00

My teen's friends are bad news

Parental As Anything ·

2024/05/21

What do you do when you don't like your teen's mates?Friends are so important for our teens, so how can you guide them to make good choices when it comes to buddies? Should you try and intervene, or will that only backfire?

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07:15

Dear Bec—my teen can't stop gaming

Parental As Anything ·

2024/05/14

How do you know when your teen’s gaming habit levels-up from hobby to obsession? Once teens are on their gaming consoles, it can be really tough to get them to press pause. Even to go to the toilet, eat dinner or go to sleep. Bec Sparrow uncovers the red flags to look for if your teenager’s gaming is becoming obsessive, and gives you practical tips on how to turbo boost your tech and gaming boundaries.

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28:34

Is it ok to let my teen drink alcohol?

Parental As Anything ·

2024/05/07

You pick up your teenager from a party, see wasted kids stumbling around, vomiting in bushes and you realise they’re no longer playing pin the tail on the donkey. How do we teach our kids to have a healthy relationship with alcohol? And is it ever okay to give your teen booze? In this Parental As Anything: Teens, Paul Dillon, the director of Drug and Alcohol Research and Training Australia, joins host Bec Sparrow to talk you through how to set boundaries, how to keep your child

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12:09

Dear Bec—my teen's entitled!

Parental As Anything ·

2024/04/30

From fancy drink bottles to the latest tech, teenagers want lots of stuff they (and you) can’t afford and don’t need.So how can you push back from the constant barrage of demands? In this bite-sized Dear Bec episode, Bec Sparrow explains why giving teens what they want isn’t always good for them and that what they really crave, money can’t buy.

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24:12

My teen is hassling for nudes

Parental As Anything ·

2024/04/23

OMG. You catch your teen hassling for nude pics. What the hell do you do? How to have those awkward conversations with your teenagers about sexting, consent and protecting yourself online.

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14:30

The best hacks from Parental As Anything listeners

Parental As Anything ·

2023/11/06

Nothing truly prepares you for becoming a parent, but some of the best advice comes from other mums or dads – even famous ones like Hamish Blake.In this special episode, Maggie Dent hands the reins over to the Parental As Anything community for you to share your best parenting hacks. Even comedian Hamish Blake shares his top tip for keeping kids entertained.The advice provided in this podcast is general in nature and does not take into account your personal situation. If you

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24:30

How to prepare your kid for high school

Parental As Anything ·

2023/10/16

Starting high school is a massive change for both you and your tween. How do you get them ready and help them through the ups and downs of Year 7?Youth coach Claire Eaton and Maggie Dent share their practical tips for the weeks before they start, routines to keep them on track and handling the rough patches.The advice provided in this podcast is general in nature and does not take into account your personal situation. If you require further advice specific to your needs, please

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08:33

Help — my kid won't stop swearing

Parental As Anything ·

2023/07/31

Like it or not, children will learn to swear from school, videos, even their parents. So what can you do to stop your child being a pottymouth? In this Help Me, Maggie episode Maggie Dent explains why children might swear, how to discourage them from using offensive words and what to say if you slip up and swear in front of them. The advice provided in this podcast is general in nature and does not take into account your personal situation. If you require further advice specific to

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24:12

Why your teen simply must sleep

Parental As Anything ·

2023/07/24

Sleep deprivation is a silent epidemic among our teenagers, according to paediatric and adolescent sleep specialist, Dr Chris Seton.With screen time, social media and gaming competing for our teenager's attention, sleep disruption is at an all-time high.Dr Seton tells Maggie Dent about the devastating effects sleep deprivation has on our teenagers. From social, emotional and mental health problems to declining academic performance, it is a wake-up call for parents to make sleep a

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23:02

How to help children with dyslexia

Parental As Anything ·

2023/07/17

If your child is struggling to read or write, they may be among the 10 per cent of people who have dyslexia. What is it? How can it impact a child’s education, self-esteem and mental health? Maggie Dent speaks to Sarah Asome, a school principal and mum of dyslexic children, from advocacy group CodeREAD, and psychologist Dr Craig Wright from Understanding Minds. Together they discuss the signs of dyslexia, seeking a diagnosis and what parents can do to support their child at school

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09:26

Help — moody teens are damaging my marriage

Parental As Anything ·

2023/07/10

Life with children means more stress, less sleep and less time for you. And when all of your energy goes to raising kids, what’s left for your spouse? In this Help Me, Maggie episode Maggie Dent gives tips on what adults can do to stay connected in the chaos, why effective communication is key and what to do when the bad moods of teenagers wear off on the whole household. The advice provided in this podcast is general in nature and does not take into account your personal

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30:04

Discipline without punishment? Yes, it can be done

Parental As Anything ·

2023/07/03

Shouting? Time outs? Shaming? You don’t have to do any of this to effectively discipline your child. So how do you teach your kids right from wrong? We’re revisiting one of our most popular episodes. Vanessa Lapointe, the author of Discipline Without Damage, joins Maggie Dent to share the best way to discipline your child without punishing them, how to teach them to make good choices, and why discipline is a long game. The advice provided in this podcast is general in nature and

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10:02

Help — should I let my child walk to school alone?

Parental As Anything ·

2023/06/26

What if your kid feels ready to walk to school alone before you feel ready to let them? Will they be safe, and how will it make them more independent? Maggie Dent has tips for parents who want to know when a child is ready, how to take the first steps to independence and how to head off potential danger. The advice provided in this podcast is general in nature and does not take into account your personal situation. If you require further advice specific to your needs, please

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29:33

What to do if your child is self-harming

Parental As Anything ·

2023/06/19

Tweens and teens feel big emotions – and those turning to self-harm to cope is more common than you think. Professor Jo Robinson, who leads the youth suicide prevention group at Orygen, and teen expert Michelle Mitchell join Maggie Dent, host of Parental As Anything, to help parents understand why young people self-harm, how to have those initial conversations and how to help teens move away from self-harm. The advice provided in this podcast is general in nature and does not take

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14:15

Help - how do I teach my kid not to be racist?

Parental As Anything ·

2023/06/12

Curious kids will ask questions about people who look or sound different to them. How do you talk to them about racism and inclusion? What if your child uses a racist slur? And how can you encourage them to be an ally? Ali Kadri, CEO of the Islamic College of Brisbane and host of The Swap, joins Maggie Dent to talk frankly about racism and encouraging children to learn about and embrace people’s differences. The advice provided in this podcast is general in nature and does not take

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26:03

Grandparents — are we expecting too much?

Parental As Anything ·

2023/06/05

Grandparents do so much for our kids. But not every family has a Nanny or Pop in their life. And even when they do, keeping the peace can be tricky. How do you celebrate the joy grandparents bring to your family, while still forging your own path as a parent? How do you ask them not to spoil your kids, or discipline them like it’s 1985? And do you rely too much on them for free childcare? Anne McLeish, director of Grandparents Australia, joins host of Parental As Anything Maggie

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10:34

Help – Should I give my tween a mobile phone?

Parental As Anything ·

2023/05/29

Tweens want a phone so they aren’t left out and many parents like being able to contact their kids. But, when should kids have their own mobile?

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