Raising teenagers can be hard even at the best of times. Trying to support our teens when they are struggling can feel like a dead-end street.

Dr Jo Prendergast shares the most important thing you can do that will make a difference for your teen when life just sucks.

Topics in this episode:

• When Life Sucks - Jo's new book
• Parents and self-regulation
• Emotions are contagious
• Deep breathing
• Being self-aware of your own triggers
• 'Ghosts in the nursery'
• Neurodiversity
• When does life suck for teens?
• 'The Three Rs of Great Parenting'
• Connected interactions

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