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

Learn more about The Teenage Brain in our FREE Happy Families Article.

Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families

Email us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au

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:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.harpercollins.com.au/9781775541998/when-life-sucks/">When Life Sucks</a> - Jo's new book</li>
<li>Parents and self-regulation</li>
<li>Emotions are contagious</li>
<li>Deep breathing</li>
<li>Being self-aware of your own triggers</li>
<li>'Ghosts in the nursery'</li>
<li>Neurodiversity</li>
<li>When does life suck for teens?</li>
<li>'The Three Rs of Great Parenting'</li>
<li>Connected interactions</li>
</ul>
Learn more about <a href="https://www.happyfamilies.com.au/articles/the-teenage-brain">The Teenage Brain</a> in our FREE Happy Families Article.
Find us on Facebook at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/happyfamilies.au/" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.facebook.com/happyfamilies.au/">Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families</a>
Email us your questions and comments at <a href="mailto:podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au" data-cke-saved-href="mailto:podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au">podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au</a>

The Happy Families Podcast with Dr. Justin Coulson is designed for the time poor parent who just wants answers now. Every day Justin and his wife Kylie provide practical tips and a common sense approach to parenting that Mums and Dads all over the world are connecting with. Justin and Kylie have 6 daughters and they regularly share their experiences of managing a busy household filled with lots of challenges and plenty of happiness. For real and practicable advice from people who understand and appreciate the challenges of a time poor parent, listen to Justin and Kylie and help make your family happier.

The Happy Families Podcast with Dr. Justin Coulson is designed for the time poor parent who just wants answers now. Every day Justin and his wife Kylie provide practical tips and a common sense approach to parenting that Mums and Dads all over the world are connecting with. Justin and Kylie have 6 daughters and they regularly share their experiences of managing a busy household filled with lots of challenges and plenty of happiness. For real and practicable advice from people who understand and appreciate the challenges of a time poor parent, listen to Justin and Kylie and help make your family happier.

The Happy families podcast with Dr. Justin Coulson is designed for the time poor parent who just wants answers now.

Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families

#961 Parenting Teens When Life Sucks

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