The Bitesize Parenting Teens Podcast is about navigating life as the parent of a teenager. Actor and comedian Kerry Godliman hosts a different celebrity guest each episode - they listen to real questions and worries from parents, share their own experiences and get tips and advice from trained experts.
In this episode, comedian Rob Rouse joins Kerry to discuss how to talk to angry teenagers, teen sleep habits and phone-use boundaries. We hear from a parent whose teenager holds a lot of anger and is difficult to talk to. Guest expert, clinical psychologist Dr Martha Deiros Collado, offers some very practical advice on how to try and open a dialogue with teens.
Should I worry about the teenage years?
Rob, Kerry and Martha talk about the difficulties of the teenage years and how the changes in their brain chemistry make it very difficult for them, and can create conflict at home. However they also agree that there's a lot to celebrate about teens - their creativity, passion and vision.
How much sleep do teenagers need?
The team discuss how much sleep teens actually need, (with a recommendation of between eight to 10 hours). They also look at how to help young people cope with the 'sleep shift' that puberty can cause. Changes in hormones can affect when teens feel sleepy and explain why they want to stay up later.
How do I limit screen time?
Dr Martha shares a good tip for discussing and limiting phone use, which can also help open a dialogue and more honest and transparent use of phones for the whole family.
For more advice on arguments with teens and clashes on mobile phone use:
How to sort out family rows: An expert guide
5 tips on how to talk to your child about their smartphone use
How to help your kids navigate the internet according to the experts
Watch more episodes of Parenting Teens here:
Coping with teenage hormones and helping teens handle their friendships. video
Actor and comedian Bridget Christie talks to Kerry Godliman about empty nests, when menopause meets teen hormones, and whether loneliness is normal for teens.
Should I tidy my teenager's bedroom? And talking to teens about relationships. video
Jamelia talks with Kerry Godliman about parenting teenage girls, the influence of social media and body image.
How to help teenagers revise - and deal with exam stress. video
Comedian Charlie Baker talks to Kerry Godliman about his difficulties getting his son to revise, helping teenagers find their path in life and how parents can help.
How to talk to angry teenagers - including about phone use and sleep habits video
Comedian Rob Rouse joins Kerry Godliman and Dr Martha Deiros Collado to discuss how to talk to angry teens, teen sleep habits and phone use boundaries.
Dealing with school avoidance - and how to co-parent teenagers successfully. video
Kerry Godliman, actor Charlie Condou & expert Dr Charlotte Armitage discuss letting go as a parent, school 'refusal'/school avoidance and co-parenting across households.
Helping teenagers make good choices and step-parenting challenges. video
Kerry Godliman, clinical psychologist Dr Martha Deiros Collado and guest Radio 1 DJ Rickie Haywood-Williams talk about the difficulties of step-parenting a teen and helping them make good choices.
