#961 Parenting Teens When Life Sucks

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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