Episode 7

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Published on:

18th Jan 2022

Parenting teens!

There is no challenge Becks for this episode – as a teenage parent of two 15 year olds, there is enough to talk about! 

Claire and Becks explore: 


  • How things change when your children become teenagers in terms of your ‘control’ over their lives – becoming a ‘Consultant’ rather than a ‘Manager’. 
  • Why your relationship with a teenager is in some ways very similar to the relationship you had with them as toddlers – this is all about brain development and helping them to learn life skills. 
  • What it’s like being a teenager (especially now!) and some of the challenges they face in their day to day lives. 
  • Honesty and trust – how do we foster this in our relationships with our teenagers? 
  • Taking risks – can you still have boundaries and if so, how do you implement them without being overbearing? 
  • And finally …why are they soooo messy?! 


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Our Tweens and Teens blogs: https://www.bespokefamily.co.uk/blog/category/Tweens+and+Teens  

Your Guide to Tweens and Teens (downloadable webinar): https://www.bespokefamily.co.uk/shop/tweensandteens Get 25% off this and any of our guides with the code 'PODCAST'.


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About the Podcast

Newborn to Teen and Everything in Between
Your go-to for advice on how to communicate with the children in your life. Brought to you by family consultancy Bespoke Family, enabling families to thrive
Newborn to Teen and Everything Inbetween - it does exactly what it says on the tin! Join childcare experts Becks and Claire for practical advice about how to communicate with children, at all ages.
There can be a lot of pressure to 'get it right' when it comes to children, which can be quite daunting! Whether you’re a parent, a teacher, TA or childcare worker, or just looking to gain a better understanding of the world through a child’s eyes, Becks and Claire have 25 years of childcare experience to share with you. Listen for reassurance and support to help you navigate tricky conversations, challenging behaviour, complex emotions, and the general day to day pressures of raising and working with children.
This is a judgement-free zone - you won't find a one-size-fits-all rule book here! The perfect parent doesn't exist, but in their family consultancy business Bespoke Family, Becks and Claire believe that a child centred approach which recognises and respects individuality is the best way to enable families to thrive. Join Becks and Claire for accessible, light-hearted and well researched advice and guidance on the various ways we can tackle the ups and downs of life with children (they've got a great sense of humour too, so if you love a laugh you're in great company!)
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