INTRODUCING: How to Grow a Teen

Your daughter asks you to buy her a vibrator. What should you do? Bec Sparrow on why sex positivity for our teens is important, why there’s still a taboo around female masturbation and the awkward, but important, conversations to have around pleasure.  

When they’re little, our kids idolise us. Then, they become teenagers and start to push us away, refusing to chat and rolling their eyes.What can parents do to stay connected, when suddenly you're no longer the Taylor Swift or Drake of your teen's life? And why do they pull away ... Show More

Has your tween bugged you to buy them fancy face cream or a Drunk Elephant serum? Younger and younger teenagers are lusting after super expensive — and age-inappropriate — beauty products that they’ve seen on social media.Bec Sparrow is here to help you know what to do if your tw ... Show More

<p>By the 12th grade, about two-thirds of teens have tried alcohol, and around half of high schoolers have tried marijuana. What causes them to engage in this behavior? Is it just curiosity, or is it something deeper? In today&#39;s episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd talk ... Show More

Parents who need to be out of town for the weekend worry their 16-year-old son will throw a party while they’re away. They want to trust him but can’t shake the feeling that something is brewing. What should parents know about leaving teens home alone? And when should they worry? ... Show More

<p>Most teens want to be in control of their own lives, but when they try to take the reins by force, it can lead to ongoing conflict with their families ... and things end up more out of control than ever. In this week&#39;s interview with Heartlight teens, Mark sits down with t ... Show More

<p>When teens get caught up in having fun or trying to fit in, there&#39;s a good chance they won&#39;t think through their decisions very well. But when the consequences of their actions finally catch up to them, how will they feel about their choices? In this episode, Mark chat ... Show More

If beer has no alcohol in it, is it still really beer? Today’s BITE: Should kids be allowed to drink beer if it’s non-alcoholic? Thanks to Harry for this excellent question. Bites producer: Jake Morcom 

<p>When you and your teen disagree on something, whether it&#39;s politics, how they&#39;re dressing, who they want to date or anything in between, do you get lost in the argument? Or do you respond with love? Sometimes you need to remind your teen (and yourself) that their decis ... Show More

<p>In today’s episode, we sit down with Professor Rob Turrisi, a leading expert in behavioral decision-making and substance misuse prevention, to discuss teen drinking. With decades of research, Turrisi shares insights on the developmental factors influencing alcohol use among ad ... Show More

<p>alcohol has been a part of life for thousands of years. a lot of us start drinking in our twenties, at social events, parties... but is your relationship with alcohol healthy? is it as &quot;normal&quot; as we think?</p> <p>send in your crazy drinking stories for a future epis ... Show More

r/AmITheA**hole In today's episode, OP is an absolute moron who doesn't seem to understand that maybe its a bad idea to give alcohol to another family's 3-year-old child! Giving alcohol to a child is bad enough -- you know, because it's illegal and unethical. But giving alcohol t ... Show More

<p>I love all things teenager and so does my guest Kristen Cobabe the “teen whisperer”. When I first became a teen I found myself at a loss as to what to do and how to interact with my daughter. It was murky water and I struggled to say the least. But I have found my way and now ... Show More