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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

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's interview with Heartlight teens, Mark sits down with two ... Show More

Teens are obsessed with love more than ever. Parents are concerned over measures their daughters take to keep a boyfriend. A poll asked teens about extreme behavior, some saying they had sex when the didn't want to. Parents, don't miss these safety steps. Learn more about your ad ... Show More

Sex, genitals, consent, self-touching — it's tricky to talk to younger kids about these topics. This episode helps parents get past the confusion and embarrassment around sex education so they can raise healthy, responsible kids. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastc ... Show More

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's episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd talk abo ... Show More

How do you encourage your kids to save sex for marriage when they hear so many toxic messages from the world? Jim Daly talks to a panel of parents about a creative analogy for encouraging your kids to stay sexually pure. Also, John and Danny offer hope to parents who discover the ... 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

Caroline Goldman, psychologue pour enfants et adolescents, explique comment aborder les dangers d'internet avec les pré-adolescents. Son 1er conseil : activer le contrôle parental sur les écrans. Son 2d conseil : avoir une discussion avant l'entrée en 6e car les vidéos et les ima ... Show More

It’s not always comfortable to talk with our kids about pornography - but it’s something all parents need to do. Indeed, research shows that 12 is the average age at which kids first encounter pornography, and that by age 18, 79% of teens have been exposed to violent porn. Dr. Li ... Show More

When your teen blows up and acts disrespectfully, it takes every ounce of self-control to hold back and not react! But how should you handle anger and outbursts of rage? This weekend on Parenting Today’s Teens, Mark Gregston helps parents manage disrespectful behavior while deali ... Show More