#52: Parenting Teens - Navigating Emotions, Communication, and Independence with Dr Beth Mosley

Are you struggling to understand your teen and their behaviour? Perhaps you are feeling disconnected from them and unsure how to communicate?

This week I am joined by Dr Beth Mosley, a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and author. We discuss how to navigate parenting teens, focusing on effective communication, understanding mental health challenges, and providing support during exams. Beth shares insights on the adolescent brain, the shift from a 'managerial' to a 'coaching' role in parenting, and the significance of timing and intention in conversations with teens. We also touch on the need for effective communication, the emotional challenges that parents can face, and strategies for building supportive relationships.

Highlights include:
01:12 Understanding Teenage Emotions
03:16 Effective Communication with Teens
07:05 From Manager to Coach: Parenting Strategies
08:52 Encouraging Independence and Handling Mistakes
12:02 Building Respectful Relationships with Teens
15:00 Managing Parental Emotions and Apologising
30:47 Recognising and Addressing Teen Mental Health Issues
37:10 Supporting Teens During Exam Stress

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This week's guest
Dr Beth Mosley MBE is a distinguished consultant clinical psychologist who specialises in children’s mental health. She has worked in the NHS for over twenty years, providing specialist mental health support and developing innovative mental health provisions in schools.

Dr Beth is the author of Happy Families: How to Protect and Support Your Child’s Mental Health, published throughout the world. Dr Beth’s mission revolves around bridging the gap between psychological theory and practical application – in the context of what is happening today for young people – to ensure everyone has access to this information in a way that feels relatable and relevant to them.

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