The Parenting Teens Solutions Podcast. (Parenting Teens With Purpose)

“Hey parents! Quick question — if your child was pressured to do something risky… would they know how to say no? Today’s peer pressure is sneaky — it’s not just about ‘bad kids’ or obvious trouble anymore. It can look like a dare, a TikTok trend, or even a text message. But here’s the good news: your child can outsmart it — with the right tools and the right support from YOU. In today’s episode, I...

How to parent when life happens : My family’s recent loss showed me how without the intentionality built over the years in parenting, my children and I would have crumbled at this time. It’s been a very tough couple of months. No one is ever prepared for death in the family but it happens. This is why we need to start today in rebuilding the connections and relationships with our children and our...

In the month of July, we are going to break down this topic per week. I really want to dive into this topic because it helps to understand the foundation to many entrancements and conflicts between parents and their children.

In this Episode, we explore the concept of co-regulation and it’s vital role in helping our teens to develop effective self- regulation skills. I share some very practical strategies parents can use to support their teens emotionally and behaviourally. For more on parenting teens, preparing teens for adulthood , join us on Instagram, Facebook, (Parenting Teens Solutions) or follow me Phinnah Chich...

A short encouragement to moms who have teenage sons

Sometimes it can be quite confusing when it comes to parenting teenagers. Some days they may be in the mood to talk, some other days, they are not in a mood to talk. Sometimes you want to help but they reject your help. My encouragement to parents is not to give up. In this episode , I share some examples of what perseverance looks like and the benefits of perseverance in parenting.

As teenagers navigate their every changing adolescent journey, our supportive and nurturing relationship with them serves as a crucial foundation for their emotional and psychological well-being. In this episode, we share 5 ways we can nurture that relationship in ways that strengthens their resilience and our connection with them. For more resources, visit our BIO on our Instagram page @parenting...

In this episode of "Parenting Teens with Purpose," we explore actionable strategies for parents to help build their teenager's confidence while navigating common pitfalls along the way. From fostering independence and providing constructive feedback to fostering a positive self-image, we delve into three key ways parents can empower their teens to navigate life's challenges with resilience and sel...

How do we raise teenagers who are responsible and make responsible choices? Embracing a sense of responsibility is key to the choices that teenagers make on a daily basis. When they build the skill of always checking in within themselves before making choices, it helps them in life. Nurturing that sense of responsibility isn't something that is forced on them. It comes from the subtle ways tha...

It can be frustrating when we don’t feel heard in our own homes. It can be hurtful when sometimes our children peer’s opinions are prioritised over ours. What we do when we feel unheard? How do we feel when we feel unheard? In this episode, I share 3 things we can do when we feel unheard and how to express our feelings in a constructive way to our children.

Parenting our children and teens in ways that brings out the best in them and in ourselves requires intentionality, mindfulness and a commitment . These are the pillars in purposeful parenting that I talk about in this episode. These pillars will help guide us as we take on the kind of parenting required for 2024 and beyond. The issues and challenges that many children face in today’s world are so...

Sometimes, we worry about our teenagers, which is okay, but one common mistake we sometimes tend to make is giving our teens advice from that worried point of view. In this episode, I share a missing link between the worries and the giving advice. This missing link will change the outcome of what we share with them. They will listen more, and the chances of them reflecting on what we shared will b...

DECISIONS Every parenting relationship thrives or fails based on parents' decisions in their relationship with their children. Some parents assume that their job is done as long as they provide a roof for their children, feed them, and ensure they are educated. This approach does nothing to nurture the relationship, and the parental influence is mostly lost by the teenage years. What decisions...

In this episode, I share some tips and encouragement for teens. The ability to regulate emotions can be challenging especially in the teen years with all the brain development going on in that phase. Share with your teens to listen to this episode. It’s encouraging and non-judgemental as usual. For many more tips on parenting teens, subscribe to this channel. Phinnah Chichi

Dear Parents, Now more than ever, our teens need our support just in a different way. Many teens are anxious and depressed due to varied reasons. How can we help prevent this or support them through it? Data shows that low self esteem is a major feature in high number of cases with teens who suffer from anxiety and depression. There are reasons outside our control that could play a part as well bu...

Welcome to another episode of our parenting podcast, where we delve into the changes, challenges and joys of raising teenagers. In today's episode, we explore the topic of "How to Have Peace of Mind Parenting Teens." Peace of Mind in Parenting Teens? Is that for real or is Phinnah pulling our legs on this one? Lol 😂 yes it’s for real. Yes you and I know that parenting can often be a rollercoaster...

In this episode, we delve into the topic of "How to talk to teens about the use of their phones". As a parent, you know that smartphones have become an integral part of your teen's life, but finding the right balance between connectivity and responsibility can be a daunting task. Join us as I share some vital stages for initiating an open and constructive conversations with your teens about their...

Our voices of influence as parents are sometimes being ignored for many reasons. The world has gotten noisier with so many voices to contend with. Also, our lives have become so much busier and it has an affect on our tolerance levels. The more we yell, the more we drown out our voices of influence. My encouragement is for us to pause and question ourselves before the yelling gets out. “Is what we...

Managing and solving some of the challenging behaviours from teens does not start with the actual behaviour. It’s deeper than the behaviour. The behaviour is just a manifestation to what is going in their minds.

As our children settle into school for their new school year, one of the aspects of their lives that will help them navigate life in school and beyond is state of their SENSE OF SELF. How they see themselves, how healthy their self esteem is, how confident they are in themselves. This plays a very vital role in the choices they make, the behaviours they display and the amount of influence they all...

Parents often find it difficult to have certain conversations with their teens. Why is this the case? Sometimes it dies to the sensitivity of the topic or maybe the inexperience to talk about it. Many of the issues we come across today like the phone use and social media are way different from what we had growing up so we were not modelled on how to handle today’s problems. What are some prerequis...

Dear Parents, Do you want to have less conflicts with your teens? We all have moments when we need to address concerning matters with our teens or our young adults (actually it applies to all children irrespective of their ages) . Many parents do share with me the fall outs that happen after they have corrected their teens. These fallouts most of the time could be a reaction to not considering the...

Time flies when we are parenting. The child that used to be 10 years old is now 18. The child that used to be 7 years old is now 13. The list goes on. The realisation of how time flies is an urgent wake up call to see that the opportunity we have cannot be taken for granted. We have the opportunity to listen more. We have the opportunity to learn, unlearn and relearn. We have the opportunity to co...

In this episode, I share some thoughts towards some of the culprits behind some of challenging teen behaviours we may experience in our homes. I share how we as parents can help get to the hidden reasons for those behaviours and support our teens in making better decisions. For more positive parenting teens content, check us out on Instagram and follow us there for more resources. www.instagram.co...

Limiting belief mostly stems from criticisms, past judgements and failures. Most challenging negative behaviours can be traced to some form of limiting belief. In this episode, I share my thoughts on how parents can help their teens by intentionally focusing on filling up the Positive Emotional Bank of their teens. Teens with more to draw out of their positive emotional bank are likely more resili...