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Parental As Anything

Parental As Anything

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Hormones. Anxiety. Angst. Raising teens is tough. Parental As Anything: Teens gives you practical tips on how to navigate your teen-sized problems, from porn to partying, body issues to bullying. Rebecca Sparrow, teen educator and author talks to parents and experts to unpack the biggest challenges of parenting teens. Learn how to support your teenager while staying (mostly) sane.

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Parental As Anything - Help — My kid never stops talking and I'm over it
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04/17/23 • 8 min

Some kids are shy. Others love nothing more than talking non-stop to anyone who’ll listen. What can you do if your child is a chatterbox?

Maggie Dent, parenting author and host of Parental As Anything, gives tips on how you can help teach your talkative child to listen and even give mums and dads some moments of peace and quiet.

The advice provided in this podcast is general in nature and does not take into account your personal situation. If you require further advice specific to your needs please consult a professional.

  • Host: Maggie Dent
  • Producer: Josie Sargent
  • Consulting Producer: Carmen Myler
  • Executive Producer: Kim Lester
  • Sound design: Simon Branthwaite

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Parental As Anything - Dear Bec—my teen can't stop gaming
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05/14/24 • 7 min

How do you know when your teen’s gaming habit levels-up from hobby to obsession?

Once teens are on their gaming consoles, it can be really tough to get them to press pause. Even to go to the toilet, eat dinner or go to sleep.

Bec Sparrow uncovers the red flags to look for if your teenager’s gaming is becoming obsessive, and gives you practical tips on how to turbo boost your tech and gaming boundaries.

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Parental As Anything - Burnout — why you secretly hate parenting
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04/10/23 • 22 min

Exhausted? Stressed? Angry? Sick of being a parent? Maybe it’s not typical fatigue from taking care of children – you could have parental burnout.

Psychologist Hélène Gatland joins parenting author Maggie Dent to explain why parental burnout is on the rise, how it impacts mums and dads differently and what to do if you think you – or your partner - has it.

The advice provided in this Parental As Anything podcast is general in nature and does not take into account your personal situation. If you require further advice specific to your needs please consult a professional.

  • Host: Maggie Dent
  • Producer: Josie Sargent
  • Consulting Producer: Carmen Myler
  • Executive Producer: Kim Lester
  • Sound design: Simon Branthwaite
  • Field recordings: Rebecca McLaren

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Parental As Anything - How to tell your kids you just can’t afford it
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05/08/23 • 26 min

How do you teach children the realities of what you can afford without stressing them out. And if money isn’t tight, how do we curb their entitlement?

Maggie Dent asks finance author and mum Effie Zahos how and when to talk to kids honestly about your cashflow, the costs of running a family and what to say if you’re struggling to pay your bills and need to cut back on the fun stuff.

The advice provided in this podcast is general in nature and does not take into account your personal situation. If you require further advice specific to your needs please consult a professional.

  • Host: Maggie Dent
  • Producer: Josie Sargent
  • Consulting Producer: Carmen Myler
  • Executive Producer: Kim Lester
  • Sound design: Isabella Tropiano
  • Field recordings: Rebecca McLaren

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Parental As Anything - Help  — My daughter has a toxic friend
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05/01/23 • 8 min

Has your child ever made a friend who dominates, bullies, or leads them astray? As a parent, what can you do if your kid’s BFF just isn’t good for them?

Parenting author and host of Parental As Anything, Maggie Dent has some tips for mums and dads about being your child’s ‘friendship coach’. What to do if your child has a frenemy, ways to teach them about healthy friendships and why you SHOULDN’T approach the other child’s parents.

The advice provided in this podcast is general in nature and does not take into account your personal situation. If you require further advice specific to your needs please consult a professional.

  • Host: Maggie Dent
  • Producer: Josie Sargent
  • Consulting Producer: Carmen Myler
  • Executive Producer: Kim Lester
  • Sound design: Simon Branthwaite

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Parental As Anything - PRESENTS – The Good Divorce

PRESENTS – The Good Divorce

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04/14/21 • 3 min

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Parental As Anything - PRESENTS - Days Like These

PRESENTS - Days Like These

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11/05/20 • 18 min

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Parental As Anything - Introducing — Parental As Anything new episodes
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01/13/20 • 3 min

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Parental As Anything - Dear Bec—My teenager wants a vibrator
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06/11/24 • 5 min

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.

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Parental As Anything - INTRODUCING: How to Grow a Teen
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11/21/23 • 1 min

Raising teens can be tough. Don’t panic! Teen whisperer, Rebecca Sparrow is here to help you through the drama and worry in a brand-new podcast from Parental As Anything.

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FAQ

How many episodes does Parental As Anything have?

Parental As Anything currently has 160 episodes available.

What topics does Parental As Anything cover?

The podcast is about Parenting, Kids & Family and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on Parental As Anything?

The episode title 'How to tell your kids you just can’t afford it' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Parental As Anything?

The average episode length on Parental As Anything is 19 minutes.

How often are episodes of Parental As Anything released?

Episodes of Parental As Anything are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Parental As Anything?

The first episode of Parental As Anything was released on May 20, 2019.

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