Think of this podcast as a reframe on your teenager's risky behaviour. By the end of the episode, you'll be able to put your teen's risk-taking into context, and you'll feel much more relaxed as you go through the rollercoaster with them. 

Who is Daphne Adler?

Daphne Adler has been described as “a mother rooting for all mothers.” And I think we all need one of those in our camps when it comes to the teenage years. 

Daphne has used her analytical and consulting skills to support parents in a new book Debunking Teenagers. In it, she gives us 200 research-based parenting strategies to help adolescents successfully navigate what she calls the “tempteen” years.

The book answers the questions all parents of teens have:

· Why are teenagers constantly tempted to behave recklessly, and what can parents do about it?

· Why is telling your son or daughter to “just say no” a hopelessly ineffective strategy?

· Why are teens constantly taking selfies?

· And how can you keep your child safe behind the wheel?

Other books I recommend: 

• Hold on to your kids - Gabor Maté
• The teenager in the greenhouse - Graham Ramsden

More teenage parenting from Helen Wills:

Helen wills is a teen mental health podcaster and blogger at Actually Mummy, a resource for midlife parents of teens.

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Please note that Helen Wills is not a medical expert, and nothing in the podcast should be taken as medical advice. If you're worried about yourself or a teenager, please seek support from a medical professional.