23: Empty nest? How to cope when your teen moves out. Also, manners; what are they and what should we telling our teens about them?

Send us a text Just under half a million teenagers will start university this autumn in the UK alone. Whilst it might be an exciting time for the teenager, the family left behind can be left reeling with a sense of grief and loss. We talk about what you might be feeling and how best to deal with it. Also, Alex has asked us to take a look at what we should be saying to our teens about manners. We talk about what they are and what they say about you as a person. ...

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Parenting teens and tweens? Welcome to your weekly audio hug where no question is a bad question, and curiosity beats judgment—every time.Each week, I chat with expert guests to figure out what’s really going on in this fast-changing world, and how to connect with our teens so we can actually enjoy parenting them.Susie - friend, mindfulness guru, and fellow parent in the trenches - brings her wisdom and personal stories to help us contemplate a different perspective.No one has this parenting thing mastered—even parents or experts who seem like they do. Making mistakes isn’t failing, it’s learning. And good parenting? It’s a lifelong journey.At the heart of it all, our kids just want to be loved for who they are, not just what they do.  💌 Do you have a question, a story, or just need to vent? Drop me a line at teenagersuntangled@gmail.com (total privacy, no judgment, promise).What the Independent Podcasting Awards Said:🗣️ “The advice in this podcast is universally helpful—not just for parents of teenagers.”🎙️ “A great mix of personal stories and professional insight—refreshing, informative, and packed with extra resources.”😂 “The chemistry between Rachel and Susie is fantastic. It’s like sitting down with smart, funny friends who actually get it.”Join the conversation! Find me on Facebook & Instagram.Want more from Susie? Check out her courses at www.amindful-life.co.uk