Bitesize Parenting Teens

Bonus: Explaining the Age Gap

In this shorter, bonus episode, Kerry Godliman, guest Charlie Baker (comedian and Talksport radio host) and psychologist and psychotherapist Dr Charlotte Armitage discuss baby loss. Charlie Baker talks about having a big age gap between his two children and the reason for that being baby loss. Charlie and Kerry discuss how he's dealt with people asking about the age gap and along with Charlotte they offer advice on how to deal with baby loss as a family, especially if you need to talk to older children about it. For more information and advice on parenting please head to https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/parents

6. Helping teenagers make good choices and step-parenting challenges

Host Kerry Godliman is joined by celebrity parents and psychologists to discuss the wonders and woes of raising teenagers, and soon-to-be teenagers. In this sixth episode, Kerry Godliman is joined by guest Rickie Haywood-Williams (BBC Radio 1 presenter) and clinical psychologist Dr Martha Deiros-Collado. We hear from a Dad whose teen is playing parents off against each other. Rickie talks about his experience as a step-parent and the tricky times he had parenting his biological daughter when he split up with her Mum. They also discuss helping your teens to make good choices when it comes to education and how to create a safe space for them to open up to you. For more information and advice on parenting please head to https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/parents Created by Porcelina Productions for BBC Bitesize Producers - Carmel O'Grady and Michael Farnell Executive Editor - Andrew Swanson

5. Coping with teenage hormones and helping teens handle their friendships

Host Kerry Godliman is joined by celebrity parents and psychologists to discuss the wonders and woes of raising teenagers, and soon-to-be teenagers. In this fifth episode, Kerry is joined by guest Bridget Christie (comedian) and clinical psychologist Dr Martha Deiros-Collado. We hear from a Mum who is concerned her teen is struggling to make friends. The panel offer advice on this and also discuss dealing with children heading off to university or leaving home. Bridget also talks about her experience dealing with hormonal teenagers when menopausal and they discuss coping strategies. For more information and advice on parenting please head to https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/parents

4. Dealing with school avoidance - and how to co-parent successfully

Host Kerry Godliman is joined by celebrity parents and psychologists to discuss the wonders and woes of raising teenagers, and soon-to-be teenagers. In this fourth episode, Kerry is joined by guest Charlie Condou (actor) and psychologist and psychotherapist Dr Charlotte Armitage. Charlie discusses how he co-parents his children and how that works in practice. They also look at phone and screen use and hear from a parent on that subject. Charlie also talks openly about his son's difficulties with school avoidance and what you can do as a parent to help teenagers going through that. For more information and advice on parenting please head to https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/parents

3. How to talk to angry teenagers - including about phone use and sleep habits

Host Kerry Godliman is joined by celebrity parents and psychologists to discuss the wonders and woes of raising teenagers, and soon-to-be teenagers. In this third episode Kerry is joined by guest Rob Rouse (comedian) and clinical psychologist Dr Martha Deiros-Collado. We hear from a parent whose teen is difficult to talk to and holds a lot of anger, the panel discuss this and Dr Martha offers some very practical advice on how to open a dialogue with teenagers. They also discuss how much sleep teenagers actually need and explore a really good tip for discussing and potentially limiting phone use. For more information and advice on parenting please head to https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/parents