When ‘Fine’ Isn’t Fine: Helping an Anxious Teen Who Feels They Don’t Belong

Ever felt blindsided by your teen’s anger and wondered, “Why are they taking this out on me?”What if that anger isn’t disrespect… defiance… or attitude — but anxiety looking for somewhere safe to land?In this episode, we walk through a powerful Dear Diary-style story from a parent navigating one of those emotionally charged days, and unpack what teenagers are really communicating when big emotions explode at home.You’ll learn three practical anchors to help you respond with confidence instead of reacting in the heat of the moment:✔️ Why your teen’s anger is rarely personal✔️ How managing your emotions teaches lifelong regulation✔️ The simple question that can stop an emotional spiral instantlyPlus — tangible ways to lower defences, soften your presence, and become the safe harbour your child needs when their nervous system is overwhelmed.If you’ve ever walked away from a parenting moment feeling hurt, confused, or triggered — this episode will help you understand what’s really happening and show you exactly what to do next.Come listen, feel reassured, and leave with tools you can use today.Link to Dont Panic, It's Just a Teenager : https://amzn.eu/d/cqyAYCs

Understand the underbelly of friendship issues with your teen and why it hits their self esteem.Hear an example of how support can look with a story example of what they need to hearWhen friendships fall apart, anxious teens often believe it means something is wrong with them.In this episode, I explore how friendship anxiety quietly erodes self-esteem — and how parents can protect their teen’s sense of self during friendship conflict, rumours, and social fallout, without fixing, rushing, or unintentionally making things worse.link to my book https://amzn.eu/d/cqyAYCsplease feel free to add a comment, idea or question! :)

When your teenager says “I’m fine” — but clearly isn’t — it can leave you feeling helpless and unsure how to respond.This episode explores why friendship anxiety in teens isn’t really about friends, but about belonging, identity, and self-worth. If your child feels left out at school or like they don’t fit in, you’ll learn why fixing can make things worse — and what actually helps anxious teens feel steadier, seen, and supported.Because your teen doesn’t need to belong everywhere.They need to believe they’re worthy anywhere.Dont Panic It's Just a Teenager link - https://amzn.eu/d/cqyAYCs

In response to a Parent question - Why Your Teen’s Eating Habits Aren’t Really About Food 🍕🥦When your teen starts skipping meals, eating less, or living off beige snacks — it’s easy to panic. But what if it’s not about the food at all? In this episode, we unpack the real reasons behind these changes — control, comfort, belonging — and how your response can either build connection or push them away. Learn how curiosity beats correction, empathy trumps education, and why your job isn’t to fix the food… it’s to protect the relationship.

Have you ever wondered how to support your teenager if they are self-harming? In this episode, Cassie shares practical ideas to help your teenager. She gives insight into the important things parents should understand about self-harm and why elastic bands aren't the best answer if this is something your teenager struggles with. Cassie Swift, a Family Empowerment Guide, the founder of True You, the young people's life coaching business and the author of many books (including an international bestseller) and the creator of the Children Mental Health Matters Summit that happens each year. Cassie shares her insight into one of her many specialisms Self-Harm and gives ways parents can support their teenagers if they are in this place. Cassie can be contacted via the link below https://linktr.ee/CassieS

So often there is disruption in a home because we ask for something to be done, and it doesn't happen! So we nag about it and get even deeper into disruption with our teenagers. So when nagging, tearing your hair out and shouting has failed... try this!! From working with teens as long as I have there is actually 1 tiny little change that can be made to make it far more likely that what we ask to be done... actually will get done One tiny simple thing that I know I have been missing that makes all the difference. Give me 7 minutes and I will let you in on it!

Sophie Witherden shares her story of raising her son Charlie who has ADHD. - She shares tips that have helped her and Charlie - Find out the one thing she found critical to help her through the tough times * PLUS by messaging via her Instagram page - get access to the download she made for Charlie's school to help Charlie's teachers support & understand him. It is a lovely episode showing the pain and pleasure of raising a child with ADHD - a rare insight into another family's world. Charlies Instagram - adhd_lifewithcharlie SPONSORS LINKS - Refuse to conform - Weighted hoodies https://refusetoconformclothing.co.uk/?ref=pknppsuh

Does you teen get stressed out over school work or exams? The fear of failure crippling them and making them struggle? Here are 5 easy to use ideas (2 slightly different ones) that you can try now to help your teen deal with stress. In less than 20 minutes hear a little story of ideas and a quick hit summary of top 5 ways to help your teen to recognise stress and deal with it.

Strategies to help you support your teenager if they are in a state of overwhelm. Methods to help them help themselves and ways for you to communicate with them through this.

5 coping mechanisms for an anxious teen. Different ways to help your teen return to calm if they are stuck in an anxious moment.