Help! I Have A Teenager
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Help! I Have A Teenager
Being a teenager has changed. A lot. There’s TikTok, vaping, d*ck pics, there are Snap maps, selfies and filters...and it's all a potential battlefield for parents where the stakes feel impossibly high. So welcome to some real parenting talk. As both clinicians and parents, Dr. Ginni Mansberg and cl...
Recent Episodes
100 episodesCathrine Mahoney On The Teen Years And The Parenting 'Lasts' You Don't See Coming
On today’s episode, writer, comedian and host of Mamamia's 456 Club podcast, Cathrine Mahoney joins us to share her unfiltered experience of parenting...
This Glorious Mess: The Cupcake Fraud
A parent keeps a close eye on the gifts coming into the house—it might feel like extra admin, but it's undeniably clever. Speaking of clever, one mum...
Little Love Stories: Libby Trickett’s Hardest Day Wasn’t In The Pool
What comes to mind when you hear 'strong'? Maybe muscles or physical strength? But, what about mental strength and resilience?
You may know Oly...
This Glorious Mess - The Ambulance That Didn’t Need To Be Called
On this weeks episode of Parents Anonymous, a gushy Facebook post has a parent questioning their entire existence. Bribery is ALWAYS in the parenting...
Little Love Stories: Three Daughters, One Bond
Parenthood is life-changing, but for today’s guest, Anna Water-Massey, it came with both joy and deep loss. At 30, Anna became a mother to Cleo, and a...
Parents Anonymous: Baby Proof… And Also Adult Proof
Today's Parents Anonymous dives into another three deliciously embarrassing confessions: a baby locked in the car sparks a lasting daycare shame, one...
Little Love Stories: If I Could Call My Best Friend Cal Wilson
Have you ever felt that instant spark of friendship with someone new? That’s exactly what happened when comedian Damian Callinan met Cal Wilson in the...
Parents Anonymous: When You Fail At Year 2 Math
Is gaslighting a toddler ever okay?
We are divided on this episode of Parents Anonymous - which might just be our most outrageous yet.
Fro...
Little Love Stories: Two Siblings, One Kidney & The Ultimate Act of Sisterhood
The bond between sisters is a unique mix of fierce loyalty and the ability to argue over just about anything. But when someone you love is in danger,...
Parents Anonymous: My Baby's Head Is Also A Plate
On this episode, we uncover how a mystery rash is actually tied to last night’s dinner, a parent who’s taking "work from home" to a whole new level, a...
Little Love Stories: The Power And Beauty Of A Birth Right
Introducing This Glorious Mess' series "Little Love Stories".
In this episode we delve into an important love letter to identity, culture, and...
Parents Anonymous: The Macgyver Adult Diaper
In this weeks Parents Anonymous we got quite a shock when a super embarrassing toilet dilemma was revealed to be the secret shame of our very own Stac...
Little Love Stories: Only Saying Yes To The Joy
Before you become “Mum” or “Dad,” you're just you—with a first name, a spontaneous social life, and the freedom to pursue your career ambitions with n...
Parents Anonymous: Killing Off Santa
Is it a confession or deep respect to a parent who kills off Santa, The Tooth Fairy AND The Easter Bunny in just one conversation. We're leaning towar...
Little Love Stories: A Love Letter To My Body Post Mastectomy
Kris O’Neill has a love letter to two girls who she misses terribly, her breasts.
After being diagnosed with breast cancer almost two years ago,...
Parents Anonymous: The Butt-Dial That Ended A Mothers' Group
Welcome to a brand new podcast from This Glorious Mess called Parents Anonymous.
Part Church Confessional, part Game Show, this is where you sha...
Holiday Gift Guide: Kids & Teens
Struggling to shop for the little kids or ever-changing teens in your life? We’ve done the hard work for you.
From must-haves for toddlers to tr...
10 Simple Hacks To Get Your Time Back
A few weeks ago, on our parenting podcast This glorious Mess, we dove into the topic of end-of-year overwhelm, and so many listeners shared they were...
Mum Guilt Can Get In The Bin
Mum guilt—it's something most of us have heard about. But what about Dad guilt? Does it exist?
Annaliese and Tegan take a deep dive into their o...
Do You Have End Of Year Overwhelm?
Is everyone tired?
It's getting to that time of year where everything starts to get a bit hard. It may be the last week of November but it feels...
Is Your Relationship In The Room-Mate Phase
Your kids might be a bit older, and you’re back in the routine of life—work, kids, chores—but how’s your relationship? Has it started to feel more lik...
Introducing... Little Love Stories
Welcome to a brand new podcast from This Glorious Mess called Little Love Stories.
Little Love Stories is an open-hearted conversation with some...
Introducing...This Glorious Mess
We need to talk about sleep. Not your kids sleep - YOUR sleep.
Introducing This Glorious Mess the parenting podcast that's just had a major glow...
What We’ve Learned Since The Start Of This Podcast
We know teenagers are going through a lot, but they often don’t open up to us about it. After reading an article about what it’s like to be a teenager...
“Infidelity Ended My Marriage: Should I Tell My Teen?”
Parenting groups want to hold off on giving teens phones to protect them from disturbing online content. But does this risk making them feel left out?...
The Signs Your Teen Could Have An Anxiety Disorder
Our teens get anxious about a lot of things; their body image, to school stress and fitting in socially. But how can you tell if it’s regular worry or...
How To Help Your Teen Stop Worrying About Cozzie Livs
As parents, we often fret over how much time our kids spend on social media or with friends, but they have bigger worries. Ginni and Jo discuss the di...
Unpopular Opinion: Parenting Teens Is Tougher Than Newborns
The sleepless nights, the expensive feeding, the mess... Just when you thought you were done with those years, your child becomes a teenager. This epi...
BONUS: How To Have The Difficult Conversations That Keep Your Kids Safe
A heads up: This episode discusses child sexual abuse and may be better to listen to with headphones if little ears are around.
As parents, we k...
What You Probably Don’t Realise About Your Teens Brain
As our teens start looking more like adults, should we expect them to start acting like adults too? Ginni and Jo dive into teenage brain development a...
What To Do (And Not Do) When Your Teen Won’t Go To School
Are you noticing your teen becoming more hesitant about going to school lately? The growing number of school refusals is becoming alarming. Luckily, w...
Why Your Teen Smells Like Goat, According To A Doctor
Have you ever stepped into your teen's room and caught a whiff of cheese, wax, or even a hint of goat? You're not alone! Ginni delves into the science...
The Psychology Of Mum Guilt & How To Fight It
We hear all the time how parents are being struck by 'mum guilt' but what's the psychology behind it? Clinical Psychologist Jo Lamble breaks it down a...
‘Hits Different, Pop Off, Rizz’: Why Is My Teen Speaking Another Language?
Feeling lost in your teenager's slang-filled conversations? You're not the only one. So, we've enlisted our very own Gen Z to explain them, so you can...
Does Your Teen Genuinely Need A Mental Health Day?
When do mental health days start to feel too frequent? Ginni and Jo are all for giving teens a break from school now and then, but how can we tell if...
Your Teen’s Growing Up; It’s Time To Rediscover Yourself
As parents, we often lose touch with ourselves while focusing on our kids. Then, as they grow up and move out, finding our purpose and identity again...
How To Stop Your Teen From Sneaking Out
Finding used tissues and bottles of lube in your teen’s room? Masturbation is a normal part of adolescence, so naturally, your teenager is probably ex...
Teens & Politics: What Happens When You Don’t Agree
Teenagers today often have different political views to us, it’s a generational thing. But when these differences strain our relationship with our kid...
The Safety Talk To Have With Your Teen Before Their First Festival
If your teenager is a fan of Taylor Swift, (a Swiftie) we think it might be time to embrace the craze!
This episode Ginni and Jo dive into how t...
No, It’s Not Selfish To Make Yourself A Priority
We’re celebrating our 100th episode of Help! I Have A Teenager! As we mark this occasion, it’s a good opportunity to remember that we parents need som...