1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 Welcome to the Cracking Content Podcast, helping entrepreneurs to amplify their expertise through storytelling, content, and PR so they can get more sales and make a bigger impact. Every business has a story to tell. Don't be afraid to tell it. This week I am joined by Clare Cogan, a Teenage Mental Health specialist who supports parents and teens with a range of issues including anxiety, depression, motivation, self-confidence and self-esteem. We are going to be discussing how to navigate the pitfalls of parenting a teenager and Clare’s book ‘Reopening the Slammed Door’. &amp;nbsp; Episode Highlights: (01:57) I went on a bit of a mission to try and educate families about the teenage years and to help empower teenagers (04:22) You need to develop a sense of humor&amp;nbsp; (05:53) Learn when your children are more receptive to your questions (06:47) If you listen to them they will&amp;nbsp; listen to you (13:05) I use a lot of metaphors and stories in my work (16:37) Teens are very black and white they often think that the only ones feeling this way (23:24) I don’t take a one size fits all approach &amp;nbsp; Connect with Claire:&amp;nbsp; You can download my free PR guide here https://clairewinter.info/freebies/be-your-own-pr/&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; To find out about 1:1 content coaching go www.clairewinter.info. Free Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/crackingcontent/ Website: https://clairewinter.info/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clairewinteruk&amp;nbsp; About Clare Cogan: I am a Teenage Mental Health specialist, supporting parents and teens with a range of issues including anxiety, depression, motivation, self-confidence and self-esteem.&amp;nbsp; I am a wife, mother, chief cook and bottle washer as well as running my own business for the past 14 years. The reason I do what I do? Because most of my life I have suffered to some degree or another with anxieties. Worries about what is going on in my life right now, concerns about the future. Buy ‘Reopening the Slammed Door’: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Reopening-Slammed-Door-Surviving-Teenage/dp/B09G963ZWD/&amp;nbsp; Connect with Clare Cogan: Website: https://www.clarecogan.com/&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; Cracking Content Podcast https://clairewinter.info/ <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/21250244/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/content/116072300