{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"EP 73 - How to still enjoy the summer - when you have a Teenager!","description":"Our kids have had a really uncertain time over the past 18 months - and each of them is reading differently.   Some are wanting to escape and meet up with their friends again and others are rather reluctant to venture too far from home\u2026 better the devil you know, right?   Many parents are worried about how far behind their kids are falling with their education and are planning to use the summer as an opportunity to catch up.   In this episode I discuss : * Why your child needs a total switch off * Why you should allow them to sleep in * How to cope with their attachment to technology * Why it\u2019s OK to ignore the mess in their bedrooms   Want to know more? Then Grab a cuppa - and keep listening! ~~~~~ Need a bit more support with the whole \u201cSummer Holidays Thing\u201d? 10 Ideas to Help You and Your Teenager Navigate the Summer Holidays Grab a copy of my FREE handout : HERE : \ud83d\udccd www.caigraham.com\/schoolsout ~~~~~ My Anxiety course provides you with support by :\u2028\u2028\u2714\ufe0f Recognising the triggers Understanding Anxiety - and why we don\u2019t want to get rid of it all together Learning a couple of techniques to help you stop a panic attack in it\u2019s tracks How as a parent, you can support your anxious child \ud83d\udccdwww.caigraham.com\/anxiety If you or your child are struggling with your emotions at the minute - then I have a great online course that introduces you to 7 different breathing exercises that a can get you out of many sticky situations : \ud83d\udccdwww.caigraham.com\/breathe * Three Questions to Ask Your Uncommunicative Child : All too often parents say to me : \u201cMy child won\u2019t speak to me\u201d or \u201cI know something\u2019s not quite right - but they won\u2019t tell me what\u2019s wrong.\u201d\u2028\u2028Well, I have a resource for you. \u2028Download this FREE Resource : \ud83d\udccdwww.caigraham.com\/threequestions It will help you reconnect with your child quickly and easily; and in a way that will not drive them to their bedroom to avoid you! ~~~~ If you are looking for support at a deeper level for your child, then please book a call with me. Invariably they might only need a couple of sessions. But if we can give our kids the tools to improve their emotional wellbeing NOW - then you\u2019re more likely to alleviate the longer term damage to their mental health. \ud83d\udccd www.caigraham.com\/teencall Details of all further podcasts can be found on my website : \ud83d\udccdwww.caigraham.com\/podcast Please also have a look at my YouTube channel for additional support. \ud83d\udccd www.caigraham.com\/youtube * If you need to get in touch - Please email me at toolbox@caigraham.com Music Credits : MBB : https:\/\/soundcloud.com\/mbbofficial\/happy ","author_name":"The Parent & Teen Toolbox","author_url":"https:\/\/www.caigraham.com\/podcast","html":"