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

Download 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.

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Published on Tuesday, 7th April 2026.

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