Oct 17, 2022
In this episode Bettina and Jane talk through dilemmas for parents and young people as they leave school for work of college. A parent is concerned about their diabetic son starting University, with all the self-care and orgnisation required of independent living. Letting go, particularly in the context of a...
Jul 21, 2022
(1 min) We discuss how to manage screen time during the holidays. Does more leisure time always mean more screen time?
(11:20 mins) We talk about how parents can support a student about to start GCSEs who wants to see her friends but her mum thinks she needs catch up on the school work she missed during the Covid...
Jun 23, 2022
Jane and Bettina answer questions from parents about safety dilemmas with their children. An 11 year old girl told her parents she noticed a man behind her on the new bus route to school and the parent wonders whether she should drive her to school instead (0:40).
We consider how to respond to a young boy sending nude...
May 25, 2022
Our instagram has been hacked and it is unlikely we will be able to access it again. This episode is to let you know that, and also that the next topic will be “Staying safe online and in the real world".
Please do send us any questions you have by DM to @drjanegilmour or @bettinahohnen on instagram.
Apr 27, 2022
At this time in the calendar year many families are supporting their young people through exams and studying and revision are a major feature of family life. In this episode we help parents think through some typical scenarios and consider the ways to have incredible conversations with their children.
We cover ways to...