The vital parenting shift: becoming a mentor to your teen

The vital parenting shift: becoming a mentor to your teen

July 7, 2026 · 14 min · Season 5 · Episode 198

About this episode

This episode discusses the importance of shifting from problem-solving to mentoring your teen as they transition to secondary school.

Ask Rachel anything Welcome to a special mini-series from Teenagers Untangled — seven simple, practical "parenting seeds" to plant over a week, preparing for when your child moves into secondary school or returns from summer. These are gentle shifts, not rules to perfect: They're designed to help you focus on what really matters, and reduce your stress. They'll help you to move from fixing problems to mentoring your child, build emotional safety at home, and give your teen the con...

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