S18 Ep10: SHANE AND SHEENA LYNCH: Raising grounded teens, the ‘nepo baby’ debate and family life behind the spotlight
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Shane and Sheena Lynch discuss parenting teenagers, family life in the spotlight, and the challenges of letting go as parents.
As your children grow into teenagers, knowing when to step back can be one of the hardest parts of parenting. This week on The Netmums Podcast , Louise Burke and JB Gill are joined by Boyzone’s Shane Lynch and his wife Sheena, from ITV2’s The Real Housewives of Cheshire, as they share what family life really looks like behind the scenes while raising two teenage daughters. From earning their own money to finding their own path, Shane and Sheena explain how they’re raising their girls to stay grounded – even while growing up in the spotlight. They talk about social media, teenage ambition and why boundaries still matter, even when they’re pushed. They also share their honest take on the ‘nepo baby’ debate, and the reality behind the assumptions people make about their family life. At the heart of the conversation is that shift so many parents recognise – moving from being hands-on to learning to let go. Sheena describes the hardest part of that transition as “fear”, admitting she’s the worrier at home, while Shane takes a more relaxed approach. Together, they reflect on what it really means to trust your teenagers, even when it’s not easy. The couple also open up about their…
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