The Myths of a Well-Behaved Teenager

Is your teen driving you up the wall—or just growing up?

Kate Mason sits down with Dr. Jari Evertsz, a clinical psychologist with over 20 years’ experience, to tackle the rollercoaster of raising teenagers.

From the impact of peer pressure and social media to why your formerly snuggly preteen now grunts from behind a closed bedroom door, this episode is a lifeline for parents navigating the teen years.

Dr Evertsz offers calm, grounded insights on how to replace knee-jerk punishment with calm communication, how to build resilience and trust, and why your household must include chores—even for toddlers.

Listen For

3:16 What Jails Taught Her About Childhood

10:25 Security Matters: Why Teens Still Want Boundaries

13:33 Brain Under Construction: The Science Behind Teen Behaviour

20:54 Think Before You Punish: Creative Consequences That Work

25:20 Chores, Entitlement, and the Empathy Equation

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