"Sounds Like Teen Spirit" is the podcast where two mums dive into the wild world of raising teens today—because let’s face it, parenting has changed a lot since...
Youth vaping is a widespread crisis - vaping is more accessible and appealing to teens than smoking ever was, with alarming rates of youth addiction.
It's fueled by marketing strategies targeting children with colorful designs, enticing flavors, and low prices alongside a retail strategy where vapes are sold at your teens local dairy.
Highlights:
parenting challenges with vape addiction
where to go for help
NZ legislative environment
About your guest:
Charyl Robinson is a founding member of Vape Free Kids NZ. Charyl has a personal story, with three children who have had different experiences with vaping, including addiction, avoidance, and opposition.
To learn more about the work of Vape Free Kids NZ, visit their website: Vape-Free Kids NZ
About your hosts:
In addition to wrangling 6 kids between us (ages 10-19), both of your hosts have businesses that live and breathe teens.
Maree Glading is the founder of Evre, a teen skincare brand. Connect with Maree here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mareeglading/
Rachel McBride is the founder of Blaire, a teen fashion brand. Connect with Rachel here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelmcbridenz/
Tune in, follow, leave us a review and join us next time as we explore more on what's happening in your teen parenting world!
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Teenage food frenzy - balancing nutrition with convenience
Ever wondered how to manage that teenage appetite?! In this episode, we break down the talk with nutritionist and lifestyle coach, Renee Rigden on how to to make feeding teens a bit more manageable.
Highlights:
trends like high protein snacks and the Tiktok influence
why teens need more calories
the 80/20 rule for nutrition
About your guest:
Renee Rigden, a certified nutrition and lifestyle coach and a mum herself. Connect with Renee here: www.linkedin.com/in/renee-rigden-38b0618b/
Learn about Renee’s work including here teen programme, https://www.instagram.com/reneeshealthnz/profilecard/?igsh=ejBiZmk1ZDE2eG40
About your hosts:
In addition to wrangling 6 kids between us (ages 10-19), both of your hosts have businesses that live and breathe teens.
Maree Glading is the founder of Evre, a teen skincare brand. Connect with Maree here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mareeglading/
Rachel McBride is the founder of Blaire, a teen fashion brand. Connect with Rachel here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelmcbridenz/
Tune in, follow, leave us a review and join us next time as we explore more on what's happening in your teen parenting world!
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Surviving First Love (as the parents!)
Young love is everything we remember - messy, hilarious, and emotional! But now, as parents, we’re in charge of guiding our teens through the highs and lows of it all.
Join us in this super practical episode with advice and thoughtful insights for helping teens make healthy, respectful choices in love.
Highlights:
do's and dont's of boundaries
romantic vs platonic dynamics
first breakups.
About your guest:
Sheridan Eketone, is a parenting coach and mum to four teens and young adults. Connect with Sheridan here: Parenting Place | Parent Coaching
Learn about the Parenting Place and their resources for parents of teens here: Parenting Place | Free parenting resources and articles
About your hosts:
In addition to wrangling 6 kids between us (ages 10-19), both of your hosts have businesses that live and breathe teens.
Maree Glading is the founder of Evre, a teen skincare brand. Connect with Maree here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mareeglading/
Rachel McBride is the founder of Blaire, a teen fashion brand. Connect with Rachel here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelmcbridenz/
Tune in, follow, leave us a review and join us next time as we explore more on what's happening in your teen parenting world!
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75% of kiwi teens have seen porn. What parents need to know.
Yep 75% of 14-17 year olds in New Zealand have seen porn. And yet as parents we are often too scared, ashamed or just plain weirded out to talk about it.
Highlights:
how kids access porn
impact on seeing so much porn at a young age
our role as parents navigating this new sexual landscape
About your guest:
Nikki Denholm is from The Light Project, an organisation dedicated to helping teens navigate the digital sexual landscape.
Connect with Nikki here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikki-denholm-mnzm-98757741/
Find out more about The Light Project | Equipping communities to navigate new porn landscape
About your hosts:
In addition to wrangling 6 kids between us (ages 10-19), both of your hosts have businesses that live and breathe teens.
Maree Glading is the founder of Evre, a teen skincare brand. Connect with Maree here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mareeglading/
Rachel McBride is the founder of Blaire, a teen fashion brand. Connect with Rachel here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelmcbridenz/
Tune in, follow, leave us a review and join us next time as we explore more on what's happening in your teen parenting world!
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Why Snapchat is your teens favourite app?
Ever wondered why your teens are so obsessed with Snapchat? In this episode, we break down the app's unique appeal and why it keeps teens hooked.
You’ll learn about the features they love (and why they can’t resist snapping!) and get expert tips on what parents should know.
Highlights:
The uniqueness of Snapchat’s disappearing messages
How teens use the app to communicate
Tips for parents to stay in the loop on Snapchat
About your guest:
Sean Lyons is Chief Online Safety Officer at NetSafe. Connect with Sean here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanlyons3/
Read more about Nestsafe and their important work here: https://netsafe.org.nz/
Netsafe guide to Snapchat Snapchat Family Toolkit - Netsafe – social media and online safety helpline
About your hosts:
In addition to wrangling 6 kids between us (ages 10-19), both of your hosts have businesses that live and breathe teens.
Maree Glading is the founder of Evre, a teen skincare brand. Connect with Maree here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mareeglading/
Rachel McBride is the founder of Blaire, a teen fashion brand. Connect with Rachel here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelmcbridenz/
Tune in, follow, leave us a review and join us next time as we explore more on what's happening in your teen parenting world!
"Sounds Like Teen Spirit" is the podcast where two mums dive into the wild world of raising teens today—because let’s face it, parenting has changed a lot since we were their age! Join Maree and Rachel as they tackle the highs, lows, and mind-bending challenges of raising the next generation. From decoding social media trends to navigating mental health, relationships, and everything in between, this is your relatable, honest, and sometimes hilarious guide to understanding teens in the digital age. Tune in for insights, laughs, and plenty of ‘aha’ moments for parenting in 2024.
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