Together, Kristi and Michelle unpack the questions parents often find themselves asking when their children begin navigating sleepovers, friendships, different family rules, technology, boundaries and social situations without them. Rather than approaching these experiences from a place of fear, Michelle encourages parents to think about how they can scaffold safety
Friendships can be one of the most rewarding, and challenging, parts of growing up. In this episode of Uncharted Parenting, we sit down with parenting author and educator Michelle Mitchell to explore how parents can help their children navigate friendship challenges with confidence. Drawing on insights from her latest book,
Friendships can be one of the greatest sources of joy and belonging for our kids, but they can also cause some of their biggest heartbreaks. So when your tween or teen is struggling with friendship drama, exclusion or bullying, when should you step in and when should you step back?
Friendships can shape our children’s confidence, wellbeing and sense of belonging for years to come. In this episode, parenting educator and bestselling author Michelle Mitchell joins Dr Jodi Richardson to share practical strategies for helping kids build healthy friendships, navigate conflict, manage bullying, and develop the social skills they need
For many young people, some of the hardest moments at school aren’t about schoolwork – they’re about friendship. Feeling left out. Being bullied. A friendship ending. Not knowing where they fit. In this episode, Anita talks with Michelle Mitchell about friendships and how we can help young people feel more
Today’s guest is one of Australia’s most trusted voices on parenting, adolescence, and wellbeing — Michelle Mitchell. Michelle is a bestselling author of 10 books, a speaker, and a parenting educator who has spent three decades helping families raise resilient, emotionally healthy young people. We’re spotlighting Michelle’s timely new book,
In this episode of Uncharted Parenting, we sit down again with renowned parenting educator, author, and speaker Michelle Mitchell to unpack one of the most pressing challenges for today’s families: supporting children through school stress. Together, we explore why academic pressure feels so overwhelming for young people, how stress shows up in everyday
In this insightful and deeply practical episode of Building Resilient Kids, host Tim Curtis speaks with Michelle Mitchell – parenting educator, bestselling author, and owner/director of the Resilient Kids Conference about what it really takes to support teenagers through one of the most complex stages of development. Drawing on decades of
On this weeks episode we are discussing why its so important to have uncomfortable conversations with our children. Our children have natural curiosities about lots of things including drugs and alcohol, relationships and all the things that make parents squirm. With exposure to these topics happening at younger and younger
Let’s break the taboos and start talking openly with our kids about the things that matter. In this episode, Fabiana Coll interviews Michelle Mitchell to explore the challenges of parenting during the transition from childhood to adolescence. They cover key topics like puberty, communication, and setting healthy boundaries, while highlighting
Puberty and periods are a normal part of growing up — but for many dads, it can still feel like unfamiliar territory. In this special episode to celebrate International Women’s Day coming up March 8th, Káti Gapaillard speaks with returning guest Michelle Mitchell about the powerful role fathers can play during
Most people skip right over the years between nine and twelve – but they’re actually super important. Michelle Mitchell is one of Australia’s top experts on kids this age, called «tweens.» She explains why these years matter so much and how parents can really help their kids. Mitchell used to
In this insightful episode, Kim speaks with parenting educator Michelle Mitchell who shares her professional journey and expertise in working with tweens and teens, discussing the challenges and joys of parenting during the teenage years. The conversation covers various aspects of parenting, including the importance of balancing independence with support,
Author and speaker, Michelle Mitchell, joins Jules to unpack the “in-between” years – why ages 9-12 are a distinct developmental stage, what tweens need most, and how parents can balance boundaries with independence. From tech rules to friendship drama, family meetings to the “borrow their calm” ritual, this conversation is
Raising teenagers can feel like riding a rollercoaster — full of love, turbulence, confusion, and awe. As parents, we want to stay connected (like we were when they were little), we want to teach them the way of the world, and support our teens as they grow into thriving, independent
Let’s be honest—talking to our kids about sex, puberty and where babies come from can bring up more anxiety for us than them. In this episode, Dr. Jodi Richardson is joined by educator, author, and parenting expert Michelle Mitchell to guide parents through these tricky conversations with compassion, clarity, and
Michelle Mitchell and Dani Vee chat about her new book TWEENS. They talk about this time being the most rapid period of development for a child, the difference between concrete and formal thinkers and how we can improve our connections with our tweens. They also chat about screen time, building
In this warm and essential conversation, Dr. Justin Coulson sits down with author, educator, and parenting expert Michelle Mitchell to explore how parents can navigate conversations around sex, puberty, consent, and identity with their children aged 8–12. Michelle shares insights from her book Where Do Babies Come From?, offering parents
Is it the small moments that connect us? In the busyness of school life and the demands of daily routines, it’s easy to overlook the small moments. A kind word, a quiet nod, a shared glance. But what if those fleeting interactions are the ones that make the biggest difference?
Lucy and Kel bring you the complete, unmissable conversations from their week with parenting expert and author Michelle Mitchell. If you’re raising an 8–12-year-old and feeling a little overwhelmed, this is the episode you didn’t know you needed. Michelle covers everything from puberty, hormones, and body positivity to online safety and
Michelle Mitchell is an author and speaker, sought after for her compassionate and grounded advice for parenting. She joins Britt & Laura on The Pick Up to chat about Lola’s struggling transitioning to her new daycare and how to make sure your kids are confident when you drop them off
ABC Life Matters Interview. It’s part of normal development that teenagers will pull away from their parents, but that doesn’t stop the sting when it happens. Particularly when it happens when they’re tweens, and it feels like only yesterday they were leaping into your lap with glee. How can parents
Let’s delve into the complex world of puberty and ADHD, exploring how early puberty can impact mental health, and the importance of providing safety and security for our children, particularly between the ages of 9 and 12. Michelle shares her personal experiences as a parent and offers strategies for fostering
Tweens and teens feel big emotions – and those turning to self-harm to cope is more common than you think. Professor Jo Robinson, from Orygen, and teen expert Michelle Mitchell join Maggie Dent, host of Parental As Anything, to help parents understand why young people self-harm, how to have those
Teenage girls — it can be a tricky time when you’re not sure if your daughter likes or loathes you. But here’s the thing, she needs you now more than ever. Maggie Dent talks with educator and parenting author Michelle Mitchell about what girls most need from their parents to
I want you to imagine you have a backpack sitting in front of you. It has been in your family for generations, passed down from parent to child. This backpack holds all the characteristics and experiences that distinguish your family. It represents everything you inherited, both consciously and unconsciously. Some
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When parents first find out that their child is self-harming they usually feel alone. They often come to the conclusion that their child must ‘weird’ or ‘extreme’ and possibly the only one who is struggling in this way. After all, it’s not something that many parents admit to dealing with
Michelle Mitchell is the expert on all things Tweens and Teens. Her talks pack out conferences, schools and she’s always on Media platforms giving advice to parents about how to manage the challenging teen years. Michelle is also all over social media handing out compassionate and practical advice. In this
Being an only child or single parent can be hard when all your usual social outlets have disappeared into thin air. There is boredom and loneliness and if you’re solo parenting, there can be a heavy load to carry. Maggie Dent and parenting author and educator Michelle Mitchell share some
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