Parent Pod videos

How to talk to/teach your teens & adult children about money with ease

Defuse rows over contributions, help your offspring budget, save & earn, find out your 'money personality' and learn about Value vs Cost debates. A…

Feb 16 • Lorraine Candy

33:41

How to motivate your disengaged teen/young person at school & in work

Educational analyst Jenny Anderson explains how to boost your teenager's motivation if they've lost interest in school, exams, revision, learning or…

Feb 6 • Lorraine Candy

31:54

Expert Explainer: Stop worrying about what your teens eat, snacks for revision, shopping list must-haves

Constantly concerned about the sugary treats your teen or adult child is consuming? It's time to stop worrying about their diet, this video explains why…

Jan 26 • Lorraine Candy

37:54

Expert explainer: Parents guide to navigating the hellscape of Yr8/9 friendships

Former deputy head, coach and educational speaker Emma Gleadhill on strategies to help you & your teen cope with toxic friend groups. What to say and do…

Jan 16 • Lorraine Candy

38:02

Expert Explainer: Dr Tara Porter on setting boundaries with adult children

How do we cope when our teens become young adults and still live with us? Psychologist Dr Tara Porter, has emotional and psychological guidance And…

Jan 9 • Lorraine Candy

29:36

Expert explainer with parent coach Anita Cleare: a guide to not taking rudeness personally

Practical tips on navigating conflict or disharmony at home for the days your teens & adult kids get grumpy, irritated & disrespectful.

Dec 29, 2025 • Lorraine Candy

17:04

Watch now | A brief Crimbo thank you from me ...

Dec 24, 2025 • Lorraine Candy

0:50

15 minute Expert Explainer Dr Bettina Hohnen, clinical psychologist on messy bedroom brain

How to respect your young person's autonomy (without losing your temper!)

Dec 12, 2025 • Lorraine Candy

13:35

What if felt like the day we dropped our eldest at Uni....

A short reading from my teen parenting book: Mum What's Wrong With You?

Oct 16, 2025 • Lorraine Candy

1:54

NEW! The Parent Pod my new show is live

My new free-to-watch show helping parents take the panic out of the teenage years is on The Times YouTube channel now.

Feb 7, 2025 • Lorraine Candy

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