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Parenting Teens in the Digital Age: Boundaries, Trust & Emotional Resilience

Parenting Teens in the Digital Age: Boundaries, Trust & Emotional Resilience

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 Parenting teens is no easy feat—especially in today’s fast-paced, tech-driven world. In this episode of Rawsome Parents, host Shaun Tucker sits down with Sam McFarlane, a mother of two teenagers and a social media expert, to discuss the emotional rollercoaster of raising teens. From managing screen time to handling ADHD and reparenting ourselves through the process, this episode is packed with insights on how to navigate the ever-changing landscape of modern parenting. Sam shares her personal experiences and highlights the importance of trusting your gut, setting firm boundaries, and preparing kids for life beyond school.

Key Takeaways ✅ Parenting teens is emotionally intense—and that’s normal.
✅ The rise of social media has changed everything—set clear boundaries.
✅ Managing screen time is crucial for mental and emotional well-being.
✅ ADHD medication affects children differently—know what’s best for your child.
✅ Parents often reparent themselves while raising their own kids.
✅ Trust your instincts—you likely already know what’s right.
✅ Open, honest communication is the foundation of a strong parent-teen relationship.

Sound Bites
💬 “The world is moving at such a rapid pace.”
💬 “Trust your gut—you probably do know the answers.”
💬 “It’s definitely harder with teenagers.”

Episode Chapters
⏳ 00:00 – Introduction to Parenting Challenges
⏳ 02:08 – Navigating Teenage Emotions
⏳ 04:23 – Reparenting Through Parenting
⏳ 07:13 – Preparing for Life After School
⏳ 11:53 – Managing Screen Time and Boundaries
⏳ 19:29 – The Impact of ADHD and Medication
⏳ 28:27 – Trusting Your Parental Instincts

Connect with Sam:
Website https://www.samsays.com.au/
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/sammcfarlane/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/samsayssocial/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SamSaysSocial/

Music used in Intro and outro: Ascend To Greatness.mp3 by Denys Brodovskyi is licensed under a Attribution 4.0 International License.
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