Why do teenagers love taking risks — and is it always a bad thing?

In this episode of Teen Talk: Navigating Teen Challenging Behaviour, I talked about what’s really happening inside the teenage brain and why risky behaviour is a natural part of growing up.

If you’re dealing with difficult teens, wondering how to handle teenage defiance, or trying to rebuild connection after constant conflict, this episode is for you.

You’ll learn:

• Why the teenage brain craves excitement and novelty.

• How to tell the difference between healthy exploration and risky desperation.

• Why controlling your teen often backfires — and what to do instead.

Because parenting teenagers isn’t about removing risk — it’s about helping them grow through it.

🎧 Listen now and discover how curiosity, not control, helps families thrive.

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If today’s episode spoke to you, and you’re ready to bring calm and connection back into your home, I’d love to help.

At Rainbow Parenting Practice, I work with parents and families who feel stuck in patterns of conflict, shutdown, or chaos.

Through my Thriving Together Parenting Method, we uncover what’s really happening beneath the behaviour — so you can rebuild trust, understanding, and harmony at home.

You can learn more about how we can work together here.

Because no matter how difficult things feel right now, change is possible — and it starts with one conversation.