Welcome to another episode of the Ethos Parent Podcast. This week, we’re diving into how to talk to your teenager about relationships. Luke and Claire, who regularly work with young people, share their insights on why relationships matter so much, why they can be tricky to discuss, and how you can encourage your teen to open up.

Tune in for practical tips to help your teenager build strong, healthy relationships.

Thank you to Luke Wigston and Claire Daniel for taking part in this episode.

In this episode we talk about teenage relationships; the age of consent in the UK, as defined by the Sexual Offences Act 2003 is 16 years old. Find out more at Consent Laws UK | UK Consent Law Explained | The Mix

Resources:

Internet Matters: Keep Children Safe Online: Information, Advice, Support - Internet Matters

Internet Matters has really helpful information on how to set up parental controls on a range of different devices and apps.

We tackle a difficult topic in this new episode of the Ethos Parent Podcast. How to talk to your teen about loss and bereavement. Hannah interviews Pete English, Bereavement Counsellor and Maxine Bromley, Family Support Worker. We hope this conversation is helpful for you and your young person. Resources: https://www.ataloss.org/ Tough Stuff Journal https://www.ataloss.org/pages/shop/department/tough-stuff-journals

The move from primary to secondary school can be a big change for children and their parents.

Justine and Phil have worked with students transitioning up to year seven for a number of years. Hear their helpful tips and insights on the best way to prepare for the move to secondary school.

We're very grateful that Phil Miles, Assistant Director at Grace Foundation and Justine Clark, Ethos Leader at Grace Academy Darlaston could join us on this episode of the Ethos Parent Podcast.

Thank you to Grace Academy Darlaston for hosting us for this recording.

Resources discussed in this episode:

'It's Your Move' - Booklet from Scripture Union to help children make the transition from primary to secondary school. It’s Your Move is made up of helpful information and advice for children moving schools. Also included are real-life stories of children who are about to make the move and those who have made it in the recent past.

There are puzzles, quizzes and places to personalise the book through doodles, signatures, photo pages etc.

Purchase online here: https://content.scriptureunion.org.uk/resource/its-your-move-0