10 of the best parenting podcasts
Advice and laughs for the tricky teenage years
Parenting teens is a wild ride. Some days you feel like a superhero; other days you’re just trying to survive.
Podcasts can be a great way to get advice, commiserate, and even have a laugh at the chaos.
So here’s a roundup of some of the best podcasts for parents navigating the teenage years.
There’s something for everyone – whether you need practical tips, emotional support, or just to hear you’re not alone.
The Teen Commandments
If you’re looking for a podcast that blends practical advice with a lighthearted touch, The Teen Commandments is a great place to start.
Each episode tackles real-life parenting challenges, from sibling rivalry to navigating social media, with honesty and humour.
It’s perfect for parents who want actionable tips without feeling lectured.
The hosts Clare Hamilton and Sara Cox (from the radio) offer relatable stories and strategies that you can actually try out, making it feel less like a parenting manual and more like a chat with friends who get it.
Check it out here.
Parenting Teenagers Untangled
Raising a teen can sometimes feel like untangling a knot, and this podcast is here to help.
Parenting Teens Untangled dives into the complexities of the teen years, covering everything from peer pressure to mental health challenges.
The episodes are short, digestible, and packed with insights from psychologists, educators, and experienced parents.
It’s a podcast that helps you feel more equipped to support your teen emotionally, while also giving you practical strategies for handling the everyday ups and downs.
Have a listen by visiting the website.
Raising Good Humans
If you’re interested in a more reflective approach to parenting, Raising Good Humans is a thoughtful and heartwarming podcast that explores intentional parenting.
It emphasises raising empathetic, resilient teens who can navigate life with confidence.
The episodes include a mix of personal stories and interviews with experts, giving parents both inspiration and actionable advice.
Listening to this podcast can encourage self-reflection and help you approach parenting with mindfulness, reminding you that fostering emotional intelligence is just as important as managing day-to-day challenges.
Check it out here.
Parenting Hell
Sometimes parenting can feel a bit like hell, at least that's according to the comedians behind Parenting Hell who don't shy away from admitting it.
Hosted by comedians Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe, this podcast embraces the messy, chaotic, and often hilarious side of raising kids.
While it’s more about commiseration than structured advice, it can be incredibly comforting to hear other parents laugh at the same challenges you face.
It’s perfect for those moments when you just need to feel understood and reassured that you’re not alone.
You can listen to it on Apple Podcasts and other platforms.
Raising Teens Podcast
For a well-rounded approach to parenting, Raising Teens Podcast covers a wide range of topics from mental health and social issues to practical strategies for everyday life.
Each super short episode combines expert advice with stories from parents, providing insights you can apply immediately.
It’s a balanced mix of support and guidance, helping parents feel more confident in their decision-making and more connected to their teen’s world.
Whether you’re looking for solutions to specific challenges or just want to understand your teen a little better, this podcast has something for you.
Listen to Raising Teens here.
Scummy Mummies
Parenting teens can be exhausting, and sometimes you just need a laugh.
Scummy Mummies is a refreshingly honest and funny podcast that doesn’t shy away from the chaos of family life.
The hosts share personal stories, discuss common parenting pitfalls, and interview guests who offer insights and relatable experiences.
It’s a podcast that blends humour with genuine support, helping parents feel both entertained and reassured that imperfection is perfectly normal.
It’s perfect for those moments when you need to take a step back and just breathe, knowing other parents are navigating the same ups and downs.
Have a listen by visiting Apple Podcasts.
Feeding the Mouth That Bites You
Mood swings and teen attitude can make parenting feel like a constant battle, and Feeding the Mouth That Bites You tackles these challenges head-on.
With a witty and approachable style, this podcast offers practical tips alongside humour to lighten the load.
It’s full of real-life advice that parents can immediately use, from talking politics to discussions surrounding sex and identity.
Listening to it is like getting friendly guidance from someone who truly understands the everyday realities of raising teens.
Listen to an episode by visiting their website.
Teenage Kicks
If you want to understand your teen’s world a little better, Teenage Kicks is an excellent resource.
This podcast explores the issues that teenagers face by featuring individuals who have gone through similar experiences to share their stories.
Episodes often include interviews with teens and experts, offering insights into what motivates, excites, and frustrates them.
By listening to this podcast, parents can gain perspective on their teen’s experiences, helping them approach conflicts with empathy and strengthen communication.
Check it out here.
How Not to Screw Up Your Kids
Parenting is a journey filled with mistakes and lessons, and How Not to Screw Up Your Kids embraces that reality with honesty.
The podcast explores common parenting pitfalls, lessons learned, and practical advice for supporting teens effectively.
It encourages parents to reflect on their own habits while providing actionable tips to improve family dynamics.
Have a listen by visiting Apple Podcasts.
The Calm Parenting Podcast
Parenting teens can often feel overwhelming, especially when emotions run high or conflicts flare up at home.
The Calm Parenting Podcast offers practical strategies for maintaining patience, empathy, and clarity in those stressful moments.
Each episode focuses on mindful parenting techniques, communication skills, and ways to foster a calmer, more connected relationship with your teen.
Listening to this podcast can help parents feel more grounded, reduce tension in everyday interactions, and approach challenges with confidence and compassion, turning those tricky teen moments into opportunities for growth and understanding.
You can listen to this podcast on its website.
We hope these podcasts will help you!
Listening to these podcasts is like having a team of supportive friends in your pocket.
They provide guidance, laughter, and reassurance that you’re not navigating the teen years alone.
Even just 15 minutes while making dinner, folding laundry, or commuting can give you new strategies, a fresh perspective, or simply a moment of calm during the chaos of parenting a teenager.
And if you ever need an extra helping hand, the luna app is the perfect companion – it's created for teen girls to use to help them through the trickiest parts of adolescence.
How we created this article:
luna's team of experts comprises GPs, Dermatologists, Safeguarding Leads and Junior Doctors as well as Medical Students with specialised interests in paediatric care, mental health and gynaecology. All articles are created by experts, and reviewed by a member of luna's senior review team.
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