Teenagers don’t need one big talk about porn or consent — they need ongoing conversations. Use everyday moments to ask what they think, how they feel, and what consent or boundaries mean to them. These micro-moments build emotional safety and help you educate your teen about intimacy, respect, and healthy relationships without shame or panic.

In today’s digital world, parents can’t protect what they don’t understand. Your teen shouldn’t be teaching you how TikTok or Snapchat works — but they can show you how they use it. When parents stay curious instead of fearful, connection replaces control. Understanding your teenager’s online world is one of the quietest yet most powerful ways to keep them safe, grounded, and open to you.

This year’s John Lewis Christmas ad captures something deeper than nostalgia — a lesson in mentalising. When a teenager buys his dad a record, he’s really saying, “I see you.” It’s a quiet reminder that family harmony grows when we learn to hold another mind in mind — to imagine what life feels like for each other. That moment of perspective is where connection, empathy, and healing begin.