Raising Teens is a radio series created by Make (Good) Trouble and produced in collaboration with BBC Sussex and BBC Surrey.
Raising Teens is a warm-hearted and honest round-table discussion about parenting teenagers and teen mental health. It includes teens’ own stories gathered by Make (Good) Trouble’s young reporter Lola Ray. These teen stories are surprising, thought provoking and often delightful. The show aims to bring those involved in raising teens together to dispel myths around teen mental health and offer practical help and tips.
If you’re looking for help take a look at our list of brilliant list of supporting organisations and information.
👉 Raising Teens: Series Five
Series 5 broadcasts at 7pm every Friday from 5 January 2024 on BBC Radio Sussex and Surrey and BBC Sounds. The series will cover accessing mental heath services, supporting adolescent trauma, eating disorders, the transition from teen to adult, neurodiversity in teens, and support in schools.
Series 5 is supported by NHS Sussex.
👉 Raising Teens: Series Four
Series Four looks at issues around young people’s safety on the streets; cannabis – what effect cannabis is having on some young people today and why so many local young people are using it; county lines – the effects of county lines on communities, and how parents can spot the warning signs of their child being groomed by a gang, and the support that is available; and pressure at home and when that can lead to young people running away. This series is supported by Sussex Police. Hosted by Guy Lloyd and with teen stories collected by Lola Ray, Hamzah Ali and Xenith Pocknell.
👉 Raising Teens: Series Three: Lockdown special
Series Three is a lockdown special, recorded entirely remotely in 2020 by the whole team – a first for BBC Sussex and for Make (Good) Trouble! It covers Pandemic Anxiety, Home Schooling and Education in Lockdown, Separated Parenting in Lockdown and Domestic Violence. This series is supported by Public Health, Brighton & Hove City Council. Hosted by Guy Lloyd and with teen stories collected by Lola Ray.
👉 Raising Teens: Series Two
Series Two covers: Kicking Off, Family Breakups, Teens, Parents & Booze, Self-harm, Eating Disorders, Loneliness, Grief, the Return of the Teenage Brain. This series is supported by Public Health, Brighton & Hove City Council. Hosted by Guy Lloyd and with teen stories collected by Lola Ray.
👉 Raising Teens: Series One
Series One covers: Social Media & Devices, School Stress, Sleep, Resilience, Body Image, Relationships, the Teenage Brain, and Teen Language. Hosted by Guy Lloyd and with teen stories collected by Lola Ray.
HELP AND SUPPORT
Visit our Help & Advice page for resources and places to get support.
⭐️ Join our Raising Teens Facebook group for support from parents, teens and experts
