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Sarah Ockwell-Smith

'Disrespect and laziness' teen expert reveals the five most common teenage problems and solutions (#3 might surprise you)

Woman and teenager talking in the kitchen.

Do you remember the days when you felt stressed about toddler tantrums? When they'd stomp their foot and throw their lunch on the floor because you served it on the wrong colour plate? Well, teen expert and author Sarah Ockwell-Smith shares insight into common teenage problems parents encounter, so buckle up...

Now that infuriating but cherubic toddler may be taller than you and no longer placated with CBeebies, stickers or a packet of chocolate buttons. At some point, all parents of teens have a shared thought: "Why did I ever think the toddler years were hard?” Your strapping teen is not too different from the cute little toddler they once were, at least from a brain development perspective. Many parents wonder if their teen is listening to them and why they have 'annoying' habits. Maybe it's because teenagers need more sleep.

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