Reset Routines That Actually Work: Supporting Girls' Mental Health Through Parenting

Send us Fan Mail If your teen rolls her eyes, says “yeah yeah,” or shuts down the moment you try to help, this episode on girls' mental health and adolescent behaviour is for you. We’re not talking about forcing her to do things. Instead, we explore real, body-led behavioural messages that lower stress, ease resistance, and create calm in your home, effective parenting support that works even when she refuses everything you suggest. You’ll learn how to: Shape routines around her nervous system, not against it Use sleep, daylight, movement, and breath to regulate yourself and the household Support her capacity without power struggles or arguments Recognise progress in moments of neutrality, not compliance This episode is designed especially for mums feeling exhausted after trying all the traditional strategies who want practical ways to lead with compassion and strengthen the mother-daughter relationship. We also touch on how support communities like WTF, for mums of girls needing understanding and parenting support, can help you feel less alone while navigating resistance, shutdowns, and eye-rolls. Because sometimes, the best way to help your teen's mental health is to start with yourself. And listen, if you’re sitting there thinking “I need more than this podcast episode”, I’m running a live webinar tonight - 19th February at 7pm GMT. It’s free. It’s 45 minutes. And I’m going to teach you exactly what freeze looks like, why we miss it, and what actually helps. You’ll also get to connect with other mums who are in the exact same place. So if you want in, grab your spot here. Spaces are limited because I want to keep it interactive, so if you’re thinking about it, just register now. If you’re listening to this thinking, “that’s me,” I’ve got something for you. It’s called Connect the Dots. It’s a really simple guide to help you slow down, look at what you’re actually seeing, and then zoom out and consider what else might be going on for your daughter. You can grab it for free here. Don’t forget to subscribe so you’re the first to get new episodes, and leave me a review - it helps other mums find the podcast too. Follow me on instagram or LinkedIn Let me know how you found this episode. See you next time! 💛